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Trump taps loyalist Grenell as nation's top intel official
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump announced that Richard Grenell, the U.S. ambassador to Germany, will become acting director of national intelligence, a move that puts a staunch Trump ally in charg...
Feb 21, 2020

German gunman calling for genocide kills 9 people
HANAU, Germany - A German who shot and killed nine people of foreign background in a rampage that began at a hookah bar frequented by immigrants had posted an online rant calling for the "complete ext...
Feb 21, 2020

Northlands College officially opens Elie Fleury Cultural Centre
Honoured and humbled are the words Elie Fleury used to describe the feeling of having a space at Northlands College dedicated to him and his years of service in education. "I never dreamt in my life t...
Feb 21, 2020 A ribbon ceremony occurred to officially open the centre. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Beilein resigns as coach, says emotional goodbye to Cavs
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio - John Beilein stood in front of the Cavaliers and emotionally explained why he's leaving. This was goodbye. But even on his way out, the admired coach gave his players one last les...
Feb 21, 2020

Man accused of racist threats expected to plead guilty
A white man charged with cyberstalking and making racist online threats against a black activist in Virginia is expected to plead guilty next month, according to court records and a spokesman for fede...
Feb 21, 2020
What'sHappeningNOW Feb. 21, 2020
Reporter Ron Quaroni speaks with Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell about a former First Nations' Chief being found guilty of fraud and breach of trust.
Feb 21, 2020

Redden on the Raiders: Phillips honoured in Ottawa, Kelly gaining traction in Belleville
It was a proud week for the Prince Albert Raider organization as alumnus Chris Phillips had his number retired in a ceremony on Tuesday night by the Ottawa Senators.After his first year in Prince Albe...
Feb 21, 2020 Accompanied by former teammates Craig Anderson, Chris Neil, and Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Chris Phillips sends his number to the rafters in Ottawa. (Canadian Press)

Teeing up for tax season
Tax season is here.If you haven't already received your T4 forms from your employer, they should be provided by the end of February. For those who receive investment income, those forms should be rece...
Feb 21, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

P.A. library to host seed sharing event Sunday
Prince Albert may be encased in a layer of snow and ice, but some P.A. gardeners are already looking ahead to warmer temperatures. This weekend they'll meet to exchange seeds, plan their gardens and l...
Feb 21, 2020 Tomato plants take root in a on a home gardener's tabletop. (Ron Quaroni/paNOW Staff)

Top judge says judiciary must decide what training judges need
OTTAWA - Canada's top judge says the judiciary must be free to decide what training and education judges need to do their jobs well. Richard Wagner, chief justice of the Supreme Court, ...
Feb 21, 2020