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'It still knocks you down:' First responders reflect on Humboldt Broncos crash
When Brian Starkell drives a particular stretch of highway in Saskatchewan, his stomach drops as he approaches the intersection that changed so many lives. The Nipawin fire chief says he sti...
Apr 03, 2019
One year later: Survivors in Broncos crash continue to heal from injuries
The 13 players who survived the Humboldt Broncos bus crash one year ago are dealing with injuries ranging from paralysis and back pain to brain damage and mental-health issues. Here's a look at h...
Apr 03, 2019
'Always smiling:' Injured Humboldt Bronco working to overcome brain injury
SASKATOON - Layne Matechuk started a collection after the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Tiny pieces of glass lodged in his body from shattered windows have been slowly working themselves to the surface ...
Apr 03, 2019
Supporters in Vancouver riding would back Wilson-Raybould as an Independent
VANCOUVER - Supporters of Jody Wilson-Raybould in her Vancouver Granville riding say they're disappointed she was ejected from the Liberal caucus but they would back her in the federal ...
Apr 03, 2019
Brunei invokes laws allow stoning for gay sex, adultery
SINGAPORE - New Islamic laws that took effect in Brunei on Wednesday, punishing gay sex and adultery by stoning offenders to death, have triggered an outcry from countries, rights groups and celebriti...
Apr 03, 2019
Rescuers struggle to reach storm-hit area in Nepal; 28 dead
BHARWALIA, Nepal - Villagers who survived a powerful rainstorm that killed at least 28 people and injured hundreds in southern Nepal searched for food and shelter Monday as rescuers struggled to reach...
Apr 03, 2019
Ukraine's president trying to hold off rival for runoff spot
KIEV, Ukraine - Ukraine's president was holding off a long-time rival in a bid to claim the other spot in a runoff set for later this month, while a comic actor with no political experience was leadin...
Apr 03, 2019
Loughlin, Huffman due in court in college admissions scam
BOSTON - Actresses Lori Loughlin (LAWG'-lin) and Felicity Huffman are expected in court to face charges that they participated in a wide-ranging college admissions cheating scam. The actresses and oth...
Apr 02, 2019
Stars blank Terriers for second-straight night in Game 3
The Battlefords North Stars shutout the Yorkton Terriers Tuesday in Game 3 of their semifinal playoff series, 1-0 the final at Farrell Agencies Arena in Yorkton.With the victory, the Stars now hold a ...
Apr 02, 2019 After stopping all 70 shots the Terriers' have fired his way over the last two games with back-to-back shutouts, Stars' goalie, Joel Grzybowski has posted a 1.52 goals-against average and .956 save percentage through 10 games these playoffs. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Vancouver Canucks take bite out of San Jose Sharks with 4-2 comeback win
VANCOUER, B.C. - Tanner Pearson scored twice, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-2 comeback win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. Markus Granlund and Troy Stecher also put away goa...
Apr 02, 2019