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Conor McGregor says he's returning to octagon vs Michael Chandler. UFC neither confirms nor denies
Conor McGregor announced Sunday he's returning to the octagon for a fight against Michael Chandler on June 29 in Las Vegas. McGregor made the announcement in a video posted to one of his social media ...
Dec 31, 2023
Drag performer slur perpetuates myths, Ont. judge rules, defamation suit advances
A lawyer for a drag performer says a recent Ontario court ruling signals people using dangerous anti-LGBTQ slurs can't hide behind certain free speech protections to shield themselves from legal accou...
Dec 31, 2023
NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough, a 3-time Cup champion in the 1970s, dies at 84
Cale Yarborough, considered one of NASCAR's all-time greatest drivers and the first to win three consecutive Cup titles, died Sunday. He was 84. NASCAR announced the death of the Hall of Famer and Sou...
Dec 31, 2023
Less severe weather hit Saskatchewan in 2023, expert
As 2023 wraps up there's no better time than the present to go over the weather we saw over the last 365 days.It's no secret there was less severe weather than normal.In the summer Saskatchewan saw on...
Dec 31, 2023
Senators name Staios as general manager, sign Poulin and Bowness to management roles
The Ottawa Senators have appointed Steve Staios as the team's general manager, removing the interim tag from the title he held. Dave Poulin, who played for the Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins be...
Dec 31, 2023
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to leave the throne to make way for her son, Crown Prince Frederik. The queen announced during her New Year's sp...
Dec 31, 2023
Year in review 2023: James Smith Cree Nation begins healing in 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, northeastNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.After a tragic year in 2022, Jame...
Dec 31, 2023
Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi is declared winner of election that opposition wants redone
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has won reelection with more than 70% of the vote, the country's election commission said Sunday as opposition candidates and their supporters...
Dec 31, 2023
Veteran forward Ann-Sophie Bettez adds a wealth of experience to Montreal’s PWHL team
MONTREAL - Ann-Sophie Bettez feels like she's part of hockey history with the Professional Women's Hockey League just hours away from its inaugural season. But had the league formed a year later, ther...
Dec 31, 2023
Canada's heated political conflict over carbon pricing will continue into 2024
Canada's price on pollution is supposed to help battle global warming, but as it nears its fifth anniversary, nothing in Canadian politics is hotter.Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has so success...
Dec 31, 2023