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Jacques Delors, architect of the modern EU and ‘Mr. Europe,’ dies aged 98
BRUSSELS (AP) - Jacques Delors, a Paris bank messenger's son who became the visionary and builder of a more unified Europe in his momentous decade as chief executive of the European Union, has died in...
Dec 27, 2023
Cockrill looks back on 2023 successes provincially and in the Battlefords
It's been a busy year for Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill and as he looks back on all that 2023 was, the Battlefords MLA sums it up as a year of achievement."I think we can all agree it's crazy tha...
Dec 27, 2023

Year in review 2023: Major infrastructure projects in Melfort
Melfort's mayor is weighing in on the year that was in 2023.Glenn George told northeastNOW that some significant infrastructure projects were a huge part of the year for the city."The main thing was B...
Dec 27, 2023

Operation Red Nose - Call for a Ride
Go out and have a good time during the holiday season. Make sure the good times can happen again by always finding a safe ride home for yourself and others.Operation Red Nose (ORN) is another great wa...
Dec 27, 2023

Man died in Christmas Day tent fire in downtown Vancouver
VANCOUVER - A man has died in a Christmas Day tent blaze in downtown Vancouver, with the fire service saying a crew arrived to find the man still on fire. Vancouver Fire Rescue Services say they respo...
Dec 27, 2023

Are we ready? Should we do this? The debate on expanding medical assistance in dying
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals face a choice early in 2024. They can allow a sunset clause to take effect so that eligibility for medical assistance in dying expands to adults whose only reason for see...
Dec 27, 2023

Reports: third baseman/outfielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa signs with Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO - Isiah Kiner-Falefa has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays according to several media reports. The combination outfielder/third baseman has reportedly agreed a two-year deal worth US$15 millio...
Dec 27, 2023

World Juniors: Veit Oswald's two goals help Germany stun Finland 4-3
GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Veit Oswald scored twice, including the eventual winner, as Germany held off Finland for a 4-3 upset on Wednesday at the world junior hockey championship. Oswald broke in on the n...
Dec 27, 2023

Meath Park & District Ukrainian Dance Club's Malanka
The Meath Park & District Ukrainian Dance Club presents Malanka on Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at the Meath Park School Gym. Cocktails will be at 5pm with supper at 6pm. Our dancers will perform ...
Dec 27, 2023

A Newfoundland song celebrates Team Canada goals at world juniors for second year
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - For the second year in a row, Team Canada is celebrating its goals at the world junior ice hockey championship with a song from Newfoundland. "Ordinary Day" by Great Big Sea blasted...
Dec 27, 2023