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'There is no limitations to what he can do': P.A. mom applauds War Amps program
With help from the War Amps, a Prince Albert boy is reaching new heights.Four-year-old Keaton Constant, like any other child his age is just entering his kindergarten year at St. Francis in Prince Alb...
Sep 20, 2019 Keaton Constant at the War Amps 2019 Western CHAMP Seminar in Edmonton. (Submitted Photo/ Martine Lepine)
A divided Fed reduces rates but may not cut again this year
WASHINGTON - A sharply divided Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for a second time this year but declined to signal that further rate cuts are likely this year. The Fed's move ...
Sep 20, 2019
Ontario Liberal caucus will soon drop to five as Lalonde wins federal nomination
OTTAWA - Ontario's provincial Liberals have lost another legislator after one of their members won the nomination to run for an Ottawa seat in next month's federal election. Marie-France Lalonde ...
Sep 20, 2019
Ontario Liberal leadership candidates weigh in on Trudeau blackface scandal
TORONTO - The majority of the candidates to become the next Ontario Liberal leader say they are glad Justin Trudeau has apologized for wearing blackface. Mitzie Hunter and Michael Coteau, who are blac...
Sep 20, 2019
Auto union strike is latest worry in Flint, GM's birthplace
FLINT, Mich. - The birthplace of General Motors has been on an economic roller-coaster ride for more than a century as the automaker rose, crashed and retooled for changing markets. Now, the city of F...
Sep 20, 2019
SaskPower blames customers for high bills in Southend
SaskPower has completed an internal review of high electrical bills in Southend and determined they are related to customer power usage and activity.That's according to SaskPower spokesperson Joel Che...
Sep 20, 2019 SaskPower officials visited Southend this year and inspected assets. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Assisted-death lawsuit adjourned, government evidence widens eligibility: lawyer
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association and a woman with a degenerative illness have adjourned their lawsuit challenging the federal assisted-dying law after they say government e...
Sep 20, 2019
Ontario Human Rights Commission unveils new policy to tackle racial profiling
VAUGHAN, Ont. - Ontario's Human Rights Commission says racial profiling in law enforcement is profoundly harmful. It says the police practice hurts black, Indigenous and other racialized communities. ...
Sep 20, 2019
Road restrictions for Melfort Multi-K come into effect Saturday morning
A number of road closures and restrictions will be in effect Saturday morning during the Melfort Multi-K.The start/finish line will be set up between the Kerry Vickar Centre and Melfort and Unit Compr...
Sep 20, 2019 Road closures and no parking restrictions to be in effect Saturday morning for Melfort Multi-K. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Organizers gearing up for annual Operun
The Historic Battlefords Lions Club is once again gearing up to host its fifth annual Operun on Sunday, Oct. 6.Those with a competitive spirit and others who are in it just for the fun will participat...
Sep 20, 2019 The Battleford Operun will be held Oct. 6. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)