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Silence, devastation mark Bahamas town; but some are staying
MARSH HARBOUR, Bahamas - The streets are filled with smashed cars, snapped power cables, shattered trees and deep silence. At the airport and dock, hundreds of people clamour for seats on airplanes an...
Sep 08, 2019
Analysis: Storm spat underscores Mr. Never Wrong's mindset
NEW YORK - President Donald Trump doesn't make mistakes. At least according to him. Trump's relentless justifications of his erroneous warnings that Hurricane Dorian was threatening Alabama on Sunday,...
Sep 08, 2019
In the news today, Sept. 6
Four stories in the news for Friday, Sept. 6 --- CANADA'S ANDREESCU ADVANCES TO US OPEN FINAL Canada's Bianca Andreescu will attempt to make Canadian tennis history in the US Open women's si...
Sep 08, 2019
China's trade with US shrinks as tariff war worsens
BEIJING - China's trade with the United States is falling sharply as the two sides prepare for more negotiations with no sign of progress toward ending a worsening tariff war that threatens global eco...
Sep 07, 2019
Mugabe dies; liberated Zimbabwe, then held it for 37 years
HARARE, Zimbabwe - Former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, an ex-guerrilla chief who took power when the African country shook off white minority rule and presided for decades while economic turmoil a...
Sep 07, 2019
Stars show teeth despite 3-0 loss to Bobcats
They may not be natural rivals, or even play in the same league; but don't tell that to the Battlefords North Stars and Lloydminster Bobcats. The North Stars fell 3-0 to the Bobcats Saturday in a cont...
Sep 07, 2019 Saturday night closed out the back-half of a gritty home-and-home this weekend between the North Stars and Bobcats. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Canada loses 12-point lead, falls to United States 20-15
VANCOUVER - Canada saw an early 12-point lead slowly whittled away as the United States scraped out a 20-15 victory Saturday night in the final match for both teams prior to the Rugby World Cup. Canad...
Sep 07, 2019
Raiders edge Warriors for second pre-season win
A three-point night from Justin Nachbaur helped the Prince Albert Raiders to their second win of the pre-season as they dropped the Moose Jaw Warriors 3-2 on Saturday night.It was a night full of pena...
Sep 07, 2019 Goaltender Boston Bilous battles to keep the puck out of the net at Mosaic Place in Moose Jaw Saturday night. [Marc Smith/CTV Regina]
NDP nominate Amber Stewart provincially, Marcella Pedersen for federal election
Amber Stewart is tired of North Battleford being known as Crimetown and a government that opts for reactive over proactive solutions.The North Battleford social worker will have an opportunity to chan...
Sep 07, 2019 Amber Stewart will represent the NDP in the provincial election for the Battlefords in the fall of 2020. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Packers' D, Aaron Rodgers beat Bears 10-3 in opener
CHICAGO - Aaron Rodgers doesn't have to lay waste to a defence to enjoy Packers football. He sure had a good time seeing what his guys on the other side of the ball did Thursday night to the archrival...
Sep 07, 2019