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Former defence chief Jonathan Vance's case adjourned to October
OTTAWA - Former defence chief Jonathan Vance's obstruction of justice case has been adjourned till next month after its first, brief, virtual courtroom proceeding. Military police charged the former C...
Sep 17, 2021
Trudeau links global campaign on arbitrary detention declaration to China
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada spearheaded an international declaration denouncing state-sponsored arbitrary detentions because of China's decision to imprison Michael Kovrig and M...
Sep 17, 2021
Schools closed in Arviat, Nunavut, after presumptive case of COVID-19 in student
ARVIAT, Nunavut - Schools were closed Friday in Arviat, Nunavut, after a presumptive case of COVID-19 was reported in a school-aged student in the community. Nunavut's chief public officer wouldn't sa...
Sep 17, 2021
Melfort Multi-K announces slight changes for race day
Race day at the Melfort Multi-K on Saturday will look a little bit different but will still go ahead.Race Director Allison Rogers told northeastNOW there will be no mass warm-up during opening ceremon...
Sep 17, 2021
Riders look to bounce back with showdown against Argos
The Saskatchewan Roughriders hope their recent success against the Toronto Argonauts can continue as the Green and White tries to get back into the win column.The Riders (3-2) dropped back-to-back gam...
Sep 17, 2021
'It's special': Simonson family honoured for police work
It was a big occasion for three members of the same family who also happen to be serving with the Prince Albert Police Service.Cst. Derek Simonson, his wife Sgt. Lisa Simonson and brother Cst. Trevor ...
Sep 17, 2021
Milley: Calls to China were `perfectly' within scope of job
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - The top U.S. military officer said Friday that calls he made to his Chinese counterpart in the final stormy months of Donald Trump's presidency were "perfectly within the duties ...
Sep 17, 2021
NZ abandons cricket tour of Pakistan over security concerns
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) - New Zealand abandoned its cricket tour of Pakistan on Friday over security concerns that mystified the hosts, just before the Black Caps' first scheduled match in Pakistan ...
Sep 17, 2021
'Here we go again:' Albertans react to latest slate of COVID-19 health rules
CALGARY - As an emergency alert blared across the province notifying Albertans of another round of public health restrictions, some felt a range of emotions: anger, confusion, exhaustion. Edmonton mot...
Sep 17, 2021
Alaska cruise ship bill would have 'devastating' economic impact: B.C. port official
VANCOUVER - Two U.S. bills proposed by a congressman and senator aimed at allowing Alaska-bound cruise ships to bypass Canadian ports would have a "devastating" effect on British Columbia's economy, t...
Sep 17, 2021