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Oakland officer sues Ujiri for damages from shoving match at NBA Finals
OAKLAND, Calif. - A sheriff's deputy is suing Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri for damages, alleging he was injured in a shoving altercation at Oakland's Oracle Arena during last year's NBA ...
Feb 12, 2020
Former Canucks Daniel, Henrik Sedin have no regrets over retirement decision
VANCOUVER - There are many things Daniel and Henrik Sedin miss about playing hockey, but the Swedish twins who will be remembered as two of the best players in Vancouver Canuck history have no regrets...
Feb 12, 2020
Toronto Wolfpack see positives despite two early losses in Super League
The Toronto Wolfpack's learning curve in the Betfred Super League continues Thursday with a visit to Wigan. And with star signing Sonny Bill Williams back home in New Zealand for the birth of his four...
Feb 12, 2020
'The truth will come out:' Raps president Ujiri calls lawsuit 'malicious'
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri says a lawsuit filed against him by a northern California sheriff's deputy is "malicious." Alan Strickland alleged in the lawsuit filed Friday in a...
Feb 12, 2020
Jay Bouwmeester's cardiac episode brings back vivid memories for two Canucks
VANCOUVER - Jordie Benn had an unwelcome flashback on Tuesday night, when news broke that defenceman Jay Bouwmeester had suffered a cardiac episode on the St. Louis Blues' bench during the first perio...
Feb 12, 2020
NHL, players schedule more labour talks for next week
The NHL and NHL Players' Association have scheduled another round of labour talks next week after concluding two days of negotiations in Toronto on Wednesday. In an email to The Associated Press, NHL ...
Feb 12, 2020
UN list targets firms linked to Israeli settlements
JERUSALEM - The U.N. human rights office on Wednesday released a list of more than 100 companies it said are complicit in violating Palestinian human rights by operating in Israeli settlements in the ...
Feb 12, 2020
Social support, employable attributes brought up during Cumberland College’s community engagement session
Groundwork for the Parkland College-Cumberland College Coalition's five-year strategic plan is underway.Following the first day in Porcupine Plain, the coalition saw municipal and provincial politicia...
Feb 12, 2020 The Parkland College-Cumberland College Coalition seeks input from attendees to its community engagement session.(Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
NBCHS senior boys Vikings look for strong finish to season
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) gymnasium should be an electric atmosphere Thursday night, as the Vikings' senior boys will play host to their cross-town rivals from John Paul I...
Feb 12, 2020 With a big game this week against JPII and a home tournament to follow at the end of the month, the Vikings’ senior boys will look to finish their season on a high note with a bright future ahead. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Melfort liquor outlet to be built at StoneGate Shopping Centre
New details are emerging about an upcoming liquor outlet in Melfort.Melfort Liquor Loft owner Trent Zwingli told northeastNOW the outlet will be located at the StoneGate Shopping Centre on Highway 6 s...
Feb 12, 2020 This parcel of land will be the future home of Melfort Liquor Loft. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)