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Federal opposition divided over Iraq mission as troops remain hunkered down
OTTAWA - Federal opposition parties are divided over whether Canada should press ahead with its five-year-old mission in Iraq or start bringing home its soldiers, some of whom were forced to take cove...
Jan 15, 2020
Northlands College students explore who they are through art
Northlands College Instructor Colleen Charles wanted to spark a passion in her students through a special art project where they are the inspiration.The project occurred with two of her Indigenous Stu...
Jan 15, 2020 An open house was held at Mistasinhk Place last night. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Australia thumps Canada in warmup match for ICC Under-19 World Cup
JOHANNESBURG - Oliver Davies hit 94 not out Wednesday as Australia made short work of Canada, posting a nine-wicket victory in a warmup match ahead of the ICC Under-19 World Cup. After winning the tos...
Jan 15, 2020
Hamilton scientists find way to dissolve, recycle rubber from car tires
Scientists in Hamilton have found a way to dissolve the rubber used in car tires, which they say could eventually help keep what is typically a single-use item out of landfills. In a study released Mo...
Jan 15, 2020
Adding Iran's Guard Corps to terror list bad for Canada, says ex-Tehran envoy
OTTAWA - Listing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity would undermine efforts by the Trudeau government to properly investigate the Iranian plane crash, says Canada's last ambas...
Jan 15, 2020
A look at some of the victims of the Iran plane crash who had roots in Canada
Dozens of people with ties to Canada were among the 176 who were killed when Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 crashed after takeoff near Tehran, Iran. Here is a look at some of th...
Jan 15, 2020
Stars look for two-point payoff in Melville
Coming off a commanding 5-1 victory over the division rival Notre Dame Hounds Tuesday, the Battlefords North Stars will return to action Wednesday night in Melville, looking to keep momentum rolling. ...
Jan 15, 2020 Wednesday night may be the first meeting between the North Stars and Millionaires in over two months, but the two sides will be sure to reacquaint themselves early in the evening. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Provincial business group to survey Indigenous engagement
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is looking to find out more about how businesses in the province are doing in terms of engaging with Indigenous businesses and communities.The provincial organizat...
Jan 15, 2020 The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with local groups including in P.A. to encourage businesses to take a survey about Indigenous engagement. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
paNOW BOB Award winners hit the spotlight Thursday night
Forget the Golden Globes and the Oscars ...it's the 2020 paNOW "BOB Awards" Thursday evening at the Art Hauser Centre. One of the biggest events on the city's social calendar, it features a glamorous ...
Jan 15, 2020 Thin blue line and big red carpet: Police dog Daxa added some four-legged celebrity to the glamorous occasion in 2018. The 2020 Bob Awards will be presented Thursday night. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Rules for Conservative leadership race could winnow out the field
OTTAWA - The clock's now officially ticking down on the race to replace Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, with the release of rules and deadlines for the contest likely to winnow down the field ...
Jan 15, 2020