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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. Prime Minister Justin Trudea...
Jan 10, 2020
Impeachment standoff deepens, testing McConnell and Pelosi
WASHINGTON - The standoff over President Donald Trump's impeachment trial deepened Wednesday as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said there will be "no haggling" with Democrats as House Speaker ...
Jan 10, 2020
'Ugly Betty' co-creator Silvio Horta dies in Miami at 45
MIAMI - Award-winning producer Silvio Horta, who was acclaimed for creating the hit series "Ugly Betty" with actress Salma Hayek, has died. He was 45. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner said Wedne...
Jan 10, 2020
Iran plane crash complicating funeral plans for families in mourning
Distance, political tensions and the violent nature of the plane crash in Iran mean the victims' families won't be able to follow their traditional rituals that call for a quick burial. All 176 p...
Jan 10, 2020
Pompeo on Flight 752: World will 'take appropriate actions' after investigation
WASHINGTON - The United States will await the results of an investigation into what happened to flight 752 before taking the "appropriate actions" in response, Secretary of State Mike P...
Jan 10, 2020
Get S.M.A.R.T. about goal setting
Realistic and well-defined objectives are more attainable than those that are vague.After all, goals should set you up for success. One simple and effective method to help you succeed is to set S.M.A....
Jan 10, 2020
Region static but big job gains on national level
There are some positive numbers on the national job creation front although the rate for the large area in our region known as Prince Albert and the North remains unchanged.Last month, Canada gained 3...
Jan 10, 2020 There was an improvement on the national front but in our wider region things remained unchanged. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Senators name Jim Little as CEO; exec formerly worked for Shaw, RBC, Bombardier
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have named Jim Little as the team's new chief executive officer. The NHL club said in a statement Friday that Little will be responsible for the overall business stra...
Jan 10, 2020
Shapovalov pushes Djokovic to limit in ATP Cup quarters but Canada falls to Serbia
SYDNEY, Australia - Denis Shapovalov pushed world No. 2 Novak Djokovic to the limit but lost 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4) on Friday as Canada was eliminated by Serbia in an ATP Cup quarterfinal. Shapovalov, rank...
Jan 10, 2020
Former FC Edmonton forward Daryl Fordyce signs with Winnipeg's Valour FC
Winnipeg's Valour FC added some experience to its attack Friday by signing former FC Edmonton forward Daryl Fordyce. The 33-year-old joins the Canadian Premier League side after playing the 2019 seaso...
Jan 10, 2020