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Another setback for Daleman, who was diagnosed with pneumonia ahead of nationals
TORONTO - Gabrielle Daleman has lived through seemingly a lifetime of health issues since helping Canada win gold in the team event at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. Now, less than a we...
Jan 09, 2020
Vancouver Whitecaps take Hamilton's Ryan Raposo fourth overall in MLS draft
The Vancouver Whitecaps stayed north of the border in Thursday's MLS SuperDraft, taking Hamilton's Ryan Raposo fourth overall. The 20-year-old is a skilful winger who played No. 10 last season wi...
Jan 09, 2020
Melfort RCMP investigating stolen debit card
Melfort RCMP are asking the public for some assistance in finding the suspect involved in the theft of a debit card.The card was stolen in Melfort between November 13th and 14th. The snapshots of secu...
Jan 09, 2020 Melfort RCMP are investigating a stolen debit card from Melfort in November. (Submitted photo/Melfort RCMP)
Lake Lenore Fish Smoker set for another year
A big tradition in Lake Lenore is back for another year.The annual Fish Smoker takes place on Saturday at the Lake Lenore Hall.The event was started when the Lake Lenore hotel owner began the smoker, ...
Jan 09, 2020 The Lake Lenore Fish Smoker has been a tradition in the village for many years. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Peterborough Petes trade for Akil Thomas just days after world junior heroics
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - The Canadian junior team's golden goal scorer is the centre piece of a major deal just prior to the Ontario Hockey League trade deadline. The Peterborough Petes have acquired cent...
Jan 09, 2020
Producers, directors guild nominations winnow Oscar field
NEW YORK - An unusually busy day in a truncated awards season for Hollywood left five films - Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood," Sam Mendes' "1917," Martin Scorsese's "The Irishm...
Jan 09, 2020
US: Ex-Trump aide Flynn deserves up to 6 months in prison
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn deserves up to six months behind bars, the Justice Department said Tuesday, reversing its earlier position that he ...
Jan 09, 2020
US officials: ‘Highly likely’ Iran downed Ukrainian jetliner
WASHINGTON (AP) - Two U.S. officials said Thursday it was "highly likely" that an Iranian anti-aircraft missile downed a Ukrainian jetliner late Tuesday, killing all 176 people on board.The crash came...
Jan 09, 2020 Wax from melted candles sits next to flowers placed at the Canadian Embassy during a national day of mourning in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Jan. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
Moroccan rights group warns over free speech after arrests
RABAT, Morocco - Leading Moroccan human rights activists warned Thursday of an assault on freedom of expression in the country following the arrest over recent months of 15 journalists, bloggers, rapp...
Jan 09, 2020
Raiders land Paddock ahead of trade deadline
The Prince Albert Raiders have shored up their goaltending position with the acquisition of former Memorial Cup all-star Max Paddock from the Regina Pats.In exchange, the Raiders have sent 2002-born f...
Jan 09, 2020 19-year-old goaltender Max Paddock has been acquired by the Raiders one day ahead of the WHL trade deadline. (Keith Hershmiller/Regina Pats)