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Canada casts controversial vote at UN for Palestinian self-determination
OTTAWA - Canada has affirmed it does not share the Trump administration's view that Israel's settlements in the West Bank are legal under international law, casting a vote supporting Palestinian self-...
Nov 20, 2019
Habs forwards Drouin, Byron to undergo surgery, will be out indefinitely
Montreal Canadiens coach Claude Julien says forwards Jonathan Drouin and Paul Byron are scheduled to undergo surgery and will be out indefinitely. Drouin suffered a wrist injury and Byron hu...
Nov 20, 2019
Quebec auditor general says youth protection delays increase risk
Quebec's auditor general is highlighting numerous shortcomings in the management of cases reported to the province's youth protection agency. In her annual report, Guylaine Leclerc notes the time betw...
Nov 20, 2019
Police chief: 3 people killed in Oklahoma Walmart shooting
DUNCAN, Okla. - Two men and a woman were fatally shot Monday morning outside a Walmart store in southwestern Oklahoma, and the shooter is among the dead, authorities said. Two victims were shot inside...
Nov 20, 2019
Blaine Lake RCMP lay charges in alleged fraud and identity theft case
A 27-year-old Blaine Lake woman is facing charges following a police investigation in an alleged fraud and identity theft case.Blaine Lake RCMP initially responded on Nov. 17 after receiving informati...
Nov 20, 2019 Blaine Lake RCMP laid charges in an alleged fraud and identity theft case. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Military facing likely delay in delivery of new search-and-rescue plane
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces is refusing to accept the first of its new search-and-rescue planes from European manufacturer Airbus because of concerns with the aircraft's manuals. The new plane ...
Nov 20, 2019
Women's hockey union announces second Dream Gap Tour stop in Toronto
TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey Association's Dream Gap Tour is returning to Toronto. Canadian national team forwards Natalie Spooner, Sarah Nurse, Marie-Philip Poulin and American stars Ken...
Nov 20, 2019
Saskatchewan toughens penalties for distracted driving
Those who use their phones behind the wheel in Saskatchewan should prepare for their wallets to get a lot lighter - the provincial government is beefing up its distracted driving laws.On Tuesday, the ...
Nov 20, 2019 (Government of Saskatchewan handout)
Riders’ talented linebackers mulling future opportunities
Derrick Moncrief, Solomon Elimimian and Cam Judge caused problems for opposing offences in 2019.Now the Saskatchewan Roughriders face an uncertain future with their talented linebacker group.All three...
Nov 20, 2019 File photo of Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Derrick Moncrief. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Clark, Coleman among Riders’ offensive line free agents
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' offensive line was among the CFL's best in 2019, but it could have a very different look to it next season.A few of the players who started in 2019 and have contracts in ...
Nov 20, 2019 Dan Clark speaks to reporters for the first time since being involved in a highway rollover on May 7, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)