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US budget deficit hits $984 billion, highest in 7 years
WASHINGTON - The federal deficit for the 2019 budget year surged to $984.4 billion, its highest point in seven years, and is widely expected to top the $1 trillion mark in coming years. The 26% surge ...
Oct 25, 2019
Rett syndrome awareness event Sunday in La Ronge
Looking to raise awareness about Rett syndrome, the Norris family is inviting residents of the tri-communities to a special event Sunday.Between 3:45 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Mel Hegland Uniplex, the ri...
Oct 25, 2019 Avery Norris, 11, lives with Rett syndrome. (Skate for Rett/Facebook)
Quebec hopes Trump administration lawsuit doesn't force California out of carbon market
MONTREAL - The Trump administration won't slow down Quebec's progress on reducing carbon emissions, Premier Francois Legault said Wednesday following news that California is being sued for w...
Oct 25, 2019
Alberta to reduce spending by 3 per cent, but no cuts to health, education
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says his government will cut program spending by close to three per cent in Thursday's provincial budget. But Kenney, in a TV address Wednesday night, reiterate...
Oct 25, 2019
Jeers for Harvey Weinstein at NYC actors showcase
NEW YORK - Harvey Weinstein was mocked from the stage and jeered by attendees at a New York City actors showcase - a rare public appearance ahead of his January rape trial. A comedian at Wednesday's "...
Oct 25, 2019
Weekend storm system bringing rain, snow and high winds
Don't look now, Environment and Climate Change Canada is predicting an October storm that could pack a punch.On the heels of what is predicted to be an abnormally warm afternoon, the winds of change a...
Oct 25, 2019 Prince Albert streets may soon be slicker as a storm system blows through the province through the weekend. (Ronald Quaroni/paNOW Staff)
Broncos to take positives from 5-2 loss to Bombers
C.S. Lewis, a British writer, once said: "isn't it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different?"His inspiration behind that quote was the Humboldt Broncos' tw...
Oct 25, 2019 The Humboldt Broncos (green and gold) were unable to score on a late goal scramble against the Flin Flon Bombers (maroon and white) at Elgar Petersen Arena. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Snow, strong winds expected in northeast: Environment Canada
The weekend weather forecast is just a taste of what's to come this winter.A weather system making its way through the northeast is expected to bring rain, snow, and strong wind.Today's relatively mil...
Oct 25, 2019 Expect to see more of the white stuff this weekend. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Zack Smith added to Regina Pats roster
Melfort Mustangs forward Zack Smith is now a member of the Regina Pats in the Western Hockey League.Smith was signed by the team today and will join them ahead of their next game on Sunday, Oct. 27 as...
Oct 25, 2019 Zack Smith was in his second season with the Melfort Mustangs. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Trudeau regrets negative tone of campaign, promises co-operation ahead
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed regret Wednesday for the nastiness of the federal election campaign and vowed to find a way to work co-operatively with other parti...
Oct 25, 2019