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Jason Shivers, Riders’ defence not missing a beat in 2019
Jason Shivers had big shoes to fill in 2019 with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.But the defence hasn't missed a beat since he took over the defensive co-ordinator role after Chris Jones left to join the...
Oct 04, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive co-ordinator Jason Shivers during practice. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Aerosmith named MusiCare's 2020 Person of the Year
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - An organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance will honour Aerosmith as its 2020 person of the year. MusiCares announced Frida...
Oct 04, 2019
NewsAlert: Former N.S. premier John Buchanan dies
HALIFAX - John Buchanan, who was Progressive Conservative premier of Nova Scotia from 1978 to 1990, has died. He was 88. A Halifax lawyer before entering politics, Buchanan was known for his folksy ma...
Oct 04, 2019
Dr. Dre, Iovine unveil high-tech new building at USC
LOS ANGELES - Andre "Dr. Dre" Young and Jimmy Iovine want a new high-tech building bearing their names at the University of Southern California to become a place where young creatives can understand m...
Oct 04, 2019
Jury begins hearing evidence in accused Fredericton shooter's fitness hearing
FREDERICTON - The hearing to determine if Matthew Raymond is fit to stand trial on four counts of first-degree murder has begun hearing evidence, including testimony from its first witness, audio...
Oct 04, 2019
Pastor, radio host charged with sexual battery on child
WINTER PARK, Fla. - A popular Christian radio show host is being held without bail in Florida on allegations that he sexually abused a child numerous times over five years. The Orlando Sentinel report...
Oct 04, 2019
Teachers secure contract gains at local level
Teachers with the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) are welcoming new gains in three areas of their contract at the local level.They will see increases regarding a bursary fund for th...
Oct 04, 2019 Seated (L-R): Jaimie
Smith-Windsor (Trustee), Troy Parenteau (Teachers Bargaining Team Chair). Back
Row (L-R): Darcy Arpin, Jerrold Pidborochynski, Neil Finch, Heather Straf,
Diane Dieno, Robert Bratvold (submitted SRPSD)
James Franco’s ex-students sue alleging sexual impropriety
LOS ANGELES - Two actresses sued James Franco and the acting and film school he founded Thursday, saying he intimidated his students into gratuitous and exploitative sexual situations far beyond those...
Oct 04, 2019
Organizers: Plácido Domingo to be absent from Batuta Prizes
MEXICO CITY - Organizers of this weekend's Batuta Prizes in Mexico say opera star Plcido Domingo will not attend, following multiple allegations from women who say the legendary Spanish tenor sexually...
Oct 04, 2019
New Zealand All Blacks pound Canada 63-0 at Rugby World Cup
OITA, Japan - Refreshed after an 11-day break, New Zealand gave Canada a 63-0 thrashing that was expected in the Rugby World Cup on Wednesday. The gulf in class between the defending champion All Blac...
Oct 04, 2019