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Man involved in home invasion receives jail sentence
A man who was found lurking around a Prince Albert couple's bedroom when they awoke, has received a two-year jail sentence.Frank Ballantyne, 20, was sentenced Tuesday at Court of Queen's Bench in Prin...
Jul 24, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Family asks police to conduct ground searches for missing Quebec man, son
MONTREAL - The family of a Quebec entrepreneur and his son now missing for 12 days are asking provincial police to carry out a ground search of a vast, heavily ...
Jul 24, 2019
Canada invests $85M into advanced satellites to connect rural, remote regions
OTTAWA - The federal government is investing $85 million into an advanced satellite technology designed to expand access to affordable, high-speed internet across Canada's rural and remote region...
Jul 24, 2019
Animal owners encouraged to avoid exposing pets to extreme temperatures
Dog owners are encouraged to take extra precautions for their furry friends during days of extreme heat.While dogs cool off differently than humans - mainly by breathing, panting, and sweating through...
Jul 24, 2019 Dogs are encouraged to exercise during earlier and later hours, or shadier areas to avoid potentially being overheated and burned during days of extreme heat (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).
CBSA expands stunt-actor pilot project, warning those hired may get hit
OTTAWA - The Canada Border Services Agency says it is plans to amend bid documents looking for stunt-actors to clarify that they may get punched or kicked during training with new recruits. The a...
Jul 24, 2019
Canada earns Olympic berth in new relay swim event
GWANGJU, Korea, Republic Of - Canada qualified for the new 4x100 metre mixed medley relay swimming event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by finishing fifth on Wednesday at the world aquatics champions...
Jul 24, 2019
Lebanese rock band takes centre stage in freedoms debate
BEIRUT - A popular Mideast rock band known for its rousing concerts and lyrics challenging social norms in the conservative Arab world is once again at the centre of a heated debate about freedom of e...
Jul 24, 2019
Aiming Haya: Canada's Jumaa a medal contender in karate at Pan Am Games
Haya Jumaa's first Pan Am assignment came as a volunteer four years ago in Toronto. Her next one will see her compete as an athlete at the 2019 Games in Lima, Peru. Jumaa, 25,...
Jul 24, 2019
Test Your Survival Skills In Saskatchewan Provincial Parks
For those travelling to a provincial park this summer, participation in the Saskatchewan Survival Series is a must - a fun and educational program designed to help visitors explore parks and learn sur...
Jul 24, 2019
Police seek B.C. murder suspects in swamp, bush, bugs of northern Manitoba
The deputy mayor of a remote northern Manitoba town says residents are locking their doors earlier than usual after word of a police manhunt in the area for two suspects in the deaths o...
Jul 24, 2019