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After harsh Twitter exchanges, Senate looks at new social media policy
OTTAWA - An Independent senator's mission to curb online nastiness among his colleagues is causing a divide over senators' behaviour, free speech and ongoing political shifts in the upp...
Jun 19, 2019
Democratic panel to open debate on reparations for slavery
WASHINGTON - After more than a decade's absence, the case for reparations is returning to Capitol Hill, this time amid a growing discussion in the Democratic Party about what the country might owe to ...
Jun 18, 2019
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong released from prison
HONG KONG - Joshua Wong, a leading figure in Hong Kong's 2014 Umbrella Movement demonstrations, was released from prison on Monday and vowed to soon join the latest round of protests. Wong's release f...
Jun 18, 2019
Skaggs solid as Angels remain undefeated against Blue Jays this season
TORONTO - Tyler Skaggs pitched solidly into the eighth inning to outduel Marcus Stroman, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Tuesday. Kole Calhoun and...
Jun 18, 2019
Kansas City, Missouri, voters elect Lucas as new mayor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A 34-year-old black man whose family was occasionally homeless during his childhood in Kansas City, Missouri, will become the city's 55th mayor. Voters on Tuesday chose Quinton Luca...
Jun 18, 2019
Protesters demand embattled Hong Kong leader resign
HONG KONG - Demonstrators in Hong Kong gathered Monday outside the office of the city's leader, demanding that she resign for the crisis over an unpopular extradition bill that has tested the durabili...
Jun 18, 2019
Turtleford man wants change after he says he was overprescribed opioids
In late May, Jeremy Bohmann experienced back pain and decided to pay a visit to the hospital.The Turtleford man found himself suddenly hospitalized for a herniated disc.He said he was immediately give...
Jun 18, 2019 NDP Mental Health and Addictions Critic Danielle Chartier (left) and Jeremy Bohmann (right). (CKOM)
Rio Tinto drills first bulk sample at diamond site east of P.A.
Rio Tinto's huge trench-cutting drilling equipment at the Project Falcon diamond site east of Prince Albert has passed its first big test. However, the mining giant said all-important results won't be...
Jun 18, 2019 Rio Tinto's huge trench cutter sampling rig in position for the first super-deep cut at the Star Diamond property at Fort à la Corne. It cut out a trench 228 metres deep. (submitted photo/Rio Tinto)
NESD taking money out of reserves to balance budget
The North East School Division (NESD) Board of Education approved the budget for the 2019-20 academic year during a meeting June 18, and they'll be taking money out of reserves to balance it for the t...
Jun 18, 2019 NESD building in Melfort. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Battleford gives thumbs up for potable water; denies separate fire services agreement
The Town of Battleford's business was strictly elemental at council's meeting Monday. Council agreed to turn on the tap to provide potable water to Poundmaker First Nation, but didn't approve of a sep...
Jun 18, 2019 Town council approved a request for potable water, but was opposed to joining a separate mutual aid agreement at council's meeting Monday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)