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UNB prof under fire for immigration views to retire, school says
FREDERICTON - A University of New Brunswick professor denounced by colleagues for promoting what they say are racist arguments about immigration has agreed to retire. The school announced today that R...
Jun 04, 2019
Fake Raptors merch cat-and-mouse game plays out during NBA Finals
TORONTO - Hours before the Toronto Raptors take to the court during their historic playoffs run, a cat-and-mouse game unfolds outside the team's arena. On one side, a group of slippery hawke...
Jun 04, 2019
Funeral set for civil rights icon and chef Leah Chase
NEW ORLEANS - A public viewing and funeral have been set for civil rights icon and chef Leah Chase. NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reports that the viewing is planned for 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at...
Jun 04, 2019
World Bank downgrades its forecast for global economy
WASHINGTON - The World Bank is downgrading its forecast for the global economy in light of trade conflicts, financial strains and unexpectedly sharp slowdowns in wealthier countries. The bank, an anti...
Jun 04, 2019
Battlefords FC off to hot start this soccer season
The Battlefords United FC are off to a hot-start this soccer season. Coming off their second tournament of the campaign, the organization featuring five teams of various age groups has already collect...
Jun 04, 2019 The U-13 boys have won two gold medals over their first two tournaments of the soccer season. (Facebook/Battlefords United FC)
Scheer vows internal free-trade deal as part of vision for stronger federation
OTTAWA - If the Conservatives win the Oct. 21 federal election, Andrew Scheer says he'll convene a first-ministers' meeting within 100 days devoted to knocking down barriers to trade among Canada's pr...
Jun 04, 2019
Men accused of robberies in P.A. elect trial
Two 20-year-old men accused of committing a string of robberies will be tried by a judge alone in Melfort's Court of Queen's Bench.Brandon Peeteetuce and Dorion Loessel appeared in Melfort Provincial ...
Jun 04, 2019 Melfort Provincial Court. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Combine complete, draft ahead for Leason
With the 2019 NHL Combine now behind him, Prince Albert Raiders forward Brett Leason will finally have time to take a breath after a jam-packed season.One of the biggest surprises in the junior hockey...
Jun 04, 2019 Raider forward Brett Leason showcases his physical abilities at the 2019 NHL Combine in Buffalo, NY. (Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images)
Warriors won't have Kevin Durant, Kevon Looney for Game 3 against Raptors
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Golden State Warriors will be short-handed for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Tuesday forward Kevon Looney...
Jun 04, 2019
Churchill athlete signs on with Canadian Junior Football League
Justin McKerracher will be trading in his books for athletic equipment after he graduates from La Ronge's Churchill Community High School this month. On Monday, the 2019 roster was announced by the Ca...
Jun 04, 2019 Justin McKerracher starts July 25 with Regina Thunder. (submitted photo/Justin Mckerracher)