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Lin scores 20 points, Lowry reinjures ankle, and Raptors rout Knicks 128-92
TORONTO - Before the Toronto Raptors tipped off against the New York Knicks on Monday, coach Nick Nurse was looking forward to finally having a healthy roster. He figured it would all come together in...
Mar 20, 2019

Tavares, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 4-2 win over Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. - John Tavares and Austin Matthews each had a goal and assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs won for just the second time in six games, beating the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 on Wednesday night. M...
Mar 20, 2019

Montreal-based Romanian boxer Lucian Bute announces retirement
Montreal-based boxer Lucian Bute has announced his retirement, ending a professional career that saw him pile up 30 consecutive victories and defend the International Boxing Federation super-middlewei...
Mar 20, 2019

Nicaragua government says it will free all jailed protesters
MANAGUA, Nicaragua - President Daniel Ortega's administration promised Wednesday to free within 90 days all demonstrators arrested in the year since protests erupted against the Nicaraguan government....
Mar 20, 2019

Sask. budget welcomed by mental health organizations, volunteer firefighters
Alongside a modest surplus of over $34 million, the 2019-20 Saskatchewan provincial budget included a heavy focus on targeted mental health spending and tax credits for volunteer firefighters.The budg...
Mar 20, 2019 New programs and funding in the Saskatchewan budget are being welcomed by many. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Country star Kane Brown countersues producer over contract
NASHVILLE - Country star Kane Brown and Atlanta-based producer Polow Da Don are embroiled in a contract dispute that has both sides claiming they are owed money. The Grammy-nominated producer, whose r...
Mar 20, 2019

Local MLA's weigh in on budget
The Prince Albert region and the North has either a lot to gain from this year's provincial budget or very little, depending on which member of the legislative assembly (MLA) gives their view.Joe Harg...
Mar 20, 2019 (file photo/ paNOW Staff)

Planning funds a positive move towards new or redeveloped P.A. hospital
Prince Albert's mayor says the funding in Wednesday's provincial budget for planning for the redevelopment of the P.A. hospital virtually assures him the long-awaited project will be announced next ye...
Mar 20, 2019 Victoria Hospital. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Planned power outage for Thursday afternoon
SaskPower is working to improve the power system in the region on Thursday.A three-hour planned power outage will affect costumers in Bjorkdale, Chelan, Barrier Ford and surrounding rurals.The Crown c...
Mar 20, 2019 (file photo/northeastNOW staff)

Provincial budget extends offering to volunteer firefighters
The 2019 provincial budget includes a tax credit for volunteer firefighters and first responders.Beginning with the 2020 taxation year, any individual with 200 hours of volunteer service in a year can...
Mar 20, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)