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Crime numbers dropping in lake country
Work being done by residents living in the Emma Lake and Christopher Lake areas to deter criminals has shown some good results, according to new statistics provided by the RCMP. Comparing 2018 to 2017...
Feb 27, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Murder trial told that mother alone had opportunity to kill girls
LAVAL, Que. - A Crown attorney told jurors Monday that Adele Sorella was the last person to be seen with her daughters before they were found dead in the family home. In his closing arguments, Si...
Feb 27, 2019
Kyle Okposo returns to Sabres lineup vs. Maple Leafs after concussion
TORONTO - Kyle Okposo will be in the Buffalo Sabres' lineup as they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs. Okposo participated in Buffalo's morning skate on Monday and declared himself ready to play in the Sa...
Feb 27, 2019
Fire deaths could prompt new safety measures, upgraded building code: experts
HALIFAX - Experts say the deaths of the seven Barho children in a ferocious Halifax house fire last week could lead to new fire safety measures and changes to the country's building code. "I...
Feb 27, 2019
Melfort's historic post office windows replaced
The facelift is complete for one of Melfort's iconic buildings.The replica windows at the historic post office have been installed, and all that is left in the project is some cleanup on the interior ...
Feb 27, 2019 Melfort historic post office (Cam Lee/northeastNOW)
Varlamov, Barkov, Bobrovsky named NHL three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Colorado Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov, Florida Panthers centre Aleksander Barkov and Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky are the NHL's three stars of the week. Varlamo...
Feb 27, 2019
Singh urges team to 'double down' in months leading up to October election
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is calling on his caucus to crank up the heat on the Trudeau Liberals in the final months leading up to the next election. Singh, who spoke to his caucus for the...
Feb 27, 2019
Broadcasters aren't succumbing to Netflix era
PASADENA, Calif. - If there is a high point to Netflix's status as the "cool kids" taking over television, it may be remembered as an emotional Chuck Lorre accepting a best comedy Golden Globe last mo...
Feb 27, 2019
Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Gardiner out with undisclosed injury
TORONTO - Defenceman Jake Gardiner will be out with an undisclosed injury tonight when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Edmonton Oilers. Head coach Mike Babcock made the announcement this morning. Gar...
Feb 27, 2019
Trudeau waives almost all confidentiality restrictions on Wilson-Raybould
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is waiving both solicitor-client privilege and cabinet confidentiality for his former attorney general, paving the way for Jody Wilson-Raybould to finally t...
Feb 27, 2019