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Canada's sport and science minister slams ruling on Caster Semenya
Canada's sport and science minister was critical of an international decision that will force female athletes with unusually high levels of testosterone to medicate themselves to compete. The Cou...
May 01, 2019
'Hadestown' leads Tony Award nominations with 14 nods
NEW YORK - "Hadestown," singer-songwriter Anas Mitchell's Broadway debut, earned a leading 14 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, followed by the jukebox musical "Ain't Too Proud," built around songs by t...
May 01, 2019
ABC again the top network in report on Asian-Americans on TV
Major television networks are hitting far more lows than highs in tapping into Asian-American talent, according to a study released Wednesday by the Asian Pacific American Media Coalition. The advocac...
May 01, 2019
NRA's LaPierre fends off backlash, wins re-election as CEO
INDIANAPOLIS - The National Rifle Association, facing internal turmoil over its financial management, increasingly partisan tone, and legal threats from government regulators, beat back efforts to ove...
May 01, 2019
Canadian NCAA coach Paul Weir says Siakam's work ethic was evident early on
TORONTO - Pascal Siakam walked into Paul Weir's coaching office at New Mexico State one day and asked to borrow a book on basketball. It was a moment that spoke volumes about just how raw the scrawny ...
May 01, 2019
No bail for border militia group leader on weapons charge
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A federal magistrate judge ordered the leader of an armed group that detained asylum-seeking families near the U.S.-Mexico border to remain jailed Monday as he awaits trial on a fe...
May 01, 2019
New EDC human-rights policy lacks power, say workers and watchdogs
OTTAWA - Export Development Canada is declaring itself a leading human-rights defender, but workers groups and rights' advocates say its new much-awaited policy fell short of what was needed. The Crow...
May 01, 2019
Health Canada to usher in plain packaging, new strict rules on tobacco products
Health Canada has unveiled its new rules for cigarettes and tobacco product packaging in an effort to reduce the appeal of tobacco products, which remain the leading cause of preventable death and dis...
May 01, 2019 New plain packaging rules and strict regulations on cigarettes will soon come into force in Canada. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Northlands College CEO leaves to pursue other interests
The Northlands College board of directors announced Wednesday President and CEO Toby Greschner will be leaving the organization to pursue other interests. The announcement was made in a media release ...
May 01, 2019 Northlands College CEO Toby Greschner, left, is leaving the organization. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
As Ottawa boosts loans for farmers, Sask. producer optimistic China will soon lift ban
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe appreciates the changes made for canola farmers and supports the federal government getting back to the table with China.Moe spoke Wednesday morning, shortly after the f...
May 01, 2019 Help is on the way for canola farmers impacted by China's ban on Canadian product. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)