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Media reacts to federal subsidies for newspapers
A newly administered federal program aims to buoy the struggling newspaper industry. But not everyone is happy about how it's being rolled out, and even some who support the measure have reservations ...
Jan 07, 2020 (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Boeing now saying pilots need simulator training for 737 Max
Boeing said Tuesday it is recommending that pilots receive training in a flight simulator before the grounded 737 Max returns to flying, a reversal of the company's long-held position that computer-ba...
Jan 07, 2020
Key Boeing supplier may begin shedding workers
WICHITA, Kan. - The looming production shutdown of Boeing 737 Max jets is taking a toll on a key supplier. Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc. is asking employees if they will take voluntarily buyouts. S...
Jan 07, 2020
City humiliates United in 3-1 derby win in League Cup semis
MANCHESTER, England - Manchester City humiliated Manchester United in its fierce rival's own stadium Tuesday, easing to a 3-1 victory in the first leg of their English League Cup semifinal to stay on ...
Jan 07, 2020
Carlos Ghosn's defence calls Nissan investigation flawed
TOKYO - The defence team for Carlos Ghosn says Nissan's investigation that accuses him of financial misconduct is flawed and biased, not independent, and aimed only at taking him down. Ghosn skipped b...
Jan 07, 2020
Celebs donate millions to aid Australia wildfire efforts
LOS ANGELES - Elton John and Chris Hemsworth are among the celebrities donating big bucks to help aid the efforts for the engulfing wildfires in Australia. Hemsworth, the Australian actor, took to soc...
Jan 07, 2020
Montreal businessman Starke frustrated by Alouettes ownership situation
Clifford Starke is happy for Montreal's long-suffering football fans but feels the CFL didn't give him a real chance to purchase the Alouettes. The 36-year-old Montreal businessman made repe...
Jan 07, 2020
Educational toys donated to Piwapan making an impact
Christmas was already two weeks ago, but an act of kindness for children at Piwapan Women's Centre is bound to provide some happiness for some time. Last month, La Ronge resident Melanie Potts organiz...
Jan 07, 2020 The toys were delivered to Piwapan Women's Centre on Dec. 24. (submitted photo/Melanie Potts)
A brief look at some of Canada's biggest wildfires in the last two decades
OTTAWA - Okanagan Mountain Park, B.C., 2003: 25,600 hectares burned, 33,050 people evacuated, 238 homes burned. McLure, B.C., 2003: 26,420 hectares burned, destroying or damaging 72 homes, and forcing...
Jan 07, 2020
Chicken with razor blades tossed into dog owner’s west Saskatoon backyard
A Saskatoon dog owner is keeping a closer eye on her canine in the backyard after a chilling incident Monday morning.Brittany Betker had just let Duke, her rescue dog, out into their backyard around 1...
Jan 07, 2020 A baggy containing a chicken breast with embedded razorblades was found in a Pacific Heights neighbourhood backyard on Jan. 6, 2020. (Brittany Betker/Facebook)