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Gloria Johnson, ‘Tennessee Three’ Democrat, wins primary, will face GOP US Sen. Marsha Blackburn
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and will face off against Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn in November, pitting a survivor of...
Aug 01, 2024
Google to charge new fee on ads in response to Canada’s digital services tax
OTTAWA - Google says it will pass on the cost of the Liberal government's digital services tax to advertisers. The company says it will implement a 2.5 per cent surcharge for ads displayed in Canada, ...
Aug 01, 2024
New pilot program seeks to train northerners in aviation
The Ya'thi Nn Land and Resource Office (YNLR) is proud to announce the launch of the Dziret'i (Tsi-er-eh-tai) Pilot Training Program, a new initiative aimed at empowering Indigenous residents and wome...
Aug 01, 2024
Lagoon upgrade project costs significantly increase after geotechnical study
Preliminary work on a lagoon upgrade continues on Crown land near the tri-communities. An email to larongeNOW from Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) director of public works and housing Tayven Roberts ...
Aug 01, 2024
PlayNow users asked to change passwords after ‘incident’
Saskatchewan gaming website PlayNow is asking all of its users to update their passwords on their accounts as a precautionary measure after what it calls a "recent incident."The company didn't specify...
Aug 01, 2024
Bookmaker to plead guilty in gambling case tied to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to running an illegal gambling b...
Aug 01, 2024
Olympic roundup: McIntosh strikes gold again, Canada's medal streak continues
PARIS - Summer McIntosh's suitcase is getting heavier by the day. The Canadian swimming star won her third medal and second gold of the Paris Olympics with a victory in the women's 200-metre butterfly...
Aug 01, 2024
Bookmaker to plead guilty in gambling case tied to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to running an illegal gambling b...
Aug 01, 2024
Toronto Blue Jays sign 2024 first-round pick Trey Yesavage
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed 2024 first-round pick Trey Yesavage, the club announced Thursday. The 21-year-old right-handed pitcher spent the past three seasons playing at East Carolina...
Aug 01, 2024
Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke signs with NFL's Atlanta Falcons
ATLANTA - Nathan Rourke is taking another crack at the NFL. Less than a week after getting released by the New York Giants, the Canadian quarterback signed with the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday. The 26...
Aug 01, 2024