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Two third-party groups disclose first ad spending in pre-election period
OTTAWA - Two third-party groups have started spending money on political advertising in the period leading up to the federal election, according to Elections Canada. Since the beginning of July, Canad...
Jul 19, 2019
Ethics czar erred in approving LeBlanc's use of Irving plane: Democracy Watch
OTTAWA - The House of Commons' ethics watchdog should never have approved a flight taken by Liberal cabinet minister Dominic LeBlanc on a private aircraft owned by J.D. Irving, says an organ...
Jul 19, 2019
Two more right whales found dead off east coast, bringing total to eight this year
MONCTON, N.B. - Federal officials say two more dead North Atlantic right whales have been spotted off the east coast, bringing to eight the number of the endangered whales to die this year in Can...
Jul 19, 2019
Connelly hopes to recapture magical 2017 performance at this year's British Open
The 2017 British Open was one of the best tournaments of Austin Connelly's life, putting his young career into high gear. He's hoping the 2019 tournament will have the same effect. Connelly,...
Jul 19, 2019
Reports: Edmonton Oilers trade Milan Lucic to Calgary Flames for James Neal
The Edmonton Oilers have dealt Milan Lucic to the Calgary Flames for fellow veteran forward James Neal. Multiple media reports say the deal was struck Friday afternoon. Lucic had six goals a...
Jul 19, 2019
Tyler Mislawchuk aims to build on success at Edmonton triathlon event
EDMONTON - Canada's Tyler Mislawchuk, fresh off a landmark World Triathlon Series podium finish in Montreal, believes he's upped his game in this physically punishing sport by training his brain. "Eve...
Jul 19, 2019
Graysen Cameron looks to defy the odds with Humboldt Broncos comeback
Graysen Cameron's focus 16 months ago was on helping the Humboldt Broncos to a playoff series win.Now, on the heels of a life-changing journey, playing the game he loves once again is his prime object...
Jul 19, 2019 Ahead of an attempted comeback to the Humboldt Broncos, Graysen Cameron says he's in the best shape of his life. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Thousands expected at La Ronge Elk's Fair this weekend
Organizers of the 2019 La Ronge Elk's Fair expect up to 5,000 people to attend the three-day event."This is an annual event in La Ronge and we have been doing it for the past 30 years or more," Elks E...
Jul 19, 2019 There are 19 rides at the 2019 Elk's Fair. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
As busiest holiday season begins, Quebec provincial park employees could strike
MONTREAL - As Quebec's busiest summer holiday season kicks off, vacationers may have their holiday plans affected by the threat of a general strike looming among provincial park workers. Some 300...
Jul 19, 2019
A public memorial will he held for Sailor Dan
The people of Saskatoon will be able to get together and say goodbye to Sailor Dan.A memorial service will be held next Wednesday, July 24th for the local legend.It's going to start at 6:00 p.m. in Ki...
Jul 19, 2019 Dan Hicks, better known as Sailor Dan, died on July 9, 2019 in Saskatoon. (submitted)