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Last Quebec schooner of its kind threatened after grounding in Cuba
MONTREAL - Cuban authorities have backed off a threat to seize the last surviving St. Lawrence River schooner, which ran aground on a beach in the Caribbean country on Jan. 27. But the dange...
Mar 06, 2019
Rebuilt Humboldt Broncos make SJHL playoffs after devastating bus crash
HUMBOLDT, Sask. - The rebuilt Humboldt Broncos hockey team is heading to the playoffs. The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League team was devastated after its bus and a transport truck...
Mar 06, 2019
Maple Leafs sign defenceman Andreas Borgman to contract extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Andreas Borgman to a one-year, two-way contract extension. The contract, which kicks in next season, has an NHL salary of US$700,000. The 23-ye...
Mar 06, 2019
Rebuilt Humboldt Broncos make SJHL playoffs after devastating bus crash
HUMBOLDT, Sask. - The rebuilt Humboldt Broncos hockey team is heading to the playoffs. The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League team was devastated after its bus and a transport truck...
Mar 06, 2019
Head of Quebec provincial police suspended as criminal allegation probed
QUEBEC - The head of Quebec's provincial police has been temporarily suspended following an allegation he committed criminal offences. Public Security Minister Genevieve Guilbault said Martin Prud'hom...
Mar 06, 2019
Manitoba's McEwen yet to find stride at Canadian men's curling championship
BRANDON, Man. - The host province has hit turbulence at the Canadian men's curling championship. Manitoba's Mike McEwen was upset by Yukon's Jon Solberg 7-6 on Monday following a demoralizing los...
Mar 06, 2019
Canada gets challenging draw for HSBC Canada Sevens with Fiji, Samoa and Kenya
Canada has been given a challenging draw with Fiji, Samoa and Kenya in Pool B at the HSBC Canada Sevens this weekend at Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium. The Canadian men had hoped for a good finis...
Mar 06, 2019
Restaurateur ditches Styrofoam and plastic for 'Earth-friendly' products
With consumers becoming increasingly aware of the environmental impact of the products they buy, a restaurant in northern Saskatchewan has ditched Styrofoam, plastic and other materials that might nev...
Mar 06, 2019 Cravings Late Night Food owner Jamie Charles holds a milkshake in a paper cup and a straw. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
P.A. woman readies for Boston challenge
Since she made the decision six years ago to start running competitively, Prince Albert's Vicki Macpherson has had her mind set on running in the Boston Marathon and next month she will have the oppor...
Mar 06, 2019 (Facebook/ Vicki Macpherson)
Kinsmen Foundation forgives woman who stole from Telemiracle
A hangover and an apology appears to be enough punishment for a woman who made off with cash meant for Telemiracle.The Kinsmen Foundation issued a statement Tuesday saying the woman who stole money du...
Mar 06, 2019 elemiracle 43 wrapped up at TCU Place in Saskatoon on March 3, 2019. (Telemiracle/Facebook)
