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Raptors host Oladipo, Pacers; on verge of setting franchise-high winning streak
TORONTO - Few people picked the Toronto Raptors to do much this season. But despite a banged-up roster, and boasting no bona fide superstars, the Raptors are poised to set a franchise-best winning str...
Feb 06, 2020
King angry at CBS promo of interview questions about Bryant
NEW YORK - In the wake of a social media backlash, CBS' Gayle King says she is embarrassed and angry with how the network promoted part of her interview with WNBA star Lisa Leslie that concerned the l...
Feb 06, 2020
Maple Leafs acquire goaltender Jack Campbell in trade with Kings
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired goaltender Jack Campbell and forward Kyle Clifford from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for forward Trevor Moore and draft picks. The trade was announ...
Feb 06, 2020
Veteran quarterback Matt Nichols signs contract with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO - Matt Nichols wasn't out of work long. According to a CFL source, the veteran quarterback signed a three-year deal with the Toronto Argonauts on Thursday. The move comes a...
Feb 06, 2020
Sturgeon Lake First Nation urban reserve plans progress
Sturgeon Lake First Nation is one step closer to establishing an urban reserve in the city of P.A.At the most recent city council meeting on Jan. 27, Prince Albert's politicians approved a servicing a...
Feb 06, 2020 Sturgeon Lake First Nation wants to convert this strip mall beside Rona to an urban reserve. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Helped develop response to SARS, H1N1: Renowned scientist Francis Plummer dies
WINNIPEG - The former scientific director of Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory who had experimental brain surgery to battle alcoholism has died. Dr. Francis (Frank) Plummer, a world-renowned m...
Feb 06, 2020
Metis leader demands apology from Lynn Beyak for claiming to be Metis
OTTAWA - The Metis National Council says Sen. Lynn Beyak should consider resigning for reportedly claiming to be Metis because her parents adopted an Indigenous child. David Chartrand, vice-presi...
Feb 06, 2020
Experts urge Trudeau to use African trip to reset relationship
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way to Africa tonight where he will become the first Canadian prime minister to participate in a session of the African Union. Trudeau's eigh...
Feb 06, 2020
P.A. man facing drug and theft charges set for show cause hearing
A man facing charges in La Ronge, Melfort, and Prince Albert has his show cause hearing adjourned.Gerald Laliberte, 38, appeared in Melfort Provincial Court on Thursday, Feb. 6. He was scheduled to go...
Feb 06, 2020 Melfort Provincial Court (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).
Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio retiring after 13 seasons
EAST LANSING, Mich. - From "pride comes before the fall" to Little Giants, Mark Dantonio leaves Michigan State fans with an abundance of fond memories after bringing the Spartans to heights they hadn'...
Feb 06, 2020
