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Federal government targets B.C. guns and gang violence with $5.3 M fund
VICTORIA - The federal government says fighting gun and gang violence in Canada requires collaborative, multi-pronged approaches that involves all levels of government and communities of all size...
Mar 06, 2019
Quebec contacting women with textured breast implants to warn of cancer risk
MONTREAL - The Quebec Health Department wants the thousands of women in the province who have received textured breast implants since 1995 to be warned of a potential cancer risk. The g...
Mar 06, 2019
Nipawin man accused of threatening Trudeau to defend himself
The Nipawin man who allegedly uttered threats towards Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Parliament buildings has opted to defend himself in his case.David Petersen, 52, made the announcement durin...
Mar 06, 2019 The Government of Saskatchewan building where the Nipawin court is located. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff) : Glynn Brothen
New Brunswick keeps championship round hopes alive with win at Brier
BRANDON, Man. - New Brunswick's Grant Odishaw kept his championship round hopes alive Wednesday at the Tim Hortons Brier with a 9-8 victory over Ontario's Scott McDonald. McDonald stole a po...
Mar 06, 2019
Barbie announces Tessa Virtue doll as part of 'Role Models' series
Canadian figure skating star Tessa Virtue is getting a Barbie made in her likeness. Virtue joins the iconic line of toy dolls as part of Barbie's "Role Models" series. Virtue's doll features the ...
Mar 06, 2019
Hotel owner devastated by total fire loss
As the owner of the destroyed Christopher Lake Heritage Hotel and Bar awaits the outcome of the fire investigation, he said the landmark was a cornerstone of the community. Robert Reddekopp has not ru...
Mar 06, 2019 Christopher Lake Hotel and Bar fire aftermath. (Michael Joel Hansen/paNOW Staff) : Glenn Hicks
The Cruze cruises: GM assembly plant prepares to close
LORDSTOWN, Ohio - A sprawling General Motors assembly plant near Youngstown will be idled on Wednesday after more than 50 years producing cars and other vehicles, a move that will eliminate nearly 1,7...
Mar 06, 2019
Canadian women win bronze medal at Algarve Cup in penalty shootout
LOULE, Portugal - Jessie Fleming scored in the seventh round of a penalty shootout to earn Canada the bronze medal at the Algarve Cup on Wednesday. The UCLA midfielder capped the 6-5 shootou...
Mar 06, 2019
Luke Perry, heartthrob on '90210,' dies at 52 after stroke
LOS ANGELES - Luke Perry, who gained instant heartthrob status as wealthy rebel Dylan McKay on "Beverly Hills, 90210," died Monday after suffering a massive stroke, his publicist said. He was 52. Perr...
Mar 06, 2019
Small business to get rebates for some of the cost of energy efficiency projects
OTTAWA - The federal government's plan to ease the carbon-price burden on small businesses will include rebate payments to cover some of the cost of making energy-efficiency upgrades. Enviro...
Mar 06, 2019
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