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Boris Johnson's ascent heralds stormy economic and political seas for Canada
OTTAWA - Boris Johnson pledged a Halloween Brexit for Britain from the European Union, negotiated or not, after being sworn in Wednesday as Britain's prime minister. With that, there is almost equal c...
Jul 26, 2019
Gimme five: Canadians to monitor on Saturday at the Pan American Games
LIMA, Peru - Here are five Canadian athletes/teams to watch on Saturday, the first full day of competition at the Pan American Games: CANADIAN WOMEN'S RUGBY SEVENS TEAM After opening with ...
Jul 26, 2019
Demolition derby controversy anything but a public relations wreck
It was a controversial paint job but it seems to have produced a silver lining. The Parkside Community Club has announced the online kerfuffle surrounding their auction car for Saturday's demolition d...
Jul 26, 2019 The controversy over the use of the confederate flag on the roof ofParkside Community Club's General Lee auction car inspired even more people to donate to the CMHA, according to organizers. (Parkside Demolition Derby/Facebook)
Trump says Guatemala signing deal to restrict asylum cases
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says Guatemala is signing an agreement to restrict asylum applications to the U.S. from Central America. The so-called "safe third country" agreement would require ...
Jul 26, 2019
Grasshoppers on the go make migratory stop in Las Vegas area
LAS VEGAS - A migration of mild-mannered grasshoppers sweeping through the Las Vegas area is being attributed to wet weather several months ago. Nevada state entomologist Jeff Knight told reporters on...
Jul 26, 2019
Saskatchewan drivers caught distracted, minister considers stiffer penalties
The minister responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is hinting stiffer penalties may be coming for people caught using their cellphones while behind the wheel.Joe Hargrave was asked b...
Jul 26, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
SaskTel expanding high-speed internet services in Saskatchewan
Dial-up internet and farmer vision television service could soon be a thing of the past.SaskTel announced yesterday communities from the Village of Paradise Hill across to the Town of Preeceville are ...
Jul 26, 2019 Internet service expansion in Saskatchewan (file photo/CJME Staff)
Montreal Impact ready to welcome new winger to lineup against Philly
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact are hoping new winger Lassi Lappalainen can help them snap a season-long four-game losing streak. The speedy Finnish midfielder - Montreal's only signing ...
Jul 26, 2019
T-Mobile's $26.5B Sprint deal OKed despite competition fears
WASHINGTON - U.S. regulators have approved T-Mobile's $26.5 billion takeover of rival Sprint, despite fears of higher prices and job cuts, in a deal that would leave just three major cellphone compani...
Jul 26, 2019
Make Sure the Backyard Pool is Safe
When the weather is hot is is so nice to go out into the backyard pool to have a swim and cool off.Make sure you and your children are safe.See the poster below for safety tips and information from Ca...
Jul 26, 2019
