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Meth related deaths continue to rise, NDP renews call for action
The number of deaths in Saskatchewan this year linked to the drug methamphetamine has climbed to 20, and the member of the legislative assembly (MLA) for the riding of Prince Albert North Cote said th...
Dec 11, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Animal rescuers rally to save feral cats soon to be left alone in N.L. town
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Cat lovers across Atlantic Canada are rallying to save feral felines in a Newfoundland town that will soon be abandoned, as the provincial government backs down from ...
Dec 11, 2019
NHL Notebook: Olympic participation still high on players' wish list
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced this week there won't be a World Cup of Hockey in February 2021. Speaking at the league's board of governors meeting in Pebble Beach, Calif., Bettman said ...
Dec 11, 2019
Canada's Andreescu named top newcomer, Barty named WTA Player of the Year
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu was named top newcomer by the WTA Tour on Wednesday. The 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., won three WTA tournaments this past seaso...
Dec 11, 2019
Fed leaves low rates alone and foresees no moves in 2020
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate alone Wednesday and signalled that it expects to keep low rates unchanged through next year. The Fed's decision follows three rate cut...
Dec 11, 2019
Undrafted, unknown Daws trying to force way into Canada's world junior crease
OAKVILLE, Ont. - Nico Daws had never played internationally, never participated in a single Hockey Canada practice and was passed over by all 31 teams at last June's NHL draft. So&...
Dec 11, 2019
Rapper treated for opioids during police search of plane
CHICAGO - A federal agent who was at a Chicago airport to search a private plane that rapper Juice WRLD and his entourage had arrived in administered the opioid antidote Narcan to the performer, who b...
Dec 11, 2019
RCMP seeking assistance in locating missing woman
UPDATE: As of 3:14 p.m., RCMP said Schindler had been located safe.--The Shellbrook RCMP are seeking public assistance in finding a 52-year-old woman from B.C.According to a media release from Shellbr...
Dec 11, 2019 Debbie Schindler. (Submitted photo/ Shellbrook RCMP)
Source: Captain Michael Bradley signs deal to stay with Toronto FC
TORONTO - Captain Michael Bradley has re-signed with Toronto FC. A source, speaking on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced, confirmed that the 32-year-old midfield...
Dec 11, 2019
Teenage forward Jonathan David named Canadian Player of the Year after record run
TORONTO - Teenage forward Jonathan David, who has scored a Canadian-record 28 goals for club and country this year, has been named Canadian Player of the Year. The Canadian Soccer Association, which a...
Dec 11, 2019
