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Nipawin man charged with threatening Justin Trudeau
A Nipawin man is facing criminal charges after allegedly threatening the Prime Minister.RCMP said in a release Thursday that the threats were made during a call to an employee at a Canadian government...
Feb 28, 2019 File photo/northeastNOW Staff
Fed's Powell predicts solid but slower growth in 2019
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told Congress on Tuesday the U.S. economy should keep expanding at a solid, though somewhat slower pace this year. But he warned of growing risks, i...
Feb 28, 2019
Patriots owner pleads not guilty to prostitution charges
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has pleaded not guilty to two counts of misdemeanour solicitation of prostitution in a Florida case. Kraft's attorney Jack Goldberger fi...
Feb 28, 2019
Peter Frampton's doctors hope to highlight rare disease
BALTIMORE - Doctors at Johns Hopkins University hope to raise awareness and funds for research following famed guitarist Peter Frampton's announcement that he has a rare muscular disease. Frampton's p...
Feb 28, 2019
RCMP investigating report of missing woman
Prince Albert RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing woman who hasn't been seen since Feb. 17.Police are asking for information about the whereabouts of 22-year-old Courtney Sincl...
Feb 28, 2019 RCMP are asking for information about the whereabouts of missing woman Courtney Sinclair. (submitted photo/ RCMP)
U.S. international striker Jozy Altidore signs new deal with Toronto FC
Toronto FC confirmed Thursday that star striker Jozy Altidore is staying put. The 29-year-old U.S. international has signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him in Toronto through the 20...
Feb 28, 2019
German town defends seizing family's pet, selling it on eBay
BERLIN - Officials in Germany are defending their decision to seize an indebted family's pet pug and sell it on eBay, saying the move was a last resort because authorities were unable to find anything...
Feb 28, 2019
More help on the way for family that lost seven children to house fire: MP
HALIFAX - One week after a house fire claimed the lives of seven children in a Halifax suburb, the local member of Parliament says the community has come through "in a beautiful way" to help the grief...
Feb 28, 2019
Ex-NBA player Bibby faces allegations of sexual misconduct
PHOENIX - Police are investigating sexual abuse and harassment accusations made by a teacher against former University of Arizona and NBA player Mike Bibby, according to officials in the suburban Phoe...
Feb 28, 2019
Senate confirms acting EPA chief for permanent role
WASHINGTON - The Senate has confirmed former coal industry lobbyist Andrew Wheeler to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, despite concerns by Democrats and one Republican about regulatory rollba...
Feb 28, 2019
