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Clanberries and Cranachan - Robbie Burns Day Celebration
Join us for Robbie Burns Day and celebrate with Celtic Music and Cranachan - that delightful Scottish Wee Puddin' - Raspberries (and other fruit), Whip Cream and/or Yogurt, Toasted Oats, Honey and one...
Jan 16, 2020

RCMP creating DNA profiles to help identify Canadians killed in Iran plane crash
Canada's national police force is taking part in the massive effort to identify dozens of Canadians killed in last week's plane crash in Iran. While no RCMP officers are currently on th...
Jan 16, 2020

As Democrats debate in Des Moines, Warren scores in Sanders gender squabble
WASHINGTON - A brief, one-sided battle of the sexes broke out Tuesday night in Iowa as Bernie Sanders strenuously denied ever telling Elizabeth Warren that a woman couldn't be elected president of the...
Jan 16, 2020

Watchdog: White House violated law in freezing Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON - The federal government's watchdog agency said Thursday a White House office violated federal law in withholding security assistance to Ukraine. The Government Accountability Office said i...
Jan 16, 2020

Canada's Denis Shapovalov draws Hungary's Marton Fucsovics at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - Top Canadian Denis Shapovalov will begin play at the Australian Open against an unfamiliar opponent. The No. 13 seed from Richmond Hill, Ont., will square off with world No. 66 ...
Jan 16, 2020

Canadian military resumes some operations in Iraq following Iran scare
OTTAWA - The Canadian military is resuming some operations in Iraq following a temporary suspension of activities last week. Brig.-Gen. Michel-Henri St-Louis says the military is again flying transpor...
Jan 16, 2020

Canadian military resumes some operations in Iraq following Iran scare
OTTAWA - The Canadian military is resuming some operations in Iraq following a temporary suspension of activities last week. Brig.-Gen. Michel-Henri St-Louis says the military is again flying transpor...
Jan 16, 2020

False alarm at Ontario nuclear plant prompts surge in iodide pill orders
TORONTO - Ontarians placed more than 32,000 orders for iodide pills in the two days following a false alarm about an incident at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. There are normally between 100 an...
Jan 16, 2020

Safety tips on space heaters, block heaters, and cords
Space heaters are at a premium during the cold snaps we face each winter.But they can be a fire risk if not used or maintained properly.Melfort Fire Chief Shaun Stewart told northeastNOW an important ...
Jan 16, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Putin fast-tracks effort to extend his rule, new PM approved
MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin on Thursday fast-tracked work on constitutional changes that could keep him in power well past the end of his term in 2024 while lawmakers quickly sealed his choice f...
Jan 16, 2020