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Helped develop response to SARS, H1N1: Renowned scientist Francis Plummer dies
WINNIPEG - The former scientific director of Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory who had experimental brain surgery to battle alcoholism has died. Dr. Francis (Frank) Plummer, a world-renowned m...
Feb 06, 2020

Metis leader demands apology from Lynn Beyak for claiming to be Metis
OTTAWA - The Metis National Council says Sen. Lynn Beyak should consider resigning for reportedly claiming to be Metis because her parents adopted an Indigenous child. David Chartrand, vice-presi...
Feb 06, 2020

Experts urge Trudeau to use African trip to reset relationship
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way to Africa tonight where he will become the first Canadian prime minister to participate in a session of the African Union. Trudeau's eigh...
Feb 06, 2020

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio retiring after 13 seasons
EAST LANSING, Mich. - From "pride comes before the fall" to Little Giants, Mark Dantonio leaves Michigan State fans with an abundance of fond memories after bringing the Spartans to heights they hadn'...
Feb 06, 2020

Roughriders bring back Gainey for 2020 season
Ed Gainey will be back patrolling the secondary for the Saskatchewan Roughriders next season.The CFL team announced Thursday it has signed the 29-year-old defensive back to a one-year contract extensi...
Feb 06, 2020 Defensive back Ed Gainey (11) celebrates his pick-six in the Roughriders 35-16 victory over the B.C. Lions on Oct. 27, 2017. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

Ukraine filmmaker Sentsov tells Canada keep sanctions pressure on 'bully' Putin
OTTAWA - Oleg Sentsov is frequently asked how he survived five years in a Russian prison, and he still can't offer an explanation. But the Ukrainian filmmaker has an unwavering message about how to ge...
Feb 06, 2020

Cardlock rations continue as Co-op seeks court injunction against Unifor blockade
Meadow Lake Co-op fuel Cardlock station is feeling the effects of Unifor's labour dispute. Caralee Strome, general manager with Meadow Lake Co-op, told meadowlakeNOW Cardlock stations will experience ...
Feb 06, 2020 The Co-Op Cardlock station in Meadow Lake. (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Research shows climate change silencing spots once buzzing with bees
OTTAWA - Research measuring the effort of climate change on bees suggests they are only half as likely to be found in areas where they were once common. "Things are just getting way too hot for t...
Feb 06, 2020

AP source: Wolves send Wiggins to Warriors for Russell
MINNEAPOLIS - In a swap of high scorers, the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired D'Angelo Russell on Thursday from the Golden State Warriors for Andrew Wiggins, according to a person with knowledge of the...
Feb 06, 2020

Ambulances plan for fuel restrictions at Co-op cardlocks
Ambulances are not exempt from Co-op fuel restrictions, but some are stocking up on extra gas cards for cardlock stations to make sure they don't run out in case of an emergency.Kelly Prime manages Mi...
Feb 06, 2020 (file photo/CJME News Staff)