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Coal train derails into Great Dismal Swamp wildlife refuge
CHESAPEAKE, Va. - A coal train has derailed in the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia, raising concerns about its wildlife and the fragile peat soil that has accumulated there ove...
Jun 28, 2019
German tourists run over, killed at Washington swimming hole
WASHOUGAL, Wash. - Two German tourists visiting family in nearby Portland, Oregon, were run over and killed by a local man as they sunbathed by a swimming hole, police in Washington state said Wednesd...
Jun 28, 2019
CBSA has removed fewer than 900 of 45,0000 'irregular' asylum seekers since 2017
OTTAWA - New federal figures shows the Canada Border Services Agency has removed fewer than 900 asylum seekers who have crossed into Canada by exploiting a loophole in asylum laws. Since early 20...
Jun 28, 2019
NRA splits with PR firm, lobbyist and TV amid infighting
Infighting at the National Rifle Association exploded Wednesday, when the powerful association severed ties with its longtime public relations firm, suspended operations of its fiery online TV station...
Jun 28, 2019
Goalie Roberto Luongo retires after 19 NHL seasons
SUNRISE, Fla. - Roberto Luongo wanted to keep playing and keep chasing the elusive Stanley Cup, largely because he believes the Florida Panthers are finally in position to be a playoff contender. His ...
Jun 28, 2019
Montreal group supports idea of sharing Rays with Tampa Bay
MONTREAL - The son of former Montreal Expos owner Charles Bronfman believes the predominantly French-speaking city is ready and willing to support - and share - the Tampa Bay Rays. Private equity inve...
Jun 28, 2019
Leafs ink pending RFA forwards Kasperi Kapanen and Andreas Johnsson to new deals
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas said last week he was close to getting new contracts signed with pending restricted free agent forwards Kasperi Kapanen and Andreas Johnsson. The parties...
Jun 28, 2019
Dominican police arrest 'mastermind' in David Ortiz shooting
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they have arrested the mastermind behind the shooting of baseball great David Ortiz earlier this month in an apparent case...
Jun 28, 2019
Two doctors set to practice in Meadow Lake this fall says SHA
Meadow Lake could see two new doctors at its hospital this fall.Doug Dahl, Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) spokesperson, said two family physicians are currently going through the Saskatchewan Int...
Jun 28, 2019 Two doctors are currently going through an internation assessment program and when completed will be working at the hospital in the fall. (Nikita Ganovicheff/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
New natural-gas power plants to pay carbon tax on all emissions by 2030
OTTAWA - The federal government is increasing the carbon tax on new natural-gas plants to discourage power companies from building them. The change is part of final regulations for the government...
Jun 28, 2019