Author Archives:
Muskoday, MLTC among First Nations approved for self-generation energy projects
A solar power project capable of producing up to 324 kilowatts of electricity will soon take shape on the Muskoday First Nation (MFN). The community is home to one of 23 solar projects and 15 flare ga...
Feb 22, 2019 (Alexander Manykin/Dreamstime.com) : Alexander Manykin (Alex3)
Few incentives in spending-heavy B.C. budget, global downturn worries business
VICTORIA - British Columbia's budget pays too little attention to the potential impacts of a slowing global economy and a shifting housing market, business leaders say. Finance Minister Carole Ja...
Feb 22, 2019
Father-daughter duo finish Canadian Challenge a paw-length apart
It was a moment to hold on to for the Walker family of Pierceland, as a father-daughter duo finished the Canadian Challenge 12-dog race in La Ronge only seconds apart. Gerry Walker and his daughter, D...
Feb 22, 2019 Father-daughter duo Gerry Walker and Dee Eaves are seen moments before crossing the finish line. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Bespectacled Hanson brothers still popular decades after 'Slap Shot'
Steve Carlson has one of the most recognizable faces in hockey and is regularly swarmed by hockey fans. He and his "brothers" sign just as many autographs as some of the biggest names in the spor...
Feb 22, 2019
Gucci unmasks a harder, more masculine collection
MILAN - Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele says the blackface controversy has had a deep impact on the company and provided a learning experience for everyone. Michele, speaking to reporters b...
Feb 22, 2019
A look at allegations over the years against singer R. Kelly
CHICAGO - R&B star R. Kelly has been dogged for years by allegations that he sexually abused women and underage girls. He and his attorneys have repeatedly denied allegations of sexual misconduct....
Feb 22, 2019
Glass ceiling persists in hockey despite recent firsts: female officials
VANCOUER, B.C. - A woman who helped forge a path for female hockey officials in Canada says there's still work to be done in combating gender inequality across the sport. A lot has chan...
Feb 22, 2019
A look at 16 new recommendations for Ottawa on the Trans Mountain pipeline
The National Energy Board has endorsed an expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline. If approved by Ottawa, the regulator says it will impose 156 conditions on the project. It has also m...
Feb 22, 2019
Jays Borucki begins rotation audition with pre-season opener against Tigers
When Ryan Borucki steps on the mound for the Blue Jays' pre-season opener on Saturday afternoon, it will mark the beginning of his audition for Toronto's fifth rotation spot. ...
Feb 22, 2019
Canada's Jennifer Jones will not make playoffs at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
SYDNEY, N.S. - Team Canada's Jennifer Jones will be making an early exit at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The six-time champion dropped an 8-6 decision to Northern Ontario's Krista McCarvill...
Feb 22, 2019