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Saskatchewan wants to prevent sex offenders from changing names
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government is working to ban released sex offenders from changing their names. Stricter rules have been drafted and are expected to be presented to cabinet within weeks....
Jan 09, 2020
Public Works combating snow removal amid morning crashes
Meadow Lake experienced less snow than forecasted this morning, although road conditions were a factor of frustration for some. Public Works Manager Mike Morrant told meadowlakeNOW snow removal crews ...
Jan 09, 2020 (NIcole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Bodies placed in odd spots in Ottawa hospitals as morgues overflow
OTTAWA - Lou Burri says a body stored in a hospital conference room first set an alarm bell ringing in his head last October. The hospital denies that happened, but the union leader at the O...
Jan 09, 2020
Pearn out as head coach of Canadian women's hockey team, Ryan takes over
CALGARY - Perry Pearn has been dismissed as head coach of the Canadian women's hockey team, less than three months before the start of the world championship. The 68-year-old from Stettler, Alta., wen...
Jan 09, 2020
AP source: Giants nearing deal with Pats' Judge to be coach
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - New England Patriots assistant Joe Judge probably is going to have to wait another day before finalizing a contract to become the somewhat surprising choice as head coach of th...
Jan 09, 2020
Pelosi's next move on impeachment unclear as Senate waits
WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he has the votes to start President Donald Trump's impeachment trial as soon as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi releases the documents, winn...
Jan 09, 2020
Bank of Canada to seek nominations for who should be on the new $5 bill
VANCOUVER - Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz says the central bank is working on plans for a new $5 bill. Speaking in Vancouver, Poloz says the bank will soon be launching public consultations ab...
Jan 09, 2020
Another setback for Daleman, who was diagnosed with pneumonia ahead of nationals
TORONTO - Gabrielle Daleman has lived through seemingly a lifetime of health issues since helping Canada win gold in the team event at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. Now, less than a we...
Jan 09, 2020
Vancouver Whitecaps take Hamilton's Ryan Raposo fourth overall in MLS draft
The Vancouver Whitecaps stayed north of the border in Thursday's MLS SuperDraft, taking Hamilton's Ryan Raposo fourth overall. The 20-year-old is a skilful winger who played No. 10 last season wi...
Jan 09, 2020
Peterborough Petes trade for Akil Thomas just days after world junior heroics
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - The Canadian junior team's golden goal scorer is the centre piece of a major deal just prior to the Ontario Hockey League trade deadline. The Peterborough Petes have acquired cent...
Jan 09, 2020