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Alberta independence ideas would increase costs: Calgary mayor
CALGARY - Ideas that could give Alberta more independence from the federal government are getting a tepid reception from one of the province's big-city mayors and a chamber of commerce boss....
Nov 15, 2019
One year later most oil-and-gas bailout money has moved, federal government says
OTTAWA - Canada's $1.6-billion bailout package for Alberta's battered oil industry is well underway but with little transparency about who is getting the money and for what. Almost $1 billion of ...
Nov 15, 2019
Toronto FC says it is moving quickly to keep captain Michael Bradley in-house
TORONTO - After a season of silence on Michael Bradley's contract, Toronto FC is looking to move fast to ensure its influential captain stays put. Both Bradley and the Toronto front office refuse...
Nov 15, 2019
Canadian men will play Olympic basketball qualifying tournament in Victoria
The Canadian men's basketball team will play its Olympic qualifying tournament in Victoria, B.C., in June. Canada must win the six-team tournament, June 23-28, to earn a berth for Tokyo.&nbs...
Nov 15, 2019
Holiday ride program seeks volunteers
The P.A. branch of a national anti-drunk driving initiative is putting out a call for volunteers.Run by the P.A. Lion's Club, Operation Red Nose has been helping local revelers get home safe during th...
Nov 15, 2019 P.A. Lion's Club members stand in front of chart tracking 2018 ride numbers. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Browns’ Garrett suspended for rest of season by NFL
CLEVELAND - Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has been suspended for at least the rest of the regular season and post-season by the NFL for swinging a helmet and striking Pittsburgh quarterback Mason...
Nov 15, 2019
Officials looking for motive in California school shooting
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - Investigators worked to figure out why a boy known as a "regular kid" opened fire outside a Southern California high school on his 16th birthday, killing two students and wound...
Nov 15, 2019
Ousted ambassador felt threat; Trump assails her anew
WASHINGTON - Former U.S. Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch provided chilling detail in Trump impeachment hearings Friday of the threat she felt upon suddenly being ousted from her post and learning...
Nov 15, 2019
Browns’ Garrett suspended for rest of season by NFL
CLEVELAND - Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has been suspended for at least the rest of the regular season and post-season by the NFL for swinging a helmet and striking Pittsburgh quarterback Mason...
Nov 15, 2019
New case of vaping-related illness in Quebec brings national total to 8
MONTREAL - Quebec's Health Department is confirming the province's third case of severe lung illness related to vaping. Department spokeswoman Noemie Vanheuverzwijn said today the latest cas...
Nov 15, 2019
