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Fiancee of slain Saudi journalist urges UN action in killing
GENEVA - The fiancee of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi took her campaign for justice in his killing to the United Nations' top human rights body Tuesday and urged the U.N. to take "the next step" fo...
Jun 25, 2019
$60 million from federal carbon tax to go to green projects in schools
OTTAWA - The federal government is spending a portion of the proceeds of the carbon tax to fund green projects at schools in four provinces. The funding totals $60 million and will go t...
Jun 25, 2019
Bulgari exhibit in Rome features "La Dolce Vita"-era jewels
ROME - Glamorous jewelry and vintage fashion from the "La Dolce Vita" era are the star attractions of Bulgari's new exhibition in Rome. The exhibition "Bvlgari, the story, the dream" includes the diam...
Jun 25, 2019
Toronto man wanted on rape charges caught at Atlanta airport
ATLANTA - A Toronto man suspected of raping a woman in West Virginia was caught at the Atlanta airport. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports 34-year-old Jordan Anthony Doswell was identified as a ...
Jun 25, 2019
Easy win for championship leader Hamilton at French GP
LE CASTELLET, France - Lewis Hamilton comfortably won the French Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday to clinch a sixth victory this season and extend his championship lead over Mercedes teammate V...
Jun 25, 2019
Trump: 'Surprise' question about Pence led him to hesitate
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says he hesitated to back a possible 2024 presidential run by Vice-President Mike Pence because he was caught off-guard by the question. Given a chance at a do-over...
Jun 25, 2019
Infrastructure bank gives Via $71M for work on multibillion-dollar project
OTTAWA - A federal infrastructure agency is providing $71 million to Via Rail to help it in its plan to build dedicated tracks for faster, more frequent service in Ontario and Quebec. The details unve...
Jun 25, 2019
Montreal Impact not worried about players being overlooked for all-star game
MONTREAL - All-star snubs aside, the Montreal Impact are counting on collective performances to stay in playoff contention. The Impact (8-7-3) will kick off the second half of their Major League Socce...
Jun 25, 2019
Riverbank Canada Day Celebration
The Prince Albert Multicultural Council is bringing back an old tradition and hosting its Annual Canada Day Celebration once again at the Riverbank.Look forward to a day of entertainment with a firewo...
Jun 25, 2019
P.A.'s boarded-up houses: what's the answer?
Not for the first time, the mayor of Prince Albert is committing to deal with the ongoing problem of boarded-up, unlivable houses in the city and says council will ponder doubling property taxes on va...
Jun 25, 2019 One of the boarded-up houses in P.A. that appears on a list of 13 that are not in compliance for safety and health reasons and have a deadline for compliance looming. There are another 68 properties with issue. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
