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Powell hears bipartisan Senate support for Fed independence
WASHINGTON - Republican and Democratic senators voiced strong support for an independent Federal Reserve during a hearing with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, one day after President Donald Trump launched an...
Feb 12, 2020
Ex-Hasidic woman tells trial she was exempted from secular studies at age 13
MONTREAL - An ex-Hasidic woman has told a trial in Quebec Superior Court that she was exempted from language and math classes beginning at age 13 because it was ...
Feb 12, 2020
Food bank to run community garden
Pending final approval from city council, the P.A. Food Bank will take over operation of the city-run community garden near Ecole Holy Cross School starting April 1. Plots in the garden will still be ...
Feb 12, 2020 The food bank plans to grow staples like carrots, onions and potatoes. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire arrested in Florida on exposure charge
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire is facing a misdemeanour exposure charge after an incident last week in Dunedin, Fla., and a court date has been scheduled for ne...
Feb 12, 2020
AEDs critical in saving lives: Parkland Ambulance
An incident involving NHL player Jay Bouwmeester last night in a game between the St. Louis Blues and the Anaheim Ducks is highlighting the need for cardiac-emergency preparedness.Thirty-six-year-old ...
Feb 12, 2020 When entering a facility look for a sticker on the entrance door to see if the building is equipped with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Giants add veteran pitcher Cahill on minor league deal
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The San Francisco Giants signed veteran right-hander Trevor Cahill to a minor league contract Wednesday, and Cahill took part in the day's first spring training workout for pitcher...
Feb 12, 2020
Prabal Gurung celebrates the churning creative energy of NYC
NEW YORK - In celebration of the grit and eclectic glamour of his adopted New York City, Prabal Gurung staged his New York Fashion Week show Tuesday night at the famed Rainbow Room high above Midtown ...
Feb 12, 2020
‘I’m coming in as the backup’: Franklin joins Roughriders
James Franklin is ready to be the backup quarterback in Saskatchewan.The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced they signed the 28-year-old pivot to a one-year contract on Tuesday - the first day of CFL f...
Feb 12, 2020 James Franklin. (File photo by Johany Jutras/CFL.ca)
Forward Pierre Engvall inks two-year extension with Toronto Maple Leafs
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Pierre Engvall to a two-year, US$2.5-million extension. The 23-year-old native of Sweden has seven goals and seven assists in 35 games with the Le...
Feb 12, 2020
Ottawa launches consultations on Indigenous ownership of Trans Mountain pipeline
CALGARY - The federal government is launching a new set of consultations with Indigenous groups that will determine if and how they might take part in ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline and...
Feb 12, 2020
