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China to expel American reporters after US curbs its media
BEIJING - China announced that it will revoke the media credentials of all American journalists at three major U.S. news organizations, in effect expelling them from the country, in response to new U....
Mar 17, 2020
First Person: Getting home from Poland, in COVID-19 lockdown
POZNAN, Poland - When my wife and I left Canada on March 3 destined for her ailing mother's hospital bedside, we never imagined that we would face the prospect of being in Europe and watchin...
Mar 17, 2020
Masks taken from Victoria Hospital
The Victoria Hospital has moved a supply of surgical masks at the entrance to the building after large quantities were taken. In a statement the SHA said masks are still available for individuals who ...
Mar 17, 2020 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Virus forces French Open to September, juggling tennis year
The French Open was postponed for about four months because of the coronavirus pandemic, juggling the tennis calendar by shifting from May to September. The French tennis federation said Tuesday it wi...
Mar 17, 2020
Cancellations and Postponements as of March 16th in PA Area
Please see a listing of the following (7) cancelled/postponed events re: adherence to covid-19 protocols provided by health officials:1. Big Sisters Big Brothers 2020 Bowl for Kids FundraiserThe well-...
Mar 17, 2020
AP source: Saints, Brees agree on 2-year, $50 million deal
NEW ORLEANS - The Saints and record-setting quarterback Drew Brees have agreed on a two-year, $50 million contract, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated Press ...
Mar 17, 2020
With trials looming,IOC could adjust Olympic qualifying
The IOC on Tuesday spelled out contingency plans to adapt qualifying procedures for about 4,700 spots still up for grabs for the Tokyo Games, in a nod to the realities of a sports calendar being shuff...
Mar 17, 2020
Sask. Teachers’ Federation supports province’s school closure decision
On Monday afternoon the president of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, Patrick Maze, held a press conference to answer questions about the government's decision to suspend all classes as of Frida...
Mar 17, 2020 (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
P.A. Curling Club ending season early due to COVID-19
The Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club (PAGCC) has ended its league seasons prematurely due to COVID-19. In a statement released on Monday evening, the PAGCC suspended all league play from Monday to ...
Mar 17, 2020 The Prince Albert Golf and Curling Centre is ending its curling season early. File photo/paNOW Staff
Crown says Schlatter 'stalked and isolated' woman before strangling her
TORONTO - Prosecutors say a Toronto man "stalked and isolated" a young woman who had no interest in him, then lured her into an alleyway where he sexually assaulted and strangled her. ...
Mar 17, 2020
