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Ex-Quebec media star Eric Salvail tells trial sex assault accusations 'bizarre'
MONTREAL - Former Quebec talk show host Eric Salvail is categorically denying the accusations made against him by a one-time co-worker. The fallen television star told his trial today the claims ...
Feb 20, 2020
Trump pardons ex-San Francisco 49ers owner DeBartolo Jr.
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Tuesday pardoned Edward DeBartolo Jr., the former San Francisco 49ers owner convicted in a gambling fraud scandal who built one of the most successful NFL teams ...
Feb 20, 2020
Lawyer for fallen Quebec media star continues cross-examination of accuser
MONTREAL - The man who alleges he was sexually assaulted by former Quebec media star Eric Salvail was grilled under cross-examination Tuesday, accused of lying in an effort to attract a...
Feb 20, 2020
"Shut up" comment in curling exposes coaches' frustration about fairness
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - Curling being a sport of etiquette, a "shut up" uttered on ice level raises eyebrows that outright profanity in sports like hockey does not. Dan Carey, who's coaching his daughter's...
Feb 20, 2020
Winter Festival to go out with a bang
Members of the Prince Albert Winter Festival (PAWF) committee hope residents come out and enjoy the final weekend of the annual celebration."There's something for everyone to take part in," President ...
Feb 20, 2020 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
A timeline on rail disruptions by anti-pipeline protesters across Canada
RCMP began enforcing an injunction earlier this month that prevents interference with construction of a $6.6-billion natural gas pipeline in northern British Columbia. Here is a timeline of the disput...
Feb 20, 2020
U.S. border officials find human brain in package shipped from Toronto
PORT HURON, Mich. - U.S. border officials say they've seized a human brain that was found in a Canada Post shipment originating from Toronto. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency&nb...
Feb 20, 2020
Rail conductor fired for social media posts awarded money, but not reinstatement
CALGARY - An arbitrator says a former Canadian Pacific train conductor who was fired over social media posts is entitled to monetary compensation, but not to getting her job back at the railroad....
Feb 20, 2020
Former Saskatchewan teacher charged with sexual assault
A historic sexual assault investigation has resulted in charges against a 57-year-old man.Gerard Loehr has been charged with five counts of sexual assault, and six counts of sexual interference relati...
Feb 20, 2020 (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Canadian Premier League announces 2020 home dates for eight-team circuit
TORONTO - Atletico Ottawa fans will have to wait until May 16 to see their new Canadian Premier League team in action at home. The CPL announced Thursday its second season will open April 11 and end O...
Feb 20, 2020
