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A look at allegations over the years against singer R. Kelly
CHICAGO - R&B star R. Kelly has been dogged for years by allegations that he sexually abused women and underage girls. He and his attorneys have repeatedly denied allegations of sexual misconduct....
Feb 22, 2019
Glass ceiling persists in hockey despite recent firsts: female officials
VANCOUER, B.C. - A woman who helped forge a path for female hockey officials in Canada says there's still work to be done in combating gender inequality across the sport. A lot has chan...
Feb 22, 2019
Local grocery sees success with new food waste diversion program
As local city councillors look at ways to divert food waste from hitting the landfill, some local grocery stores are already working to put food that can no longer be sold to good use. It's something ...
Feb 22, 2019 Save-On-Foods Store Manager, Warren McGlone, sorts breads for the local food bank. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff).
A look at 16 new recommendations for Ottawa on the Trans Mountain pipeline
The National Energy Board has endorsed an expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline. If approved by Ottawa, the regulator says it will impose 156 conditions on the project. It has also m...
Feb 22, 2019
Jays Borucki begins rotation audition with pre-season opener against Tigers
When Ryan Borucki steps on the mound for the Blue Jays' pre-season opener on Saturday afternoon, it will mark the beginning of his audition for Toronto's fifth rotation spot. ...
Feb 22, 2019
Canada's Jennifer Jones will not make playoffs at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
SYDNEY, N.S. - Team Canada's Jennifer Jones will be making an early exit at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The six-time champion dropped an 8-6 decision to Northern Ontario's Krista McCarvill...
Feb 22, 2019
'American Pie' singer objects to coverage of ex's exhibit
CAMDEN, Maine - Don McLean has threatened to sue a weekly newspaper that wrote about his former wife's photo exhibition about domestic abuse, which includes a copy of the protection order issued again...
Feb 22, 2019
Sask. Workers Compensation Board sees increase in mental health claims
Mental health is no longer the taboo subject it once was, and with the rise of mental health discussions, there has also been a rise in mental health related Workers Compensation Board (WCB) claims.Ov...
Feb 22, 2019 Women's event in Prince Albert Friday, Feb. 22, 2019.. (Photo by Brady Bateman/The Press) : Brady Bateman
Alberta to ban seclusion or time-out rooms for students in schools
EDMONTON - Alberta Education Minister David Eggen says the province will ban the use of seclusion or time-out rooms for students in schools. Problems with seclusion rooms surfaced last September ...
Feb 22, 2019
Misbehaving owners hardly unheard of in pro sports
Misbehaving owners of sports teams have drawn headlines pretty much since sports have been around. Now, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft faces misdemeanour charges of soliciting a prostitute af...
Feb 22, 2019
