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City looking at options around accessibility at E.A. Rawlinson Centre
The City of Prince Albert is looking at options to improve accessibility at the E.A. Rawlinson Centre for those with disabilities. Mayor Greg Dionne said he's interested in seeing what can be done to ...
Feb 28, 2019 The city is looking at ways to make the E.A. Rawlinson Centre more accessible for those with disabilities. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
US growth is likely to slow from 2.6 pct. pace last quarter
WASHINGTON - The U.S. economy turned in a solid performance in 2018, boosted in part by tax cuts and higher government spending. But growth slowed by year's end, and most economists envision a weaker ...
Feb 28, 2019
Calling a snow day: How Halifax schools make the early morning call
HALIFAX - In this historic port city, the decision to call a snow day often starts in the middle of the night. Halifax Regional Centre for Education staffers talk with a meteorologist, review weather ...
Feb 28, 2019
United Methodist delegates reject recognizing gay marriage
ST. LOUIS - The United Methodist Church, America's second-largest Protestant denomination, faces a likely surge in defections and acts of defiance after delegates at a crucial conference voted Tuesday...
Feb 28, 2019
NDP MP Murray Rankin decides not to seek re-election in October campaign
OTTAWA - NDP MP Murray Rankin says he won't run in October's election, joining a long list of federal New Democrats leaving this fall. Rankin tells The Canadian Press his decision was very d...
Feb 28, 2019
Peter Abbandonato has No. 1 Huskies closing in on single-season win record
TORONTO - Forward Peter Abbandonato and the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies are closing in on history. The Huskies beat the Val-d'Or Foreurs 4-1 on Wednesday for their 22nd win in a row, matching the ...
Feb 28, 2019
Ex-NBA player Bibby faces allegations of sexual misconduct
PHOENIX - Police are investigating sexual abuse and harassment accusations made by a teacher against former University of Arizona and NBA player Mike Bibby, according to officials in the suburban Phoe...
Feb 28, 2019
First Nations leaders praise Wilson-Raybould but don't take sides against Trudeau
OTTAWA - Several Indigenous leaders say former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould was deeply brave in her explosive testimony on the SNC-Lavalin affair, but they're steering clear of crit...
Feb 28, 2019
Wynn Resorts fined $20 million over sex allegations
LAS VEGAS - Casino mogul Steve Wynn's former company was fined a record $20 million by Nevada gambling regulators on Tuesday for failing to investigate claims of sexual misconduct made against him bef...
Feb 28, 2019
Canadian men face stiff Argentine test in Americas Rugby Championship
TORONTO - After blanking Chile 56-0 for its first win of the Americas Rugby Championship, Canada has reached the business end of the competition with games against Argentina XV and the U.S. The two te...
Feb 28, 2019
