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Permits and challenges delay transfer of panda cubs from Calgary to China
CALGARY - A pair of giant panda cubs at the Calgary Zoo will be remaining in Canada longer than anticipated. Jia Panpan and Jia Yueyue were born in Toronto in 2015 at the Toronto Zoo, and were transfe...
Oct 28, 2019
Strong quake shakes southern Philippines, no big damage seen
DAVAO, Philippines - A powerful earthquake shook the southern Philippines on Tuesday morning, knocking out power in some areas, sending people out of homes and buildings and forcing classes to be susp...
Oct 28, 2019
Lauther hits late field goal to lift Roughriders over Eskimos 27-24
EDMONTON - The Saskatchewan Roughriders' hopes of hosting the Western final remain intact. Brett Lauther nailed a 43-yard field goal as time expired, and the Roughriders won their second gam...
Oct 28, 2019
Kyle Lowry's 26 points helps Raptors hold on for 104-95 win over Magic
TORONTO - Kyle Lowry scored 26 points with six assists and five rebounds as the Toronto Raptors held on for a 104-95 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday. Pascal Siakam added 24 points, nine rebounds ...
Oct 28, 2019
Jonathan Drouin scores twice to lead Canadiens over Leafs 5-2
MONTREAL - The Maple Leafs simply ran out of steam. Toronto gave up two breakaways, an odd-man rush and three goals in the third period of a 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday ni...
Oct 28, 2019
Toronto Wolfpack reportedly ready to open the vault to get Sonny Bill Williams
TORONTO - All Blacks rugby star Sonny Bill Williams continues to be linked with the Toronto Wolfpack, this time with a bumper contract offer. In February, Wolfpack majority owner David Argyle con...
Oct 28, 2019
PAGC plans kids Halloween event
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is ready to put the Parkland Hall to use.On Wednesday the PAGC is set to put on a Halloween Event Night for kids aged 8-12. The event, which will be free to atte...
Oct 28, 2019 The PAGC will be hosting a Halloween Party at Parkland Hall late Wednesday.(Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Pressure for climate action mounts on Liberals as activists organize
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he heard loud and clear the message Canadians sent in the federal election for him to be bolder about climate change action. Now young Canadians want him to...
Oct 28, 2019
Argonauts use three quarterbacks to beat Redblacks 39-9 in home finale
TORONTO - After a long season on the sidelines, Canadian quarterback Michael O'Connor finally took a snap for the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday. The 23-year-old pivot shook off the rust with a touchdo...
Oct 28, 2019
New signage points to brighter future for downtown Prince Albert
It's a sign of the times, and a good one for downtown Prince Albert.New street signs, to reflect the precinct's unique feel, have started to go up at various intersections along Central Ave., with mor...
Oct 28, 2019 Renewal and change. Gone are some traffic lights in the P.A.downtown but there are some new markings at key intersections along Central Ave. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
