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Mounting coronavirus concern in U.S. poised to shape primary battle
CHARLESTON, S.C. - For the Democrats vying to challenge Donald Trump, growing public concern about the possible spread of the new coronavirus and the White House response couldn't have come at a bette...
Feb 27, 2020

The latest on protests across Canada in support of Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs
Here is the latest news on protests across Canada over a natural gas pipeline project in British Columbia (All times Eastern): 12:26 British Columbia's minister in charge of Indigenous relation...
Feb 27, 2020

The Weather Network comes out with Spring prediction for Central Saskatchewan
Following a winter that lacked consistent cold, Central Saskatchewan residents are getting a glimpse at what is to come in the next three months.The Weather Network released its weather predictions fo...
Feb 27, 2020 (Ronald Quaroni/paNOW Staff)

Veteran Jon Wilkin puts surgery on hold to keep playing for Toronto Wolfpack
A knee problem forced Jon Wilkin to pull out of the warmup ahead of the Toronto Wolfpack's Feb. 13 game against Wigan Warriors. The 36-year-old forward had been carrying an injury for a while, leaving...
Feb 27, 2020

No checkout needed: Amazon opens cashier-less grocery store
NEW YORK - Amazon wants to kill the supermarket checkout line. The online retailing giant is opening its first cashier-less supermarket, where shoppers can grab milk or eggs and walk out without waiti...
Feb 27, 2020

Canucks' Markstrom undergoes 'minor' procedure, will be re-evaluated in 2 weeks
Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning says goaltender Jacob Markstrom has undergone a "minor lower body procedure" and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Benning provided the update on the Can...
Feb 27, 2020

Kids shine as Broadway's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' goes big
NEW YORK - The cast of "To Kill a Mockingbird" ditched its sombre Broadway home Wednesday for the cavernous Madison Square Garden, performing the play for 18,000 school kids in an electric one-time-on...
Feb 27, 2020

Ottawa imposes new rules to protect fragile population of right whales
HALIFAX - Canada is rolling out new measures to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, but federal officials insisted today the rules won't lead to more fish...
Feb 27, 2020

False nuclear alarm in Ontario was due to human error, investigation finds
TORONTO - A false alarm about an incident at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station last month was the result of human error, but a delay in sending an all clear was due to several systemic issues, ...
Feb 27, 2020

The Chainsmokers, Keith Urban to play concerts at RBC Canadian Open
TORONTO - Artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers and country star Keith Urban will headline concerts at the 2020 RBC Canadian Open. RBC announced the lineup for its second RBCxMusic Concert Series ...
Feb 27, 2020