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O'Toole takes aim at Trudeau, Singh as inflation numbers shift focus of campaign
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is blaming his political opponents for the decade-high pace of price growth being reported today. Statistics Canada reports that headline inflation in July hi...
Aug 18, 2021
Reilly takes the reins as Lions face Elks in B.C. Place return
VANCOUVER - For the first time in 656 days, the B.C. Lions will play football in front of their fans when they host the Edmonton Elks on Thursday. Up to 12,500 spectators will be permitted into the lo...
Aug 18, 2021
Military officer who led vaccine campaign faces sexual assault charge
OTTAWA - The military officer who led Canada's COVID-19 vaccine distribution campaign has been charged with one count of sexual assault. Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin presented himself to police in Gatineau, ...
Aug 18, 2021
Bears defenceman vying for spot on Team Sask roster
A player from the Prince Albert Northern Bears hockey team is hoping to turn some heads at the upcoming Sask. First Female Under-18 Fall Camp.Jacquelyne Chief will be joining her teammates, Brooklin F...
Aug 18, 2021
Taliban violently disperse rare protest days after takeover
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - The Taliban violently broke up a protest in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing at least one person as they quashed a rare public show of dissent. The militant group me...
Aug 18, 2021
July inflation rate, Tories win in NS : In The News for Aug. 18, 2021
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Aug. 18, 2021... What we are watching in Canad...
Aug 18, 2021
Meng extradition hearing enters final day; judge expected to reserve her decision
VANCOUVER - Meng Wanzhou's extradition hearing is expected to wrap up today with lawyers for Canada's attorney general making their final submissions in the case that has soured Canada's relationship ...
Aug 18, 2021
Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives to take power after surprising election win
HALIFAX, United Kingdom - Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservatives are preparing to take power after voters handed them a majority mandate in Tuesday's election. Premier-designate Tim Houston's party s...
Aug 18, 2021
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase, the provinces and territories have been releasing their reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities. Most of the plans are based on each ...
Aug 18, 2021
Nationals snap seven-game slide, beat Blue Jays 12-6
WASHINGTON (AP) - Riley Adams homered and drove in three in his first game against his former team, Erick Fedde won for the first time in more than two months and the Washington Nationals snapped a se...
Aug 17, 2021
