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"It's time": Star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist retires at 39
WASHINGTON - Henrik Lundqvist, one of the greatest goaltenders of his generation, announced his retirement Friday less than nine months after heart surgery. The 39-year-old Swede starred for years for...
Aug 20, 2021
Cool, damp weekend ahead but wildfire on Vancouver Island raises concerns
A cooler, showery weekend is forecast for most of British Columbia, potentially offering a breather to exhausted crews battling more than 250 active wildfires in all corners of the province. Those inc...
Aug 20, 2021
Liberals pledge 10 days of paid sick leave for federally regulated workers
WINNIPEG - Justin Trudeau says a re-elected Liberal government would introduce 10 days of paid sick leave for federally regulated workers. The Liberal leader says no one should choose between staying ...
Aug 20, 2021
Canada ramping up evacuation from Kabul with faster processing, fewer hurdles
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino says his department will accelerate the processing of the families of interpreters and others who supported Canada's mission in Afghanistan to quickly eva...
Aug 20, 2021
Biden to address chaotic Kabul evacuation amid criticism
WASHINGTON (AP) - Facing a firestorm of criticism, President Joe Biden plans to speak Friday about the chaotic evacuation of Americans and allies from Afghanistan as the U.S. struggles with obstacles ...
Aug 20, 2021
Toronto mayor John Tory writes to federal leaders outlining city's priorities
Toronto's mayor has sent letters to the leaders of Canada's four major parties, telling them what the country's largest city needs from the federal government. Mayor John Tory wrote to Liberal Leader ...
Aug 20, 2021
Malaysian king picks ex-deputy PM as nation's new leader
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Malaysia's longest-governing political party reclaimed the premiership it lost in a shock 2018 election defeat, after the king on Friday named its candidate, Ismail Sabri...
Aug 20, 2021
Support for vaccine passports and fire line fatigue: In The News for Aug. 20
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. 20 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Aug 20, 2021
Muslim charity wants court to freeze suspension, citing 'irreparable harm'
OTTAWA - A Muslim charity is asking a court to freeze a federal suspension, which prohibits it from issuing tax receipts, while a challenge of the penalty plays out. Ottawa-based Human Concern Interna...
Aug 20, 2021
Campaigns to converge in Winnipeg as leaders of two largest parties plan events.
The federal election campaign will converge in Winnipeg Friday, where leaders of the two largest parties will be holding events. Both Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and his Conservative counterpart Eri...
Aug 20, 2021