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Scheer's last day and a dolphin stampede: In The News for Aug. 12
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. 12. What we are watching in Canada ... Ju...
Aug 12, 2020
Andrew Scheer likely marking last day in House of Commons as Opposition leader
OTTAWA - Conservative leader Andrew Scheer is expected to mark a political milestone today: his final time rising in the House of Commons as leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition. Today's Commons s...
Aug 12, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 12
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. on Aug. 12, 2020: There are 120,421 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 60,718 confirmed (including 5,697 deaths, 53,135 resolved...
Aug 12, 2020
Central Alberta man charged with killing doctor at clinic to appear in court
RED DEER, Alta. - A man accused of killing a family doctor at a walk-in clinic in central Alberta is to make his first court appearance today. Deng Mabiour of Red Deer, Alta., is charged wit...
Aug 12, 2020
PM's ethical conduct in spotlight as Commons sits but Trudeau won't be there
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau's ethical conduct will be put under an opposition microscope today during a rare summer sitting of the House of Commons - but the prime minister won't be there. Trudeau is on v...
Aug 12, 2020
Lehner, Golden Knights shut down Blackhawks 4-1 in opener
EDMONTON - Shea Theodore and William Carrier scored 2:17 apart midway through the second period, Robin Lehner made 19 saves against his former team, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Chicago Black...
Aug 11, 2020
First-round back-to-backs favour NHL teams with 2 top goalies
After a season of splitting goaltending duties to keep them rested for the playoffs, Bruce Cassidy knew several months off had cut into that well-planned advantage for the Boston Bruins. With the back...
Aug 11, 2020
Portland beats Orlando 2-1 to claim MLS is Back championship
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Dario Zuparic's first goal of the season gave Portland a 2-1 victory against Orlando in the MLS is Back finale Tuesday night. Orlando was slow to react to Diego Valeri's corne...
Aug 11, 2020
Minnesota’s Omar holds off well-funded primary challenger
MINNEAPOLIS - Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota on Tuesday survived a stiff Democratic primary challenge from a well-funded opponent who tried to make an issue of her national celebrity. Omar, seeking her ...
Aug 11, 2020
NHL pushes game back a day after 4 overtimes in playoff opener
TORONTO - The opening game of the Boston Bruins-Carolina Hurricanes NHL playoff series was pushed back to Wednesday morning after the Tampa Bay Lightning and Columbus Blue Jackets remained tied a...
Aug 11, 2020