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Women say they will fight sexism, 'ugly' attacks on Harris
CHICAGO - In the weeks before Joe Biden named Sen. Kamala Harris his running mate, women's groups were readying a campaign of their own: shutting down sexist coverage and disinformation about a vice-p...
Aug 12, 2020
Companies test antibody drugs to treat, prevent COVID-19
With a coronavirus vaccine still months off, companies are rushing to test what may be the next best thing: drugs that deliver antibodies to fight the virus right away, without having to train the imm...
Aug 12, 2020
The Salted Cracker pops-up at YXS
PRINCE GEORGE-Over the past several months, Prince George residents have been asked to support local businesses in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Prince George Airport Authority is doing ...
Aug 12, 2020
Scottish leader says injuries reported after train derails
LONDON - Police and paramedics were responding Wednesday to a train derailment in northeast Scotland, and smoke could be seen rising from the site. The British Transport Police force said officers wer...
Aug 12, 2020
Liberals announce $18 million in funding for small food producers
OTTAWA - The federal government is rolling out $18 million in support for projects they say will help strengthen Canada's food supply chain. The funds are going everywhere from an Alberta company...
Aug 12, 2020
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
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