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Afghan troop withdrawal and Canadians view police favourably: In The News for Oct. 9
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 Oct. 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Oct 09, 2020
PM to announce more federal funding for food banks during pandemic
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce today more federal funding for food banks across Canada to help them meet the surge in demand for their services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. T...
Oct 09, 2020
Curling Hub? Alternate setting a virtual certainty for Scotties and Brier
Curling Canada will likely have to follow the lead of hockey and basketball by using a fan-less hub city approach in order to salvage showcase events like the Scotties Tournament of Hearts and Tim Hor...
Oct 09, 2020
Statistics Canada to unveil September job numbers, expected to show slower gains
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada will report this morning how well the country's job market fared in September. After seeing a historic drop of some three million jobs over March and April at the height of ...
Oct 09, 2020
Indigenous, minority, young Canadians less likely to view police positively: Poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests Canadians have a largely favourable view of police in their communities but Indigenous people, members of visible minority groups and younger Canadians are less impressed....
Oct 09, 2020
Voit, Torres homer as Yankees beat Rays 5-1 to force Game 5
SAN DIEGO - Luke Voit and Gleyber Torres hit impressive home runs, Jordan Montgomery and three relievers combined on a three-hitter and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 Thursday night ...
Oct 08, 2020
Hockey to return to Saskatchewan: Association reveals game guidelines
The game plan is in place for hockey games to begin in Saskatchewan.The Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) released its province-approved plan Thursday for teams to begin playing games.Up until now...
Oct 08, 2020
Rapper Tory Lanez charged with shooting Megan Thee Stallion
Los Angeles prosecutors on Thursday charged rapper Tory Lanez with shooting artist Megan Thee Stallion during an argument earlier this year. Lanez is accused of shooting at Megan Thee Stallion's feet,...
Oct 08, 2020
Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s eldest son working for Premier Jason Kenney
EDMONTON - Former prime minister Stephen Harper's eldest son is following in his father's footsteps by getting involved in politics. Ben Harper, who is 24, has landed a job as an aide in Alberta Premi...
Oct 08, 2020
Possible COVID-19 exposure in Beauval
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising the public about a potential COVID-19 exposure in Beauval.According to a media release, the SHA said anyone who was at the Gospel revival on Oct. 3 ...
Oct 08, 2020