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N.S. Tories make pandemic, health care top priorities as power transition begins

N.S. Tories make pandemic, health care top priorities as power transition begins

NEW GLASGOW, N.S. — During his first news conference as premier-designate a day after his party's election win, Nova Scotia Tory Leader Tim Houston said Wednesday his first order of business is keeping citizens safe from COVID-19.
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Arrest warrant out after suspect in attack on Muslim women no show in Edmonton court

Arrest warrant out after suspect in attack on Muslim women no show in Edmonton court

EDMONTON — A judge has issued an arrest warrant for a man who failed to appear in court Wednesday on charges related to an attack on two Muslim women in an Edmonton parking lot.
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'No hope left': Afghans in Canada who lived under Taliban say regime can't be trusted

'No hope left': Afghans in Canada who lived under Taliban say regime can't be trusted

MONTREAL — Quebecer Fakhria Rezaie was seven years old when her family fled Afghanistan and says her memories from life under the Taliban are horrific.
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Quebec police officer shot during traffic stop in Beauce region, suspect at large

Quebec police officer shot during traffic stop in Beauce region, suspect at large

MONTREAL — A Quebec provincial police officer was shot during a traffic stop south of Quebec City this morning and the suspect remains at large.
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Some evacuation orders downgraded as cooler weather brings wildfire reprieve to B.C.

Some evacuation orders downgraded as cooler weather brings wildfire reprieve to B.C.

Several days of showers and cooler weather have dramatically cut the wildfire danger in British Columbia, especially in the hard-hit southern Interior, but drought conditions are expected to return when the sunshine resumes. The B.C.
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July inflation rate, Tories win in NS : In The News for 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 Canada ...
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A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

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.
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Lawyer questions timing of charge against general who ran vaccine campaign

Lawyer questions timing of charge against general who ran vaccine campaign

OTTAWA — The senior military officer who oversaw Canada’s vaccine rollout campaign is poised to be charged with one count of sexual assault, though one of his lawyers is raising questions about the timing of that decision in relation to the federal e
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No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $10 million jackpot in Tuesday's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Aug. 20 will be at an estimated $15 million. The Canadian Press
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The latest news on the results of Nova Scotia's provincial election

The latest news on the results of Nova Scotia's provincial election

HALIFAX — The latest news on the results of Nova Scotia's election (all times eastern): 12 a.m. The Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives have won a majority government in the provincial election.
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