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Ottawa Aces make English forward Sam Wilde their sixth player signing
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Aces have made English forward Sam Wilde their sixth player signing. The 24-year-old arrives from the Widnes Vikings. He previously played for the Warrington Wolves and had loan sp...
Aug 12, 2020
Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonates with Black women
DETROIT - China Cochran met Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Detroit last year and was swept away by her ambition, charisma and leadership. She hoped the California senator would advance in politi...
Aug 12, 2020
How Biden chose Harris: Inside his search for a running mate
WASHINGTON - Gretchen Whitmer wanted out. The Michigan governor had caught the interest of Joe Biden and his vice-presidential vetting committee, who were drawn to her prominence in a crucial battlegr...
Aug 12, 2020
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
Smashed windows, BB gun holes among damage to Boys & Girls Club vehicles
NANAIMO - The Boys and Girls Club of Central Vancouver Island (BGCCVI) are cleaning up following senseless vandalism to four of their vehicles.A series of holes in the windshield, believed to be cause...
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