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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
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