Author Archives:
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for July 28
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada on July 28 at 4 a.m. - There are 114,597 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 58,728 confirmed (including 5,667 deaths, 50,886 resolved) _...
Jul 28, 2020
West Fraser beats expectations as second quarter turns positive despite COVID-19
VANCOUVER - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. beat expectations as it earned $48 million in its latest quarter despite lower revenues. The Vancouver-based forest products producer says it earned 70 cents pe...
Jul 28, 2020
Marine education centre proponents plead for Nanaimo council's support
NANAIMO - An ocean education centre idea in Nanaimo has a different look compared to presentations to Nanaimo councillors in the past. Lorne Hildebrand, who's spoken numerous times about the project n...
Jul 28, 2020
Stakes high as Depp's libel case against UK tabloid closes
LONDON - Johnny Depp's libel case against a British tabloid that accused him of abusing ex-wife Amber Heard was wrapping up Tuesday after three weeks of court hearings that dissected a toxic celebrity...
Jul 28, 2020
Iran fires missile at mock aircraft carrier amid US tensions
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard fired a missile from a helicopter targeting a replica aircraft carrier in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state television reported on Tuesday, a...
Jul 28, 2020
WE co-founders to testify and COVID-19 vaccine test; The News for July 28
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 July 28 ... What...
Jul 28, 2020
Craig, Marc Kielburger to testify at Commons committee over student program
OTTAWA - The co-founders of WE Charity are to testify before a House of Commons committee today as part of a parliamentary probe into a $912-million student-volunteer program. Brothers Craig and ...
Jul 28, 2020
Parents divided over sending kids back to school: Poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests more than half of parents plan to send their kids to school if and when they reopen, but that a significant number remain on the fence amid concerns about COVID-19. The po...
Jul 28, 2020
HMCS Fredericton returns after six-month mission marked by tragic helicopter crash
HALIFAX - HMCS Fredericton is returning home today, nearly three months after a deadly helicopter crash that claimed the lives of six crew members. The members of the Canadian Armed Forces lost t...
Jul 28, 2020
Nate Pearson set to make MLB debut with Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday
WASHINGTON - Top Toronto Blue Jays prospect Nate Pearson will make his major-league debut Wednesday night in Washington against the Nationals. The right-hander will start the third of four straight ga...
Jul 27, 2020