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Details on $1B aid and Whitecaps back to training; In The News for May 13
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 May 13 ... --- C...
May 13, 2020
Feds to unveil details of $1 billion in regional aid for small businesses
OTTAWA - The federal government will disclose details today of nearly $1 billion in emergency aid to be doled out to small businesses through its six regional economic development agencies. ...
May 13, 2020
Health Canada approves serological test to detect COVID-19 antibodies
OTTAWA - Health Canada says it has authorized the first COVID-19 serological test for use in the country to detect antibodies specific to the virus. DiaSorin, an Italian multinational biotechnology co...
May 12, 2020
Trump-backed Tiffany wins Wisconsin congressional race
MADISON, Wis. - Republican Tom Tiffany, a state senator endorsed by President Donald Trump, easily won a special congressional election Tuesday in a heavily conservative, rural Wisconsin district. Tif...
May 12, 2020
'It felt like a horror movie:' woman attacks cougar while trying to save dog at Nanaimo River
NANAIMO - A woman came face-to-face with a cougar after the big cat attacked a small dog during an outing at the Nanaimo River.The hair-raising encounter happened the evening of Saturday, May 9 on pri...
May 12, 2020
Union remembers Cargill worker who died as a 'quiet, gentle and humble man'
CALGARY - The union representing workers at the Cargill meat processing plant in southern Alberta has paid tribute to the second employee who died as a result of COVID-19. Benito Quesada, who was...
May 12, 2020
Wet'suwet'en deal recognizes rights and title, sets stage for ongong talks
SMITHERS, B.C. - A draft agreement between hereditary chiefs who oppose a pipeline in northern British Columbia and the federal and provincial governments recognizes the rights and title of ...
May 12, 2020
Wet'suwet'en deal recognizes rights and title, sets stage for ongong talks
SMITHERS, B.C. - A draft agreement between hereditary chiefs who oppose a pipeline in northern British Columbia and the federal and provincial governments recognizes the rights and title of ...
May 12, 2020
HMCS Fredericton back in action after Cyclone crash
OTTAWA - The Halifax-class frigate HMCS Fredericton is back in action less than two weeks after its Cyclone helicopter crashed off the coast of Greece, killing six Canadian Armed Forces members. Depar...
May 12, 2020
B.C. posts lowest number of COVID-19 cases since early March, no new cases on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Vancouver Island is on the longest stretch of days with no confirmed COVID-19 cases. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced the number of cases remains at 125 on the Island, as...
May 12, 2020