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US productivity rises 7.3%, biggest increase since 2009
SILVER SPRING, Md. - U.S. productivity rose at a 7.3% rate in the second quarter, the largest quarterly increase since 2009. Labor costs also jumped, rising 12.2%. The Labor Department report Friday i...
Aug 14, 2020
One person dead, one seriously injured after separate accidents overnight
KAMLOOPS - One person has died, another seriously injured in two separate accidents in the area last night and early this morning. RCMP Staff Sergeant Ed Preto says police were called out at 5:08 PM T...
Aug 14, 2020
UK's Princess Anne to mark 70th birthday in low-key fashion
LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II's only daughter, Princess Anne, will be celebrating her 70th birthday on Saturday in a no-nonsense manner befitting her reputation in Britain. Whatever is planned for the p...
Aug 14, 2020
WE registers as federal lobbyist and more 'Twilight' books: In The News for Aug. 14
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. 14. What we are watching in Canada ... WE...
Aug 14, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 14
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. on Aug. 14, 2020: There are 121,234 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 60,917 confirmed (including 5,715 deaths, 53,441 resolved...
Aug 14, 2020
Vigils to take place tonight for slain doctor
RED DEER, Alta. - Two vigils are planned tonight for a family doctor who was killed at a walk-in clinic in Red Deer earlier this week.Dr. Walter Reynolds, a 45-year-old father of two girls, died in ho...
Aug 14, 2020
Top militant linked to beheadings surrenders in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines - A leading terror suspect who has been linked to beheadings of hostages, including two Canadians and a Malaysian, has surrendered after being wounded in battle, officials said Fri...
Aug 13, 2020
Dallas Stars find scoring mojo, beat Calgary 5-4 to tie NHL playoff series
EDMONTON - Miro Heiskanen scored twice as the Dallas Stars held off a furious late comeback from the Calgary Flames to win 5-4 on Thursday and tie their NHL playoff series 1-1. Dallas d...
Aug 13, 2020
Hamilton helps Carolina beat Boston 3-2, tie series 1-1
TORONTO - Dougie Hamilton slapped in the go-ahead goal with 11:30 left in the third period and No. 2 goalie James Reimer stopped 33 shots to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Bost...
Aug 13, 2020
Cavalry FC ties Forge FC on stoppage-time penalty in CPL's Island Games opener
CHARLOTTETOWN - Nate Mavila scored on a stoppage-time penalty to lift Cavalry FC into a 2-2 tie with defending CPL champion Forge FC in Thursday's opening match of the Island Games, marking the start ...
Aug 13, 2020
