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Afghan refugee plan lagging and Train to Banff sparks concern: In The News for Aug.15
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 Monday, August 15, 2022 ... What we are watchi...
Aug 15, 2022
Quebec auditor general releases review today on province's finances ahead of election
Quebec's auditor general is releasing her review today of the finance minister's pre-election report on the province's finances. Guylaine Leclerc is tasked with determining whether the financial forec...
Aug 15, 2022
Iran denies being involved in attack on Salman Rushdie
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - An Iranian government official denied on Monday that Tehran was involved in the assault on author Salman Rushdie, in remarks that were the country's first public comments on the at...
Aug 15, 2022
Bouchard makes successful return to tennis with doubles win in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - After 17 long months away from the court due to injury, Eugenie Bouchard of Montreal served notice on Sunday that she's back. The 28-year-old, who looked healthy and happy, made her return...
Aug 14, 2022
Whanganui River 'always makes things better for me'
WHANGANUI, New Zealand (AP) - Five years ago, the Whanganui River was recognized as a living person in a groundbreaking New Zealand law. For many who live along its banks, the official recognition val...
Aug 14, 2022
Folquet scores twice, France flattens Canada 3-1 in U-20 Women's World Cup
SAN JOS, Costa Rica - Two second-half goals by Magnaba Folquet, including one off a header to snap a scoreless game, helped France defeat Canada 3-1 in the FIFA under-20 Women's World Cup on Sunday at...
Aug 14, 2022
Japan's Baba beats Canada's Chun in U.S. Women's Amateur
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. (AP) - Saki Baba routed Monet Chun of Canada 11 and 9 on Sunday to become the second Japanese winner in U.S. Women's Amateur history. The 17-year-old Baba won the last six hole...
Aug 14, 2022
Unbeaten Canadians say complacency isn't an issue ahead of game against Finland
EDMONTON - So far, it has been almost too easy for the Canadian junior team. As the squad prepares to face Finland on Monday in a game that will decide who finishes atop Group A at the world junior ho...
Aug 14, 2022
Vital has 17 points as Hamilton edges Scarborough 90-88 to win CEBL championship
OTTAWA - Christian Vital scored 17 points as the Hamilton Honey Badgers held on to beat the Scarborough Shooting Stars 90-88 in the Canadian Elite Basketball League's championship game Sunday. Hamilto...
Aug 14, 2022
Will Zalatoris gets 1st PGA Tour win in playoff at Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Will Zalatoris had the most money and the best world ranking of anyone without a PGA Tour victory. He changed that Sunday by winning the FedEx St. Jude Championship without makin...
Aug 14, 2022