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More Canadians getting vaxxed, Cineplex calls for federal aid: In The News for May 20
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 20 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
May 20, 2021
Canada's vaccine pace outstripping much of the world but still lags on second doses
OTTAWA - Canada is expected to move ahead of the United States today in at least one of the markers in the race to herd immunity against COVID-19. By the end of the day nearly 49 per cent of all Canad...
May 20, 2021
Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?
As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks. Health Canada says up to 37 milli...
May 20, 2021
MacKinnon records hat trick, Avs beat Blues 6-3 in Game 2
DENVER (AP) - Nathan MacKinnon finished his first career playoff hat trick with an empty-net goal to help the Colorado Avalanche pull away late for a 6-3 win over St. Louis in Game 2 on Wednesday nigh...
May 20, 2021
Jets' goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stellar in 4-1 win over Oilers in Game 1
EDMONTON - Connor Helleybuyck made 32 saves for the Winnipeg Jets in a 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday to open their first-round playoff series. Dominic Toninato and Tucker Poolman score...
May 19, 2021
Verdugo, Martinez power 5-run 1st, Red Sox top Blue Jays 7-3
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) - Alex Verdugo and J.D. Martinez hit back-to-back homers during a five-run first inning, Garrett Richards won his fourth straight decision and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Bl...
May 19, 2021
Smith scores in 2nd OT to lead Bruins past Capitals 3-2
BOSTON (AP) - Craig Smith scored 5:48 into the second overtime Wednesday night to give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals and a 2-1 lead in their East Division first-round pl...
May 19, 2021
Aho, Nedeljkovic lift Hurricanes past Predators, 3-0
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Sebastian Aho scored twice and Alex Nedeljkovic was sharp in net to lead a perfect showing for Carolina's penalty kill, helping the Hurricanes beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 on ...
May 19, 2021
Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Alek Manoah continues to shine at triple-A
WORCESTER, Mass. - Top Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Alek Manoah delivered his third strong start in as many outings on Wednesday night for the triple-A Buffalo Bisons. The right-hander, who was...
May 19, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 23,955,652 new vaccinations administered for a total of 43,...
May 19, 2021