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High-stakes drama over possible election fizzles in Ottawa: In The News for Oct. 23
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 Oct. 23... What we are watching in Canada... A...
Oct 23, 2020
Hospitals, long-term care homes have little room for second-wave surge, inquiry hears
Hospitals and long-term care homes are nearly at capacity and won't be able to handle a surge in COVID-19 patients during the second wave of the pandemic, an independent commission has heard. While th...
Oct 23, 2020
Forge FC scores late to win CONCACAF League preliminary-round game in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador - Substitute Anthony Novak's 83rd-minute goal lifted 10-man Forge FC to a 2-1 victory over El Salvador's CD Municipal Limeno in a Scotiabank CONCACAF League preliminary-round...
Oct 22, 2020
Positive COVID-19 case at John Paul II Collegiate
The John Paul II Collegiate High School is informing the public, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has confirmed they have a positive COVID-19 case in the school.According to a media release fro...
Oct 22, 2020
Walmart sues US in pre-emptive strike in opioid abuse battle
NEW YORK - Walmart is suing the U.S. government in a pre-emptive strike in the battle over its responsibility in the opioid abuse crisis. The government is expected to take civil action against the wo...
Oct 22, 2020
High stakes for Trump, Biden heading into final debate
NASHVILLE - President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden hurtled toward Thursday night's final debate, which could be the trailing incumbent's best chance to change the race's trajectory...
Oct 22, 2020
Town applying for grant to repair both north and south span truss bridges
The Town of Battleford is applying for funding available through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to help repair both the north and south span truss bridges that connect to Finlay...
Oct 22, 2020
Morrow's plan to reduce crime includes drones, increased community involvement
Mayoral candidate Josh Morrow promised new measures to reduce crime including a fleet of police drones and a 'Little Deputies Program' for school children at a press conference Thursday. Morrow's four...
Oct 22, 2020
Little difference in mayoral pitches, but Melfort candidates emphasize their respective leadership
An all candidates forum hosted by the Melfort Trade Alliance on Oct. 21 allowed the city's mayoral and council candidates to unveil their thoughts on municipal issues.As the two-hour, socially distant...
Oct 22, 2020
Tisdale resident hoping to engage seniors, high schoolers with Pandemic Stories initiative
One Tisdale resident hopes to engage the community a bit more with something he's calling "Pandemic Stories".Joe Taylor said the idea began early on during the COVID-19 pandemic after seeing his elder...
Oct 22, 2020