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The WE papers and a medical profession gender pay gap: In The News for Aug. 31
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. 31. What we are watching in Canada ... OT...
Aug 31, 2020
From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country
Plans are being made across the country for how to safely send students back to school in the fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Here is a look at what the various provinces have said ...
Aug 31, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 31
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. EDT on Aug. 31, 2020: There are 127,940 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 62,352 confirmed (including 5,758 deaths, 55,300 r...
Aug 31, 2020
Former athletes, sports shows take lead on social justice
Chris Webber's emotional comments last week in support of NBA players, who boycotted the playoffs after the shooting of Jacob Blake, generated millions of views because they came from the heart and ad...
Aug 31, 2020
Former athletes, sports shows take lead on social justice
Chris Webber's emotional comments last week in support of NBA players, who boycotted the playoffs after the shooting of Jacob Blake, generated millions of views because they came from the heart and ad...
Aug 31, 2020
List of winners at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards
Winners of the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, held Sunday night at various locations throughout New York City. - Video of the year: The Weeknd, "Blinding Lights" - Artist of the year: Lady Gaga - Song o...
Aug 31, 2020
Israeli, US delegations depart to UAE in 1st direct flight
BEN-GURION AIRPORT, Israel - A Star of David-adorned El Al plane took off Monday from Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport, carrying a high-ranking American and Israeli delegation to Abu Dhabi in the first-eve...
Aug 31, 2020
Gaga’s masks, Weeknd’s advocacy and more top VMAs moments
The MTV Video Music Awards got a little creative trying to put on a somewhat live awards show from New York City in the middle of a pandemic. Sunday's show included performances with mask-wearing arti...
Aug 31, 2020
India accuses China of 'provocative' military movements
SRINAGAR, India - India said Monday its soldiers thwarted China's "provocative" military movements near a disputed border in Ladakh region months into their deadliest standoff in decades. A statement ...
Aug 31, 2020
Pacioretty scores twice as Golden Knights beat Canucks 5-3 in NHL playoffs
EDMONTON - Max Pacioretty scored twice and added an assist, and the Vegas Golden Knights rallied for three goals in the third period to beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 in NHL playoff action S...
Aug 30, 2020