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Were mixed signals a worry for Ottawa ahead of Pope's visit: In The News for Nov. 8
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 Nov. 8 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Nov 08, 2022
Indigenous languages, consultation among issues raised before Pope Francis's visit
Before Pope Francis's arrival in Canada last July, federal officials flagged concerns about the level of consultation done with a First Nations community that was set to host him. Briefing notes prepa...
Nov 08, 2022
Health ministers expect details after promise of federal funding boost
VANCOUVER - Provincial and territorial health ministers have presented a united front as they seek more federal funding, and today expect to hear more details on cash promised by their federal counter...
Nov 08, 2022
LGBTQ students allege mistreatment, want change at Saskatchewan Bible college
REGINA - Jordan McGillicky says she was devoted to sports and her studies at a private Saskatchewan college but eventually felt driven away from the school because of her sexuality. She enrolled two y...
Nov 08, 2022
Protesters at Windsor, Coutts blockades set to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry
A local Alberta politician facing charges for participating in "Freedom Convoy" protests at the Coutts, Alta., border blockade is set to testify today at the public inquiry into the federal government...
Nov 08, 2022
Election day? More like election week as experts, officials warn of delayed results
WASHINGTON - Last-minute voters are headed to the polls across the United States today - but the results of the 2022 midterm elections may not be clear for days. Campaign officials and political obser...
Nov 08, 2022
Powerball announces delay to record-breaking $1.9B drawing
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Powerball announced Monday night that the drawing "has been delayed due to a participating lottery needing extra time to complete the required security protocols." "Powerball h...
Nov 07, 2022
Ovechkin scores again, Capitals beat Oilers 5-4 to end skid
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alex Ovechkin scored for a third consecutive game, Evgeny Kuznetsov had two goals and two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 Monday night to snap a four...
Nov 07, 2022
LaVine's 30 points pace Bulls past Raptors 111-97
CHICAGO (AP) - Zach LaVine scored a season-high 30 points as the Chicago Bulls coasted to a 111-97 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. LaVine, who didn't play in Sunday's nine-point loss...
Nov 07, 2022
Dobson scores in OT to rally Islanders past Flames, 4-3
NEW YORK (AP) - Noah Dobson scored a power-play 4:02 into overtime and the New York Islanders rallied for a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Monday night. Sebastian Aho, Anders Lee and Kyle Palmieri...
Nov 07, 2022