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July inflation rate, Tories win in NS : In The News for Aug. 18, 2021

July inflation rate, Tories win in NS : In The News for Aug. 18, 2021

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. 18, 2021... What we are watching in Canada ...
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A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase, the provinces and territories have been releasing their reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.
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Lawyer questions timing of charge against general who ran vaccine campaign

Lawyer questions timing of charge against general who ran vaccine campaign

OTTAWA — The senior military officer who oversaw Canada’s vaccine rollout campaign is poised to be charged with one count of sexual assault, though one of his lawyers is raising questions about the timing of that decision in relation to the federal e
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No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $10 million jackpot in Tuesday's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Aug. 20 will be at an estimated $15 million. The Canadian Press
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The latest news on the results of Nova Scotia's provincial election

The latest news on the results of Nova Scotia's provincial election

HALIFAX — The latest news on the results of Nova Scotia's election (all times eastern): 12 a.m. The Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives have won a majority government in the provincial election.
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Tories surge to upset majority win in N.S. election with a campaign focused on health

Tories surge to upset majority win in N.S. election with a campaign focused on health

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservatives surged to an upset election win Tuesday over the governing Liberals after capitalizing on their main opponent's early stumbles and promising a big-spending fix to the troubled health system.
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Federal government drops court quest to keep lab documents under wraps

Federal government drops court quest to keep lab documents under wraps

OTTAWA — The Trudeau government is dropping its quest to have a court prohibit the disclosure of documents related to the firing of two scientists at Canada's highest-security laboratory.
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A look at Nova Scotia's new premier, Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston

A look at Nova Scotia's new premier, Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston

For the first time since 2009, Nova Scotia will have a Progressive Conservative premier. Tory Leader Tim Houston led his party to victory with a campaign that promised to spend massively on health care.
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CP NewsAlert: Nova Scotia Tory Leader Tim Houston wins riding

CP NewsAlert: Nova Scotia Tory Leader Tim Houston wins riding

Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston has won the riding of Pictou East. The Canadian Press has projected that Houston will become the next premier of Nova Scotia.
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Trudeau says Canadian diplomats out of Afghanistan as fears mount for interpreters

Trudeau says Canadian diplomats out of Afghanistan as fears mount for interpreters

OTTAWA — A 10th planeload of Afghan refugees arrived Tuesday evening in Canada as Justin Trudeau's Liberal government faced fresh criticism and calls for action to save hundreds of former interpreters and their families still stuck in Afghanistan.
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