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B.C. hits highest ever count for active COVID-19 cases after confirming 236 new infections | Latest News

B.C. hits highest ever count for active COVID-19 cases after confirming 236 new infections | Latest News

British Columbia’s surge in new COVID-19 cases is showing no sign of slowing, with another 236 cases confirmed since Friday afternoon.

There are now 743 active cases of the illness in the province, which is the highest total to date, and the addition of 100 new cases on Saturday marked the highest one-day tally so far.

Monday’s briefing was led by Deputy Provincial Health Officer Dr. Réka…

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Former presidents, progressives anchor 2nd night of the Democratic National Convention | Latest News

Former presidents, progressives anchor 2nd night of the Democratic National Convention | Latest News

You can watch Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention here at 9 p.m. ET.

A day after Michelle Obama’s passion wowed Democrats, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is drawing on a collection of his party’s most experienced leaders at the Democratic National Convention to underscore what he calls a global leadership deficit that threatens U.S. national security.

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Biotech coalition hopes llama nanobodies hold key to COVID-19 treatment | Latest News A coalition of Canadian biotech companies are hoping that fragments of antibodies they've raised and sequenced from the blood of a llama immunized to COVID-19 are the key to treating the virus that causes the disease.

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Tim Hortons delays hockey Barbie rollout to rush production of Black doll | Latest News Barbie is getting ready to hit the hockey rink with an assist from Tim Hortons. But a Tim Hortons spokesperson said its restaurants won't be selling the pint-sized plastic hockey players until both Black and white versions of the doll are available.

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Ben Cross, star of ‘Chariots of Fire’ who appeared in ‘Star Trek,’ dies at 72 He was 72, his manager told Latest in a statement. Cross -- who had been working recently -- died in Vienna, Austria, according to his family.

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Mali president detained by troops, per African Union official

Mali president detained by troops, per African Union official

“I strongly condemn the arrest of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, the Prime Minister and other members of the Malian Government and call for their immediate release,” Mahamat wrote.

He added that he called on “the mutineers to cease all use of violence,” and asked the international community to oppose any use of force.

Earlier on Tuesday, Malian Prime Minister Cisse had posted a plea to troops…

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Blues' Tarasenko to miss rest of Round 1 against Canucks with shoulder issue | Latest Sports

Blues’ Tarasenko to miss rest of Round 1 against Canucks with shoulder issue | Latest Sports

Vladimir Tarasenko will miss the rest of the St. Louis Blues’ first-round series against the Vancouver Canucks after aggravating his surgically repaired left shoulder.

The team said Tuesday that Tarasenko is returning to St. Louis to have the shoulder looked at by team doctors. His status will be updated Monday, which is scheduled to be the day off before the start of the second round.

Tarasen…

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Winnipeg Jets' 'low-maintenance superstar' Dale Hawerchuk dies of cancer at 57 | Latest News

Winnipeg Jets’ ‘low-maintenance superstar’ Dale Hawerchuk dies of cancer at 57 | Latest News

Dale Hawerchuk, a hockey phenom who became the face of the Winnipeg Jets en route to the Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 57 after a battle with cancer.

The Ontario Hockey League’s Barrie Colts, a team Hawerchuk coached, confirmed the death on Twitter on Tuesday.

“After an incredibly brave and difficult battle with cancer, our dad has passed away. My family is so proud of him and the way…

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How COVID-19 is changing back-to-school shopping and budgets | Latest News

How COVID-19 is changing back-to-school shopping and budgets | Latest News

Vonny Sweetland has yet to decide if he will be sending his 12-year-old sister Josephine back to class in September, but just in case he does, he’s been stocking up on supplies for months.

He picks up hand sanitizer when he sees it in stores, grabbed new masks last month, bought a fresh uniform and has been testing out Josephine’s muscle power with some new lunch containers.

The new additions…

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Victims of CRA hackers vulnerable to other cyberattacks: experts | Latest News

Victims of CRA hackers vulnerable to other cyberattacks: experts | Latest News

Thousands of Canadians affected by recent cyberattacks on the Canada Revenue Agency and federal government computer systems could be vulnerable to other attacks, warn cybersecurity and privacy experts.

“They have to be very scared if they have another account with the same password,” said Ali Ghorbani, director of the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity at the University of New Brunswick. “If…

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John Ratzenberger, Cliff the mailman on ‘Cheers,’ records plea for USPS John Ratzenberger, who played beloved mailman Cliff Clavin on the hit comedy "Cheers," filmed a plea for people to support the post office.

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With students heading back to campus dorms, experts have serious COVID-19 concerns | Latest News

With students heading back to campus dorms, experts have serious COVID-19 concerns | Latest News

As universities and colleges across Ontario prepare for tens of thousands of students to move back into dorms next week, some health experts are concerned safety protocols the schools have put in place may not be enough to stop the spread of COVID-19.

That’s not just because residences pose similar challenges to other congregate living situations, according to Ashleigh Tuite, an epidemiologist…

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Conservative leadership candidate profile: Erin O'Toole | Latest News

Conservative leadership candidate profile: Erin O’Toole | Latest News

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The son of a former provincial politician, Ontario MP Erin O’Toole is a Canadian Forces veteran and a former veterans affairs minister and is looking to take the fight to the Liberals from the right.

Son of a former MPP, the Canadian Forces veteran and former cabinet minister makes his 3rd bid for leadership

Latest News · Posted: Aug 18, 2020 1:43 PM ET | Last Updated: August 18

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You no longer have to wait in a Genius Bar line to get your Mac fixed

You no longer have to wait in a Genius Bar line to get your Mac fixed

Apple (AAPL) is making it easier to access repairs for Mac computers by expanding a program that allows independent repair shops to fix its devices. The program, which launched last fall, was previously available only for iPhones.

Apple’s independent repair program supplies qualifying repair shops with Apple-certified tools, parts, repair manuals and diagnostics, as well as free training.

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Padres star's grand slam sparks debate about baseball's unwritten rules | Latest Sports

Padres star’s grand slam sparks debate about baseball’s unwritten rules | Latest Sports

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s first grand slam gave the 21-year-old the major league lead in home runs over Mike Trout and a career-high seven runs batted in.

Manager Jayce Tingler was less than pleased when the budding star returned to the dugout, particularly since it was the Texas homecoming for the first-year San Diego manager.

Tatis missed a take sign and swung on a 3-0 pitch with a seven-run lead…

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Hezbollah member convicted, 3 others acquitted by tribunal in Lebanese PM assassination | Latest News

Hezbollah member convicted, 3 others acquitted by tribunal in Lebanese PM assassination | Latest News

A United Nations-backed tribunal on Tuesday convicted a Hezbollah member of conspiracy to kill former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri in a 2005 bombing that set the stage for years of confrontation between Lebanon’s rival political forces.

There was insufficient evidence against three other men charged as accomplices in the bombing and they were acquitted, the tribunal found.

Judges…

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Ministers and public health officials provide COVID-19 update Canada's top public health officials join cabinet ministers to provide an update on COVID-19 on Parliament Hill.