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Bringing war criminals to justice and auto labour talks: In The News for Sept. 8

Bringing war criminals to justice and auto labour talks: In The News for Sept. 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 Sept. 8 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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N.B. Tories, Liberals drop candidates after posts on LGBT community surface

N.B. Tories, Liberals drop candidates after posts on LGBT community surface

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — New Brunswick's two major political parties have each dropped a candidate in the provincial election after social media post about the LGBT community surfaced.
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Cleaner LNG one answer to climate change crisis, O'Regan tells investors

Cleaner LNG one answer to climate change crisis, O'Regan tells investors

OTTAWA — Canadian LNG is the best choice for global energy investors looking for sustainable and competitive natural gas production, Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan said Monday.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 7

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 7

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 3:43 p.m. EDT on Sept. 7, 2020: There are 132,136 confirmed cases in Canada.
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Former N.L. premier to resign seat, clearing way for bid by Premier Andrew Furey

Former N.L. premier to resign seat, clearing way for bid by Premier Andrew Furey

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's new Liberal premier says he is planning to run for his seat in the west coast riding that former premier Dwight Ball will soon vacate.
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Tam urges caution as daily cases of COVID-19 rise 25 per cent in last week

Tam urges caution as daily cases of COVID-19 rise 25 per cent in last week

OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health doctor says a slow but steady increase in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 is a cause for concern. Dr.
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Alberta doctors want safer workplace after killing of physician in Red Deer clinic

Alberta doctors want safer workplace after killing of physician in Red Deer clinic

CALGARY — A central Alberta doctor says some clinics have stopped allowing patients to carry bags and backpacks since a family doctor was killed on the job last month. Dr.
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'It is urgent:' Commissioner calls for Indigenous bodies to oversee police

'It is urgent:' Commissioner calls for Indigenous bodies to oversee police

Aboriginal civilian groups that would oversee police actions are long past due in Canada, says a commissioner who served on the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
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Workers groups mark Labour Day with push for changes in Liberals' throne speech

Workers groups mark Labour Day with push for changes in Liberals' throne speech

OTTAWA — One of the country's largest labour organizations is launching a campaign to coincide with Labour Day to push the Trudeau Liberals for changes to the federal social safety net.
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Feds gave 1,600 veterans priority hiring, but could have been higher: report

Feds gave 1,600 veterans priority hiring, but could have been higher: report

OTTAWA — More than 1,600 former Canadian Armed Forces members have benefited from a five-year-old law designed to help them get federal government jobs, according to a new report by Veterans Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence.
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