CBC News: The National | Aug. 27, 2020 | NHL joins protest over police shooting, postpones games

A day after NBA players refused to take the court in protest over the police shooting of another Black man, the NHL joined other pro sports and showed its support by postponing games for two days. But how much power do player boycotts have? We’re on the ground after Hurricane Laura slammed ashore overnight leaving devastation in its wake. Plus, as Quebec students head back to school, we see what some Ontario schools could look like.

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