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In the news today: Gazans vie for visas and Iranian student denied a study permit
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Families with relatives in Gaza vie for visas Hundreds of families in Canada ho...
Jan 09, 2024
Minor soccer referees in Quebec to wear body cameras to prevent abuse
MONTREAL - In an effort to prevent abuse by parents and some coaches, a minor soccer association in Quebec's Eastern Townships plans to equip referees with body cameras next season. Referees in the as...
Jan 09, 2024
Quebec public school students return to class as strike has system playing catch up
MONTREAL - Quebec public school students will be back in the classroom today after an end to labour strife that had kept some students at home since late November. Major public-sector unions reached t...
Jan 09, 2024
Minor soccer referees in Quebec to wear body cameras to prevent abuse
MONTREAL - In an effort to prevent abuse by parents and some coaches, a minor soccer association in Quebec's Eastern Townships plans to equip referees with body cameras next season. Referees in the as...
Jan 09, 2024
Families across Canada with loved ones in Gaza vying for limited number of visas
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Two Palestinian sisters in Newfoundland are among families across Canada applying for a limited number of special visas they hope will rescue their loved ones from the Israel-Hamas ...
Jan 09, 2024
Iranian student, denied permit to study in Canada, disputes security danger label
OTTAWA - An Iranian man is challenging the federal government's decision to deny him a permit to study at a Montreal university because he is considered a danger to the security of Canada. A lawyer fo...
Jan 09, 2024
Quebec public school students return to class as strike has system playing catch up
MONTREAL - Quebec public school students will be back in the classroom today after an end to labour strife that had kept some students at home since late November. Major public-sector unions reached t...
Jan 09, 2024
Taiwan’s defense ministry issues an air raid alert saying China has launched a satellite
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Taiwan's defense ministry has issued an alert saying China has launched a satellite and urging caution. The alert Tuesday comes days before Taiwan has presidential and parliament...
Jan 08, 2024
NHL roundup: Pettersson, Hoglander score twice, Canucks trip Rangers 6-3
NEW YORK (AP) - Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander each scored twice, Thatcher Demko made 39 saves and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 6-3 on Monday night in battle of first-place...
Jan 08, 2024
Harbaugh delivers national title as Michigan whips Washington 34-13
HOUSTON (AP) - Blake Corum ran for 134 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns as Jim Harbaugh and No. 1 Michigan - undeterred by suspensions and a sign-stealing case that shadowed the program - compl...
Jan 08, 2024