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Undefeated Switzerland edges Canada 7-6 at world women's curling championship
SANDVIKEN, Sweden - Three-time defending champion Switzerland remained undefeated at the women's world curling championship with a 7-6 win over Canada in Tuesday's afternoon draw. Silvana Tirinzoni's ...
Mar 21, 2023
Canada's passport application backlog 'completely eliminated,' minister says
OTTAWA - Families Minister Karina Gould announced today that the federal government has now "completely eliminated" the backlog of passport applications that caused major delays - and major political ...
Mar 21, 2023
Federal minimum wage rising to $16.65 per hour on April 1
OTTAWA - The federal minimum wage is rising to $16.65 per hour on April 1, up from $15.55. The government says the increase is based on the consumer price index, which rose 6.8 per cent in 2022. The f...
Mar 21, 2023
Hate crimes unit joins probe of international student's assault in Kelowna, B.C.
KELOWNA, B.C. - RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., confirm the BC Hate Crimes Team has joined an investigation into an attack on an international student in the city. A statement from the Kelowna detachment says ...
Mar 21, 2023
Edmonton zoo says 47-year-old Asian elephant Lucy is too sick to be moved
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Valley Zoo is releasing medical information about an elephant in its care named Lucy after animal rights groups protested for years that she should be moved to a sanctuary. The...
Mar 21, 2023
B.C. pharmacist who faked his COVID-19 vaccinations suspended for 30 days
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia pharmacist has been disciplined for claiming to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and falsifying provincial health records to hide his unvaccinated status. The College of P...
Mar 21, 2023
Ottawa needs 'made-in-Canada' response to U.S. Inflation Reduction Act: climate group
OTTAWA - As the federal government readies its spring budget, a climate group is urging Ottawa to pursue a "made-in-Canada" response to U.S. clean energy incentives. The Canadian Climate Institute pub...
Mar 21, 2023
Strong earthquake rattles Pakistan, residents flee homes
ISLAMABAD (AP) - A strong earthquake has rattled Pakistan's capital Islamabad and other parts of the country. Residents in the capital Tuesday fled their homes as walls started swaying and the quake w...
Mar 21, 2023
N.W.T. diamond mine reports spill of 450M litres of wastewater
YELLOWKNIFE - The Diavik Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories says 450 million litres of wastewater spilled due to a broken pipeline. The spill took place on Feb. 7 but wasn't reported until late...
Mar 21, 2023
Woodbine Entertainment hires longtime trainer Dan Vella as Horse People Liaison
TORONTO - Woodbine Entertainment has hired longtime trainer Dan Vella as its Horse People Liaison. Vella will assume his new position April 1. He'll serve as point of contact for owners and trainers r...
Mar 21, 2023