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NDP calls for Canada to bring extended family of Canadians safely out of Gaza
OTTAWA - The New Democrats are calling for Ottawa to create special immigration measures to help get Canadians' extended family members out of the Gaza Strip, as it has during other crises in recent y...
Dec 04, 2023
Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert rewarded with new deal with St. Louis City FC
ST. LOUIS - Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert has signed a new contract with St. Louis City FC that runs through 2026 with a club option for 2027. Ignored in the 2022 MLS draft despite a stellar collegia...
Dec 04, 2023
Vancouver home sales rise in November as newly listed properties add to supply
VANCOUVER - The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouversays home sales ticked up last month as the continued increase of newly listed properties has given prospective homebuyers in the region among the...
Dec 04, 2023
IIHF mandates use of neck laceration protectors on all levels of its competitions
The International Ice Hockey Federation has mandated the use of a neck laceration protector at all levels of its competitions. The IIHF made the announcement Monday and said the decision was based on ...
Dec 04, 2023
Quebec employment minister wants to recruit asylum seekers to work in health care
MONTREAL - Quebec's employment minister says around 1,500 asylum seekers will be given jobs in the province's health-care system over the next three years. Kateri Champagne Jourdain announced the pilo...
Dec 04, 2023
Assembly of First Nations to elect new national chief in Ottawa this week
OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations is set to elect a new national chief this week in Ottawa. Six candidates are in the running to secure the top job, including Reginald Bellerose, Craig Makinaw, S...
Dec 04, 2023
1,000 homes evacuated in Quebec's Laurentians region over fears dike could burst
MONTREAL - Residents of two municipalities in Quebec's Laurentians region have been ordered to leave their homes because of the risk a nearby dike could burst. The evacuation order was issued Sunday n...
Dec 04, 2023
Assembly of First Nations to elect new national chief in Ottawa this week
OTTAWA - Stations: Repeats to fix pronouncer for Makinaw in second para --- The Assembly of First Nations is set to elect a new national chief this week in Ottawa. Six candidates are in the running to...
Dec 04, 2023
From tattoos to music, some facts about Canada captain Christine Sinclair
Captain Christine Sinclair calls time on her international career on Tuesday with a final game against Australia at B.C. Place Stadium. Some facts about the 40-year-old from Burnaby, B.C.: -- The firs...
Dec 04, 2023
Coaches, teammates weigh in on Canada captain Christine Sinclair
VANCOUVER - Some quotes about Canada captain Christine Sinclair, who calls time on her international soccer career on Tuesday with one final outing against Australia at Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium:...
Dec 04, 2023