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Government launches second phase of skilled refugee pilot program
OTTAWA - The government has expanded a pilot that allows refugees to apply for permanent residency through conventional economic immigration streams by removing some of the barriers that would traditi...
Dec 8, 2021
US Olympic board member pushes quiet diplomacy in Peng case
DENVER (AP) - A member of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee's board of directors is among those echoing the IOC's call for behind-the-scenes negotiations to ensure the well-being of tennis pla...
Dec 8, 2021
7-time champion Serena Williams won't play Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Not long after Serena Williams' name was absent from the entry list for the Australian Open, she confirmed the obvious: the seven-time champion won't play the 2022 edition ...
Dec 8, 2021
NewsAlert: Canada should align with allies on Olympic diplomatic boycott: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it is important for Canada to align with its allies on a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics. Trudeau says Canada has been talking to allies f...
Dec 8, 2021
Tiger-Cats confirm that Dane Evans will start at quarterback in Sunday's Grey Cup
HAMILTON - Dane Evans will start at quarterback for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Sunday's Grey Cup against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Evans was perfect off the bench in the CFL East final Sunday, comple...
Dec 8, 2021
NewsAlert: Canada should align with allies on Olympic diplomatic boycott: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it is important for Canada to align with its allies on a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics. Trudeau says Canada has been talking to allies f...
Dec 8, 2021
Former NFL player Glenn Foster dies after arrest in Alabama
REFORM, Ala. (AP) - Alabama authorities are investigating after former NFL player Glenn Foster Jr. died in custody following a high-speed chase that resulted in his arrest and then a fight involving o...
Dec 8, 2021
Former NFL player Glenn Foster dies after arrest in Alabama
REFORM, Ala. (AP) - Alabama authorities are investigating after former NFL player Glenn Foster Jr. died in custody following a high-speed chase that resulted in his arrest and then a fight involving o...
Dec 8, 2021
Opening statements begin at Minnesota officer's trial
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Opening statements have begun at the manslaughter trial of the Minnesota police officer who killed Black motorist Daunte Wright. Jurors will be presented starkly different views of ...
Dec 8, 2021
Nanaimo-Ladysmith schools target youth gangs with provincial cash
NANAIMO - Local teachers are getting more access to resources for tackling the worsening issue of youth gangs and violence.A fresh injection of provincial funding will go to School District 68's Learn...
Dec 8, 2021