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Montreal Haitian group urges Ottawa to speed up immigration files for quake victims
Montreal's Haitian community is asking Ottawa to process immigration files more quickly for Haitians waiting to come to Canada, following a deadly earthquake that struck the country over the weekend. ...
Aug 16, 2021

Jays outfielder Hernández named American League player of the week
TORONTO - Teoscar Hernndez has been named the American League player of the week, making it three consecutive weeks that a Blue Jay has earned the honour. Hernndez batted .500 (14-for-28) with eight r...
Aug 16, 2021

Leg injury could force Stamps' starter Bo Levi Mitchell to sidelines versus Alouettes
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders could be minus veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell when they host the Montreal Alouettes on Friday. Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson said Mitchell's presence unde...
Aug 16, 2021

Preliminary hearing begins into death of Sheena Billette
The preliminary hearing into the murder of Sheena Billette began in Air Ronge this morning, more than a year and a half after her death.The hearing is taking place at Elks Hall, which has been booked ...
Aug 16, 2021

Artist faces off against homophobia with fantasy Queer Newfoundland Hockey League
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador - A western Newfoundland artist is facing off against homophobia in hockey by creating a fantasy hockey league full of "sissies," "pansies" and "flamers."Lucas Mor...
Aug 16, 2021

Inactive Well Program Sees Strong Indigenous Participation
Provincial Initiatives Support Indigenous Jobs and the EnvironmentSaskatchewan's Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP) has led to strong participation in two affiliated provincial programs, the Firs...
Aug 16, 2021

Ontario trucker appeals prison sentence for killing woman in Edmonton hotel
EDMONTON - An Ontario trucker is trying to appeal his 12 1/2-year sentence after he was found guilty in the killing of a woman in his Edmonton hotel room. Bradley Barton was sentenced in July for mans...
Aug 16, 2021

Woman's death in Prince Albert confirmed as homicide investigation
Prince Albert police now confirming a woman's death in the city earlier this month, is being treated as a homicide.In the early morning hours of Aug. 5, Doris Broussie, 40, was found at a business in ...
Aug 16, 2021

La Loche RCMP arrest three individuals trafficking suspected fentanyl, cocaine
Three individuals are in police custody following an investigation in La Loche, SK. On August 12, La Loche RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on Raphael Street in La Loche. The investigatio...
Aug 16, 2021

Para swim star Rivard buoyed by performance of Canadians at Tokyo Olympics
Aurelie Rivard has learned to adapt to swimming with no fans in the stands to cheer her on. The Paralympic star can dig deep within herself to find that pre-competitive adrenalin rush. Organizers anno...
Aug 16, 2021