A man from Saskatoon is trying to bring his three brothers to Canada, but there are only 1,000 visas up for grabs and he would have to foot the bill for all of the associated expenses. Ahmed Qudaih has been waiting more than a month for response from federal government …
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Mild weather threatened the Ontario Winter Games ski track. Then Thunder Bay’s ski community stepped in
When a mild winter threatened the 2024 Ontario Winter Games cross-country ski events, the Thunder Bay community came together to make sure the athletes would have enough snow to compete. As the race at Lappe Nordic Centre went off without a hitch, officials and participants said the massive effort is …
Read More »Many Canadians are fed up with shrinkflation. So what’s being done about it?
An increasing number of countries are adopting regulations to ensure consumers are informed when a manufacturer shrinks its product. Some consumer advocates and shoppers would like the Canadian government to get on board. Several countries are introducing regulations. Canada isn't yet among them PepperBrooks was getting ready to wash her …
Read More »I left Charlottetown for a rural homestead and it changed my idea of work-life balance and food
Erin Gillespie always wanted to start up a homestead someday. When opportunity knocked, the idea of moving her life and her business to the country seemed impossible at first. There really is nothing like trading gardening secrets and produce with friends This First Person column is the experience of Erin …
Read More »Vast majority of permanent residents applying to join military haven’t been accepted, figures show
The Canadian Armed Forces has received more than 21,000 applications from permanent residents eager to join the chronically understaffed military full time — but CBC News has learned that less than 100 of them have made it into the regular force in the year since they were allowed to sign …
Read More »NHL legend Lanny McDonald out of hospital after cardiac event
The Calgary Flames have forwarded a message from Hockey Hall of Famer Lanny McDonald that he's out of hospital following a cardiac event earlier this month. 71-year-old Hall of Famer spent 2 weeks at Calgary's Foothills Medical Centre The Calgary Flames have forwarded a message from Hockey Hall of Famer …
Read More »Ontario government willing to let Landlord and Tenant Board backlog ‘fester,’ says watchdog group
A group that keeps tabs on Ontario's tribunals is speaking out about a backlog at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). Province says work ongoing to streamline process at Landlord and Tenant Board A group that keeps tabs on Ontario's tribunals is speaking out about a backlog at the Landlord …
Read More »Host Canada wins national-record 10 medals at speed skating worlds
Sports Olympics Winter Sports Speed Skating Canadian speed skaters Ted-Jan Bloemen and Graeme Fish reached the world-championship podium on home ice in the men's 10,000 metres on Sunday. Calgary's Bloemen claims silver on hometown ice; Moose Jaw, Sask.'s Fish places 3rd Ted-Jan Bloemen and Graeme Fish have both navigated comebacks …
Read More »No response from Ottawa as deadline set by Emergencies Act commission passes
The federal government has missed a deadline to respond to the findings of the Emergencies Act inquiry headed up by Justice Paul Rouleau. Findings from a year ago included 56 recommendations for the future The Liberal government has missed a deadline to respond to the findings and recommendations of Justice …
Read More »More snow hits Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula, causes several closures
Hot on the heels of the Valentine’s Day storm, the Avalon Peninsula is snowed in again. The Sunday morning storm led to a number of closures and delayed openings. Hot on the heels of the Valentine’s Day storm, the Avalon is snowed in again Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula woke up to …
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