The first thing Vikramjit Brar does every morning is check his phone, hoping for good news from Canada’s immigration department — that he’ll finally be able to reunite with his aging parents for good. Immigration system isn’t ready to bring in 1.5M immigrants by 2025, says lawyer The first thing …
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Suddenly, the World Economic Forum is a ballot box issue in a Manitoba byelection
When Maxime Bernier went to Davos, Switzerland in 2008 and set foot on the grounds of the World Economic Forum’s annual conference, it would have been impossible to imagine that one day he would be publicly attacked by the Conservative Party for having attended. The Conservatives are using Maxime Bernier's …
Read More »Med school tackles rural doctor shortage with crash course in community culture
Northern Ontario School of Medicine University program goes beyond simply training new doctors by teaching students a few things that could influence where they choose to practice. Learning about community life, Indigenous culture at core of Northern Ontario School of Medicine program How this med school is tackling the rural …
Read More »What we know about the deadly southwestern Manitoba bus crash
A deadly crash has shaken people in the small southwestern Manitoba community the victims called home. Here's what we know so far about the deadly collision — and what could happen next. Investigation into crash near Carberry — and answers — could take months, RCMP say They'd left earlier that …
Read More »Calgary man faces 4 terrorism-related charges after federal policing investigation
RCMP say a Calgary man is facing four terrorism-related charges following a national investigation. RCMP say 20-year-old city resident remains in police custody RCMP say a Calgary man is facing four terrorism-related charges following a national investigation. In a release issued late Friday afternoon, authorities announced the RCMP Federal Policing …
Read More »‘Everything seems so dark and gloomy’ in aftermath of fatal bus crash, mayor of grieving Manitoba city says
Pavement scored by tire marks, scorched grass and pieces of debris are the tangible evidence left at the scene of a Manitoba crash — but it's also left heavy grief in a community struggling to comprehend the deaths of 15 people and injuries to 10 others. 'Just knowing that others …
Read More »Manitoba crash investigators lean on lessons from Humboldt Broncos tragedy
Manitoba RCMP are turning to their Saskatchewan counterparts for help in investigating a mass casualty crash near Carberry, Man. — which is being compared to the Humboldt Broncos tragedy in 2018. ‘We need to get everything right’: Manitoba RCMP superintendent Manitoba RCMP are turning to their Saskatchewan counterparts for help …
Read More »As natural disasters ravage Indigenous land, uninsured residents struggle to rebuild
The Insurance Bureau of Canada told CBC News that homeowner policies for houses in Indigenous communities are possible to obtain, but admits they can be difficult and expensive. Homeowner policies can be difficult and expensive to obtain Ashes fly into the air as Ron Bellerose sifts through the rubble of …
Read More »Ex-Anglican priest found guilty of sexually abusing 2 Yukon First Nations boys in the ’80s
David Norton, who's currently imprisoned in Ontario for sexually abusing children there, was charged last year with two counts each of historic sexual assault, sexual assault and sexual interference against two Yukon boys. David Norton, 77, admitted convictions 'appropriate' after hearing testimony, despite pleading not guilty Warning: Some readers may …
Read More »Former principal of Saskatoon private Christian school faces 11 charges of assault with a weapon
A former principal of Legacy Christian Academy has been charged with 11 counts of assault with a weapon following an investigation by Saskatoon police. Duff Friesen, 65, turned himself in on Thursday and appeared in court. Duff Friesen appeared in court Thursday WARNING: This story contains disturbing details. A former …
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