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Refusal rate for immigration on humanitarian and compassionate grounds rising: data
OTTAWA - The rejection rate for permanent residency applications on humanitarian and compassionate grounds has risen sharply over the past couple of years, according to recently released figures. "The...
Jul 14, 2021
After opening its borders to Canadian tourists, France wants Canada to do the same
OTTAWA - France, which has opened its borders to Canadian tourists, is eager to see Canada reopen to the French. The Canadian border remains closed to foreigners, with a few exceptions, and will be un...
Jul 14, 2021
Bank of Canada to update economic outlook, make rate announcement
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada will update its economic outlook for the country this morning as makes its latest interest rate announcement. Since the central bank's last outlook in April, first-quarter ...
Jul 14, 2021
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational faciliti...
Jul 13, 2021
Evacuation order and alert expanded for Big Stick area, alert expanded for Flat Lake
KAMLOOPS - The evacuation order for the Big Stick area issued by the Cariboo Regional District was expanded Thursday (July 13) evening.The order was initially issued July 10.Due to immediate life dang...
Jul 13, 2021
Like father, like son: Vlad Guerrero Jr. shines as All-Star
DENVER (AP) - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. admired his 468-foot screamer for a moment before bouncing into his triumphant home run trot at the All-Star Game on Tuesday night. The Toronto Blue Jays slugger cr...
Jul 13, 2021
Death toll in Chinese hotel collapse raised to 17; 23 freed
BEIJING (AP) - The death toll in the collapse of a hotel in eastern China was raised to 17 Wednesday as authorities ended the search and rescue mission. The city of Suzhou said on its social media fee...
Jul 13, 2021
Family, friends highlight kind-hearted, generous Don Moores in touching Celebration of Life
KAMLOOPS - It was a somber, emotional but uplifting Celebration of Life for the late Don Moores - with a little sprinkle of humour - just the way he would've liked it.Moores passed away suddenly of a ...
Jul 13, 2021
Missing 61-year-old Kamloops man last seen near Rayleigh Petro-Canada
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating 61-year-old Leslie Leahy.He was last seen on June 28 near the Petro-Canada on Highway 5 in Rayleigh carrying a large green b...
Jul 13, 2021
Iqaluit mayor won't raise motion to tax churches, says similar motion already passed
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The mayor of Iqaluit says he will no longer bring forward a motion to make the city's churches pay taxes on land use. Kenny Bell proposed the motion following the discovery of what ...
Jul 13, 2021
