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After fleeing alone to Newfoundland, Ukrainian boy begins Grade 11 in 'second home'
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - In many ways, Serhii Semenets is like any other 17-year-old starting Grade 11 in Newfoundland this week. He likes playing guitar, he struggles with Shakespeare, and his ideal dinner...
Sep 06, 2023

NDP leader calls for Bank of Canada mandate review as key rate holds steady
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says the federal government needs to review the mandate of the Bank of Canada to put people first. Singh's comment today comes as the bank holds its key interest rate...
Sep 06, 2023

SOUND OFF: Investing in our schools for a successful year
THIS WEEK, STUDENTS ARE GOING back to school in communities across B.C. Whether it's the first day of kindergarten or the start of Grade 12, this week always brings anticipation, excitement and friend...
Sep 06, 2023

Kamloops Symphony Orchestra appoints U.K. university graduate as executive director
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Symphony Orchestra (KSO) has appointed its new executive director.In a news release issued Tuesday (Sept. 5), KSO unveiled Christopher Young as its new executive director follo...
Sep 06, 2023

On eve of party convention Poilievre says he's not bound by grassroots' policy ideas
OTTAWA - On the eve of his first policy convention as leader, Pierre Poilievre is reminding Canadians that he is not bound by the policies the Conservative grassroots choose to advance. He is in Quebe...
Sep 06, 2023

Lawsuit contends Constitution's 'insurrection' clause bars Trump from running again for president
DENVER (AP) - A liberal group on Wednesday filed a lawsuit to bar former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot in Colorado, arguing he is ineligible to run for the White House again under a r...
Sep 06, 2023

Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg Blue Bombers can cement playoff spots with wins
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers can become the first two CFL teams to secure post-season berths this week. Toronto (9-1) hosts the Montreal Alouettes (6-5) at BMO Field on Sa...
Sep 06, 2023

Feds award $15 million contract to Sun Life to lay groundwork for dental care program
OTTAWA - The federal government has awarded a contract worth up to $15 million to lay the groundwork for a new national dental insurance plan. Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos and Health Minister...
Sep 06, 2023

Hockey Canada summit to tackle toxic masculinity as a root problem in sport's culture
CALGARY - Sheldon Kennedy feels the weight of what will be discussed at Hockey Canada's summit in Calgary. The two-day "Beyond The Boards Summit" on Friday and Saturday is designed to tackle one root ...
Sep 06, 2023

CPTPP panel sides with New Zealand over Canada dairy supply-management rules
OTTAWA - A Pacific Rim trade panel says Canada's dairy-sector protections violate obligations Ottawa signed with countries like New Zealand. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacif...
Sep 06, 2023

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