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Testy exchange between Quebec immigration minister and UN refugee representative
Quebec's immigration minister says the province is resettling more than its share of refugees. Simon Jolin-Barrette made the comments today in a testy exchange with the representative in Canada of the...
Aug 15, 2019
Tolko taking downtime in Heffley, Armstrong, Lumby; more than 700 employees affected
KAMLOOPS - Citing weak markets and the high cost of logs, Tolko Industries says it's taking downtime for three of its operations.Armstrong lumber, Armstrong plywood, and White Valley veneer operations...
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Argos' quarterback Bethel-Thompson looking forward to rematch with Eskimos
TORONTO - McLeod Bethel-Thompson is looking forward to facing the Edmonton Eskimos again. Bethel-Thompson finished just 6-of-18 passing for 90 yards with an interception July 25 when Edmonton (5-...
Aug 15, 2019
Wolfpack open playoffs at home next month as promotion push takes shape
TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack know where and when they will take their next step toward promotion into the elite Super League. Still to be determined is who the trans-Atlantic rugby league team will ...
Aug 15, 2019
BC Coroners Service emphasizes treatment, outreach to prevent child and youth suicides
VICTORIA - Expanding youth mental health services to non-urban areas is one of the key recommendations put forward by the BC Coroners Service to help prevent child and youth suicides. In a new report,...
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Liam Hemsworth wishes Miley Cyrus 'nothing but health'
LOS ANGELES - Liam Hemsworth is wishing his wife Miley Cyrus "nothing but health and happiness" days after Cyrus' representative announced the couple's separation. Hemsworth posted on Instagram on Mon...
Aug 15, 2019
Prospect of U.S.-China trade deal creates access worries for Canadian farmers
OTTAWA - China's move to stop buying several Canadian agricultural products has punished some farmers, and now industry leaders are worrying about the prospect of a broad...
Aug 15, 2019
AP Source: Cousins injured, undergoing tests on knee
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Los Angeles Lakers centre DeMarcus Cousins was scheduled for tests on Thursday amid fears that he has a torn ACL, which would be a third major injury in less than two years for th...
Aug 15, 2019
Profiling class action against Montreal police a 'victory for justice': group
MONTREAL - For years, members of Montreal's black community have told stories about the discrimination they've allegedly suffered at the hands of the city police: A black lawy...
Aug 15, 2019
Sounders add Russell Wilson, Macklemore to ownership group
SEATTLE - The Seattle Sounders are adding Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and wife Ciara, hip-hop artist Macklemore and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to the MLS club's ownership group. Other investo...
Aug 15, 2019
