Category Archives: Canada

The Monday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Monday, Oct. 31 OTTAWA UNVEILS IMMIGRATION TARGETS: Canada won’t increase the number of new immigrants being welcomed to the country next year, but is laying th...
Kayla Derkach Oct 31, 2016
A by-the-numbers look at federal immigration targets for 2017 released Monday
OTTAWA - The federal government is sticking with 300,000 as the immigration target for 2017, making it the new baseline for welcoming newcomers to the country. Here are some numbers from the report re...
Kayla Derkach Oct 31, 2016

Alliance opposed to oilsands development asks PM to denounce Enbridge
OTTAWA - A First Nations alliance opposed to expanding the oilsands wants the prime minister to condemn energy giant Enbridge Inc., over its connection to a pipeline project which has angered indigeno...
Kayla Derkach Oct 31, 2016
Animal rights group defends move that tricked audience into watching documentary
An animal rights organization is defending its decision to air a documentary on animal exploitation after billing it as a horror movie for early Halloween revellers. The Kitchener Ontario Animal Liber...
Kayla Derkach Oct 31, 2016

Youth baseball club in southwest Ontario to drop Indians name and logo
A youth baseball club in a southwest Ontario town has decided to drop its Indians name and logo, calling it an attempt to set a good example and teach its players about respect. The Alvinston Indians,...
Kayla Derkach Oct 31, 2016

New Liberal immigration baseline: 300,000 next year, with more in future years
OTTAWA - Canada won’t increase the number of new immigrants being welcomed to the country next year, but is laying the foundation for a bigger boost in levels in the coming years. Canada will br...
Kayla Derkach Oct 31, 2016
New trial for man after juror gave radio interviews during original proceeding
TORONTO - An HIV-positive man convicted of sexual assault has been granted a new trial after Ontario’s top court ruled that the conduct of a juror who discussed the case on the radio created a r...
Kayla Derkach Oct 31, 2016

Fort McMurray fire first responders honoured in Alberta legislature ceremony
EDMONTON - Premier Rachel Notley and her government paid tribute Monday to those who came to Alberta’s aid during the spring’s devastating Fort McMurray wildfire. Notley said their actions...
Kayla Derkach Oct 31, 2016
Decision expected today in legal battle over accrediting Christian law school
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Court of Appeal is expected to rule today on whether graduates of a proposed law school at a Christian university would be allowed to work in B.C. The decision marks t...
Kayla Derkach Oct 31, 2016
Federal government misses deadline for Phoenix pay debacle; year-end new target
OTTAWA - The federal government has missed its self-imposed deadline for clearing a backlog of payroll problems and is now looking to get things sorted out by the end of the year. Marie Lemay, deputy ...
Kayla Derkach Oct 31, 2016

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