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Minister said 'hundreds' of Canadians might use Gaza visa. More than 7,500 applied.
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - An immigration lawyer in Toronto says new figures from the federal government show just how "grudging" Ottawa's efforts have been to rescue Canadians' family members from the war in...
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Matthews, MacKinnon, Kucherov named finalists for Ted Lindsay Award
Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews has been named as one of the finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award. Tampa Bay winger Nikita Kucherov and Colorado centre Nathan MacKinnon were also named final...
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats to add Mike Walker, Bernie Custis to Wall of Honour
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will add Canadian Football Hall of Famers Mike Walker and Bernie Custis to the team's Wall of Honour this season. The two will be honoured Oct. 4 at halftime of the ...
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Ottawa cancels public ceremony for Israeli flag-raising, citing security concerns
OTTAWA - City officials say they've cancelled a flag-raising ceremony at Ottawa City Hall to mark the establishment of Israel because of security concerns. The flag will be raised next Tuesday, but a ...
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Two Canadians named to match officials panel for Paris Olympics rugby sevens
Canadians Moe Chaudhry and Maggie Cogger-Orr are among 23 match officials selected to work the rugby sevens competition at this summer's Paris Olympics. Chaudhry, a native of Mississauga, Ont., has wo...
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Most of Canada to receive emergency alert test today
The federal government will test its capacity to issue emergency alerts today.That means Canadians in most provinces and territories will receive a test alert on their cellphones, as well as through T...
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Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case
ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia appeals court on Wednesday agreed to review a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case s...
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P.A.'s Rebecca Strong moving on as CGT reveals first six performers heading to the finale
Prince Albert's Rebecca Strong is one step closer to winning this season of Canada's Got Talent.The local songstress was named to the finale following Tuesday night's performance on the big stage.Stro...
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Police clearing pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University, 33 arrested
WASHINGTON (AP) - Police began to clear a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University early Wednesday and arrested 33 protesters, hours after dozens left the site and marched to Pr...
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Cockrill says ratified deal is best for students as teachers vote on offer
Over the next two days, teachers in Saskatchewan will vote on whether to accept or reject a contract offer from the provincial government.The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation agreed to take the offer...
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