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Hearing-impaired N.L. student awarded $10,000 after prof refused to wear microphone
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Memorial University is appealing a human rights ruling that found a student with a hearing disability had been discriminated against when one of his professors refused to wear a mic...
Sep 23, 2022
COVID-19 outbreak reported at care centre in Nunavut
GJOA HAVEN, Nunavut - Health officials in Nunavut have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at a continuing care centre home in Gjoa Haven. The territory's Department of Health says all eight residents and on...
Sep 23, 2022
Homan eliminated at PointsBet Invitational after losing draw to the button
FREDERICTON - Rachel Homan's third-seeded team was eliminated from the PointsBet Invitational on Friday after dropping a 7-6 decision to Kristie Moore's sixth-seeded side. Moore, who's filling in for ...
Sep 23, 2022
India cautions its citizens of hate, violence in Canada
The government of India is warning its citizens in Canada of a sharp increase in hate crimes, sectarian violence and anti-India activities. India's External Affairs Ministry issued a statement saying ...
Sep 23, 2022
Nunavut review board recommends temporary production increase for iron ore mine
POND INLET, Nunavut - An environmental assessment agency in Nunavut has recommended that an iron ore mine on the northern tip of Baffin Island be allowed to increase its production by roughly two mill...
Sep 23, 2022
Former Bills star Moulds happy fans, ownership can enjoy club's NFL resurgence
TORONTO - Eric Moulds couldn't be happier to see the Buffalo Bills' loyal fanbase being rewarded for its patience and loyalty. Before the start of the '22 NFL season, a majority of prognosticators pic...
Sep 23, 2022
Temporary EI measures set to expire with no timeline for program reform
OTTAWA - Workers applying for employment insurance benefits will have to qualify based on pre-pandemic rules starting Sunday, when temporary measures are set to expire. The Liberal government has pled...
Sep 23, 2022
Court of Appeal upholds sharing of Canadian bank account info with U.S. authorities
OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal has affirmed the constitutionality of legislation that allows account information held by Canadian financial institutions to be shared with U.S. authorities. Two U...
Sep 23, 2022
QB Adams settles in as Lions look to clinch playoff berth against visiting Stampeders
SURREY, B.C. - With his first win with the B.C. Lions now in the books, quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. is getting used to life on the West Coast. The 29-year-old native of Pasadena, Calif. has moved int...
Sep 23, 2022
Temporary EI measures set to expire with no timeline for program reform
OTTAWA - Workers applying for employment insurance benefits will have to qualify based on pre-pandemic rules starting Sunday, when temporary measures are set to expire. The Liberal government has pled...
Sep 23, 2022