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Permanent residency application rejections, new submarines: In The News for July 14
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 14 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jul 14, 2021
Navy kicks off long-anticipated push to replace Canada's beleaguered submarine fleet
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Navy is launching its long-anticipated push to replace Canada's beleaguered submarine fleet, setting the stage for what will almost certainly be an extremely controversial ...
Jul 14, 2021
Refusal rate for immigration on humanitarian and compassionate grounds rising: data
OTTAWA - The rejection rate for permanent residency applications on humanitarian and compassionate grounds has risen sharply over the past couple of years, according to recently released figures. "The...
Jul 14, 2021
After opening its borders to Canadian tourists, France wants Canada to do the same
OTTAWA - France, which has opened its borders to Canadian tourists, is eager to see Canada reopen to the French. The Canadian border remains closed to foreigners, with a few exceptions, and will be un...
Jul 14, 2021
Bank of Canada to update economic outlook, make rate announcement
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada will update its economic outlook for the country this morning as makes its latest interest rate announcement. Since the central bank's last outlook in April, first-quarter ...
Jul 14, 2021
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational faciliti...
Jul 14, 2021
Like father, like son: Vlad Guerrero Jr. shines as All-Star
DENVER (AP) - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. admired his 468-foot screamer for a moment before bouncing into his triumphant home run trot at the All-Star Game on Tuesday night. The Toronto Blue Jays slugger cr...
Jul 13, 2021
Death toll in Chinese hotel collapse raised to 17; 23 freed
BEIJING (AP) - The death toll in the collapse of a hotel in eastern China was raised to 17 Wednesday as authorities ended the search and rescue mission. The city of Suzhou said on its social media fee...
Jul 13, 2021
Iqaluit mayor won't raise motion to tax churches, says similar motion already passed
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The mayor of Iqaluit says he will no longer bring forward a motion to make the city's churches pay taxes on land use. Kenny Bell proposed the motion following the discovery of what ...
Jul 13, 2021
ARC Creative Studios artists showcase talents
ARC Creative Studios artists march to their own beat, albeit quietly, as they create in their upstairs studios off 101st Street in downtown North Battleford.The collective plans to have a show of thei...
Jul 13, 2021