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Survey says 75% of B.C.'s jobs in next decade will need post-secondary education
BURNABY, B.C. - The latest labour market survey for British Columbia says 75 per cent of the one million jobs needed over the next decade will require some level of post-secondary education or trainin...
Nov 24, 2023
Manitoba government may push back promise to freeze hydroelectric rates
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's new NDP government may push back a promise to freeze hydroelectric rates for one year. New numbers from Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro show the utility is now expecting a net loss th...
Nov 24, 2023
Dust advisory issued for Vernon
A high concentration of coarse particulate matter in the air has led to a dust advisory being issued for Vernon.The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, in collaboration with Interior ...
Nov 24, 2023
Argentina and Brazil charged by FIFA after fan violence delays World Cup qualifying game at Maracana
ZURICH (AP) - FIFA opened disciplinary cases against Argentina and Brazil on Friday after fan violence at the Maracana Stadium delayed the start of a World Cup qualifying game. The Argentine soccer fe...
Nov 24, 2023
Argentina and Brazil charged by FIFA after fan violence delays World Cup qualifying game at Maracana
ZURICH (AP) - FIFA opened disciplinary cases against Argentina and Brazil on Friday after fan violence at the Maracana Stadium delayed the start of a World Cup qualifying game. The Argentine soccer fe...
Nov 24, 2023
Canada's high court to rule if bankruptcy wipes out court-ordered fines in B.C. case
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has set a December date to hear an appeal from a British Columbia couple who argue their declaration of bankruptcy should wipe out millions of dollars in court-ord...
Nov 24, 2023
Popyrin gives Australia a 1-0 lead over Finland in Davis Cup semifinals
MALAGA, Spain (AP) - Alexei Popyrin gave Australia a 1-0 lead in their Davis Cup semifinal match against Finland after beating Otto Virtanen 7-6 (5), 6-2 on Friday. Alex de Miaur has the chance to put...
Nov 24, 2023
Hockey Canada names 20-player roster for upcoming Para Hockey Cup
CALGARY - Forward Jonathan Daigle and goaltender Mitchell Garrett will make their first international appearances for Canada at the upcoming Para Hockey Cup. The pair were named Friday to the 20-playe...
Nov 24, 2023
New bill seeks to limit new captivity of elephants, apes in Canada
OTTAWA - Canadian zoos won't be able to bring in new elephants or apes under new federal legislation introduced this week, except under specific circumstances. Bill S-15 looks to ban all new captivity...
Nov 24, 2023
Ottawa and Quebec to create protected marine park near Anticosti Island
MONTREAL - Ottawa and Quebec have announced their intention to protect the waters near a picturesque territory in the Gulf of St. Lawrence that was recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Federal...
Nov 24, 2023
