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Foreign workers who claim exploitation by Quebec company say Ottawa no longer helping
MONTREAL - A group of foreign workers who allege they were lured to Canada under false pretences are accusing the federal government of reneging on its promise to help them get work permits. Octavio Z...
Nov 16, 2023
Construction progressing on new school gymnasium
High school students in Armstrong will have a new gymnasium in just over a year.The province stated the new gym at Pleasant Valley Secondary is expected to be ready in January of 2025."I know the comm...
Nov 16, 2023
In Montreal, a visual competition between pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian demonstrators
MONTREAL - In Montreal, symbols of the war between Israel and Hamas are everywhere. Jarring signs and graffiti demonstrating support for the Israeli or Palestinian causes have become part of the citys...
Nov 16, 2023
Montreal Alouettes kick returner James Letcher Jr. turns heads after biding his time
HAMILTON - Having waited his turn this season, Alouettes kick returner James Letcher Jr. is making the most of his close-up. Promoted from the practice roster for Week 17 of the CFL season, the diminu...
Nov 16, 2023
Jury reaches verdict in trial of man accused in London, Ont., attack
WINDSOR, Ont. - The jury at the trial of a man accused of killing four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont., has reached a verdict. Jurors began their deliberations on Wednesday evening, after r...
Nov 16, 2023
Saskatchewan introduces bill on withholding carbon tax on natural gas
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation that it says would enable it to stop collecting the federal carbon tax on natural gas bills while providing legal protection for those a...
Nov 16, 2023
Montreal-area mayor receives death threats over plan to cull deer in local park
LONGUEUIL, Que. - The mayor of a Montreal-area city has allegedly been targeted by death threats in connection with a plan to cull most of the white-tailed deer living in a local park. A spokesman for...
Nov 16, 2023
Australia beats South Africa in thriller to set up Cricket World Cup final against India and Kohli
KOLKATA, India (AP) - Australia will play Virat Kohli and India for the Cricket World Cup trophy after beating South Africa by three wickets in a semifinal thriller on Thursday. After restricting the ...
Nov 16, 2023
Accused RCMP leaker acted on 'clear and grave threat,' defence lawyer says
OTTAWA - A lawyer for a former RCMP intelligence official charged with leaking secrets is telling a jury his client did not betray Canada, but acted on a "clear and grave threat." Jon Doody, who repre...
Nov 16, 2023
California authorities arrest man in death of Jewish demonstrator
LOS ANGELES (AP) - California authorities have arrested a man in connection with the death of a Jewish protester during demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office sa...
Nov 16, 2023
