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A community group in Ontario’s Niagara region says it was already dealing with a tripling of requests for assistance from asylum seekers before Ottawa recently began transferring more migrants to the province from Quebec. Deanna D’Elia, the general manager of employment and immigrant services at the YMCA of Niagara, said …
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Father of Manitoba-born son out of options as deportation looms: ‘I don’t want to lose my kid’ – Winnipeg
A man originally from England who is facing deportation says he’s left with no options but to leave his Manitoba-born toddler behind after a breakup put an end to his application for citizenship. James Antell says a last-ditch attempt to obtain temporary work and resident permits failed and he’ll be …
Read More »Ukrainian mother given Canada work visa still awaiting approval for 6-year-old son – National
Since packing up a small suitcase and leaving her home in Ukraine with her six-year-old son, Iryna Mishyna has found solace in helping other families in similar situations find some stability. Her own situation, however, is still less than certain. The 35-year-old was granted a temporary visa to work in …
Read More »Man sentenced after pleading guilty in Edmonton to luring, child pornography charges involving 92 victims
WARNING: This article contains disturbing content. After pleading guilty to sex crimes involving dozens of child victims, a 38-year-old man was sentenced to 18 years in prison by a judge in Edmonton on Thursday afternoon. He will receive 45 months of credit for time he has already served behind bars. …
Read More »Man in 60s rushed to hospital after north Toronto stabbing – Toronto
A man in his 60s was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in north Toronto late Thursday. Toronto police said it happened in the Keele Street and Finch Avenue West area around 11:30 p.m. The victim was stabbed twice following an altercation with one or more suspects who he didn’t …
Read More »Jets power play sputters in 3-1 loss to league-worst Columbus – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Jets really need to figure out what is wrong with their power play. Facing off against the worst team in the NHL in Columbus, the Jets went only 1-for-7 with the man advantage, whiffing on three separate 5-on-3’s, falling to the Blue Jackets 3-1 in the opener of …
Read More »What’s open, what’s closed on Family Day in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region – Hamilton
Monday will be a day off for most Ontarians as the province marks Family Day, the second long weekend of 2023. The annual holiday, established in 2007, is meant to celebrate the importance of families. Being a regional holiday, some federal services will still be open, like Canada Post. However, …
Read More »Owner says dog seriously injured in Markham, Ont. hit and run
Dog owner David Ying says he witnessed his dog being struck by a vehicle over the weekend along a busy stretch in Markham, Ont. The Toronto man says they were in the area of 16 Avenue and Ninth Line at around 6 p.m. when his one and a half year-old …
Read More »Rogers-Shaw deal deadline pushed — again — as minister mulls final decision
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The closing of Rogers Communications’ proposed merger with rival Shaw Communications will again be pushed back, the companies announced as the old deadline arrived on Friday. The blockbuster $26-billion merger plan will now have until March 31 to close. The announcement comes …
Read More »Einarson, Jones set out for history books as Scotties Tournament of Hearts opens – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 17, 2023 8:19 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Kerri Einarson and Jennifer Jones take a shot at history as the Scotties Tournament of Hearts begins Friday at the Sandman Centre. Einarson, alongside Val Sweeting, Shannon Birchard and Briane …
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