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New Statistics Canada study suggests decline in citizenship rate tied to income
OTTAWA - Fewer newcomers from disadvantaged groups became Canadian citizens during a 10-year period that coincided with the previous Conservative government's changes to the citizenship program,&...
Nov 15, 2019
Small group of Cherry supporters protest his firing outside Rogers headquarters
TORONTO - About 20 people gathered peacefully outside Rogers headquarters on Wednesday afternoon to protest the firing of hockey commentator Don Cherry. Some Cherry supporters stood silently on the si...
Nov 15, 2019
Tough harvest prompts AFSC to host town halls to discuss options for farmers
LACOMBE - Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) says clients impacted by this year's weather can depend on its programs to help get them back on track.AFSC says weather and other challenge...
Nov 15, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Man convicted in 3 deaths; bodies were burned in pig roaster
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. - A jury on Friday convicted a man in the slayings of three young men whose bodies were found buried at a suburban Philadelphia farm. Sean Kratz, 22, was convicted of first-degree murd...
Nov 15, 2019
Charge dropped against Raptors fan who made vulgar comment about Ayesha Curry
TORONTO - A Toronto Raptors fan who made a vulgar comment on live television about Ayesha Curry, wife of NBA star Stephen Curry, has had his charge withdrawn. Tristan Warkentin agreed in a T...
Nov 15, 2019
Charge dropped against Raptors fan who made vulgar comment about Ayesha Curry
TORONTO - A Toronto Raptors fan who made a vulgar comment on live television about Ayesha Curry, wife of NBA star Stephen Curry, has had his charge withdrawn. Tristan Warkentin agreed in a T...
Nov 15, 2019
Flames GM Treliving says defenceman TJ Brodie 'doing well' after collapse
Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving said Friday that TJ Brodie was at home and "feeling good" after the defenceman unexpectedly collapsed during a team practice. Treliving said tha...
Nov 15, 2019
Alouettes expect to re-sign head coach Khari Jones after successful season
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes say they have "every expectation" of bringing coach Khari Jones back next season. Team president Patrick Boivin says the Alouettes plan to re-sign the free agent Jone...
Nov 15, 2019
Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas wants to see more diversity in hockey
TORONTO - Kyle Dubas wants to see more diversity in hockey and he's starting with the front office of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Dubas spoke about needing a wider range of voices in hockey on Thursday n...
Nov 15, 2019
Gadsby residents vote to dissolve village
Residents in the Village of Gadsby have voted in favor of becoming a hamlet in the County of Stettler. A vote was held on Thursday with 27 votes in favor of becoming a hamlet and one vote in favor of ...
Nov 15, 2019