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Survey of Toronto tech firms shows international job applications up
TORONTO - A new survey suggests Toronto-region technology companies saw an increase in international job applicants last year as countries including the U.S. tightened their immigration policies. The ...
Mar 28, 2018
Girls can apply to take New Hampshire governor's job for day
CONCORD, N.H. - New Hampshire middle and high school girls have been invited to apply to take Republican Gov. Chris Sununu’s (soo-NOO’-nooz) job for a day. Sununu on Wednesday announced th...
Mar 28, 2018
Rule exemption to be crafted so that Jones can return as Team Canada at Scotties
Curling Canada is planning to craft a rule exemption in order to allow an altered Jennifer Jones squad to return as Team Canada at the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Under the current setup, a te...
Mar 28, 2018
B.C. port hopes to reduce gull poop by attracting eagles to fake tree
John Briant has never grown accustomed to the scent that hundreds of gulls bring to Victoria’s largest port. The general manager of Western Stevedoring, which manages Ogden Point, says it’...
Mar 28, 2018
Luke Bast named to AJHL All-Rookie Team
Red Deer native Luke Bast has been named to the Alberta Junior Hockey League All-Rookie Team for the 2017-18 season. In 57 games with the Brooks Bandits, the first-year defenceman collected eight goal...
Mar 28, 2018
FIFA to probe Russian racism against France players
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - FIFA has opened an investigation after France national soccer team players were racially abused by fans in Russia, less than three months before the country hosts the World Cu...
Mar 28, 2018
Ball tampering plot: Smith, Warner banned for 12 months
JOHANNESBURG - Captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner were banned for 12 months on Wednesday after an investigation into the Australian cricket team’s cheating scandal identified Warn...
Mar 28, 2018
Rocky, Clearwater County to host Alberta Masters Games
The Town of Rocky Mountain House and Clearwater County has been successful in its bid to host the Alberta Masters Games in August 2019. Officials say the Games provide an opportunity for masters-aged ...
Mar 28, 2018
Five story lines to watch as Blue Jays begin 2018 season
The Toronto Blue Jays begin their 2018 season Thursday with a home game against the New York Yankees. Here are five storylines to watch as the year gets underway: STARTING WITHOUT TULO With Troy Tulow...
Mar 28, 2018
Craig Curtis to retire as Red Deer City Manager
Red Deer City Manager Craig Curtis has announced his intention to retire. According to a statement, his contract expires on March 3, 2019. Curtis's Red Deer roots go back to 1980 when he worked as a p...
Mar 28, 2018