A “growing number” of international students are claiming asylum in order to stay in Canada after being allowed in on student visas, Immigration Minister Marc Miller says, calling it an “alarming trend.” Speaking to Mercedes Stephenson in an interview that aired Sunday on The West Block, Miller said those claimants are using the international student…
Experts are raising concerns that the destruction of Kamloops’ historic Red Bridge, which collapsed into the South Thompson River during a fire, could have an impact on fish populations. Jason Hwang, vice-president of salmon programs at the Vancouver-based Pacific Salmon Foundation, said debris from the wooden truss bridge, which fell into the river on Thursday, could disrupt fish…
Heading into Friday’s game against the Calgary Stampeders, quarterback Trevor Harris said he and his Saskatchewan Roughriders were “ready to rock.” With help from newly acquired running back Ryquell (Rock) Armstead, Harris backed up his statement as he led the Roughriders (6-7-1) to a 37-29 win over the Stampeders (4-9-1) in front of 24,240 fans…
A $2.14-billion federal loan for an Ottawa-based satellite operator has Canadian politicians arguing about whether American billionaire Elon Musk poses a national security risk. The fight involves internet connectivity in remote regions as Canada tries to live up to its promise to connect every Canadian household to high-speed internet by 2030. Telesat CEO Dan Goldberg…
WARNING: This story contains offensive language. B.C.’s public safety minister has condemned the alleged conduct of Coquitlam RCMP officers accused of making racist, homophobic and sexist comments in a private online chat group. CBC News revealed details Friday of the allegations contained in a search warrant seeking the evidence that led to disciplinary proceedings against three Mounties — which include…
Making 104 senior appearances for Canada over a 20-year span, Atiba Hutchinson embodied quiet professionalism and leadership. “He’s very humble but his influence is as strong as I’ve ever seen on men,” said former national team coach John Herdman. “For me it was just a privilege, because I’ve had the honour to work with people…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 20, 2024 1:47 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The only supervised consumption site in Kingston, Ont., will stay temporarily closed while the city says it carries out a review of its operations and security after two people were killed in a…
MLB Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette returned to the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a right middle finger fracture. On Tuesday, he returned from a 52-game stint on the IL with a right calf strain. Veteran shortstop previously missed over 60 games with right calf issues The Canadian Press · Posted: Sep 19,…
People who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant are advised by their health-care providers to stay away from alcohol because of the potential risks to their baby. But what are these risks as U.S. data suggests a small increase in recent years in the number of people drinking during pregnancy and amid Fetal Alcohol…
Amid higher tuition rates and the rising cost of living, the maximum student loan and grant amounts provided by the Nova Scotia government have increased just once since 2013, according to data analyzed by CBC News. The Department of Advanced Education records show that students can receive a maximum provincial loan of $4,080 for a 34-week program, and…
