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Tens of thousands of Ukrainians expected to come to Canada in the next few months

Tens of thousands of Ukrainians expected to come to Canada in the next few months

OTTAWA — Settlement agencies are preparing for the arrival of tens of thousands of Ukrainians before the end-of-March deadline for those fleeing the Russian invasion to enter Canada on emergency visas.
Israeli envoy joins calls for Canada to clarify its stance on ICJ genocide case

Israeli envoy joins calls for Canada to clarify its stance on ICJ genocide case

OTTAWA — Israel's envoy to Canada is joining calls for the federal Liberals to clearly state Ottawa's position as the International Court of Justice considers an allegation that his country is committinggenocide against Palestinians.
Calgary police recommend provincial review in death of woman near elementary school

Calgary police recommend provincial review in death of woman near elementary school

CALGARY — Police say the death of a woman in front of a Calgary elementary school should be reviewed by a provincial committee that analyzes family violence cases.
Federal Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre calls Montreal, Quebec City mayors 'incompetent'

Federal Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre calls Montreal, Quebec City mayors 'incompetent'

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took aim at the mayors of Quebec’s two largest cities on Thursday, calling the local leaders "incompetent" and accusing them of blocking construction projects.

Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
'Breaking point': Legault asks Trudeau to slow influx of asylum seekers

'Breaking point': Legault asks Trudeau to slow influx of asylum seekers

Quebec Premier François Legault is asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to slow the influx of asylum seekers entering his province, which he said is nearing a "breaking point.
Wayne Ewasko, former cabinet minister, named interim leader of Manitoba Tories

Wayne Ewasko, former cabinet minister, named interim leader of Manitoba Tories

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservative caucus has chosen Wayne Ewasko, a former cabinet minister serving his fourth term in the legislature, to be interim leader as the party tries to rebuild from last October's election loss.
Crave tells subscribers they'll need to fork out $2 more per month to avoid ads

Crave tells subscribers they'll need to fork out $2 more per month to avoid ads

Avoiding commercials on the Crave streaming service is about to get a little costlier. Bell Media has told Crave subscribers who use its "premium ad-free" package that they'll now have to pay $22 per month — an increase of $2.01.
Alberta's Skrlik back as defending champ as provincial curling playdowns continue

Alberta's Skrlik back as defending champ as provincial curling playdowns continue

Kayla Skrlik delivered a breakout performance as an underdog at her provincial curling championship last season. The defending champ is hoping for a repeat showing at this year's playdowns now that she's a favourite.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,756.73, up 61.71 points): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Down 48 cents, or 0.98 per cent, to $48.29 on 15.6 million shares.