BBC.com
Canada to cut number of temporary foreign workers
Canada plans to reduce low-wage temporary foreign workers and permanent residents to address strain on housing and public services. Prime Minister Trudeau aims to overhaul the Temporary Foreign Worker program due to labor market changes and reports of exploitation. The changes will limit the share of low-wage workers employers can hire and refuse work permits in areas with high unemployment rates.
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DW (English)
Palestinians in Gaza flee after new Israeli evacuation order
The UN has halted humanitarian operations in Gaza due to new evacuation orders for Deir al-Balah. The move comes as Israel issues evacuation notices in the ongoing conflict with Hamas. UN staff are struggling to balance aid delivery with safety concerns.
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City of Calgary Newsroom
Update August 26 Critical water main repair affecting citywide water usage
Stage 4 Outdoor Water Restrictions are in effect in Calgary due to urgent repairs on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main. No outdoor water use is allowed, and indoor water use reduction is encouraged. Businesses and residents are advised to save water. Non-potable water pick-up locations are available. Failure to comply may result in fines. Exceeding the daily consumption target could lead to water pressure issues and a possible boil water advisory.
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CTV News
Judge in Texas orders pause on Biden program that offers legal status to spouses of US citizens
A federal judge in Texas temporarily halted a Biden administration policy allowing spouses of U.S. citizens to gain legal status without leaving the country. The pause follows a challenge by 16 states, led by Republican attorneys general, who argue the program could benefit hundreds of thousands of immigrants. The court order lasts two weeks, with a decision expected before the presidential election.
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Global News Ottawa
Amber Alert issued for missing 5yearold boy from Quebec
An Amber Alert has been issued for 5-year-old Getty Shi Gao, missing in Brossard, Quebec. The suspect is 65-year-old Ruixue Yang. The boy was last seen in a white Tesla Model 3 with Ontario plate GVMK 536. Anyone with information is urged to call 911.
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The Globe and Mail
Mariah Careys mother and sister died on the same day. The singer says her heart is broken
Mariah Carey announced the deaths of her mother Patricia and estranged sister Alison on the same day. Patricia, a Juilliard-trained opera singer, was an inspiration to Carey. The singer expressed gratitude for the time spent with her mother before her passing. Carey detailed her complex relationship with her mother and sister in her memoir. Alison, 63, died from organ complications in hospice care.
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Sky
Donald Trump confirms debate will go ahead on 10 September, as Kamala Harris agrees to first interview since Joe Biden withdrew from election
Donald Trump confirms debate with Kamala Harris on 10 September, agreeing to rules similar to last CNN debate. Trump initially hesitant, but now claims agreement with Democrats. Harris not agreeing to third debate on Fox News. CNN reports Harris and Tim Walz to have first joint interview. Trump hints at possible additional debate on NBC News.
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nationalpost
Tasha Kheiriddin: Trudeau doesn’t want you to own a home — he wants to be your landlord
The article discusses Prime Minister Trudeau’s housing policy, suggesting that he wants Canadians to rent rather than own homes. It highlights the issue of affordability in the housing market, particularly in Toronto where there is an oversupply of condos. The author argues against the government getting involved in the condo business.
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Winnipeg
Winnipeg serial killer handed four life sentences in murders of Indigenous women
Convicted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki receives four life sentences with no parole for 25 years for murdering four Indigenous women in Manitoba. Skibicki, 37, remained silent during sentencing. He was found guilty in July for the murders of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois, and an unidentified victim known as Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe.
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vancouversun
Updated: B.C. United drops out of election race in deal with B.C. Conservatives
B.C. United withdraws from election race in agreement with B.C. Conservatives after negotiations between Kevin Falcon and John Rustad. Talks started at low levels and escalated to a face-to-face meeting at 9 p.m. on Tuesday night.