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  • Historic Lethbridge Hotel to be demolished after being destroyed by fire | Globalnews.ca

    Early Friday morning, a fire destroyed the historic Lethbridge Hotel in the 200 block of 5 Street South. The building, which was built in 1885 by William Henderson, was the oldest business in Lethbridge and held the city’s first Methodist church service and town council meeting. Fire crews responded to the scene at approximately 2:15 a.m., and found the building showing visible flames from the upper levels. Despite their efforts, the building sustained extensive damage, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Due to the instability of the building, it was demolished Friday evening. Fire and Emergency Services remained on scene to monitor and extinguish hot spots as needed. The site will be fenced off and debris will be hauled away.



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  • An Afghan military interpreter made it to Canada — but his siblings were forced back to Afghanistan | CBC News

    Asad Ali Afghan and his family fled Afghanistan for Pakistan in November 2021, after he served as an Afghan military interpreter. After nine months of waiting for the federal government to push through the paperwork, they arrived in Winnipeg and settled in Delta, B.C. a month later. However, three siblings of Asad remain in Afghanistan, as Canadian authorities never assigned case files to them. The brothers and sister were hoping to come to Canada under a special immigration program designed for former employees of the Canadian government or military in Afghanistan and their families.

    When they arrived in Pakistan, they had no way to prove they were on their way to Canada, and were soon deported back to Afghanistan. They are now living in fear of the Taliban, who have been known to arrest, torture, flog and murder those who have helped foreign militaries. Meanwhile, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has received applications for most of the 18,000 spots in the Special Immigration Measures program, and have sent out invitations to apply for the remaining spots.

    Both the NDP and Conservative immigration critics have heard of other Afghans hoping to come to Canada who have been sent back to Afghanistan, and the NDP is calling on the Canadian government to lift the 40,000 cap on the number of Afghans it wants to bring here. The IRCC says 28,285 Afghans have arrived in Canada since August 2021, and the Conservative counterpart is urging the government to use its soft power and process the applications quickly.



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  • Vancouver Police step up patrols in the Downtown Eastside amid recent gun violence – BC | Globalnews.ca

    Vancouver Police have announced that they will be temporarily increasing their presence in the Downtown Eastside, Chinatown and Gastown due to a recent surge in gun violence. In the last four days, 14 firearms, both real and replica, have been recovered, leading to multiple arrests. The violence has left people shaken, with businesses and homeless advocates calling for more safety measures. Retired police detective Doug Spencer believes this increase in crime is due to overcrowding in the tent city. Anna Cooper from Pivot Legal Society is calling for more adequate housing as opposed to SROs and shelters. Local businesses are also feeling the effects of the violence, with one CEO saying that he is considering not renewing his lease. Vancouver Police are still investigating the cause of the violence and are asking anyone with information to come forward.



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  • Gymnastics Canada parts with CEO Ian Moss after months of calls for resignation | CBC Sports

    or typoGymnastics Canada announced on Thursday that Ian Moss is out as CEO, following months of calls from athletes for leadership change. The organization is looking for a new chair for its board of directors and is working with Moss to ensure a smooth transition. The move comes after athletes requested a federal investigation into the culture of abuse in their sport and Moss was questioned by MPs about allegations of misconduct.



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  • Police arrest Quebec store clerk accused stealing $80,000 in scratch lottery tickets, prizes | Globalnews.ca

    A convenience store clerk in Sherbrooke, Quebec has been arrested after police allege they uncovered $80,000 worth of stolen scratch lottery tickets and prizes. The 27-year-old man is expected to appear in court later today and is facing criminal charges. The thefts are believed to have occurred during the accused\’s shifts over the past months and police, along with Loto-Québec, are still trying to determine the value of the winning prizes. Follow our Facebook group for more updates on this story.



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  • Canada’s imports from Russia dipped nearly 80% since Ukraine invasion – National | Globalnews.ca

    Canada\’s trade with Russia has plummeted since the invasion of Ukraine a year ago. Ottawa has imposed economic measures that bar the export of a range of items, including forklifts, barbers\’ chairs and aircraft. Industry Canada data shows that imports from Russia fell 78% in the first 10 months of 2022, while exports dropped 91% over the same period. Despite the restrictions, certain sectors have emerged largely unscathed. Canadian companies can only export certain items if they secure a waiver, and the process is increasingly political. With Russia now standing as Canada\’s 53rd most valuable trading partner, the negative trend is expected to continue in the coming year.



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  • Canada demolishes U.S. to complete Rivalry Series comeback in Game 7 | CBC Sports

    Canada and the U.S. played a hard-fought series that saw the Canadians come out on top. Check out my Facebook group for more on the Rivalry Series and the latest updates on women\’s hockey!



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  • Google to limit some Canadians from viewing news in response to Ottawa bill – National | Globalnews.ca

    Google is testing a potential response to the Canadian government\’s proposed Online News Act, which would require digital giants to compensate media companies for republishing their content. Google has limited access to news content online to under 4% of its Canadian users, while a spokeswoman for the Canadian Heritage Minister calls it disappointing and an attempt to intimidate Canadians. Google says it is committed to supporting a sustainable future for news in Canada and is running thousands of tests each year to assess potential changes to its search engine. Follow my Facebook group for more updates on this issue.



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  • Some downtown Halifax, Dartmouth businesses concerned over new proposed parking fees – Halifax | Globalnews.ca

    Businesses in Halifax and Dartmouth are concerned about a proposed fee for parking on weeknights and Saturdays. The fee would affect the downtown Halifax, downtown Dartmouth and Spring Garden Road areas, and is being considered by the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) as a way to cut down on its budget. Three groups representing stores and restaurants in the areas have expressed their concerns, saying that the fee could drive people away from the downtown areas. The groups are encouraging business owners to voice their concerns with local councillors and the mayor before the end of March.



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  • So long, passports? Why facial recognition could be ‘the future of air travel’ | Globalnews.ca

    should be focusing on improving the customer experience,” he says. Air Canada is piloting facial recognition technology at two Canadian airports, allowing passengers to board and enter lounges without a physical ID. This technology is the first step towards a \”future of air travel\” in the country, with the potential to reduce anxiety and allow for a smoother boarding process. However, there are privacy concerns around the use of biometric data, and other barriers to the technology becoming a reality. Technology glitches can lead to delays, and it remains to be seen whether this is the area customers wanted the airline to focus on after a year of \”travel chaos\”. Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on the latest developments in facial recognition technology and its implications for air travel.



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