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Canada announces temporary visas for people in Gaza with Canadian relatives

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Canada announces temporary visas for people in Gaza with Canadian relatives

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — People in the Gaza Strip who have Canadian relatives may apply for temporary visas to Canada, the country’s immigration minister said Thursday. However, the federal government cannot guarantee safe passage out of the besieged Palestinian territory. Immigration Minister Marc Miller expects the program to be up and running by Jan. 9. … Read more

As thousands flee homes across British Columbia from wildfires, chiefs in one region report progress

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As thousands flee homes across British Columbia from wildfires, chiefs in one region report progress

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — As tens of thousands of people were under evacuation orders across British Columbia and firefighters battled raging wildfires throughout Canada on Sunday, fire chiefs in a region known as a summer destination for families said they’ve made some progress in the struggle. There’s “finally a bit of a glimmer of … Read more