'A better future for all of us': Winnipeggers celebrate Canada Day
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Canada Day celebrations were extra special for some newcomers to Winnipeg.
Canada Day celebrations were extra special for some newcomers to Winnipeg.
It was a memorable Canada Day for some of the country's newest citizens as they swore their oath to Canada, joining the country’s population of more than 40 million people.
Red and white spots dotted the Assiniboine Park’s Lyric Theatre as some enthusiastic new Canadians celebrated the moment by dressing in the country’s colours.
"Canadians are respected all over the world. And people view Canada as one of the safest countries in the world,” BJ Odejoke-Maxwell told CTV News while holding a Canadian flag.
His family beside him shared his excitement - all new Canadians too. The four came from Nigeria in 2019 with hopes of becoming Canadians.
Odejoke-Maxwell's wife Ayo said they came to Canada for many reasons. “The opportunities, like my husband said. To be able to explore Canada more and also more for my kids."
Richard Galvis, a permanent resident who came from Colombia with his family, is hoping one day he too will become a citizen.
An 81-year-old man who went missing Friday has been found dead, Spruce Plains RCMP said.
A black bear has died following a brawl with a man on a trail in Maple Ridge.
Taykwa Tagamou Nation, a Cree First Nation located within Treaty 9, has filed a statement of claim against the Province of Ontario and Newmont, a mining company that owns properties in Timmins.
Two people have been airlifted to hospital following a serious collision in Norfolk County.
A crowd of over 20 people stood in the pouring rain Saturday in front of the RCMP detachment in Hampton, N.B., to bring awareness to a missing person’s case.
Canada's top general firmly rejected the notion of dropping women from combat roles — a position promoted by president-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary — at a security forum underway in Halifax today.
From globally-inspired pastries to vegan fast food and Connor McDavid-themed culinary delights, Edmonton has a lot to offer anyone looking to try something trendy.
A snowfall warning for Calgary remained in effect early Saturday morning and looks poised to be hanging around all weekend.
Federal cabinet ministers condemned an anti-NATO protest in Montreal that turned violent on Friday, saying 'hatred and antisemitism' were on display.
The Montreal Victoire ended its preparatory mini-tournament as host team on a positive note with a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Charge on Friday afternoon at the Espace Denis-Savard rink in the Verdun Auditorium.
Annie Gallant, a 10-year-old from Nova Scotia, brought home a special gift from her first concert.