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Immigrant language tests leave some tongue-tied

Getting into Canada to work just got a little harder. Immigration Minister Jason Kenney recently announced that starting July 1, newcomers under the Provincial Nominee Program in low-skilled professions will have to take a mandatory test in French or English before they’re allowed into Canada.


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Rouge reno: Better or worse?

Rouge Park is to undergo a five- to 10-year renovation. Although plans are still in the drawing phase, plenty of problems pop into mind at the thought of this suburban park’s expansion. Expanding brings more visitors and larger crowds, which means having to build more accommodations for the park: more parking, attractions and restaurants.




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Reduce the salt!

A recent study from the Canadian Medical Association Journal has shown that major fast food restaurants are too salty, including some of their healthy options like salads.It might be worthwhile for these restaurants to completely reduce salt from their foods than try and expand their menu to options that still don’t offer a healthier alternative.




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Rouge Park reno: for better or for worse?

Rouge park will be undergoing a renovation that will take somewhere between five and 10 years to complete. Although plans are still in the drawing phase, there are plenty of problems that pop into my mind at the thought of expanding this suburban park.