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Recruiters say there's been a surge of interest from American doctors considering moving to Canada since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump in November. 

Katrina Philopoulos, physician recruitment director for Nova Scotia Health, says 27 American doctors are in serious negotiations to move, talks that have so far resulted in one person being hired and a second who is expected to move to the province next year.

Going through the wringer is what led to a new song from a Canadian artist, Matt LeFait released "The God Who Sees Me." 

"Last year, my wife and whole family went through the wringer. There were seasons of loss and uncertainty. I literally wrote this song in that season, like right in the middle of it, the song's written from Genesis 16 about Hagar, Abraham, and Sarai."

The economy shed 33,000 jobs in March, the biggest loss since January 2022, while the unemployment rate ticked higher, Statistics Canada said Friday.

The agency said the unemployment rate for March rose to 6.7 per cent compared with 6.6 per cent in February.

The hit came amid increased uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs that have threatened economic growth.

The job losses reversed some of the gains made at the end of last year and into January.

Funeral For:  Mildred Weiss nee Steinert 
Funeral Date: Private at a later date 
Mildred Weiss nee Steinert, 92, of Emerson formerly of Ridgeville, passed away Wednesday, April 2nd at Altona Memorial Health Centre. She is survived by 1 son, 1 brother, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Richard.  
A private graveside service will be held at a later date with ash interment at Friedensthal Cemetery. 
Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. 
Arrangements by Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona. 

Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell's son, Baylee, has caught the music bug. 

The 22-year-old auditioned for American Idol and, after a stunning performance in front of judges, was given a golden ticket to Hollywood.

He was even given the chance to perform a duet with his dad in front of judges, which brought Brian to tears. 

The Manitoba Legislature will be transformed into a place for fun and celebration as the province hosts a Rally for Canada.

"At a time when Manitobans and Canadians are united, we want to invite every Manitoban to join us at the people’s building to celebrate our beautiful province and our great nation,” said Kinew. “Bring your kids, your family and your friends to show their Manitoban and Canadian pride and send a message – we will never be the 51st state."

The father of a 17-year-old track star who was fatally injured by another youth has forgiven the attacker. 

The incident happened Wednesday morning at a high school track meet in Dallas.

Frinco police said in a release that an altercation between two students resulted in one student stabbing the other. They say, despite lifesaving measures by bystanders, including his twin brother, police and fire personnel, the youth died.

A 17-year-old was arrested and has been charged with first-degree murder. 

God will be front and centre as American Idol prepares to host a never-before-done Songs of Faith episode. 

The three-hour-long special will air on Easter Sunday and will feature the top 20 contestants singing only faith-inspired songs.

There will also be special guest performances from CeCe Winans, Roman Collins, Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll.

Judges Lionel Ritchie, Carrie Underwood, who is not afraid to show her faith, and Luke Bryan will also sing during the show. 

Earlier this week, Christian artist TobyMac alluded to a huge collaboration being released on Friday, and indeed, it surprised everyone when he shared that it was Forrest Frank. 

The new, sped-up version of TobyMac's "Heaven on My Mind," featuring Frank, was released on April 4.

Frank has risen quite fast in the Christian music scene with his first album, California Cowboy, only released in 2023. Frank is currently on tour, headlining, with a wife and child at home. 

"Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber have been found guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 mass protest in Ottawa.

Lich and Barber were key figures and organizers in the protest that saw hundreds of vehicles and thousands of people occupy downtown Ottawa and insist they would stay until COVID-19 public health mandates were eliminated.