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Canada Limits International Student Numbers for 2025 Amid Housing Crisis: What it Means for Universities and Students

World

19 Sep, 2024

Canada Limits International Student Numbers for 2025 Amid Housing Crisis: What it Means for Universities and Students


The federal government will be further limiting the number of international students permitted to enter Canada next year. It’s the...

Canada's Plan to Send Refurbished Armored Vehicles to Ukraine is Stuck in Bureaucratic Limbo

World

17 Sep, 2024

Canada's Plan to Send Refurbished Armored Vehicles to Ukraine is Stuck in Bureaucratic Limbo


A plan to rebuild and modernize two dozen decommissioned Canadian light armoured vehicles for donation to Ukraine is stuck in...

Titanic's 'My Heart Will Go On': Céline Dion-Themed Musical 'Titanique' Sets Sail for Canada

Entertainment

17 Sep, 2024

Titanic's 'My Heart Will Go On': Céline Dion-Themed Musical 'Titanique' Sets Sail for Canada


The award-winning Off-Broadway musical Titanìque, the irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic, is getting ready to take Canada by...

Jasper, Canada Recovers After Devastating Wildfire: A Town Rebuilt, A Tourist Destination Reimagined

Local

16 Sep, 2024

Jasper, Canada Recovers After Devastating Wildfire: A Town Rebuilt, A Tourist Destination Reimagined


On Sunday, the Municipality of Jasper will remove its local state of emergency, marking a transitional milestone from a town...

Nepal's Foreign Minister Embarks on Global Diplomacy Tour: From Canada to the UN and Beyond

World

16 Sep, 2024

Nepal's Foreign Minister Embarks on Global Diplomacy Tour: From Canada to the UN and Beyond


Nepal's Foreign Minister, Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, is embarking on a whirlwind diplomatic journey this month, engaging in a series...

Lotto Max Jackpot Hits Record-Breaking $75 Million: Could You Be Canada's Biggest Winner?

World

14 Sep, 2024

Lotto Max Jackpot Hits Record-Breaking $75 Million: Could You Be Canada's Biggest Winner?


Somebody could walk away with the largest lottery jackpot in Canadian history. The Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) says the...

Quebec Demands Resignation of Canada's Anti-Islamophobia Representative After She Urges Universities to Hire More Muslim Professors

World

14 Sep, 2024

Quebec Demands Resignation of Canada's Anti-Islamophobia Representative After She Urges Universities to Hire More Muslim Professors


The special representative of Canada tasked with combating Islamophobia, Amira Elghawaby, once again finds herself under fire, this time for...

Canadians Fear for Their Safety: National Survey Exposes Gaps in Disaster Preparedness

World

14 Sep, 2024

Canadians Fear for Their Safety: National Survey Exposes Gaps in Disaster Preparedness


As the frequency and intensity of natural disasters and climate-related emergencies escalate nationally, Canada's emergency management ecosystem is at a...

Gun Buyback Program Under Fire: Critics Say It's Just 'For Appearances' and Won't Reduce Gun Violence

World

11 Sep, 2024

Gun Buyback Program Under Fire: Critics Say It's Just 'For Appearances' and Won't Reduce Gun Violence


The Trudeau government is facing mounting criticism over its plan to buy back and destroy hundreds of thousands of military-style...

Canada's 9/11 Blind Spot: Are We Still Ignoring the Threat?

World

11 Sep, 2024

Canada's 9/11 Blind Spot: Are We Still Ignoring the Threat?


On a stunning September morning 23 years ago, hell, heartache and horror came from the skies. By the end of...

9-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Contracting Rare, Potentially Deadly Virus During Camping Trip

Health

10 Sep, 2024

9-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Contracting Rare, Potentially Deadly Virus During Camping Trip


A nine-year-old boy contracted an often-deadly disease during a in northern Ontario camping trip in July. The Canadian Medical Association...

Canada Defeats Argentina in Davis Cup Opener: Shapovalov and Auger-Aliassime Lead the Way

Sports

10 Sep, 2024

Canada Defeats Argentina in Davis Cup Opener: Shapovalov and Auger-Aliassime Lead the Way


Team Canada couldn't have asked for a better start to the 2024 Davis Cup Finals group stage in Manchester as...

Canada's Davis Cup Squad: Is This the Team That Can Repeat?

Sports

10 Sep, 2024

Canada's Davis Cup Squad: Is This the Team That Can Repeat?


The band is finally back together.  For the first time since hoisting the trophy in November 2022, Canada is sending...

Schneider Electric Foundation Celebrates 25 Years with '25 Years Young' Campaign in Canada

World

10 Sep, 2024

Schneider Electric Foundation Celebrates 25 Years with '25 Years Young' Campaign in Canada


The Schneider Electric Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering communities and fostering sustainable development, has reached a significant milestone...

Peter Nygard Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault Convictions:  'Canadian Success Story Gone Very Wrong'

World

10 Sep, 2024

Peter Nygard Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault Convictions: 'Canadian Success Story Gone Very Wrong'


Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault convictions in Toronto from...

Canada Invests $8.4 Million in Kingston Companies to Boost Critical Minerals Recycling

Technology

9 Sep, 2024

Canada Invests $8.4 Million in Kingston Companies to Boost Critical Minerals Recycling


The federal government is making significant investments in Kingston, Ontario's technology sector, specifically focusing on battery development and rare earth...

Trudeau's Spending Spree: Is He Neglecting Core Responsibilities?

World

9 Sep, 2024

Trudeau's Spending Spree: Is He Neglecting Core Responsibilities?


There’s been more talk this year than normal about the need for governments, particularly Ottawa, to “stay in their own...

TIFF 2024: Indigenous Cinema Takes Center Stage with Powerful Stories and Global Impact

World

9 Sep, 2024

TIFF 2024: Indigenous Cinema Takes Center Stage with Powerful Stories and Global Impact


Indigenous cinema is poised to make a significant global impact at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this year, with...

USMNT Loses to Canada, Fans Desperate for Pochettino's Arrival

Sports

8 Sep, 2024

USMNT Loses to Canada, Fans Desperate for Pochettino's Arrival


The United States men's national team will be seeking answers and clarity, particularly regarding their still-unfilled head coach position, following...

Inflation Drives Canadians to Keep Vehicles Longer as Auto Repair Costs Climb: J.D. Power Study

Business

7 Sep, 2024

Inflation Drives Canadians to Keep Vehicles Longer as Auto Repair Costs Climb: J.D. Power Study


The average cost of a visit to the repair shop has increased over 2023, regardless of whether a customer visits...

Immunocompromised Canadians Left Behind as Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Unavailable for Fall Campaign

World

6 Sep, 2024

Immunocompromised Canadians Left Behind as Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Unavailable for Fall Campaign


Linda Wilhelm, 64, of Bloomfield, N.B., is planning a road trip to the United States. But it's not to go...

USMNT September Roster: Young Guns & New Faces Ready to Impress Pochettino

Sports

6 Sep, 2024

USMNT September Roster: Young Guns & New Faces Ready to Impress Pochettino


A youthful version of the U.S. men's national team will return to play for friendlies against Canada and New Zealand...

Mohawk Mothers Fight to Uncover Truth About CIA Experiments on Indigenous Children in Montreal

World

5 Sep, 2024

Mohawk Mothers Fight to Uncover Truth About CIA Experiments on Indigenous Children in Montreal


A group of Indigenous women are hoping to stop the bulldozers at a former Montreal hospital which they believe could...

Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rates for the Third Time in a Row: What Does It Mean for You?

World

4 Sep, 2024

Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rates for the Third Time in a Row: What Does It Mean for You?


The Bank of Canada announced on Wednesday that it is cutting its key interest rate for the third consecutive time,...

RBC Admits Mortgage Rate War Is On, but Beware of Wolf Deals: What Canadian Homebuyers Need to Know

Business

4 Sep, 2024

RBC Admits Mortgage Rate War Is On, but Beware of Wolf Deals: What Canadian Homebuyers Need to Know


To say Canada’s mortgage market is cutthroat is an understatement. During a conference call yesterday, Dave McKay, chief executive of...

Nicholas Bennett Wins Canada's First Gold at Paralympics: The Story of a Champion's Journey

Sports

3 Sep, 2024

Nicholas Bennett Wins Canada's First Gold at Paralympics: The Story of a Champion's Journey


Nicholas Bennett shed "everything" tears during O Canada at the Paralympic Games pool Monday. The 20-year-old swimmer from Parksville, B.C.,...

Canadian Swimmer Nicholas Bennett Wins First Gold Medal at Paris Paralympics

Sports

3 Sep, 2024

Canadian Swimmer Nicholas Bennett Wins First Gold Medal at Paris Paralympics


The Canadian national anthem played at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games for the first time on Monday as Para swimmer...

Canadian Workers Rise Up: Strike Activity Soars as Unions Fight for a Fairer Share

World

2 Sep, 2024

Canadian Workers Rise Up: Strike Activity Soars as Unions Fight for a Fairer Share


As tens of thousands of people participate in Labour Day marches and events across Canada, it’s worth reflecting on the...

Labour Day 2024: What's Open and Closed in Halifax, Nova Scotia?

World

2 Sep, 2024

Labour Day 2024: What's Open and Closed in Halifax, Nova Scotia?


Monday is Labour Day in Halifax and is a designated retail closing day in Nova Scotia. The annual holiday celebrates...

Canadian Qualifier Gabriel Diallo Upsets 24th Seed Arthur Fils to Reach US Open Third Round

Sports

31 Aug, 2024

Canadian Qualifier Gabriel Diallo Upsets 24th Seed Arthur Fils to Reach US Open Third Round


Gabriel Diallo’s smile was telling Thursday evening in New York. The 22-year-old Canadian qualifier’s happiness showed after he upset 24th...

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