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Urgent Update: New Rules for International Students Changing Schools in Canada!

World

18 Dec, 2024

Urgent Update: New Rules for International Students Changing Schools in Canada!


International students in Canada face significant changes to the process of transferring between Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs). Immigration, Refugees and...

Terry Fox to Grace Canada's New $5 Bill: A Nation Honors Its Hero

World

17 Dec, 2024

Terry Fox to Grace Canada's New $5 Bill: A Nation Honors Its Hero


The Canadian government's 2024 fall economic statement brought forth a heartwarming announcement that resonated deeply with the nation: the iconic...

Jordan Peterson's SHOCKING Move to the US: Free Speech Fears & Feud with Canadian College Spark Exodus!

World

14 Dec, 2024

Jordan Peterson's SHOCKING Move to the US: Free Speech Fears & Feud with Canadian College Spark Exodus!


Canadian psychologist and author Jordan Peterson's recent move to the United States has sent shockwaves across the globe. His decision,...

2024 GST/HST Credit Payment Dates in Canada: Your Complete Guide to Maximum Benefits

Business

14 Dec, 2024

2024 GST/HST Credit Payment Dates in Canada: Your Complete Guide to Maximum Benefits


The Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit is a crucial lifeline for low- to modest-income Canadians, designed to...

Trudeau's Controversial GST Holiday: A $1.6 Billion Vote-Buying Scheme or Necessary Relief?

World

7 Dec, 2024

Trudeau's Controversial GST Holiday: A $1.6 Billion Vote-Buying Scheme or Necessary Relief?


The Trudeau government's recent announcement of a two-month GST holiday, effective from December 14th to February 15th, has ignited a...

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Finale in Vancouver: DUI Concerns & Border Crossings!

Entertainment

7 Dec, 2024

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Finale in Vancouver: DUI Concerns & Border Crossings!


Swifties from across the globe converged on Vancouver's B.C. Place stadium from December 6th to 8th for the final three-night...

Canada's Jobless Rate Soars to Near 8-Year High, Triggering Urgent Rate Cut Speculation

Business

6 Dec, 2024

Canada's Jobless Rate Soars to Near 8-Year High, Triggering Urgent Rate Cut Speculation


Canada's unemployment rate surged to a near eight-year high in November, reaching 6.8 percent—a stark 1.7 percentage point increase since...

Trump's Tariff Threats: Will Mexico, Canada, and China Face a 25% Tax?

World

2 Dec, 2024

Trump's Tariff Threats: Will Mexico, Canada, and China Face a 25% Tax?


President-elect Donald Trump's recent pronouncements on imposing significant tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China have sent shockwaves through...

Trump's 'Guffaw': Canada's NATO Spending Deadline Sparks US Outrage – Will Trudeau Speed Up?

World

26 Nov, 2024

Trump's 'Guffaw': Canada's NATO Spending Deadline Sparks US Outrage – Will Trudeau Speed Up?


The upcoming Trump administration is putting immense pressure on Canada to significantly increase its military spending, prompting concerns and discussions...

Jelly Roll Announces 'Beautifully Broken' Tour Dates in Canada, Bringing His Music to 12 Cities in March 2025

World

12 Nov, 2024

Jelly Roll Announces 'Beautifully Broken' Tour Dates in Canada, Bringing His Music to 12 Cities in March 2025


Country music superstar Jelly Roll is bringing his “Beautifully Broken” tour to Canada in March 2025. The tour will make...

Trudeau's Oil and Gas Emissions Cap: Alberta Premier Calls it a 'Deranged Vendetta'

World

5 Nov, 2024

Trudeau's Oil and Gas Emissions Cap: Alberta Premier Calls it a 'Deranged Vendetta'


The Canadian government, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has unveiled a long-awaited plan to cap greenhouse gas emissions from...

Canada's New Antisemitism Guide: Will It Silence Criticism of Israel?

World

2 Nov, 2024

Canada's New Antisemitism Guide: Will It Silence Criticism of Israel?


One year ago on the Hebrew Calendar, as Jews around the world readied themselves for joyous Simchat Torah celebrations, a...

Canada's Youngest Dangerous Offender Seeks Prison Leave for Indigenous Ceremonies

World

1 Nov, 2024

Canada's Youngest Dangerous Offender Seeks Prison Leave for Indigenous Ceremonies


A convict who became Canada's youngest designated dangerous offender after sexually assaulting a three-month-old baby is seeking escorted leave from...

Spain's Euro 2024 Journey Begins: Friendly Against Canada Marks New Era

World

25 Oct, 2024

Spain's Euro 2024 Journey Begins: Friendly Against Canada Marks New Era


The Spanish national team is back in action after their Olympic experience, and they're kicking off their preparations for the...

Canada Cuts Immigration Targets by 21%: Trudeau's Government Pauses Population Growth

World

24 Oct, 2024

Canada Cuts Immigration Targets by 21%: Trudeau's Government Pauses Population Growth


Canada is relinquishing its welcome mat to newcomers, ending more than three decades of open-door policy that has earned it...

Radon: The Silent Killer Lurking in Your Home - Why It's Time to Take Action

Science

24 Oct, 2024

Radon: The Silent Killer Lurking in Your Home - Why It's Time to Take Action


Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, poses a significant but often overlooked health hazard. Odorless and invisible, it can seep...

NATO Summit in Montreal: A Controversial Move by Trudeau?

World

27 Sep, 2024

NATO Summit in Montreal: A Controversial Move by Trudeau?


The decision by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to host the NATO parliamentary summit in Montreal from November 22nd to...

Presidents Cup: Canadian Mackenzie Hughes Chugs Beer on First Tee to Fire Up the Crowd

Sports

26 Sep, 2024

Presidents Cup: Canadian Mackenzie Hughes Chugs Beer on First Tee to Fire Up the Crowd


Hughes, known for his outspoken views on golf’s issues, was determined to make Weir’s team. The Internationals are heavy underdogs...

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Toronto FC: Will Vanni Sartini Go Pants-Off if the 'Caps Win the Canadian Championship?

Sports

26 Sep, 2024

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Toronto FC: Will Vanni Sartini Go Pants-Off if the 'Caps Win the Canadian Championship?


The Voyageurs Cup will be hoisted at BC Place tonight, as the Vancouver Whitecaps gun for a third-consecutive Canadian Championship...

Mold Found in Beet & Balsamic Cashew Dip: Recall Issued in Canada

World

25 Sep, 2024

Mold Found in Beet & Balsamic Cashew Dip: Recall Issued in Canada


The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall by Spread’Em Kitchen Ltd., based in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada...

Trudeau Government Survives Non-Confidence Vote: Conservatives Push for Snap Election

World

25 Sep, 2024

Trudeau Government Survives Non-Confidence Vote: Conservatives Push for Snap Election


The Conservative Party of Canada's attempt to force a snap election by triggering a non-confidence vote in Prime Minister Justin...

Trudeau Urges Global Leaders to 'Deliver on a Pact for the Future' at UN Summit

World

24 Sep, 2024

Trudeau Urges Global Leaders to 'Deliver on a Pact for the Future' at UN Summit


Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told delegates at the United Nations the world is at a global inflection point, having a...

Canadian CPI & US Retail Sales: Key Economic Releases To Watch This Week

World

17 Sep, 2024

Canadian CPI & US Retail Sales: Key Economic Releases To Watch This Week


The timing of the Fed’s first interest rate cut of the cycle has been the dominant market theme all year,...

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...

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...

Calgary Hailstorm: Canada's Second Costliest Insurance Event Ever

World

16 Sep, 2024

Calgary Hailstorm: Canada's Second Costliest Insurance Event Ever


The supercell storms that pummelled communities in north Calgary on Aug. 5 set a new record for insured losses caused...

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...

Scientology Volunteer Ministers Offer 'Tools for Life' at Canadian National Exhibition

World

13 Sep, 2024

Scientology Volunteer Ministers Offer 'Tools for Life' at Canadian National Exhibition


The 75th celebration of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) featured a mix of aviation wonders and charitable efforts when the...

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...

Canada's Military Ammunition Crisis: Why the US Is Spending Billions While We Lag Behind

World

10 Sep, 2024

Canada's Military Ammunition Crisis: Why the US Is Spending Billions While We Lag Behind


Canada's sluggishness on ammunition production would be less damaging if there were progress elsewhere, but a lack of preparedness pervades...

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