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Ottawa will cut back again on international students with 2025 capLast month, the federal government said it would limit the number of temporary foreign workers a business can hire in areas with an unemployment rate of six per cent or higher.CanadaSep 18, 2024
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‘Wizard with this grape’: Kelowna’s SpearHead Winery is triple winner in awards sweepSpearHead Winery enjoyed an unprecedented sweep of the Pinot Noir category at the Wine Align National Wine Awards, winning platinum for three different bottles.LifestyleJul 29, 2024
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U.S. accuses China of supporting Russia’s war in UkraineThe Biden administration has stepped up warnings about China's support for Russia and threatened new sanctions in response from the U.S. and other NATO countries.WorldMay 29, 2024
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Toronto Symphony Orchestra forgoes classics for video game musicThe Toronto Symphony Orchestra forgoes the usual classical staples by the likes of Mozart and Beethoven this weekend for a radically different repertoire drawn from video games.EntertainmentMay 25, 2024
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CEO parts ways with Indigenous women’s advocacy organization after feds slash fundingThe Native Women's Association of Canada has seen its federal funding cut by nearly $50 million to just $10 million, resulting in its staff of 75 being reduced to 30.CanadaApr 12, 2024
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Paris skies closed for business during Olympics opening ceremonyAugustin de Romanet, chairman of Aéroports de Paris, said airlines are being warned in advance about the closure and told they will have to fly around the restricted airspace.SportsApr 24, 2024
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Natural ways to help manage allergies this springNatural remedies that may help reduce allergy symptoms and provide seasonal relief.The CuratorApr 12, 2024
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Funding shortfall means layoffs for half of Native Women’s Association workforceThe organization is calling on the federal government to provide more stable core funding.CanadaMar 28, 2024
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7 eco-friendly cleaning products for a sustainable homeIn honour of Earth Day, cleaning expert Melissa Maker help us establish some planet-friendly cleaning habits.The CuratorApr 19, 2024
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For the 1st time, Canada will set targets for temporary residentsTemporary residents make up 6.2 per cent of Canada’s entire population. Over the next three years, the government plans to bring that percentage down to five per cent.CanadaMar 21, 2024
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Pemberton flood evacuation order downgraded, but dozens of homes still on alertThe Squamish-Lillooet Regional District announced the alert expansion to include 33 new properties, with the majority being located on the Sea-to-Sky Highway.EnvironmentJan 31, 2024
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How international student cap could affect services at universities, collegesColleges and universities across Canada have come to depend on revenue from international student tuition. The cap on intake poses a financial risk to learning institutions.CanadaJan 26, 2024
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Cap on international students is here. But can it fix the housing crisis?Some experts believe the cap on international students is largely a matter of optics, a move that would show the government was “doing something”.CanadaJan 25, 2024
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Who are the 500,000 immigrants headed to Canada? A look at the numbersThe latest plan maintains previously-set targets of welcoming 485,000 new permanent residents in 2024 and 500,000 new permanent residents for 2025 and beyond.CanadaNov 12, 2023
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‘A good day’ for Winnipeg rap fans: legend Ice Cube to perform at arenaTrue North Sports + Entertainment announced Tuesday that Ice Cube will hit the stage at Canada Life Centre on Feb. 28, 2024 as part of his Straight Into Canada tour.EntertainmentNov 7, 2023
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Canada must align immigration with labour needs, says strategic reviewThe Strategic Immigration Review comes amidst Canada's historic immigration targets and growing questions about whether the growth goals are sustainable.CanadaOct 31, 2023
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Calgary artists showcase work at U.N. climate change conference in DubaiIt’s a chance to get their voices heard on a crisis that’s having a big impact all over the world.CanadaOct 26, 2023
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Capping international students would be like ‘surgery with a hammer:’ ministerA new “enhanced verification process” is being put in place to prevent letter-of-acceptance fraud, a major concern after reports earlier this year of alleged fraud.CanadaOct 27, 2023
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National Committee for Residential Schools holds NS community eventAtlantic Canada is the second place the National Advisory Committee held their Community Knowledge Sharing Event, something they say is "paramount" to their research.CanadaOct 15, 2023
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Canada is changing agricultural immigration rules. Why some aren’t happyThe latest round of category-based selections for newcomers is aimed at people who worked as agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors, and retail and wholesale butchers.CanadaSep 28, 2023