CEO parts ways with Indigenous women’s advocacy organization after feds slash funding
The 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.
Canada
Apr 12
Funding shortfall means layoffs for half of Native Women’s Association workforce
The organization is calling on the federal government to provide more stable core funding.
Canada
Mar 28
Paris skies closed for business during Olympics opening ceremony
Augustin 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.
Sports
Apr 24
Natural ways to help manage allergies this spring
Natural remedies that may help reduce allergy symptoms and provide seasonal relief.
The Curator
Apr 12
For the 1st time, Canada will set targets for temporary residents
Temporary 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.
Canada
Mar 21
7 eco-friendly cleaning products for a sustainable home
In honour of Earth Day, cleaning expert Melissa Maker help us establish some planet-friendly cleaning habits.
The Curator
Apr 19
Pemberton flood evacuation order downgraded, but dozens of homes still on alert
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District announced the alert expansion to include 33 new properties, with the majority being located on the Sea-to-Sky Highway.
Environment
Jan 31
How international student cap could affect services at universities, colleges
Colleges 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.
Canada
Jan 26
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”.
Canada
Jan 25
‘A good day’ for Winnipeg rap fans: legend Ice Cube to perform at arena
True 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.
Entertainment
Nov 7, 2023
Who are the 500,000 immigrants headed to Canada? A look at the numbers
The 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.
Canada
Nov 12, 2023
Calgary artists showcase work at U.N. climate change conference in Dubai
It’s a chance to get their voices heard on a crisis that’s having a big impact all over the world.
Canada
Oct 26, 2023
Canada must align immigration with labour needs, says strategic review
The Strategic Immigration Review comes amidst Canada's historic immigration targets and growing questions about whether the growth goals are sustainable.
Canada
Oct 31, 2023
Capping international students would be like ‘surgery with a hammer:’ minister
A 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.
Canada
Oct 27, 2023
National Committee for Residential Schools holds NS community event
Atlantic Canada is the second place the National Advisory Committee held their Community Knowledge Sharing Event, something they say is "paramount" to their research.
Canada
Oct 15, 2023
Canada is changing agricultural immigration rules. Why some aren’t happy
The 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.
Canada
Sep 28, 2023
‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Lack of communication confuses Prince George decampment
Since the order, accommodations have been found for just six of the 30 or so people living in the park. Around 12 are still there with nowhere to go and the rest have fled.
Politics
Sep 8, 2023
International students pay sky-high fees. Whose job is it to house them?
The clamour for a cap on international student intake is growing, but whose job is it to house the students who are already in Canada?
Canada
Sep 6, 2023
Saskatchewan weighs in on who should be the face of the $20 bill
Should the queen's face remain on Canadian coins and the twenty-dollar bill or should it be replaced by King Charles or will the Bank of Canada go a completely different route?
Canada
Feb 12, 2023
National Arts Centre gets backlash over first ‘Black Out’ night for Black theatre goers
"I think what's sad about it is that we're not talking about the arts... what it feels like is a distraction," said Rose-Ingrid Benjamin, community connections lead for NAC.
Features
Feb 1, 2023