More foreign workers allowed in rural Canada

New rules will let eligible rural employers hire more low-wage temporary foreign workers, even as unemployment rises and Ottawa faces pressure over jobs and immigration
Canada’s Population Growth Hits the Brakes

New federal analysis shows tighter immigration controls could flatten population growth in 2026, marking a major demographic shift for a country that relies heavily on newcomers
Ottawa’s spending binge burdens young Canadians

Most of us baby boomers followed the education-job-marriage-buy-a-home pathway of life. For many of today’s “Generation Z,” following that path has become much more difficult

Canadians who share their stories could win $10,000 to give to their charity of choice

StartRight® with up to $1,250 in welcome bonuses, savings & benefits for newcomers

50 Canadian communities will have the 5G network by this year

First wave of 5G to roll out in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto

Philippine Days is one of the Lower Mainland’s longest-running annual events

Ultimately, they want nothing short of a transfer of democratic power to oligarchies of frantic enviro-zealots

Giant eco-candle will burn in Surrey for 550 hours in conjunction with the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak

Campus Scene: Annie Zhu

Ethnicity: Chinese
Sign: Taurus
Carney’s Libs surge as Canadians sour on U.S.

Canadians are rallying behind a tougher national posture abroad even as they remain divided over how power is being consolidated at home
Pajama Grocery Runs Rising in Canada

If you spend enough time in a grocery store these days, you will notice something that would have been unusual not long ago: shoppers pushing carts in pajama pants
Philippines’ Wellness Economy Grows Stronger

The Philippines’ wellness economy has grown into a $47.3 billion sector that now accounts for more than a tenth of the country’s gross domestic product, according to new data released by the Global Wellness Institute
Canada urges early visa applications ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Canada is urging football fans, athletes and officials to apply early for visas and travel permits as the country prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup 26 with the United States and Mexico
Beyond Borders: How Family Violence Uniquely Affects Immigrants and Newcomers and How The Today Family Violence Help Centre Offers a Lifeline

Family violence is a pervasive issue that casts a long shadow across communities worldwide
The 44th Vancouver International Film Festival will commence on October 2, showcasing over 435 screenings

Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) presents its 44th edition this week
Community Profile: Yvonne Clarke

Yvonne wants to continue using her experience in areas such as poverty reduction, education, economic development, and combating violence against women to serve the Yukon.
Backlash Against ‘Tip-flation’

The reliance on tips makes restaurant goers effectively the employer and leaves workers perpetually subject to the judgment of customers
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