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The ‘Trump effect’ on Canada’s immigration restrictions
A national crackdown on immigration—typified by mass deportations, enforcement raids and the detention of international students—has been a major U.S. storyline since President Donald Trump returned to office. Mr. Trump’s antipathy toward migrants...

Federal government introduces legislation to build One Canadian Economy
DOMINIC LeBlanc, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, on Friday introduced new legislation to build a stronger, more competitive, and more resilient Canadian economy. One Canadian Economy:...

Qualicum Beach teen headed to Miss Teenage Canada pageant
KSS student one of three to advance from Miss B.C. event A Qualicum Beach student will soon be off to Toronto to compete in the Miss Teenage Canada pageant. Evelyn Van Dusen, 16, is one of three from B.C. to move on from the Miss Teenage B.C....
Texas blasts Texas Tech’s NiJaree Canady, wins 1st WCWS title
OKLAHOMA CITY — Texas battered star Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady in the first inning and rolled, beating the Red Raiders 10-4 to win the decisive Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series championship series and the first national title in...

Canada's unemployment rate hits 7%, highest since 2016 outside the pandemic
Employment rose in wholesale and retail trade, utilities, information, culture and recreation and finance, real estate, insurance, rental and leasing. Employment declined in manufacturing, public administration, transportation and warehousing,...

Texas routs Texas Tech to secure first Women’s College World Series title in program history
CNN — The Texas Longhorns won the Women’s College World Series in dominant fashion, blowing out Texas Tech 10-4 in Friday’s winner-take-all Game 3 to clinch the program’s first-ever national championship in softball. Despite Red Raiders superstar...

Riding for Peace: Prince George, Canada to Juneau, Alaska
In January 2020, I undertook my first bike-packing trip across Florida to connect with rural communities in my adopted state. Later that year, I rode to Alabama and back. But it wasn’t until my cross-country journey from Florida to Louisiana and...

Texas wins first WCWS title in program history with dominant Game 3 win
For the first time in program history, Texas has reached the mountaintop of the college softball world. In what was an all-around dominating performance, the sixth-seeded Longhorns defeated No. 12 Texas Tech 10-4 in Game 3 of the Women's College...

UBC Okanagan celebrates largest grad class in school history (Kelowna)
Photo: UBC Okanagan It's grad week at UBC Okanagan. More than 2,600 students are graduating at UBC Okanagan this week, the largest grad class since the school opened in 2005. “Graduation is always exciting, but here at UBC Okanagan, where we’re a...

5 big names who missed the cut at the 2025 RBC Canadian Open ft. Rory McIlroy
The second round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open has concluded, and the cut line is set at 3-under. Several big names missed the cut at the tournament, including the 2025 Masters Champion Rory McIlroy and six-time PGA Tour winner Max Homa. Last...

Rory McIlroy makes ‘concerning’ admission ahead of US Open after disappointing RBC Canadian Open
Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy competed in the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, but failed to make the cut into the third round. After his disappointing finish, he admitted that he would like to perform better in the upcoming US Open. McIlroy has had a...

Canada’s pipeline with potential LNG link cleared to move forward
A pipeline project being developed by NW Infrastructure Limited Partnership, a joint venture between Western LNG and the Nisga’a Nation, has received the environmental green light to continue with construction activities in Canada’s British...

AlpenFury track installation finished at Canada’s Wonderland
There will now be extensive testing before roller-coaster opens in a couple of weeks NEWS RELEASE CANADA’S WONDERLAND ************************ This week, Canada’s Wonderland installed the last piece of track on AlpenFury – the country’s longest,...

New Justin Bieber photos raise fresh concerns: Singer urged by 'Beliebers' to seek help
Justin Bieber, one of the world's most famous pop icons, has caught the attention of fans and the media for reasons beyond his music. Recent photos of Bieber have prompted a wave of concern among his supporters, who fear the singer might be facing...

Venezuela edge closer to historic World Cup berth with 2-0 win over Bolivia
MONTEVIDEO, June 7 — Venezuela boosted their chances of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in their history, beating Bolivia 2-0 yesterday, while faltering rivals Colombia were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Peru. A calamitous...

No boys, no meat, no logic: NRI lambasts Indian-Canadian landlords over 'embarrassing' rental advertisements
An Indian woman currently residing in Canada recently raised a critical concern about biased rental practices among Indian landlords abroad. In a widely discussed Reddit post, she conveyed her disappointment and embarrassment at encountering...
Whistler Secondary unlocks first provincial rugby title in program history
The Whistler Secondary School (WSS) senior boys rugby team has earned its first-ever provincial title. After a 5-1 regular season, the Storm were nearly perfect at the B.C. Tier 2 AA Boys Championships held from May 28 to 31 in Abbotsford: beating...

Shevchenko hopes Ukrainian soccer history can be preserved through Toronto exhibition
Open this photo in gallery:Fans lined up to get Ukrainian soccer legend Andriy Shevchenko's autograph and hear him speak in Toronto on Thursday.Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail Fans of all ages flocked to a vibrant historical exhibition of Ukrainian...

Canadian Co-operatives Offer an Opportunity as We Reorient and Reorganize Our Economy
By Michael Toye Now that the federal election is behind us, our governments can get back to work on the many crises at hand. Canada is faced with a watershed moment as we reorganize our economy in response to economic attacks from our largest...

Sources: Canady to return to Texas Tech, inks new 7-figure deal
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Tech Red Raiders continue to make history, not only playing for its first national championship, but signing ace NiJaree Canady to a new NIL contract, according to sources. The standout-pitcher will be returning...