2 h. ago Canadian university staff advised to avoid travel to the U.S. over border 'difficulties'

The national voice for Canadian university teachers and other professionals has warned against travelling to America due to border "difficulties" and other developing issues.The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is warning academic staff to only travel to the U.S. if it's essential and necessary.CAUT says that the warning was sparked by the "rapidly evolving political landscape" in the States, which includes reports of individuals encountering difficulties when attempting to cross the border.The association has also stated that folks who fall into specific categories should "exercise particular caution." The categories include citizens or residents of a country identified in reports as "likely to be subject to a travel ban."It includes people who are citizens or residents of a country "where there are diplomatic tensions with the U.S," and those with passport stamps that show they've visited countries that may be subject to a trave...

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5 h. ago Aurora Mobile Launches Hong Kong Edition of JVerification to Streamline and Innovate Cross

SHENZHEN, China, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced the official launch of the Hong Kong edition of its verification service, JVerification (“JVerification (HK)”). As digital transformation continues to accelerate globally, the […]

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17 h. ago Ontario land border crossings into U.S. are declining, data shows

Fewer Ontarians are heading south, according to U.S. data that shows land border crossings are on a steady decline, likely due to tariffs, rising costs and economic concerns.

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29 h. ago Aurora Mobile’s EngageLab Powers the Success of a Leading Chinese Cross

SHENZHEN, China, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced that its subsidiary EngageLab, a world-leading provider of AI-powered omnichannel customer engagement solutions, is honored to support the remarkable growth of a prominent […]

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40 h. ago Canadians travelling to U.S. hits lowest rate since COVID amid Trump trade war: new data

US Customs and Border Protection says close to a million fewer travellers were logged crossing into the US in March compared to March 2024

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42 h. ago Canada ranks No. 1 for expat relocation destinations on TikTok

New research from financial experts at Remitly, which specializes in cross-border payments, found that Canada ranks at the top of TikTok’s most popular relocation destinations. The researched shows more than two-thirds (67%) of TikTok users searched for travel inspiration on the platform and there were more than 16,500 TikTok hashtags dedicated to moving and living […]

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3 d. ago Leafs notes: Toronto’s first place race takes precedence over any help for Habs

The Maple Leafs found themselves on the fence Saturday night where the cross-border playoff picture was situated. Toronto was in the unique pre-game position of denying the Montreal Canadiens a playoff spot at least another day with a regulation win, while the reverse would help a fifth Canadian team qualify. Keep in mind it’s a […]

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4 d. ago Canadian woman goes viral over tense exchange with U.S. border agents

A Canadian woman travelling in the U.S. shared an unusual comment she received from an agent at a U.S.-Canada border crossing, drawing mixed comments from netizens.Erin Rafferty, 35, who goes by the username @ecomera on TikTok, is a business owner and content creator from the Moncton area in New Brunswick. Since 2019, Rafferty and her husband have been spending extensive time in the U.S. and visiting different states in a trailer.The couple wanted to make the most of the opportunity to travel while their children were still too young to attend school. So, in 2024, they invested in a new trailer, a truck, and a lifetime campground membership with access to all U.S. parks. Considering current tensions between Canada and the U.S., Rafferty said they did have second thoughts."I was genuinely nervous about coming down. My family asked us to cancel, and we seriously considered it," she said in an email statement. "But in the end, we had made a big investment into this lifes...

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5 d. ago B.C. universities reopen doors for U.S. grad students amid educational uncertainty south of border

'We in Canada have to live with the tariffs, but the silver lining for us is that there has been much more cross-border interest,' said Gage Averill, UBC's provost and vice-president of academics.

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7 d. ago Experts say Canadians should only bring burner phones if visiting the U.S.

If you have plans to travel to the U.S. from Canada, experts are advising you to leave your electronics at home if you can.Tensions are high between the two countries as the trade war continues, and Canadians travelling down south seem to have been caught in the crossfires.While many have chosen not to travel to the U.S. to show their support for Canada, others may still need to go there for work, school or scheduled events like weddings.But crossing the border may not be as stress-free as it was before the tariffs.Last week, Canada updated its U.S. travel advisory, warning Canadians about entry and exit requirements.It advised travellers to "expect scrutiny" of electronic devices at ports of entry."Comply and be forthcoming in all interactions with border authorities. If you are denied entry, you could be detained while awaiting deportation," reads the advisory.U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says its agents do have the authority to search a traveller's computer, phone, ca...

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7 d. ago Judge rejects new trials for 2 convicted of human smuggling in death of family from India

MINNEAPOLIS — A federal judge on Tuesday rejected requests for new trials for two men convicted on human smuggling charges in the deaths of four members of a family from India who froze to death while trying to cross the Canadian border into Minnesota during a blizzard in 2022. U.S. District Judge John Tunheim declined […]

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8 d. ago VR Resources Identifies Geochemical Trends from New Data on Copper

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VR Resources Ltd. (TSX.V: VRR, FSE: 5VR; OTCBB: VRRCF), the “Company“, or “VR”, is pleased to announce new data, and results of a comprehensive geochemical study, at its 100%-owned Silverback Project (or “Silverback”) in Northwest Ontario, based on core samples from the two scout drill programs […]

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1 week ago Canada updates travel guidance for U.S., warning of heightened scrutiny at the border

Canada has updated its advice to those travelling to the United States, warning they may face “scrutiny” from border guards and the possibility of detention if denied entry. An updated advisory issued Friday by Global Affairs Canada urges Canadians crossing the U.S. border to be forthcoming with officials in that country and to expect scrutiny […]

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1 week ago Hochul Says Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Hurting New York Economy

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff push is already hitting New York’s economy, with falling Canadian tourism and cross-border shopping driving down sales tax revenue, Governor Kathy Hochul said.

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1 week ago Float Launches ‘Float FX’ to Help Canadian Businesses Cut Currency Conversion Costs Amid Trade Tensions

New foreign exchange solution offers market-leading CAD USD conversion rates, easing financial strain from currency volatility and rising cross-border costs. TORONTO — Float, Canada’s complete business finance platform, today announced the launch of Float FX, a new solution that enables Canadian businesses to easily and instantly convert funds at rates that are 90% lower […]

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2 w. ago B.C. border crossings plummet over spring break as Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ looms

According to border crossing data, on the first day of spring break in 2024, 10,117 vehicles crossed at the southbound Peace Arch border crossing into the U.S.

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2 w. ago B.C. man charged with smuggling military technology from U.S. to Pakistan

Mohammad Jawaid Aziz, 67, was arrested on March 21 in Washington state after attempting to cross into the U.S. using a B.C. border crossing.

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2 w. ago What you need to know if you're travelling from Canada to the U.S.

Canadians who plan to travel to the U.S. soon may be concerned about crossing the border amid heightened political tensions.While the trade war has dampened many Canucks' interest in travelling down south, there are still cases where people have to go there for work, school, or pre-booked events like weddings or a Disneyland trip.The government of Canada updated its U.S. travel advisory on March 21, stating that foreign nationals (including Canadians) staying in the U.S. for periods longer than 30 days must be registered with the American government. President Donald Trump's government announced this new rule would take effect on April 11.On top of tightening border rules, the harrowing viral story of a B.C. entrepreneur who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the U.S. may be giving some Canadians travel anxiety.We spoke with Calgary-based immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah about what people should know bef...

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2 w. ago Organizers of B.C. trans history conference blame Trump for expected attendance slump

The chair of transgender studies at the University of Victoria is worried about attendance at this year’s Moving Trans History Forward conference, with expectations of a 40 per cent drop in numbers. Aaron Devor says American potential attendees are reluctant to cross the border — not because of what might happen when they enter Canada, […]

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2 w. ago Organizers of B.C. trans history conference blame Trump, with attendance set to slump

The chair of transgender studies at the University of Victoria is worried about attendance at this year’s Moving Trans History Forward conference, with expectations of a 40 per cent drop in numbers. Aaron Devor says American potential attendees are reluctant to cross the border — not because of what might happen when they enter Canada, […]

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