23 h. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

Society

25 h. ago 5 things to know about Trump’s tech fee and what it means for Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump announced last month that new H-1B visa applications in the United States will be subject to a $100,000 fee going forward.

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25 h. ago 5 things to know about Trump’s visa fee and what it means for Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump announced last month that new H-1B visa applications in the United States will be subject to a $100,000 fee going forward.

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50 h. ago Erreur fiscale coûteuse: 5000$ d’amende pour avoir oublié des actions d’Apple

Tout contribuable doit déclarer des «biens étrangers déterminés» dont le coût total dépasse 100 000$, comme des actions de sociétés américaines.

Economics

67 h. ago Commentaires dénigrants sur les réseaux sociaux: un candidat d’Ensemble Montréal dans l’eau chaude

Un candidat d’Ensemble Montréal est dans l’eau chaude après que des commentaires dénigrants à l’endroit d’élus municipaux ont refait surface.

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3 d. ago Good Samaritan rewarded $100Gs by influencer allegedly kidnapped, robbed by relatives

A Detroit man who was gifted $100,000 for being kind to an influencer was later kidnapped and robbed by his own family trying to steal his windfall, police said. Curtis Dixon was ready to pawn his wedding ring to pay bills last month when he came across a blind man in need of help. It […]

Society

5 d. ago Imperial Oil to cut 20% of workforce by end of 2027 in restructuring effort

CALGARY — Imperial Oil is planning to slash about 20 per cent of its workforce by the end of 2027 as part of a restructuring plan. That would affect about 1,000 jobs, based on an employee count of 5,100 as of Dec. 31 of 2024, according to data from LSEG Data & Analytics. Calgary-based Imperial […]

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5 d. ago Fausse carte autochtone: un policier dans l’eau chaude pour avoir éludé près de 100 000$ de taxes en achetant des pneus

Un policier de la Montérégie pourrait écoper de prison à la maison pour avoir éludé 100 000$ de taxes en se faisant passer pour un Autochtone.

Economics

8 d. ago Huge recall issued for over 100,000 toaster ovens sold in Canada

A potential "burn hazard" has prompted Health Canada to issue a recall of thousands of toasters sold nationwide.On Sept. 25, Health Canada announced the recall of certain models of Oster Toasters.The recall involves Oster French Door Toaster Countertop Ovens, which, unlike toaster ovens with pull-down doors, feature spring-loaded bilateral "French doors." These doors are made of glass with metal handles. It has been discovered that the oven's doors can "unexpectedly close," posing a burn hazard to users."Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Sunbeam Products Inc. to arrange to obtain a free repair kit," reads the statement.As of September 22, the company stated that it hasn't received any reports of injuries in Canada. However, in the U.S., the company received 95 reports of the doors unexpectedly closing, resulting in burn injuries. The company also stated that it received two reports of second-degree burns...

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8 d. ago Andrew Chau: Trump’s US$100,000 visa fee opens a rare opportunity for Canada to recruit the best talent

Opinion: Attracting just 120,000 displaced workers could add up to $30 billion in GDP

Economics

8 d. ago De l’eau dans le gin à la SAQ: Trésor Gin défend son erreur d’embouteillage

Un distributeur a vendu 180 bouteilles d’eau pure à la place du gin Trésor.

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9 d. ago COOCON Ramps up Global Payment Platform Business, with Eyes on Stablecoin

– Equipped with an unparalleled domestic payment infrastructure, including 2 million mobile QR merchants, 100,000 large franchise merchants, and a nationwide network of 40,000 ATMs. – Advancing toward a global network platform with 20 years of expertise in data collection, connectivity technology, and financial infrastructure SEOUL, South Korea — COOCON (KOSDAQ 294570), a leading South […]

Economics

9 d. ago Opinion: Put affordable housing top of the municipal election platform

Calgary’s next mayor and council face a formidable and urgent challenge — helping more than 84,000 Calgarians find an affordable home. That’s the current number of Calgary households in housing need. By 2026, that number will grow to 100,000. These are community members who are recovering from addiction and homelessness, neighbours who can’t afford their […]

Politics

9 d. ago Quebec sponsor urges Israel Premier Tech cycling team to change its name in face of protests

Israel Premier Tech cycling team has been urged by its title sponsor to change its name in the face of pro-Palestinian protests. Riders were targeted at the recent Spanish Vuelta, causing disruption to the Grand Tour event. Spain’s government estimated that more than 100,000 people were on the streets in Madrid during the final stage […]

Sport

9 d. ago «C’est chaud, hein!»: elle a ébouillanté un enfant pour protéger ses chats

Une femme a reconnu avoir aspergé d’eau bouillante un garçon de 10 ans qui jouait au jeu de «sonne et sauve-toi».

Society

1 week ago Snoop Dogg ‘in love’ with Australian Rules football ahead of controversial performance

Melbourne (AFP) — American rapper Snoop Dogg said he was “in love” with Australian Rules football Thursday, ahead of a controversial performance at the sport’s grand final. The 53-year-old will take to the stage at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, which will be jammed with up to 100,000 fans watching as Geelong face Brisbane. […]

Sport

1 week ago Toronto Blue Jays fans ate over 30,000kg of $1 hot dogs this season

Toronto Blue Jays fans are gearing up for the postseason, and also probably resting their stomachs after a season of stuffing their faces with unholy quantities of cheap $1 hot dogs during Loonie Dogs Night promotions on Tuesday home games. The popular promotion managed to offload over 800,000 cheap "Loonie Dogs" on Rogers Centre crowds this season, and, with that Jays' AL East-leading squad selling out game after game this season, it should come as little surprise that fans shattered last season's record by almost 100,000 glizzies.The astounding 826,308 consumed by Rogers Centre crowds during Loonie Dogs promotions in 2025 eclipsed the 727,819 sold during the 2024 season.This impressive (if not somewhat concerning) record was cemented during the Jays' 4-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday evening, when fans scarfed down 92,896 hot dogs on the final Loonie Dogs Night promotion of the year – falling just short of the record established last month,...

Economics

1 week ago Canada hopes Trump’s $100,000 visa fee redirects talent north

(Bloomberg) — For years, Canada’s highly-skilled industries such as technology and health care have suffered a brain drain to the US. Some executives believe President Donald Trump’s move to make H-1B visas more expensive will change the dynamic. Trump signed an executive order Friday imposing $100,000 fees on new H-1Bs, creating confusion and frustration for […]

Economics

1 week ago RBC CEO Says US Visa Fee Gives Canada a Chance to Grab Tech Talent

Royal Bank of Canada Chief Executive Officer Dave McKay said the White House’s move to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas is a “material opportunity” for Canada to attract more skilled tech workers.

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1 week ago Oakville retiree celebrates repeat $100,000 lotto win with ‘couple of cold beers’

The 67-year-old is considering buying a new car but ultimately plans to save for the future

Economics