16 h. ago First West hires 26 student interns across Canada despite high youth unemployment

LANGLEY, B.C., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — B.C.-based financial institution First West Credit Union has announced today its continued commitment to local communities by providing young Canadians with employment opportunities.  Twenty-six post-secondary students seeking to gain experience in business, finance, human resources and technology have been placed in paid summer positions across First West, […]

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17 h. ago World Education Services Celebrates 25 Years of Impact in Canada with New Scholarship Initiatives

TORONTO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, World Education Services (WES) announces two new scholarship initiatives in Canada—one focused on expanding career pathways for immigrant youth and the other dedicated to helping refugee students access higher education. These awards, totaling over $150,000 in funding, will be celebrated at a special event this week in […]

Culture

1 week ago U.S. reverses termination of international student visas, legal statuses

More than 1,200 students nationwide suddenly lost their legal status or had visas revoked, leaving them at risk for deportation and creating confusion.

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1 week ago She came to Canada ‘to train for a career in helping others.’ She died at 21 when a stray bullet struck her

International student Harsimrat Randhawa had 'zero capability' to avoid her fate, police say

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2 w. ago HUNTER: Poilievre hammers Liberals on decade of murder and mayhem

A young woman was murdered just 17 minutes from where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre lambasted the Liberals’ sad record on crime. A stray bullet killed 21-year-old international student Harsimrat Randhawa on April 17. The innocent bystander was waiting for the bus. Arch-criminals in two stolen cars were settling scores. Randhawa sadly paid the bill. And […]

Events

2 w. ago Bystander killed in Hamilton shooting ‘had no time’ to react as police seek suspects

Hamilton Police say they are still searching for suspects after a 21-year-old international student was struck and killed by a stray bullet amid a shootout between two vehicles.

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2 w. ago Family mourns ‘disturbing’ death of international student hit by stray bullet in Hamilton

Harsimrat Randhawa came to Canada two years ago in search of a better life, her family said, but it was cut short by a stray bullet in Hamilton. The 21-year-old from India, who studied at Mohawk College, was shot dead while waiting for a bus last week. Police said she was an innocent bystander when […]

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2 w. ago International student killed by stray bullet in Hamilton mourned by family

Harsimrat Randhawa, a 21-year-old Mohawk College student from India, was an innocent bystander killed when occupants of a vehicle shot at another, police say

Society

2 w. ago Family mourns tragic death of international student hit by stray bullet in Hamilton

The cousin of an international college student killed by a stray bullet in Hamilton last week says the family is devastated by the tragic loss.

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2 w. ago Outpouring of love, support for Indian student killed by stray bullet

Expressions of grief and sympathy came pouring in on Saturday for an international college student shot dead by mistake in Hamilton while waiting for a city bus. The death of 21-year-old Harsimrat Randhawa, who Hamilton police described as an innocent bystander killed by stray gunfire as occupants of one car shot at another, triggered expressions […]

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3 w. ago Industry groups warn that foreign student cuts will hurt P.E.I. tourism sector

CHARLOTTETOWN — Representatives of Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry say Ottawa’s decision to cap international student permits will lead to labour shortages in the sector. Holland College announced last week that due to the cap _ and a drop in enrolment — it would end eight programs, including three that train students in the hospitality […]

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3 w. ago Government's new Canada Strong Pass will make travel across the country cheaper

As Canadians rethink summer travel plans and increasingly try to support local, the Canada Strong Pass will make domestic travel much cheaper.On Saturday, April 12, Liberal leader Mark Carney introduced the new Canada Strong Pass, making it more affordable for kids and young families to travel domestically during peak travel season."At a time when our economy is under attack from President Trump, Canadians are stepping up — helping our neighbours, buying local, and celebrating our beautiful country," stated Carney.Children and youth under 18 using the Canada Strong Pass will get free access to national galleries and museums. They'll also get to travel on VIA Rail for free when they're with their parents.The pass will be available from June to August 2025. In addition, Canadians aged 18 to 24 will also be able to avail of heavily discounted access and fares."Whether it's trips to national parks and historic sites, spending the day at a national art gallery or mus...

Politics

3 w. ago Foreign student cuts will hurt P.E.I. tourism sector, say industry groups

HALIFAX — Members of Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry say Ottawa’s decision to cap international student permits will lead to labour shortages in the sector. Holland College announced last week that due to the cap — and the drop in enrolment — it would end eight programs including three that train students in the hospitality […]

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3 w. ago Ozempic for youth? Childhood obesity care gets an overhaul in Canada

The new approach recommends focusing on quality of life and mental health — and even includes medications like GLP-1s, which include Ozempic for kids 12 and up when needed.

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3 w. ago Canada still top choice for most international students despite tightened policy

Canada remains a favourite choice for higher education despite new restrictions that impact international students.ApplyBoard, an Ontario-based educational technology company that helps international students apply for post-secondary studies, published its Spring 2025 edition of the Student Pulse Survey, in which almost 850 students from 84 student markets were asked to share their thoughts on international education and the factors that shape their choices."Canada remained the most attractive destination among the students surveyed: 94 per cent of respondents showed some level of interest in studying in Canada," reads the report.Although students' interest in studying in the U.S. remained high, it continued to rank as the second most popular choice, while Canada led the rankings "by weighted average." Australia and the U.K. came in third, while Germany was in fourth place and Ireland was in fifth place.ApplyBoard Student Pulse Survey – Spring 2024The study notes that visa app...

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4 w. ago Journie Rewards Announces 2025 Class of Journie Driving Academy Drivers

INDIANAPOLIS, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Journie Rewards has selected three drivers to participate in the 2025 edition of the Journie Driving Academy (JDA) following a comprehensive application process. The program supports youth karting prospects across Canada, providing financial support, equipment, mentorship with the championship-winning Chip Ganassi Racing NTT INDYCAR SERIES team and a […]

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4 w. ago UA Canada Renews as a Presenting Sponsor of the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC)

UA Canada’s continued partnership with Skills/Compétences Canada shows commitment to helping youth in the skilled trades and technologies OTTAWA, Ontario, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging young people and their communities to pursue careers in skilled trades and technologies, is excited to announce that United Association […]

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