2 h. ago Canada changing work permit rules for international students

Canada is changing rules surrounding work permit eligibility for international students once again.A new update allows more international students in Canada to meet the eligibility criteria for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).Previously, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the eligibility criteria for PGWPs were being changed. These changes, effective Nov. 1, 2024, meant that graduating students applying for a work permit would only be eligible if they graduated from a list of approved programs.Now, IRCC has changed those requirements.In a recent update, the IRCC stated that graduates from university bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs no longer have to meet the field-of-study requirement. Removing these restrictions makes it easier for students to apply for a work permit upon graduating.These changes significantly impact graduates applying for a work permit after Nov. 1, 2024.In an email statement, an IRCC representative stated, "...

Society

14 h. ago As federal election looms, Liberals trail other parties in nominating candidates

The Liberal party has so far only nominated 184 candidates out of the 343 ridings contested in the upcoming vote

Politics

14 h. ago Vancouver International Auto Show removes Tesla, citing safety concerns at event

VANCOUVER — Tesla has been removed from participating in this week’s Vancouver International Auto Show over safety concerns, the event’s executive director says. Eric Nicholl said in a statement Tuesday that the show asked the electric carmaker to withdraw because of a “primary concern” for the safety of workers, attendees and exhibitors. Nicholl said Tesla […]

Society

17 h. ago No one hurt after tow yard targeted in another shooting linked to towing industry

There has been another tow truck industry-related shooting in Toronto. Police said the latest incident occurred at about 1:08 a.m. on Tuesday morning at a tow yard in the Sheppard Ave. W.-Chesswood Dr. area. There were no reports of injuries, but cops found evidence of gunfire. That follows four gunfire incidents involving the towing industry […]

Events

18 h. ago DI MATTEO: Meet Canada’s crime capitals—Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Lethbridge and Kelowna

Which country—Canada or the United States—has the most crime? Most Canadians would likely say the U.S. by a wide margin. But as noted in my new study published by the Fraser Institute, while overall crime rates in Canada are below rates in the U.S., when you look at individual cities it’s a different story. For […]

Economics

18 h. ago Ottawa Citizen's Tony Caldwell and Ken Warren garner National Newspaper Award nomination

The veteran journalists told the story of Ottawa ice swimmer Tom Heyerdahl in February 2024 with exceptional words and pictures.

Society

19 h. ago Fatal crash prompts closure of northbound Deerfoot Trail in Calgary

One person has been killed and northbound Deerfoot Trail was shut down following a crash around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

Events

21 h. ago One person dead after single vehicle rollover on Deerfoot Trail

EMS confirmed that the accident occurred at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning. No one was taken to the hospital. 

Events

23 h. ago Devin Booker leads big second quarter as Phoenix Suns rout Toronto Raptors

Devin Booker scored 27 points and led a second-quarter surge as the Phoenix Suns routed the Toronto Raptors 129-89 on Monday night. Playing without injured guard Bradley Beal again, the Suns saw seven players score in double figures. Thirteen players scored for Phoenix and the final margin of 40 was the biggest lead of the […]

Culture

24 h. ago New Toronto Blue Jays star already battling injury and it could derail season

The season hasn't even started for the Toronto Blue Jays, and they might already have an injury cloud that could hang over them for the entire season.Starting pitcher Max Scherzer — one of the team's biggest offseason acquisitions — has been dealing with an injury to his right pitching hand throughout spring training.At age 40, the three-time Cy Young winner has dealt with the same issue over the past few years."My thumb hurts. It hurts to grip the ball. The critical thing I've learned over the years here is that your thumb is absolutely critical to your arm health. Unfortunately, this is what I've been dealing with since 2023," Scherzer told reporters Monday, as per MLB.com's Keegan Matheson.Scherzer was limited to nine starts in 2024 while playing for the Texas Rangers, after making 27 starts the year prior splitting time between Texas and the New York Mets.He last threw upwards of 175 innings in 2021, where he was named to the All-Star game for the eighth and most rec...

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24 h. ago Patient dies following muscular dystrophy gene therapy, Sarepta reports

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sarepta Therapeutics said Tuesday that a patient died while taking its closely watched gene therapy for muscular dystrophy, sending company shares plummeting in morning trading. The young man died of acute liver injury, a known side effect, Sarepta said in a statement. But the company said the “severity” of the patient’s case […]

Events

24 h. ago Toronto's crime rate soars 40% above New York in one department

Toronto is known as a low-crime city compared to locales with similar or greater populations, but it may surprise some to learn that the 416 is way ahead of even New York City, Detroit and Los Angeles in one specific category of criminal activity.A new study published on Tuesday by independent Canadian think tank the Fraser Institute reveals that Ontario cities like Toronto, Hamilton and Windsor outpace several major U.S. cities in property crime. This includes many places known for their high crime rates, like New York City, Detroit, L.A. and Flint, Michigan.The study looked at the property crime (e.g., burglary, theft, motor vehicle theft) rates of large urban areas with populations of 100,000 people or more, using maximum annual crime rates from 2019 through 2022.Toronto's per person property crime rate exceeded New York's by a shocking 40 per cent, though overall crime rates are obviously much higher in what is the United States' largest city.Howeve...

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25 h. ago Edmonton weather: With warmer weather arriving, let the snow melt begin

Here’s a look at Tuesday’s Edmonton weather from Environment Canada. It’s currently -5 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station, with 9 km/h winds out of the northwest and a wind chill of -9. Spring officially arrives on Thursday, and it’s starting to feel a lot like spring is here! While there is a slight […]

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26 h. ago Banned candles sold in Canada recalled and you should dispose as 'hazardous waste'

Canadians who purchased relight candles from Walmart Canada Marketplace are being urged to get rid of them as they pose a fire hazard.On March 12, Health Canada issued a consumer product advisory stating that relight candles were sold on Walmart Canada Marketplace, a community of third-party sellers."Immediately stop using the affected products and dispose of them according to municipal hazardous waste guidelines," stated the agency.Relight candles, or trick candles, are designed to reignite spontaneously after being extinguished or blown out. However, once disposed of, these candles are at risk of reigniting, posing a fire hazard.Relight candles have been banned in Canada since 2016 under the Candles Regulations of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, which states that "a candle must not reignite spontaneously after it is extinguished."There have been no reports of injuries related to the affected products. However, consumers who may have used the product are urged to report any...

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36 h. ago Investigation launched into RCMP arrest of woman in January 2024

A woman was injured while being detained under the Mental Health Act. Independent investigators were notified last month after a complaint was filed

Economics

37 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto man accused of assaulting parking enforcement officer

A 55-year-old Toronto man is accused of assaulting a Toronto Police parking enforcement officer in the east end. Toronto Police said officers responded on March 10 at 1:31 p.m. to a call for a fail-to-remain personal injury collision in the Danforth Ave.-Dawes Rd. area. It’s alleged that a parking enforcement officer was attempting to conduct […]

Events

38 h. ago Detroit aims to boost bid for PWHL expansion team, drawing record crowd

DETROIT — Young women, among those in a record-breaking crowd, held up signs with messages for the Professional Women’s Hockey League. “PWHL DETROIT NEEDS A TEAM,” was printed on one side of the signs. The six-team PWHL may expand next season — in its third year — and is touring cities potentially on the list […]

Sport

41 h. ago Braid: Dual citizens make their call — they're for Canada all the way

President Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada pose a question many dual Canada-U.S. citizens never dreamed they’d face. Whose side are you on? The answer is clear for Ted Morton, former Alberta finance minister. He was born and raised in the U.S., had his academic and political career in Canada, and now lives in Whitefish, Mont. […]

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41 h. ago Flood warnings issued for parts of Ontario after weekend rain

Flood warnings are in effect across parts of Ontario after the weekend’s heavy rainfall and warmer temperatures. Ontario Provincial Police are warning residents about localized flooding in Dufferin County northwest of Toronto, especially in the communities of Grand Valley, Amaranth and East Garafraxa. Police say local officials will be flying drones in the area to […]

Events

41 h. ago Oilers notebook: When Ekholm returns, will he be paired with Bouchard? Or someone else?

So when Edmonton Oilers’ defenceman Mattias Ekholm returns from his illness and maybe an undisclosed injury, likely Thursday when the National Hockey League’s best team, the Winnipeg Jets, are here, does Ekholm automatically go back with Evan Bouchard? Or does the pairing of Jake Walman and Bouchard stay together? Maybe Ekholm plays his off-side with […]

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