3 d. ago Opinion: NHL, Oilers foundations assist on youth mental health; what's stopping others?

In late June, NHL Foundation Canada announced its latest round of grant recipients, highlighting five Canadian organizations for their community-building impact. Among them was Calgary-based non-profit Impact Society, recognized for its transformative Heroes programs. This grant supports the delivery of Heroes in rural and Indigenous communities across northern Alberta: areas facing some of the highest […]

Science

1 week ago Parks Canada visits increased by 10% with Canada Strong Pass, Ottawa says

OTTAWA — The federal government says the Canada Strong Pass it introduced this summer succeeded in boosting rail travel and visits to museums, historic sites and parks. The Canada Strong Pass, which took effect on June 20 and was available until Sept. 2, offered free national museum admission to children 17 and under, and a […]

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2 w. ago Fewer foreign students and workers entered Canada in first half of 2025, Ottawa says

Figures show there were 214,520 fewer arrivals in Canada between January and June of 2025 compared to the previous year

Society

2 w. ago Number of new international students in Canada takes huge nosedive

The number of new international students arriving in Canada has seen a significant drop, according to data provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).According to statistics from IRCC, although Canada issued 11,235 new international student study permits in January this year, those numbers saw a precipitous drop over the next few months. Between January and June this year, Canada issued a total of just 36,417 study permits; in comparison, from January to June 2024, Canada issued 125,034 study permits.With 88,617 fewer new international students arriving in the first half of 2025, the number represents a steep 70 per cent decline compared to the same period in 2024. March 2025 saw the lowest number of study permits issued at just 3,819, a significant difference compared to the 16,875 permits issued in March 2024.The IRCC site states, "We're reducing the number of international students coming to Canada to a sustainable level."The ripple effect ...

Society

2 w. ago New Jersey’s massive American Dream mall sued for selling clothes on a Sunday

On any given Sunday, the massive American Dream mall in New Jersey allows visitors to hit an indoor ski slope, surf an artificial wave, ride roller coasters — or shop for a new outfit at dozens of big-name retail stores. One of those things is a problem, argues a new lawsuit against the massive entertainment […]

Economics

3 w. ago More Americans visited Canada in June than other way around, data shows

Travel between both nations dropped sharply overall compared to this time last year, but more Americans visited Canada in June than the other way around.

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3 w. ago Retail sales climbed 1.5% totalling over $70 billion in June; StatsCan

Retail sales climbed 1.5 per cent and totalled more than $70 billion in June, according to Statistics Canada, although the agency says July could show a decline.

Economics

3 w. ago The number of EI recipients is up nearly 13% in June, says StatCan

The number of new Employment Insurance recipients in Canada is rising as a rapid rate, according to Statistics Canada, which notes Quebec and Ontario saw the highest rise in June.

Other

3 w. ago Anand set to have meeting with Rubio in Washington amid bilateral tensions

WASHINGTON — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is set to have her first official meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington today amid ongoing tensions in the bilateral relationship. Anand and Rubio have previously spoken by phone, including in June ahead of the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic […]

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3 w. ago Trump orders Smithsonian review, says too much focus on ‘how bad’ slavery was

In a past visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in 2017, Trump commended its exhibits, saying they were 'incredible,' and 'done with love.'

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3 w. ago U.S. tourist shocked by Toronto traffic during visit and here's what they had to say

For those of us who live in Toronto, traffic is just a normal (albeit annoying) part of everyday life. However, one American tourist who recently visited the city described the congestion in Toronto as some of the "worst" gridlock they've seen anywhere, including major U.S. cities. The visitor detailed their experience with the city's gridlock in a Reddit thread, which quickly garnered a ton of reactions. "American visitor here. It's probably the worst I’ve seen anywhere including New York or D.C. or L.A. Or India," the Reddit user wrote of T.O.'s gridlock woes, asking how locals cope with the roads.They added that they were "literally now still stuck in it trying to leave and go home" at the time of writing the post, asserting that they came from a place of "no hate.""I'm genuinely curious, why is the traffic so bad? Too many cars, not enough highways? Misdesigned intersections? Or ...

Society

4 w. ago U.S. tourist gives Toronto rave review and here's what they loved

When you're caught up in the grind of everyday life, it's easy to forget how great Toronto really is, but sometimes, all it takes is a fresh perspective to fall back in love with the place we call home. Last year, over 26.5 million visitors made their way to Toronto, contributing a massive $8.8 billion in spending and leading to a total economic impact of $13 billion. However, beyond those impressive numbers, there are always personal stories — such as one recently shared to Reddit that reminds us locals why the city continues to draw so many people in. The post on the Toronto subreddit from an American visitor has gone viral, racking up over 1,500 upvotes and more than 200 comments. It comes from a Louisville, Kentucky resident who recently visited the city with their family. "I know there are several other threads in this Toronto subreddit from Americans who visit there and are impressed. So I hope you can a...

Society

4 w. ago Toronto Argonauts, B.C. Lions to play home games on the road during World Cup

The CFL will make way for the FIFA World Cup next summer. Both the Toronto Argonauts and B.C. Lions will play home games away from their respective venues during the World Cup, which will be held from June 11 to July 19 with contests in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Vancouver and Toronto will […]

Transport

last month Fewer firms report U.S. tariff hit as manufacturing sales edge up in June

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales edged up June and a smaller share of firms reported an impact from U.S. tariffs. The agency said Friday that manufacturing sales in June rose 0.3 per cent to $68.5 billion, breaking a streak of four consecutive monthly declines. Petroleum and coal sales increased 11.8 per cent to […]

Economics

last month Factories, Wholesalers in Canada Saw June Gains Despite Tariffs

Two of Canada’s most vulnerable sectors to the US trade war ended the second quarter with strong sales, reversing an earlier tariff-driven slump.

Economics