1 week ago Oil Falls Following Monthly Drop With Glut, Geopolitics In Focus

Oil declined following a monthly drop in August, with traders focused on concerns over a potential glut and geopolitical tensions.

Politics

1 week ago Oil Weakens as Putin and Modi Huddle in China After US Tariff

Oil declined following a monthly drop in August, with traders focused on concerns over a potential glut and signals over Russian supply.

Politics

1 week ago Oil Steadies as Putin and Modi Huddle in China After US Tariff

Oil steadied following a monthly drop in August, with traders focused on concerns over a potential glut and signals over Russian supply.

Politics

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 Oil Set for Monthly Loss as Glut Concerns, Geopolitics Dominate

Oil edged lower to head for a monthly loss, with trading dominated by concerns about a looming glut and geopolitical tensions, including US-led efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

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2 w. ago Oil Heads for Monthly Loss as Glut Concern, Geopolitics Dominate

Oil edged lower to head for a monthly loss, with trading dominated by concerns about a looming glut and geopolitical tensions, including US-led efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

Politics

2 w. ago Varcoe: Alberta's deficit grows to $6.5B amid lower oil prices, falling revenues

One year ago, the province recorded an $8.3-billion surplus on the strength of higher-than-expected oil prices, strong population growth and a surging economy.

Economics

3 w. ago Oil Holds Gain After Biggest Drop in US Stockpiles in Two Months

Oil held a gain after US crude stockpiles shrunk the most since mid-June, keeping inventories well below the seasonal average.

Economics