78 m. ago International students file legal challenges over widespread U.S. visa revocations

WASHINGTON — More than 1,000 international students have had their visas or legal status revoked in recent weeks, and several have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, arguing the government denied them due process when it suddenly took away their permission to be in the U.S. The actions by the federal government to terminate students’ […]

Society

1 hour ago Active shooter reported on Florida State campus in Tallahassee

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — An active shooter was reported Thursday on the Florida State University campus in Tallahassee, according to the school’s alert system. Police were on scene or on the way around noon, officials said. Students and faculty were instructed to continue to seek shelter and await further instructions. “Lock and stay away from all […]

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2 h. ago Supreme Court of Canada clarifies treatment of student loan debt under bankruptcy law

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a person must wait seven years after completely finishing their post-secondary studies before they may be released from student loan debt under the federal bankruptcy law. The top court’s decision comes today in the case of a woman who received government student loans in the course of […]

Economics

2 h. ago Desjardins Group Donates $2.575 Million to Propel Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development at Concordia University

MONTREAL — In a constantly evolving society, where socioeconomic challenges are significant, Desjardins Group has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and education by making a major donation of $2.575 million to Concordia University. This financial support will drive innovation and professional development initiatives while strengthening a strategic partnership that promises significant benefits for Montreal […]

Economics

2 h. ago WorldStrides Canada Facilitating VE Day 80 Tour in the Netherlands to Honour Fallen Canadian Soldiers

Students, teachers from 34 high schools across Canada will visit Bergen-op-Zoom Canadian War Cemetery, carry “Torch of Remembrance” in Commemoration Ceremony TORONTO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — To mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, WorldStrides, a global provider of educational student travel and experiential learning, is facilitating a commemoration tour […]

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2 h. ago How Saskatchewan universities are fighting the overdose crisis

As Saskatoon still grapples with an overdose crisis, Saskatchewan universities are making sure staff and students have the help they need.

Society

3 h. ago Pierre Poilievre gets personal in exclusive new interview: Full Comment bonus podcast

In a rare, casual interview, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre talks to Brian Lilley in this special bonus episode about what it’s been like campaigning for an election with his wife and kids, what he thinks about people saying he’s too “angry” and what he does to stay in shape during the race. He also discusses […]

Politics

4 h. ago Air Canada flight to Toronto makes emergency landing after reports of smoke on board

Nearly 200 people flying from sunny Las Vegas to a still-frigid Toronto were jolted back to reality with a little more than your average post-trip blues this week when their plane had to make an emergency landing before even making it back into Canada.Air Canada Rouge Flight 1702 departed as usual from the U.S. party city shortly after 11 a.m. PDT on Wednesday, but did not make its scheduled 6:30 p.m. EDT arrival at Toronto Pearson International Airport due to a worrying smell of smoke in the cockpit.Out of an abundance of caution, pilots diverted to Iowa — perhaps the biggest contrast possible after the hustle and bustle of Vegas — landing safely at Des Moines International Airport at 4:10 p.m. local time.After the A321 aircraft was inspected on the ground (as is standard procedure), it was allowed to proceed to a gate, where passengers deplaned, only to face delays of more than eight hours until they could board a subst...

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7 h. ago Eggs served 24 ways and other early Easter stories: From the archives

The first time Easter was mentioned in the Calgary Herald was May 7, 1884. The article told the story of an American woman who’d hosted an Easter breakfast, featuring eggs served 24 different ways. For Easter 1888, the Herald published a special poem written by Wesley Fletcher Orr, who was involved in the trading of […]

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8 h. ago Matthew Lau: Reading, writing and revolution in Ontario schools

Judging by a teachers' union magazine, the keys to education are not math, grammar or history but climate-change activism

Society

18 h. ago Grant Fuhr shows support for Edmonton Oilers with a special playoff Pepsi

It’s back to the future but off the ice as former Edmonton Oilers dynasty years goaltender Grant Fuhr backs the team’s playoff run with a new drink promotion. “Getting there is a hard step, but getting back there is a harder step,” said Fuhr. “You realize the grind that goes into it, you realize the […]

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22 h. ago Grève des CPE et 3e lien: François Legault creuse un tunnel... et enterre la petite enfance

J’ai fait un rêve cette nuit. J’ai rêvé à un Québec où l’éducation serait aussi prioritaire que le troisième lien.

Society

23 h. ago Texas dad furious after daughter suspended for standing up to alleged male bully

A Texas dad is outraged after his daughter was suspended from a high school for defending herself against a male student. Video shows a boy slapping a girl at the front of a classroom in Taylor High School in in Taylor, Texas, last month, KTRK reported. The girl points out what had just happened to […]

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23 h. ago Dynacor Announces Results from Requisitioned Meeting Called by Dissident Shareholder on April 16, 2025

MONTREAL — Dynacor Group Inc. (TSX: DNG) (“Dynacor” or the “Corporation”), is pleased to announce that the results of the special meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) held earlier today, showed a strong majority of the Corporation’s shareholders voted in line with the board of directors’ (“The Board”) recommendations. A total of 27,171,760.4 shares representing 64.37% […]

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24 h. ago Vancouver student meal program to receive large donation after city cuts budget

Earlier this month, the school board learned of the city's plans to cut the program's funding from $320,000 last year to $162,500 this year, citing "significant budget pressures" and "substantive funding" that was expected from the province.

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27 h. ago Visa cancellations sow panic for international students in U.S., with hundreds fearing deportation

WASHINGTON — At first, the bar association for immigration attorneys began receiving inquiries from a couple students a day. These were foreigners studying in the U.S., and they’d discovered in early April their legal status had been terminated with little notice. To their knowledge, none of the students had committed a deportable offence. In recent […]

Society

28 h. ago University of Regina students voice concern after URSU fee agreement terminated

Students are skeptical that the University of Regina will best represent their interests following its assumption of URSU's responsibilities and services.

Society

30 h. ago Waterloo realtor loses job over homophobic slur caught on video

But Jeff Blackham has since apologized and taken steps to educate himself and learn from his 'mistake'

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32 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Expectant mom wants her sex offender father out of the picture

DEAR ABBY: My dad is a registered sex offender who has done time for his crimes against children. My mother has continued to have contact with him and has repeatedly chosen him over her own children. She doesn’t respect our wishes, and we believe she gives him information about our lives and our images. With […]

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37 h. ago QpiAI Announces Dawn of Quantum Era in India With 25 Qubit Quantum Computer

QpiAI announces India’s most powerful quantum computer, code-named Indus Quantum Computer. QpiAI has a roadmap to extend to 64 (code-named Kaveri), 128 (code-named Ganges), and 1000 qubits (code-named Everest) NISQ quantum computers with applications in scientific research, simulations, healthcare, and education by 2025, 2027, and 2028. Furthermore, it has a roadmap for fault-tolerant quantum computers […]

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