29 h. ago University of Toronto among schools struggling as students skip Canada

Universities in Canada are feeling the impact of stricter immigration policies, with the majority reporting decreases in international student enrolment rates.When compared to other regions, Canada had the highest number of universities that reported seeing a dip in international student enrolment, even more so than the U.S. The Global Enrolment Benchmark Survey was created in collaboration with NAFSA, Oxford Test of English, and Studyportals, and takes a look at how patterns have changed over time. The survey includes 461 institutions from 63 countries, 20 of which are from Canada. It also provides insight into the enrolment period from August to October 2025.“Last year’s survey showed a market in transition. This year’s survey shows those early signs have turned into real changes,” reads the report. “Policy and visa restrictions are still the biggest obstacles to international recruitment in some regions, especially in Canada and the United States.&rd...

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29 h. ago Universities struggling as international students skip Canada

Universities in Canada are feeling the impact of stricter immigration policies, with the majority reporting decreases in international student enrolment rates.When compared to other regions, Canada had the highest number of universities that reported seeing a dip in international student enrolment, even more so than the U.S. The Global Enrolment Benchmark Survey was created in collaboration with NAFSA, Oxford Test of English, and Studyportals, and takes a look at how patterns have changed over time. The survey includes 461 institutions from 63 countries, 20 of which are from Canada. It also provides insight into the enrolment period from August to October 2025."Last year's survey showed a market in transition. This year's survey shows those early signs have turned into real changes," reads the report. "Policy and visa restrictions are still the biggest obstacles to international recruitment in some regions, especially in Canada and the United States."...

Society

36 h. ago Toronto outranks Vancouver on list of world's most desirable cities

Two cities in Canada have earned a spot in a new list that ranks cities based on how well they attract people, capital, and enterprises.The ranking, which includes two major cities in Canada this year, looks at each city's comprehensive power to attract people and companies from around the world. Since 2008, the Mori Memorial Foundation's Institute for Urban Strategies in Japan has published the Global Power City Index (GPCI). The GPCI measures each city's appeal based on six functions: economy, research and development, cultural interaction, livability, environment, and accessibility."The GPCI is able to grasp the strengths, weaknesses, and challenges of global cities in a continuously changing world, not only through a ranking, but also through analyzing that ranking's specific components," reads the report.To compare 48 cities, the six main categories were further broken up into 72 categories. Based on this, each city was scored accordingly, and the...

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40 h. ago Pesticides Coalition: Canada Must Choose Science and Health Over Lobbyists

MONTREAL, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A coalition of nearly 30 civil society and academic organizations is urging the federal government to halt plans announced in the latest budget to weaken Canada’s pesticide process, and instead launch a long-overdue public debate and comprehensive reform. The Coalition warns that the proposed changes would reduce protections […]

Science

60 h. ago Alaris Equity Partners Announces Closing of $115 Million Bought Deal Offering of 6.25% Convertible Unsecured Senior Debentures

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES SECURITIES LAW CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Unless otherwise stated, all numbers in this press release are presented in Canadian dollars. Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (“Alaris” or the “Trust“) (TSX: AD.UN) […]

Economics

61 h. ago Dream Industrial REIT Announces Strategic Partnership With CPP Investments and $805 Million Portfolio Recapitalization

This press release contains forward-looking information that is based upon assumptions and is subject to risks and uncertainties as indicated in the cautionary note contained within this press release. All dollar amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. Transaction Highlights Dream Industrial REIT and CPP Investments form a new joint venture focused on acquiring […]

Economics

65 h. ago Young Canadians talk about chasing their dreams in a world in crisis

The Canadian Press has been speaking with young people across the country about being part of the unhappiest generation _ and the financial and emotional pressures they face in a world in crisis. ‘WE HAVE TO FIGURE IT OUT ON OUR OWN’ Growing up, Nicholas Schorn was told to follow their dreams. The 32-year old […]

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3 d. ago Here’s how some young Canadians are facing their financial future

The Canadian Press has been speaking with young people about the financial challenges facing their generation — a tough job market, unaffordable housing and goals that seem out of reach. ‘WAITING FOR EVERYTHING TO WORK OUT’ A few hours into a night out with friends in downtown Toronto, 19-year-old Eleni Koumoundouros has a choice to […]

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4 d. ago Young Canadians tell of their generations’ challenges and hopes

The Canadian Press has been speaking with young people across the country about challenges facing their generation — and ways they continue to find joy. ‘YOU’RE HUMAN AND YOU FEEL THINGS’ Violet Rode, an 18-year-old theatre student at Dawson College in Montreal, says she watches the anxiety and “fidgeting” of her peers and worries about […]

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9 d. ago University of Toronto Press and Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Form Strategic Publishing Partnership

TORONTO — The University of Toronto Press (UTP), Canada’s largest university press and leading academic publisher, is pleased to announce a landmark partnership with the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) to publish the Society’s prestigious Conference Proceedings beginning in 2026. This collaboration brings together two organizations committed to advancing knowledge and innovation. Through UTP’s […]

Society

1 week ago Khashoggi widow seeks probe in France over phone hacking before killing

Citizen Lab, a specialized research body at the University of Toronto, found that her two telephones were infected by Pegasus, a tool made by Israel-based firm NSO Group, in April 2018, the complaint showed.

Events

1 week ago EU leader warns of US interference in Europe’s affairs as Russia praises Trump’s security vision

BRUSSELS (AP) — A top European Union official on Monday warned the United States against interfering in Europe’s affairs and said only European citizens can decide which parties should govern them. European Council President Antonio Costa’s remarks came in reaction to the Trump administration’s new national security strategy, which was published on Friday and paints […]

Politics

2 w. ago This queer Toronto barbershop is changing lives one haircut at a time

In a humble, single-chair barbershop on Toronto's Danforth Avenue, haircuts are becoming moments of personal affirmation for queer and transgender clients. The Queer Barber is a QTBIPOC-owned (acronym for Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) barbershop founded in 2022 by E (who uses all pronouns). The space was created with the singular purpose of offering gender-affirming haircuts in an environment where QTBIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals can simply exist without explanation or fear of being misread. "I wanted to create the kind of space I never saw in the industry. One where queer, trans, and QTBIPOC people could walk in without bracing themselves," E told blogTO, whose background consists of barbering, psychology, community care, and now social work. The shop owner is currently completing their Master of Social Work at the University of Toronto, and says everything they're learning, from trauma-informed p...

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2 w. ago Sleep Country Canada charting revival of Bed Bath & Beyond next year

TORONTO — Sleep Country Canada Inc. is on the cusp of bringing back Bed Bath & Beyond. The mattress retailer confirmed in a Thursday email to The Canadian Press that it has purchased the Canadian and U.K. rights to the houseware brand’s name and logos. It will relaunch the retailer next year with physical stores […]

Culture

2 w. ago University of Toronto once again the top school in Canada in one key category

And the hits just keep coming for the University of Toronto.In addition to being the top school in Canada and the second most sustainable university in the world, U of T can also applaud itself for being the number one research university in the country.Research Infosource Inc. released a report this week outlining the top research universities, colleges and hospitals in Canada, as well as the Top 15 Federal Government research & development performers. Canada's Top 50 Research Universities 2025To determine the universities' rankings, factors such as faculty headcount, graduate student enrollment and financial data from Statistics Canada were closely looked at.For a second year in a row, U of T nabbed the top spot for receiving $1,588,932 in funding in 2024, up 10.8 per cent from the previous year.Of the 50 top universities, 17 others are in Ontario.University of Ottawa and McMaster University round out the top 10, taking the 7th and 9th spots, respec...

Society

2 w. ago University of Toronto to create AI role named after tech pioneer Geoffrey Hinton

The University of Toronto says it’s on the hunt for the next Geoffrey Hinton. The school says it will create a new chair role named after the Nobel laureate and artificial intelligence pioneer. The Hinton Chair in Artificial Intelligence will help the university recruit, teach and train students and inspire promising AI startups. They will […]

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2 w. ago Thomson, Weston families win Hudson’s Bay charter auction: retailer

The Thomson and Weston families have emerged victorious from a process meant to decide who will be able to purchase the royal charter that formed Hudson’s Bay. HBC says holding companies belonging to the families have been chosen to purchase the document that dates back to 1670. The announcement confirms reporting from The Canadian Press, […]

Culture

3 w. ago York Region Council approves $25M to support York University’s new School of Medicine

Toronto, Nov. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — York University welcomes York Region’s decision to make a significant contribution of $25 million to support the new School of Medicine set to open to students in 2028.  The $25 million commitment will help fund the physical infrastructure and development of the School of Medicine, which will be built […]

Society

3 w. ago Toronto engineer turns commuter frustration into site that exposes TTC delay data

Ever wondered why your TTC bus was inexplicably delayed by 15 minutes, or a train had to bypass your local subway stop? Well, an interactive website called TTC Delay Insights, developed by a Toronto-based engineer, seeks to bridge the gap between the transit agency's data and commuters by exploring patterns, station statistics, hotspots, and even offering a buffer calculator. Asha Asvathaman is an Applied AI and Computer Vision Engineer from Singapore and holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of British Columbia and a Master's in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Toronto.As a regular TTC commuter, Asvathaman was once heading out to a writing workshop she'd been looking forward to for weeks, when mid-journey, TTC subway service was halted and replaced with shuttle buses. "I waited and waited for the bus, then had to battle everyone else to get on, only to end up missing my workshop entirely. I re...

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3 w. ago Speculation on B.C.’s tanker ban ‘premature,’ federal energy minister says

In an interview with The Canadian Press, energy minister Tim Hodgson said people are "jumping to conclusions" with regard to any discussions about adjusting or lifting the ban.

Politics