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Momodou Taal and his lawyers address law students at Wayne State on Trump attacks on democratic rights
The Wayne State University Law School in Detroit sponsored a meeting on Friday, October 24, on “Executive Orders and Constraints on Free Speech,” which dealt with the legal and political issues arising from the Trump administration’s persecution...
Canada intensifies crackdown on undocumented Indian workers
Canada’s immigration authorities have stepped up nationwide raids on undocumented Indian workers this year, marking one of the most aggressive enforcement drives in recent years. From construction sites in Calgary to restaurants and farms around...
Canada set to launch ambitious immigration overhaul to attract skilled global talent, boost innovation, and counter US visa hurdles
Canada is set to revamp its immigration strategy, aiming to establish itself as a global hub for highly skilled talent, Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated in a recent address, according to media reports. He stated that the forthcoming federal...
Hong Kong Jockey Club sells US$1 billion portfolio to Canada firm
The entity has multiple exclusive legal betting licenses granted by the government on activities including horse racing and football wagering [HONG KONG] The Hong Kong Jockey Club has sold US$1 billion worth of assets from its fund portfolio at a...
What is Ontario’s Bill 33? Here is why thousands of students in Waterloo are protesting against it
At the University of Waterloo, students are sounding the alarm over Bill 33, warning that it could change life on campus in ways that hit close to home. From mental health services to emergency food programs and independent student newspapers, the...
Humboldt Broncos survivor delivers powerful message to students
TECUMSEH, Ont. — On April 6, 2018, Tyler Smith and his Humboldt Broncos teammates were on their way to a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League game. A game they would never play. Smith was one of 13 survivors of a horrific crash that claimed the lives...
Kelowna founded educational platform Minga on fast-growing tech list (Kelowna)
Photo: Contributed Minga won the 2020 Okanagan Angel Summit. A Kelowna company has caught the eye of a national program that ranks the country’s top tech businesses. Minga, which is a school culture and engagement platform, landed at No. 4 in the...
Ceremony marks new $16M partnership to bolster Indigenous entrepreneurship and business education across Canada
Rooted in Indigenous leadership and knowledge, the partnership will open “new pathways for Indigenous entrepreneurs, researchers and business students to learn, grow, and give back to their communities,” said Riel Bellegarde, president and CEO of...
Alberta expected to bring in back-to-work legislation for striking teachers
Open this photo in gallery:Teachers and supporters take part in a rally on World Teachers' Day in Edmonton, on Oct. 5.JASON FRANSON/The Canadian Press The Alberta government is expected to introduce back-to-work legislation on Monday to force...
Health Canada Grants Authorization for "LEQEMBI®" for the Treatment of Early Alzheimer's Disease
Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, "Eisai") and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB, Corporate headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, CEO: Christopher A. Viehbacher, "Biogen") announced today that Health Canada has issued a Notice of...
Clifton-Fine students honor Bullying Prevention Month
STAR LAKE — October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and as part of an ongoing partnership with the Clifton-Fine Central School District (CSD), Star Lake students revved up for the month with a member of “The World’s -1 Youth Leadership...
Science Slash Gear This Canadian Robot Made A Big Discovery While Analyzing Earth's Phytoplankton
Pytoplankton are plant-like microorganisms that are estimated to have generated half of the Earth's oxygen supply. And even when they die, they fall to the ocean floor and turn into a massive carbon sink. Now, we finally have an idea of just how...
This Canadian Robot Made A Big Discovery While Analyzing Earth's Phytoplankton
Pytoplankton are plant-like microorganisms that are estimated to have generated half of the Earth's oxygen supply. And even when they die, they fall to the ocean floor and turn into a massive carbon sink. Now, we finally have an idea of just how...
Canada continues disputed ads despite Trump ire
OTTAWA: The premier of Canada’s most populous province has again complicated the country’s delicate trade negotiations with the US, this time with a political ad targeting Americans that has drawn the ire of US President Donald Trump. The ad,...
Email from NAIT reminds leaders of expectations ahead of potential Bill 2 protests
According to an email shared with the Nugget, NAIT has clarified expectations regarding staff participation in protest activity ahead of a potential “Day of Action” in response to the Government of Alberta’s Bill 2. Bill 2, the Back to School Act,...
Life with a Kawasaki Z900 RS in Canada: 4,500 km update
BHPian Sangwan recently shared this with other enthusiasts: Updates: I see that at the end of August I updated this thread and I hate to say this I haven’t been able to put any real miles on the bike but I am also happy to report that the Z900RS...
Algoma U at bottom of Maclean's university rankings
The local university ranked 20th out of 20 primarily undergraduate institutions ranked by Maclean's magazine for 2026 Algoma University has placed at the bottom of the Maclean’s magazine rankings for the second straight year. The local university...
H1-B clarity offers hope to Indian students' US dreams
New Delhi: The Trump administration's clarification that the high H-1B visa fee does not apply to international students studying in the US on F-1 visa is expected to revive Indian students' interest in pursuing higher education in the US after a...
O’Neill: Thirty years since referendum, Quebec’s place in Canada vulnerable
It’s now 30 years since Quebec narrowly rejected the referendum on sovereignty from Canada. The referendum was held on October 30, 1995. It was defeated by a bare 50.6 percent majority. That was by no means a vote of confidence of the French...
The European Mind Cannot Comprehend Montana High School Football While Touting Measly Road Trip
iStockphoto A soccer team in England set a new travel record with its match on Saturday, which pales in comparison to high school football in Montana. The European mind can’t comprehend the size of the United States. They would not be able to...