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Canada Will Accept 3 New Professions For Express Entry Immigration
Trak.in
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August 16, 2025
In 2026, the Canadian government plans to expand the Express Entry immigration system to include three new occupational categories: military personnel, scientists and researchers, and senior managers. According to CIC News, this action comes after...
‘Canadians just love a good laugh,’ This Toronto comic is tackling U.S.- Canada tensions one joke at a time
Now
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August 15, 2025
A Toronto-born artist is hoping to bring joy and spark dialogue over controversial topics with a show that mixes comedy and politics. Comedian, filmmaker, and TV producer Connor Malbeuf always knew he was fit for the arts. After moving from...
Canadian companies are bracing for a recession
Mortgage Professional Australia
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August 15, 2025
Hiring plans have already shifted. Nearly one quarter (22%) are holding back on increasing headcount in 2025 due to recession concerns. If a downturn hits, 30% say they will reduce hiring, while 23% would freeze it altogether. Preparation measures...
Canada captures just 2% of global farm tech investment
Digital Journal
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August 15, 2025
Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash Canadian farms are navigating a mixed reality. Farm cash receipts climbed to $25.6 billion in the first quarter of 2025, up 3.1% from last year. And while a country-wide ‘elbows up’ push to buy Canadian goods has...
Canadian Harvard students expect to return this fall after summer uncertainty
The Globe and Mail
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August 15, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:The U.S. Department of Homeland Security in May issued a letter saying it would not allow international students to study at Harvard, but in court documents last week it signalled that it does not intend to enforce its...
Jobs minister Patty Hajdu calls for Air Canada-union talks; here’s what the poll says, and know the key issues
The Economic Times
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August 16, 2025
Canada’s Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is calling on Air Canada and its flight attendants’ union to return to the bargaining table as tensions rise and a strike looms that could disrupt thousands of flights. “It’s very important that both the union...
Sask. Polytech students take drone security to new heights with mPowered Technologies
SaskToday.ca
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August 16, 2025
Students secure unmanned aerial vehicle vulnerabilities with cutting-edge encryption. SASKATOON — A group of Saskatchewan Polytechnic students is helping make drone communications safer, thanks to a partnership with mPowered Technologies and the...
Growing a better future: UM Natural Systems Farming research is feeding the world
University of Manitoba
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August 15, 2025
August 15, 2025 — For over 30 years, Dr. Martin Entz has been at the forefront of sustainable farming research. At the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Entz leads a research team dedicated to improving the future...
Air Canada set to shut down over flight attendants strike
RTL Today
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August 16, 2025
Air Canada's flight attendants were poised to strike on Saturday as the carrier cancelled hundreds of flights impacting more than 100,000 passengers ahead of a threatened work stoppage that could shut down service. The Canadian Union of Public...
Comments Invited for New ISO Research Standard
MrWeb
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August 15 2025 International standards body the ISO has released a draft revision of its ISO 20252 standard for public comment by the worldwide research, insights and analytics community. ISO Technical Committee 225 (TC225), which is comprised of...
Nearly 300 Air Canada flights cancelled as strike deadline by flight attendants nears
Hindustan Times
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August 15, 2025
Nearly 300 Air Canada flights have been cancelled ahead of a scheduled strike by the company's unionised flight attendants. Passengers wait at an Air Canada check-in counter, ahead of a potential strike by flight attendants of the airline, at the...
Business AFP Air Canada set to shut down over flight attendants strike
Yahoo News
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Air Canada's flight attendants were poised to strike on Saturday as the carrier cancelled hundreds of flights impacting more than 100,000 passengers ahead of a threatened work stoppage that could shut down service. The Canadian Union of Public...
Kraken’s Brandon Montour makes his thoughts clear about opportunity to make Canada’s 2026 Olympic roster
Sportskeeda
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August 16, 2025
Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour is excited about the opportunity to represent Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Montour was invited to Canada's Olympic Orientation Camp, which will take place in Calgary from August...
Top 5 Online Casinos for Canadian Players in 2025
Business Upturn
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August 15, 2025
Choosing the right online casino in Canada can feel overwhelming, given the numerous options available. It’s essential to find a platform that prioritizes safety, security, and a fantastic gaming experience. In this article, we’ll provide a...
Photos: Fete-Dieu du Teche
The Acadiana Advocate - Louisiana
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Father Michael Champagne, CJC, Founder of Fete-Dieu du Teche, center, carries the Blessed Sacrament during the Fete-Dieu du Teche to a waiting boat for the procession down the Bauou Teche on Friday, August 15, 2025 in Leonville, La.. F te-Dieu du...
E. coli infections traced to Canadian farm restaurant top 100; parasitic infections also increase
Food Safety News
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August 16, 2025
Public health officials have now identified more than 100 patients in an outbreak of E. coli infections related to the Saskatoon Farm restaurant and bakery in Canada. The Alberta Health Services announced the number of patients stands at 107 as of...
Deaths from measles climb in Mexico, US, and Canada, amid outbreak
Malay Mail
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August 16, 2025
NEW YORK, Aug 16 — The Pan American Health Organization (Paho) reported yesterday an increase in measles cases in the Americas, particularly North America, amid rising deaths from the infection in Mexico, the United States and Canada. Why it’s...
President of the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan and the Prime Minister of Canada gather for a high-level Métis Major Project Summit
Prince Albert Daily Herald
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Sheila Bautz Special to the Herald On August 7, 2025, Treaty 6 Territory and the Heartland of the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S), represented by Glen McCallum, President of the MN–S, participated in a high-level summit hosted by Mark Carney, the...
3 Canadian Value Stocks to Buy When Everyone Else Is Selling
The Motley Fool Canada
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August 16, 2025
When everyone is selling, savvy investors look for opportunities — especially in value stocks. In Canada, many of these overlooked gems don’t just offer potential price appreciation but also reliable, growing dividends. That makes them especially...
True North: Cultural Renewal in Canada
The Imaginative Conservative - Texas
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August 16, 2025
In the long term, the hope is for the Gregory the Great Institute to become a major contributor to the “great conversation,” bringing the wisdom of Christendom to Canada’s beleaguered and floundering culture. We live in exciting times. As a...