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April 2025

Know your riding — Canada Votes 2025: St. Catharines

The Liberals have held the riding since 2015 The Liberals have held the riding of St. Catharines since 2015. Chris Bittle won that election, defeating the Conservative incumbent. Bittle will run again this federal election against Conservative candidate Bas Sluijmers and NDP candidate Karen Orlandi. The riding runs from Lake Ontario in the north to St. …

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Trump-era policies drive American students to Canadian universities: Report

Canadian universities are seeing a surge in US student interest, driven by Trump-era visa cuts and funding slashes. Institutions like UBC and Toronto report rising applications and campus visits, as students seek stability north of the border. In Short Canadian universities see a rise in US student interest. Trump’s policies prompt US students to consider …

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Inflation in Canada cooled slightly to 2.3% in March as gas prices fell

Rate was down from 2.6% in February Motorists fuel up at an ONroute gas station near Maple, Ont., on April 1. Statistics Canada said gas prices fell 1.6 per cent year-over-year in March, contributing to a slightly cooled inflation rate. (Evan Mitsui/CBC) Canadians got a break on inflation in March as gas prices fell and …

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Carney has renounced his British and Irish citizenships, pays his taxes in Canada: campaign

‘I’m ready to give everything to Canada,’ Liberal leader says Liberal Leader Mark Carney shakes the hand of a young Edmonton Oilers fan as he makes a campaign stop in Hamilton on Thursday. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press) Liberal Leader Mark Carney has renounced his British and Irish citizenships, a spokesperson for the campaign told CBC News …

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Can Canada grow more of its own food? Greenhouses, vertical farming make it possible, experts say

U.S. supplies 67 per cent of Canada’s vegetable imports and 36 per cent of its fruit imports The suddenly rocky relationship between the U.S. and Canada has some Canadians rethinking the dependence on American goods. (Ben Nelms/CBC) While Canadians are taking time at the grocery store looking for Canadian-made products and labels like the maple …

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Canadians required to register with U.S. government if in country at least 30 days

U.S. judge sets aside legal challenge that could have delayed rule for Canadians All foreign nationals, including Canadians, who plan to stay in the U.S. for 30 days or longer must now register online with the Department of Homeland Security. The new rules have snowbirds reconsidering their plans for next winter. Many Canadians travelling to …

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UK, Canada, Germany or Australia: Where should Indians study abroad?

As studying abroad becomes more accessible and career-focused, Indian students are exploring top destinations beyond the US. From affordable education in Germany to PR-friendly Canada, here’s how the UK, Australia, and others stack up. Studying abroad remains a dream for many Indian students, aiming to enhance their academic credentials and secure better job prospects. While …

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Why young voters might not vote this federal election

Youth votes could swing this election, but data shows they don’t tend to vote as much as older demographics Young voters could swing the results in Canada’s upcoming election if they go to the polls, but that’s something the demographic doesn’t traditionally do as much as their older counterparts. Data from Elections Canada shows that during the …

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Brad Jacobs leads Canada to world men’s curling bronze for its 4th straight medal

Calgary skip routs China’s Xiaoming Xu 11-2; Switzerland faces Scotland for gold Canada skip Brad Jacobs, left, was aggressive from the outset of Sunday’s 11-2 drubbing of China in the bronze-medal match at the world men’s curling championship, using his first throw to make a nifty split that put the pressure on his opponents at …

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