Around 800,000 international students currently reside in Canada, with a constant influx of thousands expected every academic year. As the new academic year begins, attention is shifting to the responsibility of housing these students and the implications for Canada’s housing crisis. The Liberal government faces mounting pressure to address this crisis, and there have been …
Teachers Shortages Across Canada: Concerns Raised as New School Year Begins As students across Canada begin a new school year, teachers and their representatives are expressing concerns about ongoing teacher shortages that are persisting from coast to coast. These shortages vary from province to territory, with some areas, such as Nova Scotia, reporting that most …
Psilocybin, also known as “magic mushrooms,” is becoming more prevalent in Canada with the emergence of illegal stores, a trend reminiscent of what happened with cannabis before its legalization, according to an expert. Stores like Shroomyz and Fun Guyz have opened in major cities across Canada, such as Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Vancouver, and London. …
Canadian consumers are currently facing increasing financial pressure due to higher interest rates, and this is affecting the country’s largest lenders. However, there are steps that borrowers and banks themselves can take to mitigate the impact. The latest bank earnings have shown that a slowing economy is causing profit dips and higher provisions for possible …
Passengers flying with Corendon Airlines will soon be able to access a child-free section of select flights. Beginning on November 3, the Turkish-Dutch leisure airline will launch an “Only Adult” zone for passengers aged 16 and older on its Amsterdam to Curaçao routes. This section is designed for adults without children and for business travelers …
Universities Canada Opposes Cap on International Students Amid Housing Crisis Amidst discussions about implementing a cap on international students due to the housing crisis, Universities Canada asserts that there is no need for such a limit. Presently, Canada has 800,000 student permit holders, and various federal ministers have hinted at the possibility of capping the …
I believe it’s crucial to highlight the significance of my feedback. In recent weeks, I have been bombarded with desperate requests for feedback from various companies. For instance, Amazon asked for my recommendation based on my experience with their returns process. They even asked me to rate the delivery of the pillow insert I was …
Over the course of two weekends, Anne Zarifa and her children took the time to create a comprehensive list of clothes they would need for the upcoming school year. The Montreal mother of three understands the pitfalls of leaving back-to-school shopping until the last minute, especially during a time of high inflation. To avoid this, …
This article is the fifth installment of the “New Roots” series, which examines the impact of evolving migration patterns and affordability challenges on communities in Canada since the COVID-19 pandemic. In this installment, Michelle Schiewe, a 48-year-old day trader and single mother, is preparing to leave her beloved community of Revelstoke, British Columbia. Revelstoke, with …
All standard homeowner and tenant insurance policies cover damage caused by wildfires, as well as provide coverage for the cost of mass evacuations, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). Aaron Sutherland, IBC’s vice-president for the Western and Pacific region, advised those affected to contact their insurance representative to begin the claims process. Devastating …