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Immigration racket: Why Indian students are facing deportation threat in Canada?
Karamjeet Kaur, an Indian got admission to a college in Edemton, Canada in 2018, and applied for Permanent Residency after getting a job in 2021. She is not the only victim of Canada's immigration racket, many Indian students have been affected. Reportedly, more than 700 Indian students have been asked by the Canadian authority to return to India. The whole matter came into the limelight during a CBSA investigation that began when these students applied for permanent residence after the completion of their studies letters. It further added that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is accountable for the approval of study permit requests.
Source:CBC News
March 18, 2023 06:54 UTC
TTC removes ‘homeless’ from list of safety issues riders can report
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has removed “homeless” from a list of safety concerns riders can report. On Tuesday, the TTC announced it launched new forms of communication for customers that need to report safety concerns. In addition to its safety app, riders can now text their concerns to 647-496-1940 or fill out a web form. READ MORE: TTC introduces new safety reporting options for ridersHowever, the city’s transit agency has since received flack for having “homeless” listed as one of the safety problems riders could report. Speaking of the web form, here are the categories of safety problems TTC riders can report.
Source:thestar
March 18, 2023 03:34 UTC
What Does It Say When The Most Trusted Person in Canada Isn’t Trusted?
What Does It Say When The Most Trusted Person in Canada Isn’t Trusted? David Johnston seemed to have it all when Stephen Harper picked him as Governor General in 2010. Everyone lined up from all parties to praise Johnston. The man with twenty-one letters AFTER his name was golden, until this week. The views, opinions and analyses expressed in the articles on National Newswatch are those of the contributor(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the publishers.
Source:National Post
March 18, 2023 02:16 UTC
Justin Wright defeats James Finkbeiner in Cypress-Medicine Hat UCP vote, Paul Hinman starting another new Wildrose Party – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and Elections
Food truck owner Justin Wright defeated former Western Standard vice-president of operations James Finkbeiner to win the United Conservative Party nomination in Cypress-Medicine Hat. Paul Hinman’s Wildrose Loyalty CoalitionMonths after he was removed as leader of the Wildrose Independence Party, it appears as though Paul Hinman is starting another new Wildrose Party. Other nomination updatesThe UCP has set April 3 as the date for its nomination vote in Grande Prairie . Daniel Birrell has been nominated as the Green Party candidate in Spruce Grove-Stony Plain. The Green Party has 27 candidates, the Alberta Party has nominated 12 candidates and the Liberal Party has one.
Source:CBC News
March 17, 2023 23:06 UTC
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Edmonton officers shot multiple times before mother and son struggled over gun — many questions still unanswered in investigation
They were both shot multiple times by the 16-year-old male and “immediately incapacitated” before they could draw their own weapons. With both officers down, a struggle ensued between the youth and his 55-year-old mother over the firearm, police say. They say the son shot his mother before taking his own life. Condolence books were set up Friday at Edmonton City Hall for people to pay their respects. Online fundraisers have been organized for the families of the officers by the Edmonton Police Association and the Alberta Paramedic Association.
Source:CBC News
March 17, 2023 22:18 UTC
Alberta’s Preziuso goes off in 7-0 win over Windsor
CHARLOTTETOWN (U SPORTS)—Tyler Preziuso went off for five points Friday afternoon as the the Alberta Golden Bears cruised past the Windsor Lancers 7-0 to advance to the semifinals in the 2023 U SPORTS Cavendish Farms University Cup. The sophomore forward recorded a hat trick and two assists to pace the Golden Bears, while Eric Florchuk had a goal and three assists. Moments later, the Golden Bears took full advantage of a five-minute power play after Windsor’s Robbie Burt received a game misconduct for contact to the head. The Golden Bears took that 5-0 lead into the third period where they quickly scored again on another power play. Preziuso recorded the hat trick at 12:04 on Alberta’s fifth power play goal of the game.
Source:CBC News
March 17, 2023 18:24 UTC
War for the Woods: new CBC documentary features Narwhal reporting
A film production company wanted to know if she’d be willing to work on a documentary based on her reporting on how Clayoquot Sound’s War in the Woods transformed Nuu-chah-nulth homelands. In 1984, Nuu-chah-nulth nations famously turned away logging company MacMillan Bloedel, which planned to clear cut old-growth forests — some of which were more than 1,000 years old. Geoff: At the core of it is the importance of old-growth forests and we look at it [from] two or three different perspectives. Part of War for the Woods was filmed amongst old-growth forests in Avatar Grove, on Pacheedaht Territory, near Port Renfrew. Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood was asked to narrate the film War for the Woods based on her reporting on how Clayoquot Sound’s War in the Woods transformed this region.
Source:CBC News
March 17, 2023 14:55 UTC
10 charged in death of Virginia man at mental hospital
CBC News published this video item, entitled “10 charged in death of Virginia man at mental hospital” – below is their description. Seven deputies and three hospital employees have been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Irvo Otieno, 28. Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news CBC News YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.
Source:CBC News
March 17, 2023 14:49 UTC
Farmer builds first methane digester to handle 10 farms
Nelson ZandbergenFarmers ForumBRINSTON — A multi-million-dollar silo digester that can handle manure from about 10 dairy farms is nearing completion on Thurler Farms, southwest of Winchester. It’s the first in a planned fleet of 310 units nationwide to extract methane from most of the manure produced on Canada’s 10,000 dairy farms by 2030. Participating farmers will also get a share of revenues that GET Corp. earns from the sale of methane — otherwise known as Renewable Natural Gas when cleaned up for the natural gas grid. The methane brewed at Thurler Farms will be cleaned and liquified on site, and transported via an 18-wheeler tanker truck to a Peterborough site for injection into Enbridge’s natural gas grid. Biogas now accounts for over 25 % of the gas flowing through the Danish natural gas grid.
Source:thestar
March 17, 2023 14:14 UTC
REI Co-op announces new Chief People Officer; two leadership promotions
Chris Speyer has been promoted to senior vice president, chief merchandising officer, and Isabelle Portilla has been promoted to vice president, Co-op Brands, both effective immediately. He joined the co-op in 2017 as vice president of Co-op Brands, REI’s private label known for innovative design and responsible manufacturing. Speyer’s role expanded to include leadership of REI’s merchandising teams in 2021. Vice President, Co-op BrandsPortilla joined the co-op in 2017, leading product strategy and design for Co-op Brands, including ongoing product collaboration with Outdoor Afro Inc. The nation’s largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of 21.5 million members who expect and love the best quality gear, inspiring expert classes and trips, and outstanding customer service.
Source:CBC News
March 17, 2023 13:24 UTC
Trump vs. DeSantis: Rivals’ very different styles on display
Trump vs. DeSantis: Rivals’ very different styles on displayDAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — In his first trip to Iowa this year, Ron DeSantis did not take any questions from voters. For DeSantis, a leading Republican presidential prospect, it was simply business as usual. He doesn’t have that social connection with folks.”Perhaps no one is paying closer attention than Trump, who views DeSantis as his only real rival for the Republican presidential nomination. Such stops give voters “a way to see the president in a different light," said Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung. One major difference between DeSantis and Trump is that Trump has welcomed press coverage of his unscripted moments.
Source:National Post
March 17, 2023 10:51 UTC
Today in Canada’s Political History: Sudden death of Secretary of State for External Affairs, Sydney Smith
Sydney Earle Smith, the veteran President of the University of Toronto, was tapped by rookie PM John Diefenbaker to be the latter’s Secretary of State for External Affairs in 1957. Prime Minister Diefenbaker learned of his minister’s death while he was in the House. “I sent a note to the Prime Minister on the floor of the House, and he came behind the curtains immediately. The Prime Minister was stunned and profoundly upset. “When the shock wore off, Prime Minister Diefenbaker appointed British Columbia’s Howard Green as Smith’s replacement.
Source:CBC News
March 17, 2023 09:00 UTC
5 things to watch at 2023 World Figure Skating Championships
AP Photo/Antonio Calanni5 things to watch at 2023 World Figure Skating ChampionshipsIt’s almost time for the biggest figure skating competition of the year. Yes, the 2023 ISU World Figure Skating Championships will soon be underway in Saitama, Japan. They have never been to the world championships together. This young team hasn’t competed since they won silver at the Canadian championships in January. ETEarning Spots for World Championships at HomeAside from medals, the most important thing at stake at every edition of the ISU World Figure Skating Championships is qualification for the next year’s worlds.
Source:CBC News
March 17, 2023 03:07 UTC
Reporter Steph Wood teams up with CBC’s The Nature of Things
Thirty years after B.C.’s War in the Woods, where do things stand in the fight for old-growth forests? That’s the question The Narwhal’s Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood and David Suzuki posed on a trip to the site of that seminal battle against logging in Clayoquot Sound, on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Go here to watch the War for the Woods documentary, or, if you’re in Toronto, grab a ticket to see a screening and conversation with the filmmakers on March 20 at Hot Docs. Read on below for more reflections from Steph on the project and the people she met along the way. Take care and stand tall,Arik LigetiDirector of audience
Source:CBC News
March 17, 2023 01:45 UTC
Ottawa man who lost leg, fingers is new face of Lululemon campaign
The 23-year-old, who lost his leg and four fingers in a boating incident as a teenager, has recently been featured as a model for clothing retailer Lululemon. (Stu Mills/CBC - image credit)If you happen to find yourself at a Lululemon store these days, chances are you'll come across Emilio Dutra. When he was just a teenager, Dutra lost his right leg at the hip and four fingers on his right hand when he was struck by the propeller of a boat on Lac Pemichangan in western Quebec. WATCH | As a teen, he lost his leg. Now he's modelling for Lululemon:"When I first lost my leg — and even probably a year ago — I don't think I ever saw this happening," Dutra told CBC Radio's Ottawa Morning.
Source:CBC News
March 17, 2023 01:37 UTC