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A class of university students listens with rapt attention as Shadrach Kabango, better known as the award-winning rapper Shad, shares his thought processes when feeling stuck while creating a new track. Maybe it needs to breathe, or a part of it can be dropped, he suggests. Perhaps he might sharpen a lyric, …
Read More »India’s trafficking claims against Canadian colleges reveal ‘exploited’ immigration system, experts say
An investigation by Indian officials that alleges dozens of Canadian colleges and universities might be linked to a scheme of illegally ferrying students across the Canada-U.S. border reveals the “staggering” extent to which holes in the immigration system can be exploited, some experts say. “If the allegations are true, it reveals shocking gaps in our integrity …
Read More »How one Canadian is trying to keep a fast-growing social media platform troll-free
Aaron Rodericks loves his job, even if it isn’t for the faint of heart. “I wouldn’t recommend my job to most people,” he said, laughing. “That would be the honest response.” As Bluesky Social’s head of trust and safety, it’s up to Rodericks to keep one of the fastest growing social …
Read More »WATCH | Canadian activist won’t be deterred by Hong Kong arrest warrants
Victor Ho, one of the Canadian activists recently targeted by Hong Kong, spoke with CBC News about why the bounty for his arrest won’t stop him from continuing his pro-democracy work. News Source link
Read More »China sanctions Canadian institutions active on Uyghurs, Tibet
China said on Sunday it was taking countermeasures against two Canadian institutions and 20 people involved in human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and Tibet. The measures, which took effect on Saturday, include asset freezes and bans on entry and the targets include Canada’s Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project and the …
Read More »How a surprise visit with King Charles gave these Canadian women a ‘top of the mountain’ moment
Hello, royal watchers. This is your regular dose of royal news and analysis. Reading this online? Sign up here to get this delivered to your inbox. They had just finished their own private tour of Buckingham Palace and were still there having tea when the ornate doors at the far end of the …
Read More »Canadian short track skaters win 3 golds, 2 silvers at World Tour event in Seoul
The Canadian short track speed skating team dominated the podium at a World Tour stop on Saturday in Seoul. The team combined for five medal wins at the Mokdong Ice Rink, three of which were gold-medal victories. Steven Dubois, of Lachenaie, Que., won the men’s 500m final, crossing the line in 41.681 …
Read More »Artemis II mission to the moon with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen delayed until April 2026
NASA’s ambitious Artemis program that will once again return humans to the moon is facing more delays. In a press conference this afternoon, NASA administrator Bill Nelson announced that Artemis II — which will see Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, and Americans Reid Weisman, Christina Koch and Victor Glover orbit the moon …
Read More »Competition Bureau’s legal action against Google puts major U.S. cases in ‘Canadian context’
Canada’s Competition Bureau launched a legal fight against Google on Thursday, saying the tech giant has used its power in online advertising to hurt competition and harm Canadian businesses. The bureau wants Google to sell off two of its advertising technology tools and pay penalties for what it calls anti-competitive …
Read More »Trudeau to meet with premiers as Trump threatens hefty tariffs on Canadian goods
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s agreed to meet with his provincial and territorial counterparts after Donald Trump threatened to impose hefty tariffs on Canadian goods. The U.S. president-elect said Monday night that on his first day back in the White House, he would impose a 25 per cent tax …
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