Education Crisis Leaves Foreign Students Stranded

Decades of underfunding and a bet on high‑ fee foreign enrolment have pushed British Columbia’s public colleges and universities to the brink, derailing the migration dreams of thousands of students from Asia
Canada Urged To Defend Global LGBTQ+ Rights

Rights groups say Ottawa must back its global LGBTQ+ commitments with more funding and clearer diplomacy as queer communities in Asia and Africa face criminalization, violence and shrinking support
Taxpayers should not pay for the World Cup

Many Canadians are fans of FIFA World Cup soccer. But Vancouver and Toronto’s decision to host 13 men’s World Cup matches, at considerable taxpayer expense, has not been popular

Family violence is a pervasive issue that casts a long shadow across communities worldwide.

Canadians who share their stories could win $10,000 to give to their charity of choice

StartRight® with up to $1,250 in welcome bonuses, savings & benefits for newcomers

50 Canadian communities will have the 5G network by this year

First wave of 5G to roll out in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto

Philippine Days is one of the Lower Mainland’s longest-running annual events

Ultimately, they want nothing short of a transfer of democratic power to oligarchies of frantic enviro-zealots

Campus Scene: Annie Zhu

Ethnicity: Chinese
Sign: Taurus
Why Overseas Filipino Workers Don’t Go Home

A major new survey finds overseas Filipino workers remain deeply connected to their families and the Philippine economy, but weak job prospects, financial insecurity and doubts about the country’s future are keeping many from returning home
Canada has three immigration realities

In 2025, Canada admitted 393,770 permanent residents, according to preliminary IRCC monthly data, after Ottawa had lowered its 2025 target to 395,000 from the 483,640 admitted in 2024
The Future of Express Entry: Major Changes Proposed in 2026

Canada's  Express Entry (EE) system marked its 11th anniversary in January 2026
Canada urges early visa applications ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Canada is urging football fans, athletes and officials to apply early for visas and travel permits as the country prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup 26 with the United States and Mexico
Beyond Borders: How Family Violence Uniquely Affects Immigrants and Newcomers and How The Today Family Violence Help Centre Offers a Lifeline

Family violence is a pervasive issue that casts a long shadow across communities worldwide
The 44th Vancouver International Film Festival will commence on October 2, showcasing over 435 screenings

Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) presents its 44th edition this week
Community Profile: Yvonne Clarke

Yvonne wants to continue using her experience in areas such as poverty reduction, education, economic development, and combating violence against women to serve the Yukon.
Backlash Against ‘Tip-flation’

The reliance on tips makes restaurant goers effectively the employer and leaves workers perpetually subject to the judgment of customers
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