Finding the Words For A New Life in Canada

Decoda Literacy Solutions is marking Literacy Month with ‘Your Gift. Their Next Chapter’, a campaign supporting programs that help families build confidence, independence and new opportunities across B.C.
Diversity Rules Costing Canadian Research Millions

Macdonald-Laurier Institute report says equity targets have reshaped Canada’s elite research chairs, with Asian scholars among the strongest performers
B.C. Budget Blunder Highlights Fiscal Mess

Given so many other exciting happenings in British Columbia politics recently, a financial planning mistake may seem a bit mundane

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
Newcomers Still Pay More for Car Insurance

Drivers from South Asia, Africa and South America face substantially higher premiums than newcomers from Western countries, despite modest improvements in Ontario and B.C.
The credit history gap for newcomers

Newcomers arrive with years of financial discipline earned abroad — but Canada's credit history requirements can't see it, locking mortgage-ready families out of homeownership
Canada’s Americans Targeted for Votes

Americans with dual citizenship in Canada in high demand as voters in the November midterms
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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