December 26, 2023 Economy/Education/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative Utimus organization to expand nationally, aiding newcomers in Canada with credentials and employment Through a network of partners, Utimus recruits, trains, mentors, and places newcomers into meaningful jobs
December 22, 2023 Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative/News Toronto-area shelters full of homeless refugee claimants “We are seeing the highest number of refugee claimants that we have ever seen in Canada. We are going to continue seeing
December 22, 2023 Atlantic Canada/Health ‘It could completely transform aging’: Meet the St. John’s-based startup that aims to redefine the aging-in-place experience through technology User Two newcomers to Canada from Africa are redefining senior care with wearable sensors and Artificial Intelligence
December 21, 2023 Diaspora Affairs/Economy/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative Newcomers exercise restraint in spending, focus on family time this holiday season Soaring grocery prices and the turmoil unfolding in Gaza have been playing heavily on the minds of Canadians this year.
December 20, 2023 Commentary Take a stand for Diversity: Help combat Canada’s media crisis by supporting inclusive news coverage In Canada's media industry, a funding crisis is in part to blame for homogenous news coverage. Here's your chance to help change
December 20, 2023 Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative/News Being black, gay, and a UN refugee in Montreal Junior Nsamia Mayema, a gay man, fled the DRC to South Africa and then to the United States as a refugee, where
December 19, 2023 Crime/Diaspora Affairs/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative/News Ontario human rights office publishes report on Toronto Police’s anti-Black racism The commission tabled 107 recommendations to address racial profiling, discrimination within the Toronto Police Services.
December 19, 2023 Economy/Education/Local Journalism Initiative Foreign students resort to private lenders Private financiers are stepping into the gap left by regulated banks to support international students who can’t bear living expenses, charging as
December 19, 2023 Economy/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative/News Canada’s religious communities stepping up to help feed newcomers Religious sites are providing essential support to immigrants and international students struggling with increasing costs.
December 18, 2023 Diaspora Affairs/Education/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative/News Canada’s international students relieved after federal government allows longer work hours Students can work more than 20 hours a week off-campus until April 2024 while the government weighs other options.