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Canada secures billion-dollar defence deal — but control still sits in the US

The federal government is touting a $1-billion defence export contract with Germany as a major win for Canadian industry, but ...
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Canada issues over 50% fewer study permits to Indians

A steep drop in study permits for Indian students is reshaping Canadian campuses amid scrutiny of the international student ...
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BC approves $65M elementary school, far above past costs

A rising price tag for a New Westminster elementary school underscores growing concerns about escalating construction costs and BC’s mounting fiscal pressures.
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Canada issues over 50 percent fewer study permits to Indians, data shows

A steep drop in study permits for Indian students is reshaping Canadian campuses amid scrutiny of the international student ...
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Ottawa’s $450-million question: What are we funding in Haiti?

Canada has poured more than $450 million into Haiti since 2022 — much of it into foreign-run security missions. Where is the ...
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Sim’s 2026 budget cuts arts and climate, increases emergency spending

Last week, Mayor Ken Sim’s office unveiled the 2026 Vancouver budget, outlining significant shifts across both emergency ...
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Rents fall across BC, but Vancouver remains Canada’s most expensive city

A recent report shows that rents in Vancouver are declining, but still high compared to other cities in Canada.