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Nearly 50,000 foreign students listed as ‘no-shows’ by Canadian schools
Close to 50,000 international students who received study permits to come to Canada were reported as “no-shows” at the colleges and universities where they were supposed to be taking their courses, according to government figures for two months last spring.
CBC News
Despite missed target, Ontario cities pin hopes on program for foreign-trained doctors
Province hopes to bring 100 foreign-trained doctors to rural areas by end of 2025.
CBC News
University of Winnipeg cancels English Language Program, puts women’s soccer team on hiatus
Significant financial challenges cited as reasons for cuts.
Castanet
TRU launches first of new wildfire programs
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) are pleased to announce their shared vision for increased educational opportunities in wildfire studies has reached another milestone.
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Headlines for February 28, 2025
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Headlines for February 27, 2025
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