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Summer-long entertainment on the Plains:  Over 20 free shows at the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand 

The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) has unveiled its program for the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand (EBB), which runs from June 19 to August 23, 2025. This outdoor stage, in the heart of the Plains of Abraham, will host over 20 performances of music and family entertainment against an enchanting backdrop. The shows will be on Thursdays and Saturdays, and they’ll be free.

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Full details revealed: Are you eligible to apply for PR under the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots?

Foreign nationals interested in immigrating to Canada as home care workers can now access full details for these programs. See if you’re eligible for the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot The Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot (HCWP) is now formally divided into two pilot programs: The Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot: Child Care; and The […]

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Canada removes bonus CRS points for arranged employment from Express Entry

Express Entry candidates will no longer receive extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for having a valid job offer, including offers supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The change took place in the Ministerial Instructions effective March 25, 2025. Calculate your new CRS score with CanadaVisa+ Prior to this change, Express Entry candidates […]

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Two recreational shellfish harvesters receive fines and fishing bans

On February 14, 2025, in Courtenay Provincial Court, the Honourable Judge B.E. Hutcheson found Richmond resident Diosa Delacruz guilty of retaining more than the daily quota for clams and oysters and for fishing without a British Columbia (B.C.) Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence. Ms. Delacruz was fined a total of $5,000 and was banned from fishing for one year. Her fishing companion, Nanaimo resident Rosemarie Allam, was found guilty by the Honourable Judge D.M.D. Stewart, in an earlier court appearance in August 2024, of daily quota violations, and for failing to comply with her conditions of licence. She was fined a total of $4,500 and received a two-year fishing ban.

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NFB feature doc Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance opens Hot Docs 2025. Six National Film Board of Canada documentaries, including five world premieres.

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) will be at Hot Docs in Toronto with a stellar selection of six NFB documentaries, including Winnipeg director Noam Gonick and Toronto producer Justine Pimlott’s feature doc Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance, presented Thursday, April 24, at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema as the festival’s opening night film.

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How to reduce the risk of refusal for your immigration application

Many immigration application refusals can be avoided with proper diligence. Whether you’re applying to visit, study, work, or immigrate to Canada, knowing the most frequent reasons for rejection can make a significant difference in preparing a strong, complete, and successful submission. This article will cover common reasons for refusal and preventative tips to avoid this […]

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Canada raises cap for Parents and Grandparents Program

The Canadian federal government has increased the number of applications it will accept under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). The government will accept up to 25,000 sponsorship applications for processing in 2025. Sponsor your family for Canadian immigration Some of the applications will be those submitted in response to the 2024 intake, while others […]

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IRCC reports progress on clearing immigration backlog

The backlog at Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been steadily decreasing in recent months. The total number of applications in the department’s backlog was 821,200 as of February 28. Consult with an experienced immigration representative Considering that just a month prior the backlog was at 892,100, this shows a reduction of a noticeable […]

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British Columbia and Prince Edward Island invite candidates to apply for provincial immigration

This week, British Columbia and Prince Edward Island (PEI) have both issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). British Columbia targeted foreign entrepreneurs who have already established a new business or purchased an existing business in the province, issuing invitations under two of its Entrepreneur Immigration streams. PEI’s third draw […]

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