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How Ontario colleges are struggling to attract international students after visa changes

Ontario colleges are facing a significant financial crisis after a roughly 50 per cent cut in the number of international students permitted to study in the province. The visa policy changes have led to sharp drops in enrollment, disproportionately affecting colleges compared to universities. The situation is raising concerns about the long-term viability of many institutions that had come to rely heavily on international tuition revenue.

Half the international students, twice the financial pain — Ontario's colleges are reeling at sunrise.

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Kelowna family shaken after loved one is stabbed on morning walk

A man named Tejinder Singh, visiting family in Canada from India, was stabbed while taking a morning walk along Highway 97 near Highway 33 in Kelowna last week. The violent incident has left his family shaken. Details surrounding the attack remain limited.

A morning walk turns violent in Kelowna, leaving a visiting family's sense of safety shattered.

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Snowbirds’ final season in iconic jets includes shows across Canada and U.S.

Canada's Snowbirds aerobatic team will fly their final season in the iconic red Tutor jets, touring across Canada and the United States. The farewell tour will include their traditional appearance at Ottawa's Canada Day celebrations. After this season, the Snowbirds will be grounded from the Tutor jets they have flown for decades.

A Canadian icon takes its last bow — catch the Snowbirds' red Tutors while you still can.

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‘Hidden homelessness’ a problem for N.S. post-secondary students: researcher

A new report by Nova Scotia and Alberta researchers found that roughly one in four Canadian post-secondary students experiences some form of homelessness. The study highlights 'hidden homelessness' — situations where students lack stable housing but may not be visibly without shelter. The findings point to a significant and underreported crisis affecting students across the country.

One in four Canadian post-secondary students faces homelessness — a hidden crisis unfolding on campuses right now.

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