CanadaOct 14, 2025
Quebec universities see steep decline in international student enrolment amid tighter immigration rules
A group representing Quebec universities is reporting that international student enrolment has dropped sharply compared to last year.
Preliminary data from the Bureau de coopération interuniversitaire indicates that enrolment for the current fall session has plummeted by more than 21 per cent at the master's level and by 12.1 per cent overall.
The sharpest drops were among four schools in the Université du Québec network, which reported between 17.1 per cent and 43.5 per cent fewer international students than in fall 2024.
Montreal's Concordia University was also high on the list with a 16.
CanadaOct 14, 2025
SPS Launches Body-Worn Camera Pilot
Surrey Police Service (SPS) is launching a six-month body-worn camera pilot project this fall. Beginning October 15, 2025, 20 SPS Road Safety Section officers will be wearing and testing the Axon Body 4 body-worn cameras (BWCs) for the duration of the pilot project.
In 2021, SPS began researching and developing a BWC program. This process included completing a privacy impact assessment, ensuring alignment with provincial policing standards, conducting two community consultations, and developing guidelines for usage. In October 2024, the Surrey Police Board approved the purchase of 20 BWCs in
WorldOct 14, 2025
Grammy Award winning singer D'Angelo passed away at the age of 51
The famous Grammy Award-winning artist, D'Angelo, passed away at the age of 51. His death left the entire industry in shock.
The family confirmed his death on October 14, 2025. His real name was Michael D’Angelo Archer. He is survived by three children. His family shared an official statement on his demise and revealed how his passing has left a big void.
AlbertaOct 14, 2025
Alberta teachers, province set to meet for first time since strike began last week
The union representing Alberta teachers and the provincial government's bargaining committee are set to meet today for the first time since a provincewide strike began Oct. 6.
The strike, entering its sixth day, has kept some 740,000 students across 2,500 schools out of classrooms. Finance Minister Nate Horner said last week the province had received a new proposal from the Alberta Teachers' Association, which represents the 51,000 teachers.
The last offer on the table, overwhelmingly rejected in a vote by teachers late last month, included a 12 per cent pay raise over four years and a promi
BCOct 14, 2025
Grizzly bear attacks pair of hikers near Prince George, B.C.
British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says trails in the McGregor Mountain area, northeast of Prince George, will be closing after two hikers were attacked by a grizzly bear.
It says in a post to social media that the attack happened on Saturday.
The service says its so-called Problem Animal Team Specialists are investigating the bear attack and "in an abundance of caution" it recommends people cancel any hikes planned in the Pass Lake area.
It says the area will be closed until the investigation concludes, but did not include any additional details about the status of the hikers and
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