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U of T math professor is first scholar at a Canadian university to win prestigious Fields Medal
A University of Toronto math professor has reportedly become the first scholar at a Canadian university to win the prestigious Fields Medal. The recipient, Jacob Tsimerman, is one of four mathematicians under 40 to receive this honor this year.
Read article →British Columbia holds first-ever draw under new permanent residence pathway
British Columbia has held its first-ever draw under a new permanent residence pathway, inviting 60 cleaning and security workers employed by a B.C. health authority to apply for provincial nomination.
Read article →First Nation evacuees fleeing wildfire face safety risks in Toronto, leaders say
First Nation chiefs and community members are expressing concerns about the safety of evacuees who have fled northern Ontario wildfires and are currently sheltering in Toronto hotels. The evacuees are reportedly facing elevated safety risks linked to drugs, alcohol, and human tra
Read article →Why baptismal records and parish registers matter for older Quebec citizenship by descent claims
Applicants for Canadian citizenship by descent through a Quebec ancestor often face a challenging and time-consuming process of collecting necessary documents.
Read article →Canada Holds First Express Entry Draw for Skilled Military Recruits, Invites Four Candidates
Canada has conducted a draw under a new category for skilled military recruits. The draw, which took place on July 23, 2026, was part of the Express Entry system and resulted in four Invitations to Apply (ITAs) being issued to experienced foreign military personnel with confirmed
Read article →Outlaws biker from Hungary deported after Kelowna arrest
A Hungarian man, reportedly associated with the Outlaws biker gang, was deported after being arrested in Kelowna. The man had been spotted by law enforcement at a rally in Alberta attended by members of the Outlaws and Rebels motorcycle gangs in June.
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