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Record-breaking temperatures across Asia put millions at risk of heat-related illnesses and even death

Scam syndicates target millions of victims globally

Organized crime gangs in Southeast Asia are growing sophisticated networks to move laundered funds into real estate across the globe, including in Canada, states a new report

Heatwave in Asia creates ‘cocktail of hazards’

Scorching temperatures across Asia are straining power grids to their limits and leading to a surge in heat-related medical issues and fatalities

BC boosts funding to assist newcomers

New programs amounting to over $25 million expected to serve more than 40,000 people per year

Death at a distance

Is Canada’s bereavement leave policy enough for immigrant workers? The answer is No

Resilience on the runway at Vancouver Fashion Week

Breast cancer survivors on the catwalk and stylish prosthetics are among the highlights of Vancouver Fashion Week’s 2024 extravaganza, which aims to challenge traditional notions of beauty

New Canadians twice as likely to fall victim to fraud

Some 38 percent of newcomers polled say they have been the victim of at least one fraud compared to just 17 percent of other Canadians saying they have been victimized

Trudeau’s fossil fuel stance makes zero sense

When it comes to fossil fuels, the world wants what Canada’s got. The problem is that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau doesn’t care

More refugee women seeking shelter in Canada

With skyrocketing migration trends and housing shortages, more refugee women are forced Into the shelter system

Temporary immigration programs pushing down wage growth

Temporary foreign workers and low-wage immigrant workers who are in Canada permanently are facing negative effects from the short-term immigration pathway