How do video games affect the brain?

Last Updated On 12 June 2025, 12:50 PM EDT (Toronto Time) With the rise of the gambling industry and the sudden increase in popularity of online casino games, it has become more and more important to discuss the unique psychological and neurological effects these games have on gamblers. With millions of players interacting with the … Read more

West Kootenay announces priority sectors and occupations for rural pathway to permanent residence

West Kootenay in British Columbia has revealed its list of priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Assess your eligibility for the RCIP The RCIP is an employer-driven pathway to permanent residence (PR) for foreign nationals in participating rural communities. Located in southeastern B.C., West Kootenay’s RCIP designated area extends from … Read more

Can Regional Immigration Solve Canada’s Economic Imbalance?

Canada’s immigration system is admired worldwide, but a new wave of thinking suggests that where newcomers settle could be just as important as how many arrive. While most immigrants land in major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal, a growing number of policymakers and economists are asking: Can we redirect immigration to support struggling towns…
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Canada’s IRCC Issues Refunds as Backlogs Disrupt Processing Timelines

Canada’s immigration system has faced increasing pressure over long processing times. But in a lesser-known move, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has quietly started refunding a portion of immigration processing fees when it fails to meet its own service standards. Under the federal Service Fees Act, this refund policy is automatic and applies when…
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Ontario PNP Issues 72 ITAs in the Latest Draw, Targets In-Demand Occupations

Ontario held its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on June 6, 2025, focusing on three key Employer Job Offer streams. A total of 72 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to eligible candidates under the Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills categories. The CRS score range for this draw was notably low between…
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Alberta Issued 92 Invitations in Latest Four AAIP Draws

Between May 22 and June 3, 2025, Alberta invited 92 skilled candidates through four different Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) draws. These latest updates bring fresh hope for many aspiring immigrants aiming for Canadian permanent residence, especially those working in healthcare, agriculture, construction, and tech sectors. With invitation scores as low as 60 CRS points,…
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Latest Express Entry Draw #350 Targets 125 PNP Nominees With 784 CRS

The Express Entry system is once again in the spotlight as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issues 125 new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a targeted Express Entry draw #350 for candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This latest draw reaffirms a strong trend seen throughout 2025, priority is being given to PNP…
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