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Atlantic universities concerned about federal cap on international student admissions

Atlantic universities concerned about federal cap on international student admissions

HALIFAX — Universities in Atlantic Canada say Ottawa’s move to temporarily cap international admissions risks undermining the work done to make the region an attractive higher-education destination for foreign students.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,034.59, up 110.29 points): Royal Bank of Canada. (TSX:RY). Finance. Up 33 cents, or 0.25 per cent, to $133.74 on 8.8 million shares.
Former Calgary Stampeder offensive lineman Bruce Covernton dead at age 57

Former Calgary Stampeder offensive lineman Bruce Covernton dead at age 57

CALGARY — Bruce Covernton, a former offensive lineman who won two Grey Cups with the Calgary Stampeders, died Tuesday. He was 57. The Stampeders confirmed Covernton's death but the cause wasn't divulged.
Payment technology firm Nuvei signs partnership deal with software company Adobe

Payment technology firm Nuvei signs partnership deal with software company Adobe

MONTREAL — Nuvei Corp. has signed a partnership deal with software company Adobe to provide customers access to its payment technology. Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available.
Base metal stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite Tuesday, U.S. markets mixed

Base metal stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite Tuesday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Strength in base metal stocks helped Canada's main stock index gain more than 100 points Tuesday ahead of the upcoming Bank of Canada interest rate decision, while U.S. markets were mixed as earnings reports continued to roll in.
Toronto-based Nisha Pahuja hopes 'To Kill a Tiger' Oscar nod is a step toward change

Toronto-based Nisha Pahuja hopes 'To Kill a Tiger' Oscar nod is a step toward change

Filmmaker Nisha Pahuja hopes that an Oscar nod for her documentary "To Kill a Tiger" will be a small step in a movement of justice for sexual assault survivors.
Enbridge appealing Ontario Energy Board ruling on natural gas costs

Enbridge appealing Ontario Energy Board ruling on natural gas costs

TORONTO — Enbridge Gas is taking the Ontario Energy Board to court over a decision the utility said would increase costs for consumers, but which environmental groups have applauded as encouraging less reliance on natural gas.
Some facts about the Metro Vancouver transit strike that has paralyzed bus services

Some facts about the Metro Vancouver transit strike that has paralyzed bus services

VANCOUVER — Bus and SeaBus services in Metro Vancouver are paralyzed for a second day amid a strike by transit supervisors.
Ontario preparing 'back to basics' curriculum for kindergarten

Ontario preparing 'back to basics' curriculum for kindergarten

TORONTO — Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce is extending his "back to basics" curriculum push into kindergarten.
Class-action lawsuit approved over COVID-19 outbreaks in Quebec long-term care

Class-action lawsuit approved over COVID-19 outbreaks in Quebec long-term care

MONTREAL — A judge has approved a class-action lawsuit that accuses Quebec's health network of failing to protect long-term care centres during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic and causing avoidable suffering and death to thousands of resident