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Newspaper and magazine publishers in B.C. struggle amid postal strike
Editors and publishers of newspapers and magazines in Western Canada say that although news can be read online in the digital age, many readers still prefer to have it in print. With the strike in full swing, though, giving them that option is proving difficult.
Why this B.C. farmer is mentoring a blueberry grower in Punjab
A farmer in B.C. is sharing his expertise with a farmer in Punjab, as agriculture scientists in the Indian state have been encouraging non-resident Indians overseas, who have experienced success in the sector, to share their expertise.
New B.C. program incentivizing newcomers to settle outside Metro Vancouver draws mixed reactions
Under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), any immigrant with work experience outside the Metro Vancouver Regional District can claim additional points toward their permanent residency application if they have a qualifying job offer in that area.
Canada reverses immigration decision to make it easier for families to reunite
People coming to Canada on a parents and grandparents super visa can now pay medical insurance monthly rather than annually.
Here's why Indian students are coming to B.C. — and Canada — by the thousands
Hundreds of thousands of Indian students are choosing to call B.C. and Canada home in what has led to a sharp rise in new student visa applications since 2015. Here's why they're doing it.