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Microsoft said Saturday that clients of its Azure cloud platform might experience increased latency after multiple undersea cables were cut in the Red Sea, as reported in Bloomberg. In a status update, the company said traffic going through the Middle East or ending in Asia or Europe had been affected. It did not say who had cut the cables or why. “Undersea fiber cuts can take time to repair, as such we will continuously monitor, rebalance, and optimize routing to reduce customer impact in the meantime,” the status update said. By Saturday evening, Microsoft said it was no longer detecting…

The Northwest Territories has received an additional 47 nominations for the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) for this year. This brings its total nomination spaces to 197, up from the 150 it was originally allocated for 2025. The Government of the Northwest Territories announced the increased allocations in a news release on September 2, 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams These new slots will go to eligible applicants from the 2025 intake period who did not get selected. The province will be assessing applications by order of work permit expiration date. Eligible applicants will be notified by email…

Even without a provincial nomination, it’s possible for foreign nationals aged 40 and older to get permanent residence through the Express Entry system. If you’re a foreign national aged 40+ and not a good PNP candidate, you can still get PR through a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw or category-based draw, provided that you have a high enough Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. In this article, we will provide you with a few fictional profiles of candidates aged 40 or older who would have been selected in previous CEC and category-based draws, as well as tips and tricks for increasing…

On Friday, a startup called Fable announced an ambitious, if head-scratching, plan to recreate the lost 43 minutes of Orson Welles’ classic film “The Magnificent Ambersons.” Why is a startup that bills itself as the “Netflix of AI,” and that recently raised money from Amazon’s Alexa Fund, talking about remaking a movie that was first released in 1942? Well, the company has built a platform that allows users to create their own cartoons with AI prompts — Fable is starting out with its own intellectual property, but it has ambitions to offer similar capabilities with Hollywood IP. In fact, it’s…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 4,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates with proficiency in French. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 446; and Created an Express Entry candidate profile before 7:21 a.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on 16 June 2025. See how competitive your Express Entry profile is Summary of Express Entry draws in 2025 Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Cut-off CRS score September 3 Canadian Experience…

Saskatchewan has received an increase of 1,136 nominations under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for 2025. This brings the total allocation for the year under the SINP to 4,761. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams In a phone call to CIC News, a representative confirmed that 25% of the new nominations will go toward jobs in trucking, accommodation, food service, and retail trade. These are sectors that reached their 25% nomination cap in June, after which the SINP began returning applications in these sectors. With the increase in allocations, processing for some applications in these sectors will…

As a newcomer to Canada, the idea of buying a home can bring a mix of curiosity and questions. There are many decisions to make, and understanding the process from the start can help you feel more at ease. One of the first things to consider is your home mortgage. What types of mortgages are out there, and what is right for your family?  By learning about the different options available, you’ll be better prepared to make informed choices. If you have 20% or more of the home’s value for a downpayment, you have an additional option to consider with…

This past Labour Day, the Ontario Government announced it will be making it easier for out-of-province workers in regulated professions to begin working in Ontario. Mmm This change, known as the “As of Right” framework, will allow certified professionals to become authorized to work in Ontario in as little as 10 days’ time. Under current regulations, it can often take up to six months for workers to get authorization to practice their profession in Ontario. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Starting January 1, 2026, workers in a wide range of professions can take…

A report outlines Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) plan to issue invitations to apply (ITAs) for the remainder of 2025. Education, Healthcare and social services, and trades are all categories that may see more planned draws in the upcoming months. The current Express Entry ITA schedule is designed to align with the Immigration Levels Plans 2025-2027. The report notes that most of the ITAs issued in the second half of 2025 will support the 2026 levels target. The information comes from an Access to Information Request (ATIP) obtained by Mandeep Lidher, a Calgary-based Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).…

Warner Bros. is suing AI startup Midjourney for copyright infringement, alleging that the company allows users to generate images and videos of characters like Superman, Batman, and Bugs Bunny without permission. As first reported by Reuters, Warner Bros. says that Midjourney knowingly engaged in wrongful conduct, noting that the company previously restricted subscribers from generating content based on infringing images but recently lifted those protections. “Midjourney has made a calculated and profit-driven decision to offer zero protection for copyright owners even though Midjourney knows about the breathtaking scope of its piracy and copyright infringement,” the complaint reads. The lawsuit seeks…