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Maplestime Staff
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The Westside Mobile Food Market brings fresh, affordable produce to food-insecure seniors all summer. How it works, where it stops, and why it matters.
Doug Ford’s Ontario bike lane crackdown revives Rob Ford’s war on cyclists. The data says bike lanes help business and save lives — so why the fight?
New to Canada and starting a business? Eligibility, business plans, registration, taxes, and financing options — a practical guide for newcomer entrepreneurs.
Newfoundland and Labrador issued 202 invitations to apply (ITAs) for provincial immigration to candidates through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Of these 202 ITAs issued on August 29, 125 were distributed to candidates of the NLPNP, while the remaining 77 invitations were issued to AIP candidates. August 29 draw details The table below shows the breakdown of ITAs from the three most recent immigration draws conducted by Newfoundland and Labrador’s Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM). Draw Date Total ITAs issued NLPNP ITAs AIP ITAs July 29, 2025…
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that the government is working on changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). In an address to the Liberal caucus in Edmonton on Sept. 10, Carney said that moving forward the TFWP “must have a focused approach that targets specific, strategic sectors, and needs in specific regions,” and that the government was actively working toward these objectives. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! Carney did not provide any details on the nature of the potential changes. The TFWP is Canada’s flagship program for issuing work permits to foreign…
IRCC invited 1,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates in the latest Express Entry draw with a CRS cut-off of 534. See all 2025 draws and what it means.
Manitoba’s September 4, 2025 MPNP draw #253 issued 3,347 invitations across the International Education, Skilled Worker, and strategic recruitment streams.
Alberta issued Law Enforcement Pathway invitations Feb 6, 2026 under the AAIP. Draw results, minimum score, who qualifies and how to apply.
Finding a place to live is one of the first big steps when settling in Canada, and renting is often the starting point for many newcomers. Whether you’re looking for a short-term place to settle or laying the groundwork for a more permanent future, understanding how the rental process works here can help you feel more prepared and confident. Learn more about TD New to Canada Banking Package This guide walks through five key areas, ranging from budgeting to understanding your rights, which may help you navigate your rental journey. Let’s get started. Planning: What to Consider Before You Rent…
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…