Immigrant entrepreneurs say years-long wait for Canada's start-up visa leaves them in limbo

Steeson Mathew, a bearded man in a suit, stands confidently at a "Loop" trade show booth with screens displaying parking data.

Applicants of Canada’s Start-up Visa program say delays in permanent residency are stalling their businesses, blocking funding and growth. Despite building successful ventures, many have waited years, prompting calls for faster processing and greater transparency.

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Four Canadians head to B.C. to isolate from hantavirus cruise

Four Canadian passengers who were onboard MV Hondius during a hantavrius will fly to an airport near Quebec City where they'll switch planes to return to British Columbia.

P.E.I. French teacher acquitted in classroom sexual touching case

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Man charged after coaches say he threatened to stab someone at girls' soccer game north of Toronto

Police have charged a man with uttering threats after an incident during a a U13 girls soccer game in Vaughan last week where coaches say a parent threatened to stab someone.

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