British Columbia

Protests Rock Canada Over Deportation of 70,000 International Students

Aug 28, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Canada is currently experiencing widespread protests, with approximately 70,000 international students demonstrating against new immigration policies introduced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal government. These protests have erupted across various provinces, including Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia, reflecting the growing discontent among foreign students. According to City News Toronto, the unrest is … Read more

Canadian Province Imposes Two-Year Ban On Nigerian Students, Others

Jan 30, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that a Canadian province, British Columbia, has implemented a ban on admitting Nigerian and international students to tertiary institutions for the upcoming two years. This decision was recently announced in a statement by Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Miller stated that the measure’s objective is to reduce the issuance of new … Read more

Historic Heat Wave Kills Dozens In Canada

Jun 30, 2021.Jun 30, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Canada broke its temperature record for a third straight day on Tuesday – 49.6C (121.3F) in Lytton, British Columbia Dozens of people have died in Canada amid an unprecedented heatwave that has smashed temperature records. Police in the Vancouver area have responded to more than 130 sudden deaths since Friday. Most were elderly or had … Read more