Friday, December 26, 2025

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Canada to Phase Out Remote Border Crossing Permits, Introduce Phone Reporting by 2026

Canada is preparing to end a long running remote border entry system used along parts of the U.S. border, with the federal government confirming that the Remote Area Border Crossing program will be fully discontinued in September 2026. The...

Gujarati Community in Canada: A Quiet Economic Powerhouse

The Gujarati community in Canada has steadily emerged as one of the most economically influential South Asian groups in the country. Known globally for entrepreneurship and trade, Gujaratis have brought the same business-first mindset to Canada, building success across...

Canada and India Push for Reset as Strategic Dialogue Gains Momentum

Canada and India are taking fresh steps to strengthen bilateral ties, building on recent momentum generated at the G20 Summit and a renewed commitment to dialogue and cooperation. The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada hosted a series of high-level...

Prime Minister Mark Carney Shares a Message of Reflection and Unity This Christmas

Mark Carney delivered a Christmas message to Canadians on December 24, reflecting on the challenges of the past year while emphasizing compassion, unity, and hope during the holiday season. In his message, the Prime Minister noted that in a...

Global Christmas Traditions That Can Inspire a Fresh Holiday Celebration

As more people rethink how they celebrate Christmas, there is growing interest in borrowing ideas from traditions around the world. Christmas is observed in countless ways across cultures, climates, and belief systems, and looking beyond familiar customs can add...

Pulled 60 Minutes Report Reappears Online With Canadian Broadcaster Branding

A previously unaired segment from the U.S. news program 60 Minutes has resurfaced online carrying Canadian broadcaster branding, prompting questions about how the material circulated beyond the United States. According to The Canadian Press, the segment appeared on the web Monday...

Most Canadians Prefer “Merry Christmas” Over “Happy Holidays,” New Survey Suggests

A growing majority of Canadians say they prefer the greeting “Merry Christmas” over more generic seasonal phrases, according to a new national survey released this week. The poll, conducted by Research Co., found that support for the Christmas specific greeting...

Bethlehem Sees a Return of Christmas Celebrations After Two Years of War

After two years of subdued observances amid war in Gaza, thousands of people gathered in Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, bringing renewed life and emotion back to the city’s historic celebrations. According to The Associated Press, crowds filled Manger Square as the...

The History of Christmas: How an Ancient Winter Festival Became a Global Tradition

Christmas, celebrated each year on December 25, is both a deeply religious observance and one of the world’s most widely recognized cultural holidays. For Christians, it marks the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, whose teachings form the foundation of...

Christmas in India: A Celebration Beyond Numbers, Faith, and Geography

Christmas in India is often misunderstood from the outside. While India is not a Christian-majority country, it is home to one of the world’s oldest Christian communities, with traditions that stretch back nearly two thousand years. According to census...

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Canada to Phase Out Remote Border Crossing Permits, Introduce Phone Reporting by 2026

Canada is preparing to end a long running remote border entry system used along parts of the U.S. border,...