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In a significant development for provincial immigration, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has officially closed its Entrepreneur Stream. The decision, announced on November 4, 2024, comes nearly a year after the program first paused the intake of new applications in December 2023. Details on the Closure and Amendments The Ontario government is currently working Continue reading

Introduction to the 2013-S Mount Rushmore Quarter Not all U.S. coins with an “S” mintmark are Proof coins. Some, like the 2013-S Mount Rushmore National Memorial Quarter, were struck as uncirculated business-strike coins by the San Francisco Mint. These quarters, part of the America the Beautiful Quarters program, were released as a limited production run Continue reading

Arizona’s Silver Rush and the Comstock Lode In 1859, silver mining in Arizona was fully operational, with silver shipments traveling both westward and eastward to meet the growing demand. This year also marked the discovery of the Comstock Lode in Nevada, a significant event that spurred a rush of miners to the Utah Territory. The Continue reading

1848 was a pivotal year in American history, marking a significant shift in U.S. gold coinage. That year, James Wilson Marshall’s discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill ignited the California Gold Rush, sending thousands of migrants westward. This event not only reshaped the nation’s economy but also presented Congress with critical decisions on settling the Continue reading

The 1797 Capped Bust Eagle is one of the most sought-after and historically significant coins in American numismatics. Just five years after the founding of the United States Mint, this $10 gold coin marked a pivotal point in the evolution of U.S. coinage. Notably, the 1797 Capped Bust Eagle was struck with two different reverse Continue reading

Stack’s Bowers Galleries is set to offer a truly extraordinary collection of Gold Dollars in its November 2024 Showcase Auction. This collection, known as the “Chapman Set,” has remained off the market for over a century and is now poised to make a significant impact on the numismatic community. With a pedigree tracing back to Continue reading

Graduates of Quebec post-secondary institutions looking to settle in the province will soon need to meet stricter French-language requirements. Starting on November 23, 2024, only programs where at least 75% of courses or credits are completed in French will be eligible for the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) Graduates component. This change significantly impacts both college Continue reading

The newly upgraded facilities at the Sainte-Aurélie border crossing are now operational, marking a significant milestone in the modernization of Canada’s border infrastructure. This transformation is part of the $4 million investment under the Land Border Crossing Project, which aims to enhance the border crossing experience across the country. The project will upgrade several ports Continue reading

In a surprising and significant policy shift, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the immediate closure of the Student Direct Stream (SDS), which has been in place since 2018 to expedite study permit applications. As of November 8, 2024, study permit applications will no longer be accepted under this fast-tracked stream. Going forward, Continue reading

Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day, is observed on November 11 every year to honor the sacrifices of those who served in the armed forces. This solemn occasion marks the anniversary of the Armistice Agreement, signed on November 11, 1918, to end the First World War. The ceasefire came into effect at 11 a.m., Continue reading