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CanadaNov 09, 2023

Vivek Ramaswamy proposes a wall between Canada and the US

It was a well-worn Canadian punchline during the Trump years: someone should build a wall along the Canada-U.S. border.One of the former president's would-be successors says he wants to do exactly that.During Wednesday's Republican primary debate, a straight-faced Vivek Ramaswamy called it an example of skating to where the puck is going.It also reflects a popular talking point among some Capitol Hill Republicans who say they fear an increase in migrants entering the U.S. illegally from Canada.Ramaswamy's campaign strategy has been to embrace and amplify Trump's shock-and-awe tactics, which fa
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AlbertaNov 09, 2023

Food insecurity doubles in Alberta, people face difficulties for food

Food insecurity has doubled in Alberta over the past decade.Many people are facing difficulty for food.According to a new report from Vital Science, 12% of Albertans had food insecurity in 2011, and this figure surpassed 20% in 2022.The Vital Report is an annual initiative of the Edmonton Community Foundation and the Edmonton Social Planning Council that aims to focus attention on issues that are important to the city.On the other hand, food insecurity is also increasing rapidly in Edmonton.According to Susan Morrissey, executive director of the Edmonton Social Planning Council, as food and ho
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CanadaNov 09, 2023

Another group of Canadians left Gaza: Canadian Ambassador

Another group of Canadians left Gaza through the Rafah border crossing on Thursday.This information was given by Canada's ambassador in Egypt.This brings the total number of Canadians leaving Gaza to 106.The first group of 75 Canadians crossed the Rafah border crossing last Tuesday.The main crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt was closed for most of the hour today.The White House says Israel has agreed to a four-hour daily humanitarian pause to allow civilians trapped in northern Gaza to leave.Canadian Ambassador Louis Dumas said that there were 40 Canadians on the list, of which 32 have
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CanadaNov 09, 2023

Concordia University in Montreal condemns on-campus violence

The president of Concordia University in Montreal is condemning the recent violence on campus linked to the Israel-Hamas war.Graham Carr says in a message to members of the university community that three separate acts of violence or intimidation occurred at the university Wednesday.Carr says two security guards and a student were injured in an altercation, swastikas were found on a university building, and a social media post from a student group could reasonably be interpreted as inciting violence.He says he is saddened and disgusted by these acts and that the university will work to identif
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CanadaNov 09, 2023

Finance Minister Freeland to issue update on country's financial status on November 21

The Government of Canada will issue an update on the country's financial status in the last week of this month.Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will deliver the Fall Economic Statement in the House of Commons on November 21.Meanwhile, she will also give information about housing and capacity.On October 24, she had said in a press conference that the government would try to take steps for housing and affordability while staying within a fiscally responsible framework.It is worth noting that the Liberals are trying to deal with the housing crisis at a time when many recent polls show them lagg
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BCNov 09, 2023

BC Green Party removes Dr. Sanjiv Gandhi for liking 'unacceptable' social media post

Inappropriate social media activity has cost Dr. Sanjiv Gandhi his job as deputy leader of the BC Green Party and he's also resigned as a Green candidate in the 2024 provincial election.An online message posted Wednesday by BC Green Leader Sonia Furstenau says Gandhi was removed when she learned the details.Furstenau says Gandhi "liked a tweet with an inappropriate comparison" between provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Josef Mengele, an infamous Nazi doctor who experimented on concentration camp victims during the Second World War.Furstenau calls Gandhi's actions "unacceptable" and
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CanadaNov 09, 2023

Two Montreal Jewish schools hit by gunshots

Montreal police say shots have been fired at two Jewish schools in the city.According to the police, the first incident was reported at 8:20 this morning.There was one bullet hole in the school door.This school has an elementary and a high school.The second incident took place about half an hour later at another Jewish school.This school also has one day care.No one was reported to be injured in either incident.No one has been arrested so far.Investigation of the matter is ongoing.It is worth mentioning that due to the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel, violent clashes are taking place betw
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BCNov 09, 2023

School bus crashes into Burnaby house, 11 injured

A high school bus crashed into a house Thursday morning in Burnaby.11 people were admitted to the hospital after the accident.According to police, the accident happened around 8 a.m. in the area of Canada Way and 16th Avenue.According to police, the school bus first collided with a vehicle and then crashed into a house.At present, it is not known how the school bus collided with the vehicle.According to the BC Emergency Health Service, six ambulances, a supervisor and a referral unit responded to the scene.First responders hospitalized 11 people in stable condition.According to the police, no
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CanadaNov 09, 2023

Bill introduced in House of Commons to ban replacement workers during strikes: Labor Minister

Replacement workers would be banned during strikes and lockouts at federally regulated workplaces under new legislation introduced in the House of Commons today.Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan says the bill will bar employers from hiring someone to do the work of anyone who is on strike or lockout, and will apply to multiple work sites including federal Crown corporations, airports, ports and the federal public service.There are exceptions if not replacing workers would constitute a threat to health and safety, or could cause serious property or environmental damage.The bill fulfils a promise t

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BCJun 18, 2026

Mission RCMP seize firearms, issue tickets during crackdown on illegal shooting along forest service road

Mission RCMP say officers seized multiple firearms and issued several violation tickets during an enforcement operation targeting illegal recreational shooting along the Lost Creek Forest Service Road area over the June 13–14 weekend. According to a Mission RCMP release, officers responded to a report on June 13 of people shooting near the 7.5-kilometre marker of the forest service road. Police located five men from Abbotsford and seized five firearms from two 21-year-old gun owners. The pair later received $690 violation tickets for discharging firearms in a designated no-shooting area. RCM
BCJun 18, 2026

Suspect Arrested in Langford Sexual Assault Investigation Involving Youth

West Shore RCMP say a 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault investigation involving a youth in Langford. According to an RCMP release, the incident was reported to have occurred on June 9 at about 3 p.m. near the intersection of Jacklin Road and Station Avenue. Police said a female youth was approached by an unknown adult male at a bus stop, where a brief conversation took place before the youth was allegedly sexually assaulted. West Shore RCMP issued a public appeal for assistance on June 12 as investigators worked to identify the suspect. Police said officers
CanadaJun 18, 2026

IRCC pauses final processing of some citizenship cases approved under Bill C-3

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has temporarily paused the final processing of some citizenship cases approved under Bill C-3, commonly known as the "Lost Canadians" legislation. According to IRCC, several dozen individuals have received notices asking them to surrender citizenship certificates that had already been issued while the department reviews their files. The department says the affected cases are undergoing additional document verification. In a statement, IRCC said individuals who have already received citizenship certificates and moved to Canada may continue to
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BCJun 18, 2026

B.C. launches hydroelectric upgrades aimed at boosting power supply by 7%

The British Columbia government has announced a series of upgrades to its hydroelectric system that it says will increase the province's electricity supply by about seven per cent. Energy Minister Adrian Dix said the largest project will involve adding a sixth generating unit at the Revelstoke Dam, increasing capacity by approximately 500 megawatts by 2032. According to the provincial announcement, the first four generating units at the Revelstoke generating station will also undergo modernization work. The government said upgrades are also planned at six other generating stations and at the W
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AlbertaJun 18, 2026

Smith says timing may prevent coal mining referendum question from appearing on October ballot

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it may be too late for a citizen-led petition seeking a ban on new coal mining projects to be included in the province's Oct. 19 referendum vote. Earlier this month, Alberta musician Corb Lund submitted what he said were more than 200,000 signatures in support of a petition that would require the Alberta government to consider legislation banning new coal mining or submit the matter to a provincewide referendum if the signatures are verified. According to Alberta's citizen initiative rules, a successful petition can compel the government to either introduce