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BCFeb 03, 2025

BC Opposition Leader Proposes 10-Point Plan to Address Tariff Threats

BC Opposition Leader John Rustad has announced his party's 10-point tariff response plan, urging the Eby government to implement it immediately to safeguard the province's economy. In a letter to Premier David Eby, Rustad called for the province to negotiate agreements with other provinces to eliminate barriers to interprovincial trade, reduce carbon taxes, and open B.C. trade offices in countries beyond the U.S. Meanwhile, Ravi Kahlon, the head of the cabinet committee established by Premier Eby to tackle potential tariffs, has emphasized the government's commitment to diversifying B.C.'s ec
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CanadaFeb 03, 2025

Alberta law society to hold sanction hearing for former justice minister Kaycee Madu

Alberta's law society is to hold a hearing to sanction former provincial justice minister Kaycee Madu. Madu was found guilty of misconduct last year when, as justice minister in 2021, he phoned Edmonton's police chief after receiving a traffic ticket. Madu told a hearing last year he didn't call Chief Dale McFee about the ticket, but was looking for reassurance that he wasn't being racially profiled or illegally surveilled. A panel of law society members determined that while Madu didn't ask McFee to do anything about the ticket, he did try to use his position of power to influenc
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IndiaFeb 03, 2025

Bikram Singh Majithia Criticizes Bhagwant Mann for Focus on Delhi Elections

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia criticized Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for prioritizing Delhi elections over state issues. Majithia highlighted that 40% of senior secondary schools in Punjab lack principals, questioning Mann’s claims of an education and health revolution. The party also condemned the rising incidents of looting and shootings in Punjab. In a statement, the Akali Dal accused Mann’s government of failing to ensure public safety, stating that while youth are being killed daily, the government is focused on activities outside Punjab.
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CanadaFeb 03, 2025

Canadian Dollar Hits Lowest Level Since 2003 Amid US Tariffs

The Canadian dollar fell to its lowest level in nearly two decades on Monday, trading at 68.13 US cents. This marks its weakest point since 2003. The decline follows US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on Canadian goods, effective Tuesday. On Friday, the Canadian dollar was valued at 69.04 US cents. In retaliation, Canada plans to impose equivalent tariffs on $30 billion worth of American goods starting Tuesday. While the tariffs will raise prices on US imports, the weaker Canadian dollar will further increase the cost of imported goods and make international travel mor
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CanadaFeb 03, 2025

Pierre Poilievre Pledges to Boost Domestic Trade if Elected Prime Minister

Canada’s opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, announced Monday that, if elected prime minister, he would implement a plan to enhance domestic trade, aiming to add over $200 billion to Canada’s GDP. The Conservative leader described former U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs as a wake-up call, urging Canadian provinces to collaborate and improve internal trade. Poilievre emphasized that Canadians expect their leaders to take decisive steps toward self-reliance, beginning with stronger domestic trade networks. While acknowledging that this initiative alone cannot fully offset economic d
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CanadaFeb 03, 2025

Canada-US Tariff War Intensifies with New Measures Announced

A tariff war has escalated between Canada and the United States, with President Donald Trump announcing new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports on Saturday, prompting swift retaliation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The U.S. will impose a 10% tariff on Canadian oil and gas and a 25% tariff on all other imports starting Tuesday. In response, Trudeau announced an initial 25% tariff on $30 billion worth of U.S. goods, expanding to $155 billion by the end of the month to give Canadian businesses and supply chains a 21-day window to adjust. Trudeau has also urged Canadians to prioritize l
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CanadaFeb 03, 2025

Trudeau and Trump Address Trade War Amid Banking and Drug Trafficking Allegations

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump this morning regarding the ongoing trade war, which poses a significant threat to workers and businesses on both sides of the border. Another meeting between the two leaders is expected later in the evening. While neither the Prime Minister’s Office nor the White House disclosed details of their discussion, Trump claimed on social media that American banks are not allowed to operate freely in Canada. He also linked the trade conflict to the issue of drug trafficking. Trump alleged that millions of Americans have died due t
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IndiaJan 31, 2025

8 AAP MLAs Resign Before Elections

Five days before the Delhi Assembly elections, eight Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs resigned from the party and their positions. They cited not being given a ticket for the upcoming elections and accused the party of corruption as the reasons for their resignation. At the same time, Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit, who is contesting against Arvind Kejriwal for the New Delhi seat, challenged Kejriwal to a debate at Jantar Mantar. However, Kejriwal did not show up at 3 pm on Friday as scheduled. It is worth noting that the New Delhi constituency remains one of the most talked-about in the Nationa
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CanadaJan 31, 2025

Tariffs on Canada and Mexico to Be Imposed Tomorrow

Tariffs on Canada and Mexico are set to be imposed tomorrow. The White House has dismissed reports suggesting that the tariffs would be postponed until March 1. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, in response to reporters' questions, confirmed that these reports are incorrect. She stated that President Trump will implement a 25 percent tariff on Mexico and Canada, along with an additional 10 percent tariff on China starting tomorrow. It is worth noting that Reuters had previously reported, citing sources, that the tariffs on Canada and Mexico might be delayed for at least a month. Ho
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CanadaMay 15, 2025

Toronto man pleads guilty in connection with terrorism financing scheme

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BCMay 15, 2025

Surrey resident Justin Simporios wins $80 million jackpot

The winning ticket for the Lotto Max jackpot sold in Surrey, and which Surrey resident has won the $80 million prize, has been revealed. The BCLC announced the winner during a media event today. Surrey resident Justin Simporios won the $80 million prize. This is the largest lottery win in BC to date. It is also the largest amount won by a single person in Canadian lottery history. Simporios said that when he found out that the winning ticket was purchased in Surrey, he jokingly told his wife that he had become a millionaire and she told him not to joke. But when he checked the ticket numbers,
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WorldMay 15, 2025

President Trump Claims Credit For India-Pakistan Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump, who took credit for the Pakistan-India ceasefire, took a U-turn on Thursday. He said in Qatar that he did not mediate between the two countries, he only helped. Trump said that I am not saying that I did it, but it is certain that I helped settle what happened between India and Pakistan last week. He said that there could have been a much worse situation between India and Pakistan, both of them had suddenly started firing missiles and we settled everything. Earlier Trump had said that he had told both the countries that if they did not make a ceasefire, America wo
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CanadaMay 15, 2025

Pierre Poilievre criticizes Liberal government's decision not to present spring budget

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (PWAH'-lee-ehv) has offered to help Prime Minister Mark Carney draft a federal budget. Poilievre says he wants Carney to ``steal his ideas'' as he listed off policies his party campaigned on in the recent election, such as cutting spending on consultants and foreign aid.   His remarks come a day after the Liberal government announced it will not put forward a fiscal plan until after the fall economic update. Parliament returns in a couple of weeks.
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BCMay 15, 2025

Early morning stabbing sends two to hospital

On May 15, 2025 at approximately 3:40 am, Langley RCMP responded to a report of a disturbance in the 19800 block of 56 Avenue. Officers arrived in the area and located two individuals who had been stabbed. Officers immediately rendered first aid and both victims were transported to local area hospitals for further assessment. A 33-year-old Langley man has been arrested and remains in Police custody in connection to this incident. The investigation is in its early stages and officers are continuing to gather details from the scene, said Sergeant Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP. Anyone with in