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BCNov 08, 2023

Petition filed with Elections BC to remove BC's Minister of Education

A petition has been filed with Elections BC to remove BC Education Minister and Surrey Green Timbers MLA Rachna Singh.However, it could not be confirmed who filed it but Freedom Party leader Amrit Birring has raised his voice against Rachna Singh by posting several videos in this regard on social media.In a video posted on several social media websites with the username @recallrachna, Birring said that he wants Rachna Singh to be B.C. should be removed as Education Minister because he believes that sexual abuse of children under his care is on the rise in schools in the state.Birring said the
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CanadaNov 08, 2023

English Montreal school board to challenge Quebec government's strict language rules in court

The English Montreal School Board says it will take the Quebec government to court over strict language rules requiring the board to communicate exclusively in French.The board says it will file the motion in Quebec Superior Court today after it received a warning about its internal communications from the province's language watchdog Office québécois de la langue française.It says the watchdog has interpreted the new language law known as Bill 96 to mean that English school boards must correspond with commissioners, principals and parents in French only.The Montreal board, the largest Engl
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AlbertaNov 08, 2023

Alberta announces new health delivery system, promises to try to protect jobs

The Alberta government says protecting jobs will be a priority as it embarks on a massive restructuring of its health system.Premier Danielle Smith's government is dismantling the provincial health provider and scattering its responsibilities among a slew of new organizations.Leaked cabinet briefing documents say the changes will impact about 250,000 health workers.Smith's government is realigning the system to create four organizations to be in charge of different specialties, such as primary care and acute care.All organizations answer to a board chaired by Health Minister Adriana LaGrange.S
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CanadaNov 08, 2023

PM Trudeau to travel to San Francisco to participate in APEC Summit

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to travel to San Francisco next week for the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and International Trade Minister Mary Ng are also to take part in the visit Nov. 15-17.A statement from the Prime Minister's Office suggests Trudeau will be focused on ways to fuel climate-friendly economic growth with Canada's allies and partners.The Canadian delegation will be focused on facilitating trade, identifying opportunities in the digital space and economic empowerment for women.Trudeau is also vowing to foster
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CanadaNov 08, 2023

75 Canadians evacuated from Gaza, rest to leave soon

More Canadians could soon be leaving Gaza after their names appeared in the latest published document by Gaza's General Authority of Crossings and Borders.The Canadian government confirmed that 75 people connected to Canada left the Palestinian territory via its border with Egypt on Tuesday.Global Affairs Canada said that Canada is unable to determine when or how many people can cross each day, and the situation is fluid and unpredictable.It said Canadian officials were on the Egyptian side of the border to welcome those who are leaving and facilitate their transportation to Cairo.The departme
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CanadaNov 08, 2023

Top oil producers increase oil production despite climate change concerns: Report

While Canada is working seriously on climate change, a report released by the United Nations on Wednesday revealed that the top oil producing country is producing far more oil and gas than the target set to limit global warming, including Canada.Oil-producing countries are still planning to more than double production in 2030 from the limit needed to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the report says.Canada, the world's fourth-largest oil producer, could see its fuel production fall to 25 percent of 2022 levels by 2035 if it does not take further steps to
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BCNov 07, 2023

$80,000 worth of illegal fireworks seized in Surrey

Officials in Surrey have made another large seizure of fireworks, a week after seizing 100-thousand-dollars' worth of the products leading up to Halloween.The City of Surrey says bylaw officers' investigations this week led to a seizure of $80,000 worth of fireworks from a property that appeared to be an abandoned house.Bylaw officers say they posed as customers to engage the sellers, and the owner of the latest seized fireworks may be the same person as the person who owned the fireworks seized last week.On October 30, the City of Surrey said it seized $100,000 worth of fireworks from a singl
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CanadaNov 07, 2023

Three arrested after child killed inside suburban home north of Montreal

Quebec police say three people have been arrested in connection with the death of a child Monday evening in a suburb north of Montreal.The police force for Bois-des-Filion, Que., about 20 kilometres north of Montreal, says the three suspects are being questioned by investigators.Police say they were called to a home about 5:30 p.m. regarding a young child suffering from serious injuries.Despite attempts to revive the child, whose age and gender were not made public, the death was declared at the scene.Forensic technicians were dispatched to the home Monday night where an investigation began in
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CanadaNov 07, 2023

No plan to break supply and confidence agreement with Liberals: Jagmeet Singh

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says that there are currently no plans to break the supply and confidence agreement with the Liberals.He said if the NDP did so, dental care and other key issues included in the agreement with the Liberals would be delayed from implementation.Jagmeet Singh said that the NDP will continue to put pressure on the government for things like dental care.He said that their current focus is to force the government to implement the things for which the agreement was reached.A debate has been held in the House of Commons today on the motion brought by the NDP on home heating.Ja

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CanadaOct 20, 2026

Canada’s Federal Budget Set for November 5

Canada’s federal budget will be presented on November 5, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne has officially announced. He confirmed the date during Question Period in the House of Commons on Tuesday. The budget will be the second fall budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government. The announcement comes as Canadian businesses continue to face the impact of U.S. tariffs and Canada’s retaliatory measures. Champagne indicated that the budget would include several measures aimed at strengthening Canada’s economy and making it more independent. He said the budget wo
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IndiaOct 20, 2026

Amit Shah Meets Families of Three Victims in Punjab, Assures Justice

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Punjab today and met the family of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, expressing his condolences and assuring them that justice would be delivered. Jhota was murdered in Mansa while raising his voice against drug abuse.At the beginning of his Punjab visit, Shah met the family of Bikramjit in Gurdaspur. The meeting lasted around 15 minutes. During the meeting, Shah touched the feet of Bikramjit's mother, Surjit Kaur, as a mark of respect and assured the family that a CBI investigation would be conducted.He later met the family of Gulzar, who alleg
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BCOct 20, 2026

Poilievre Thanks Albertans for Voting to Keep Canada United

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre thanked Albertans in Calgary today for voting in favour of keeping Alberta part of a united Canada in the provincial referendum. He said the people of Alberta had delivered a strong and decisive mandate. Born in Alberta, Poilievre had campaigned extensively ahead of the referendum, urging residents to keep the province within Canada. He said those considering separation out of frustration with the current government should remember that Canada is more than just a government — it represents its people, flag, land and shared history. Poilievre said it
BCOct 20, 2026

B.C. Conservatives Announce Election Night Watch Party in Vancouver

The B.C. Conservative Party has announced details of its official election night event ahead of the provincial election results. According to a press release issued by the party, leader Lorne Doerkson will host an election night watch party with campaign staff and supporters at Vancouver’s Rocky Mountaineer Station after British Columbians cast their votes. The venue is the same location where Kerry-Lynne Findlay was declared the party’s leader during a leadership convention five months ago. Doerkson, who is in the race to become B.C.’s premier, is running in the Cariboo-Chilcotin riding
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BCOct 20, 2026

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum Reacts to SkyTrain Extension Promises for Newton

Newly elected Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum has strongly reacted to announcements by two major provincial parties regarding the proposed SkyTrain extension to the Newton area. In a statement issued by McCallum’s Safe Surrey Coalition, the party said the B.C. Conservatives have made a firm commitment to deliver the SkyTrain project to Newton Town Centre, while the B.C. NDP has offered only to hold another meeting on the issue. McCallum said the project is particularly important for Newton, Surrey’s largest community, which has a population larger than that of many cities but still lacks rapid