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CanadaJan 20, 2025

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Congratulates Trump on His Inauguration

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as President. Trudeau stated that Canada and the United States have been the world’s most successful economic partners and that there is an opportunity to work together once again to create more jobs and prosperity in both countries. Trudeau emphasized that Canada will be stronger when working together with the U.S. He expressed eagerness to collaborate with Trump. At the same time, leaders and notable figures from around the world, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have congratulated Trump on his
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CanadaJan 20, 2025

Donald Trump Announces Major Steps for America Once in Office

Donald Trump has announced several significant steps he plans to take immediately upon assuming office as President of the United States. Among these, he proposed the creation of a new federal agency, the ‘External Revenue Service’ to oversee the collection of tariffs, duties, and revenues from foreign sources. In addition, Trump pledged to intensify efforts against illegal immigration, including implementing mass deportations. He also stated his intention to declare a national emergency at the southern border to strengthen border control measures. President Trump also announced the aboli
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IndiaJan 20, 2025

Bikram Singh Majithia Criticizes AAP Government Over Z+ Security for Vibhav Kumar

Senior Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia has slammed the AAP-led Punjab government for allegedly wasting public funds on providing Z+ security to Vibhav Kumar, the former PA of ex-Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. Majithia questioned why the Bhagwant Mann government extended such high-level security to Vibhav Kumar, a Delhi resident who, according to Majithia, has a criminal history, including jail time for alleged misconduct against women. He also raised concerns over Punjab’s worsening law and order situation and criticized the financial burden of protecting a non-Punjabi while the state str
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CanadaJan 20, 2025

Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th President of the United States

Donald Trump has returned to the White House as the 47th President of the United States. He took the oath of office today at the Capitol in Washington, DC, with Chief Justice John Roberts administering the ceremony. Due to the bitter cold in the capital, the swearing-in ceremony was held indoors at the Capitol for the first time in 40 years, departing from the tradition of taking the oath in the open air on the National Mall. Joe Biden and Barack Obama also attended Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony. Before him, JD Vance took the oath as Vice President. JD Vance’s wife, Usha Chilukuri Vanc
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CanadaJan 20, 2025

Reports Suggest Trump May Not Issue Immediate Tariff Orders on Canada, Mexico, or China

There may be relief for Canada. According to several US reports, Trump will not issue a tariff order on Canada, Mexico, and China as promised on his first day in office. A Trump administration official stated that Trump will instead direct agencies to investigate the US trade deficit, unfair trade practices by other countries, and currency policies. The official added that this investigation will include Canada, Mexico, and China, but no new tariffs will be announced. Notably, Donald Trump is returning to the White House today for his second term. He will assume office as the 47th President o
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CanadaJan 20, 2025

Vancouver heritage building demolished over risk of collapse

Crews in downtown Vancouver are demolishing a more than century-old heritage building that the city's chief building official says is so badly damaged it is at risk of collapse. The building at 500 Dunsmuir St. was initially a hotel and also served as barracks for merchant mariners, a Salvation Army home for veterans and later social housing, but has been empty since 2013. Last month the city ordered that the building owned by Holborn Properties come down, declaring it a danger to public safety "due to severe structural deterioration." Saul Schwebs, Vancouver's chief building official, says th
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CanadaJan 20, 2025

Premier Smith won’t attend Trump inauguration

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith won't be at U-S president-elect Donald Trump's inaugural ceremony today. She had been scheduled to attend the event, but that's not going to happen due to the ceremony being moved indoors into the Capitol Rotunda because of cold weather. Her press secretary, Sam Blackett, says in a statement that most ticketed guests will no longer be able to attend the ceremony in-person because of the move, and that includes Smith. Blackett says the premier still plans to attend an event at the Canadian Embassy today.
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CanadaJan 20, 2025

Donald Trump set to return to the White House

Donald Trump is set to return to the White House with a massive agenda, leading a deeply divided United States on a starkly different path from his predecessor — and the Republican leader has signalled it means pushing away from America's closest neighbour and ally. Canadians will be anxiously watching inauguration day ceremonies to see what is among Trump's early priorities amid threats to slap Canada with a 25 per cent across-the-board tariff on Monday. His team has reportedly prepared more than 100 executive orders, though it's unclear what is in the package and how many will be signed i
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IndiaJan 17, 2025

By-Elections to Be Held Again in Punjab

Another by-election will soon be held in Punjab. The government has issued a notification to conduct re-elections in the Ludhiana West constituency before July 10. The seat became vacant following the recent death of Aam Aadmi Party MLA Gurpreet Singh Gogi, who represented Ludhiana West in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. Gogi passed away on January 11 after being accidentally shot while cleaning his revolver. The Punjab Vidhan Sabha has informed the Election Commission about the vacancy, and the Election Commission is expected to announce the date for the by-election soon. It is worth noting that by

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BCDec 16, 2025

B.C. launches new forestry and emergency management testbed under Look West plan

The B.C. government has launched a new Forestry Innovation and Emergency Management Testbed aimed at helping local companies develop and scale technologies to better protect communities from wildfires, floods and other extreme weather events. The initiative is part of the province’s Look West economic plan, which focuses on strengthening domestic industries and reducing reliance on external markets. Delivered through Innovate BC’s Integrated Marketplace, the provincewide testbed will allow B.C. businesses to pilot technologies in real-world settings tied to wildfire and flood prevention, f
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BCDec 16, 2025

Five-month Nanaimo RCMP probe leads to drug trafficking and firearm charges

A five-month investigation by Nanaimo RCMP has resulted in multiple drug and firearm-related charges against two Nanaimo residents, following the seizure of controlled substances, weapons and body armour from a local residence. Police say the investigation began in early November 2024 after general duty officers received information that a home in Nanaimo was being used to traffic illegal drugs. With assistance from the RCMP General Investigation Section and the Projects Drug Unit, officers executed a search warrant at the residence on April 17, 2025. During the search, investigators seized qu
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CanadaDec 16, 2025

Federal ‘Buy Canadian’ procurement rules take effect, prioritizing domestic industries

The federal government’s new ‘Buy Canadian’ procurement policy came into force today, marking a significant shift in how Ottawa purchases goods and services for major public projects. The policy, announced earlier this fall, is designed to give preference to Canadian-made products and Canadian workers in federal contracting. The government says the approach is aimed at strengthening domestic industries and protecting supply chains during a period of ongoing global trade uncertainty. In its first phase, the policy applies to federal contracts valued at $25 million or more. These projects
AlbertaDec 16, 2025

Inmate convicted in Edmonton prison killing was already serving life sentence for Calgary murder

A man already serving a life sentence for the murder of a Calgary caseworker has been convicted in the killing of a fellow inmate at a maximum-security federal prison in Edmonton. Brandon Newman was found guilty last week of manslaughter in the 2022 stabbing death of 33-year-old Bretton Fisher at the Edmonton Institution. Newman is currently incarcerated for the second-degree murder of Deborah Onwu, a caseworker who was stabbed 19 times at an assisted-living facility in Calgary in 2019. Court heard that tensions escalated inside the prison after Fisher confronted Newman over the earlier killin
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BCDec 16, 2025

Heavy rain warnings remain in southwest B.C. as flood recovery continues in Fraser Valley

Residents in parts of southwestern British Columbia are being warned to prepare for more heavy rainfall as cleanup efforts continue following recent flooding in the Fraser Valley. Environment Canada says up to 70 millimetres of rain could fall across areas including Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley through Wednesday morning. The forecast comes as floodwaters linked to the Nooksack River in Washington state begin to recede, allowing cleanup operations to start earlier this week in several low-lying Fraser Valley communities. Provincial officials say the flood threat is not over. B.C. Emerg