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CanadaDec 30, 2024

Coquitlam fire and police officials investigating early morning fire at strip mall

Mounties in Coquitlam, B.C., say an early morning fire is under investigation at a strip mall on North Rd. at Lougheed Highway. Const. John Graham with Coquitlam RCMP says the city's fire department was called to the complex early this morning about a blaze at the building. Graham says there were no injuries and the cause of the fire is now under investigation by both police and fire officials, but he had no information about a possible explosion that damaged the complex. Images from the scene show the building's front facade with awnings and signage had fallen to the ground, exposing twisted
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CanadaDec 30, 2024

Police called to Surrey, B.C., pub after 'large fight' and shooting

Police in Surrey, B.C., say two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a brawl broke out at a pub early this morning. The Surrey Police Service says officers responded to multiple calls about a "large fight" outside the 5Tara Pub and Lounge on 132 Street at 2:30 a.m. Police say two men were shot after the fight escalated, and the victims were taken to hospital. Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton says the injuries were "fairly minor" – the pair who were shot didn't wait for an ambulance and were taken to hospital by bystanders. Houghton says investigators are now looking into how the fi
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CanadaDec 30, 2024

Atlantic Liberal caucus calls for Trudeau's resignation in letter

The Atlantic Liberal caucus is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign as party leader in a letter. The letter dated Dec. 23 was shared publicly today by New Brunswick MP Wayne Long, who has been saying since the fall that Trudeau should step down. Atlantic caucus chair and Nova Scotia MP Kody Blois penned the letter, saying the events following Chrystia Freeland's cabinet resignation, signals from the opposition parties to declare non-confidence at the first opportunity, and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats make it no longer "tenable" for Trudeau to continue to le
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CanadaDec 27, 2024

Trudeau May Step Down as Liberal Leader in Next Election

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may step down as Liberal leader before the next election, according to a former senior adviser and close friend of his. Gerald Butts stated that he does not believe Trudeau will remain as leader to lead the Liberals into the next election. In a Substack newsletter, Butts wrote that the recent resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has been a major blow to Trudeau, further weakening his already tenuous grip on the party. He added that before Freeland's resignation, Trudeau had a chance to lead the party into the next election, but now that seems unlikel
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CanadaDec 27, 2024

Trump Targets Trudeau Again, Suggests Tax Cuts if Canada Becomes 51st State

US President-elect Donald Trump has once again targeted Canada, as well as Greenland and the Panama Canal, in a Christmas message posted on his social media platform, Truth Social. In the post about Canada, Trump claimed that taxes in Canada are very high, but if Canada were to become the 51st US state, their taxes would be reduced by more than 60 percent. He also mocked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, once again referring to him as the "governor of Canada." Trump added in another post that he had encouraged former Canadian hockey star Wayne Gretzky to run for the post of Prime Minister of Can
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CanadaDec 27, 2024

Conservatives call for no-confidence vote by late January

Conservative MP Jonathan Williamson says he'll get the ball rolling early in the New Year on no-confidence vote that could bring down Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government in a little more than a month. Williamson says in a social media post he will put forward his non-confidence motion at a public accounts committee meeting on Jan. 7. He says the committee can debate it and then kick the motion over to the House of Commons to deal with when it returns on Jan. 27. That could be voted on as early as Jan. 30, and could bring an immediate election if it passes. Three non-confidence motions b
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CanadaDec 27, 2024

LeBlanc, Joly to meet with incoming Trump administration officials in Florida

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly are in Florida to meet with officials from president-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration. A statement from LeBlanc's office says the duo travelled to Palm Beach, where they planned to use those talks to underscore "Canada's efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking and illegal migration and the measures outlined in Canada’s Border Plan." Spokesman Jean-Sébastien Comeau says they will also emphasize the negative impacts of a potential 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods, both in Canada and the U.S. Trump has t
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CanadaDec 27, 2024

A fatal collision in Surrey on Christmas Day killed one woman: police

Police in Surrey are investigating a collision at an intersection, involving two vehicles, that has claimed the life of a passenger. Surrey Police Service says officers responded to the scene at the intersection of Highway 15 and Highway 10 before noon on Dec. 25 when they found a passenger in the vehicle passed away despite life-saving efforts. Police say the victim was an adult woman and the driver of the vehicle that hit another car remained at the scene and is cooperating with police. The investigation is still in its early stages and it remains unclear about the cause of the
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CanadaDec 24, 2024

Canada stops LMIA Points for Express Entry Starting Spring 2025

The Canadian government will stop awarding LMIA points for permanent residency (PR) under Express Entry starting in the spring of 2025. This was announced by Immigration Minister Mark Miller in a press release. Until now, there was a benefit of receiving an additional LMIA point, ranging from 50 to 200, to qualify for PR. However, due to reports of fraud within the system, the government has decided to withdraw this provision. When the new rules come into effect, they will directly affect candidates seeking PR in Canada through Express Entry, including those currently working temporarily in C

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EnglishSep 05, 2025

Canada's Dabrowski and partner Routliffe win U.S. Open women's doubles title

Canadian tennis player Gabriela Dabrowski has won the US Open Grand Slam title with her New Zealand partner Erin Rutliff. The Canadian player won the women's doubles title in straight sets with her partner. Together, the two defeated the pair of Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova 6-4, 6-4. Earlier, Gabriela Dabrowski also won the US Open title in 2023. Pawan Sahni, of Newton Tennis Club in Surrey, says “the win is a boost for Canadian tennis.” He added, on one hand, just a few weeks ago, young player Victoria Mboko won the Canadian Open title, and now, with Canada's senior player win
BCSep 05, 2025

Coquihalla Highway reopened following wildfire closure

The Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) between Hope and Merritt has reopened in both directions following a closure caused by the Mine Creek wildfire. Due to the proximity of the fire, drivers should be prepared for the Coquihalla Highway to be closed with minimal notice. Drivers are advised to not stop in the fire zone. Intermittent lane closures can be expected as crews continue to assess and repair roadside damage, and visibility is reduced due to wildfire smoke. Drivers should also be prepared for an increased risk of wildlife presence due to fire damage to wildlife-exclusion fencing on this s
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CanadaSep 05, 2025

Police Investigate Early Morning Shots Fired in South Surrey

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating an early morning shooting that occurred in South Surrey. On September 5, 2025, at approximately 3:50 am, SPS responded to reports of shots fired in the 14300 block of 28 Avenue, Surrey. Upon arrival, members located numerous shell casings on 28 Avenue. It does not appear that any residences were damaged and nobody was injured. SPS Frontline Investigation Support (FLIS) Team are attending and have taken conduct of the investigation. Investigators believe this incident is related to an ongoing extortion investigation.
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BCSep 05, 2025

Special mediator appointed to resolve Cowichan Valley transit labour dispute

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement on the Cowichan Valley transit labour dispute: “This strike has been deeply disruptive to people living in the Cowichan Valley, who rely on transit to get to work, go to school, attend medical appointments and access everyday services. “This dispute has gone on for far too long. There’s a real urgency for the parties to get back to the table, find a fair resolution and get transit services back on the road. “To help the parties resolve the ongoing labour dispute, I have appointed Vince Ready as a special mediato
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CanadaSep 05, 2025

Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip implanted into two quadriplegic Canadian patients

Two Canadian patients with spinal cord injuries have received Neuralink brain implants that have allowed them to control a computer with their thoughts. They are part of the first clinical trial outside of the United States to test the safety and effectiveness of Elon Musk's Neuralink wireless brain chip, which he introduced to the public in 2020, and was first implanted in a paralyzed American in 2024. The Canadian men, both around 30 years old – one from Ontario, the other from Alberta – have limited or no ability to use their hands. Dr. Andres Lozano, a neurosurgeon at University Health