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CanadaDec 09, 2024

Cancer Patients in Canada Face High Out-of-Pocket Costs: Report

Cancer patients in Canada are facing significant out-of-pocket expenses, according to the Canadian Cancer Society. While hospital costs such as surgery and chemotherapy are covered by the government, the average cancer patient still pays about $33,000 over the course of their lifetime. These costs include out-of-pocket expenses for prescribed medications, transportation to and from the hospital, accommodation, and lost income during treatment. Physicians and health policy experts note that these financial burdens make coping with the disease even more difficult. The report estimates that in 20
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CanadaDec 09, 2024

Trump Unveils Agenda After Taking Office

Donald Trump revealed his agenda in an interview with a TV channel. He stated that after taking the oath as President of the United States, he plans to end birthright citizenship, a policy that grants U.S. citizenship to children born on American soil, regardless of their parents' nationality. Trump emphasized that he would work to abolish birthright citizenship and reiterated his stance on deporting illegal immigrants currently residing in the United States. Additionally, he mentioned that he would take steps to pardon individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol riot once he becomes Presi
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CanadaDec 09, 2024

The Canada Post strike involving more than 55,000 has hit 25 days

The Canada Post strike involving more than 55,000 workers has hit 25 days.In a statement Sunday, Canada Post says it is awaiting a formal response from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to the proposal it submitted to the union Friday. In a Friday statement, the union said it was reviewing what Canada Post put forward and questioned when the mediation process will officially resume. The union said it is committed to returning to the bargaining table. The strike began Nov. 14, and federal mediation was put on hold nearly two weeks ago due to the sides being too far apart. Calls for governme
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CanadaDec 09, 2024

Family spokesman says slain Edmonton security guard had only been working three days

A spokesman for the family of a security guard who police say was murdered while patrolling an Edmonton apartment building last week says the man had only been on the job for three days. Gagandeep Singh Ghuman says Harshandeep Singh was from Haryana state in northern India. He came to Canada a year and a half ago on a student visa and was enrolled at NorQuest College in the city. Ghuman, who is not related to the family, says Singh's aunt and uncle live in Winnipeg, but have travelled to Edmonton because of the tragedy and are dealing with ``an unimaginable loss,'' while his parents both li
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CanadaDec 09, 2024

Government faces third Tory non-confidence vote

The Liberals are set to face a third Conservative non-confidence vote today, but the government is likely to survive with the support of the NDP. Members of Parliament are supposed to vote on a motion that quotes NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's criticism of the Liberals and asks the House to agree with Singh and vote to bring down the government. Singh said last week he is not going to support the Conservatives, so the motion will likely fail. The House is also supposed to vote on an NDP motion calling on the government to expand the GST break and the $250 "working Canadians rebate" to fully reti
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CanadaDec 06, 2024

Canada's Unemployment Rate Climbs to 6.8%

Canada's unemployment rate has reached 6.8%, the highest since January 2017, raising speculation about a potential interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada. A Statistics Canada report shows employers added 51,000 jobs in November, but the rate increased as more people entered the workforce. Compared to October, unemployment rose by 0.3%, with 87,000 individuals newly unemployed in November. This marks the last major economic report ahead of the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision on December 11. Experts anticipate a possible rate cut, though opinions vary on the extent.
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CanadaDec 06, 2024

Road Closures in Vancouver Ahead of Taylor Swift Concert

Traffic delays are expected in Vancouver, especially near BC Place, Rogers Arena, and Concord Pacific Place, due to road closures and increased police presence for Taylor Swift's concert starting today. Residents and visitors are advised to walk, bike, use taxis, or transit to navigate the city. Taylor Swift is in Vancouver for the final three shows of her blockbuster Eras Tour. The city anticipates a massive influx of fans, with over 160,000 Swifties expected over the weekend. The concert coincides with Canucks games, further adding to the crowd.
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CanadaDec 06, 2024

Punjabi Brothers Shot in Brampton; One Dead, One Hospitalized

Tragic news has emerged from Ontario, Canada. Two Punjabi brothers were shot in Brampton late Wednesday night. One brother, Pritpal Singh, lost his life, while the other, Khushwant Singh, is hospitalized. Peel Police reported receiving a call about a shooting on Odeon Street, near Gorway and Mayfield Roads, around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The incident is believed to be targeted. Investigators are searching for a white four-door sedan used in the attack. Reports suggest the suspects fired shots from this vehicle. Media sources confirmed that both victims hail from the Tarn Taran district of Pun
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CanadaDec 06, 2024

Canada's Arctic policy draws on international collaboration to face emerging threats

Canada has unveiled an Arctic foreign policy that commits to increasing domestic and international collaboration to combat emerging foreign threats in the North. The policy, released by Global Affairs Canada on Friday in Ottawa, says the North American Arctic is "no longer free from tension" amid increased geopolitical instability following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has "shaken the foundations of international co-operation in the Arctic." A key part of the plan is to revive the role of Canada's Arctic ambassador, which was removed in 2006 under the Harper government, and commits to o

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IndiaOct 09, 2025

Guru Nanak Dev University forms special committee to mark 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib and Sikh martyrs

Preparations are underway at Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji and the revered Sikh martyrs - Bhai Mati Das Ji, Bhai Sati Das Ji, and Bhai Dayal Das Ji - under the spiritual guidance of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. To honour the occasion with devotion and academic depth, GNDU has constituted a special advisory committee of Sikh scholars and educationists. The committee includes Dr. Balkar Singh, Dr. Kehar Singh, Dr. Sarbjinder Singh, Vice-Chancellor Sunny Oberai of Vivek Sadan University, Sri Anan
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BCOct 08, 2025

White Rock RCMP continue to search for Justin Fisher, two years after his disappearance

On the two-year anniversary of his disappearance, White Rock RCMP is renewing their plea for information about Justin Fisher. On October 8, 2023, White Rock RCMP received a report of found property and determined it belonged to Justin Kyle Fisher. The last known sighting of Justin Fisher was in White Rock, BC in the 15000 block of Marine Drive, on October 7, 2023. His backpack containing his belongings was found in the water about 100 metres offshore by a kayaker on October 8, 2023. Based on our investigation, we do not believe there is any criminality associated to his disappearance. As the i
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AlbertaOct 08, 2025

Alberta education minister concerned about private school funding petition

Alberta's education minister says cutting government funding to private schools would only escalate the pressure faced by the province's strained public school system. Demetrios Nicolaides says thousands of children would need to find new schools to attend, likely public schools, which he says are already under immense pressure. The funding cut is a move one Calgary teacher is hoping to put to a vote. This week Alberta's chief electoral officer approved the teacher's proposed referendum question, which asks: ``Should the Government of Alberta end its current practice of allocating
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BCOct 08, 2025

All B.C. government liquor, cannabis stores now behind workers' pickets

All remaining British Columbia-run liquor and cannabis stores in the province are now behind picket lines as public service workers step up union job action. The escalation by the BC General Employees' Union also includes all Service BC workers, raising the total number of members participating in job action to almost 25,000. Private liquor and cannabis stores in B.C. remain open, but they are supplied by provincial government distribution warehouses that are also behind picket lines. Service BC provides residents with services related to drivers licensing, income and disability ass
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CanadaOct 08, 2025

House committee adds language, security checks to 'Lost Canadians' bill

The House of Commons immigration committee is recommending most adults eligible for birthright citizenship under the "Lost Canadians" bill fulfil similar requirements to immigrant applicants, on language, knowledge of Canadian history and security checks. MPs on the committee adopted amendments on Tuesday to Bill C-3, which will go back to the House of Commons for approval. The bill responds to a 2023 Ontario court ruling overturning a Stephen Harper-era law which prohibited Canadians born aboard from passing down citizenship if their children were not born in Canada The bill proposes that in