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CanadaMar 06, 2024

U.S. officials investigating after five Canadians killed in Nashville plane crash

U.S. authorities continue to investigate a plane crash in Tennessee that killed five Canadians. A single-engine plane crashed alongside a highway west of downtown Nashville on Monday, killing all five people aboard. Investigator Aaron McCarter of the National Transportation Safety Board says the flight originated in Ontario and three of the passengers were children. In a recording of radio transmissions, the pilot tells air traffic controllers that his engine has shut down, he has overflown John C. Tune airport and has circled around in an attempt to land. A runway is cleared at the airport, b
pbo-expects-inflation-to-fall-to-2-by-end-of-year-deficit-to-grow-amid-weak-economy
CanadaMar 05, 2024

PBO expects inflation to fall to 2% by end of year, deficit to grow amid weak economy

The parliamentary budget officer is projecting inflation will return to the Bank of Canada's two per cent target by the end of the year and the federal deficit will grow amid weakening economic conditions. The budget watchdog released the latest economic and fiscal outlook today. The report predicts the central bank could begin cutting interest rates in April, given the expectation that inflation will fall back to target by the end of 2024. The PBO also anticipates the federal budget to grow to $46.8 billion for current fiscal year, which would exceed the government's fall projection of $40 bi
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CanadaMar 05, 2024

Brian Mulroney's funeral will be held in Montreal on March 23

Former Prime Minister of Canada Brian Mulroney's funeral will be held on March 23 in Montreal. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave this information in a release today. Mulroney was the 18th Prime Minister of Canada. He breathed his last at the age of 84 on february 29 in a hospital in Florida. He served as Prime Minister of Canada from 1984 to 1993. He is credited with free trade deals with the US and Mexico. The Mulroney government signed the North American Free Trade Agreement in 1992. Air Canada was also privatized during his government. One of the most controversial moves of his governmen
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CanadaMar 05, 2024

Four provinces confirm measles cases with Montreal deemed Canada's epicentre

Seventeen cases of measles have been confirmed in Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia more than half of those in the Montreal area, while one Ontario case has been linked to a high school. Quebec public health director Dr. Luc Boileau confirmed 10 cases on Monday, almost all of them involving children and making Montreal the country's epicentre. He said only three of the cases were linked to travel outside of the country, indicating community spread in and around the city. Public Health Ontario confirmed five cases of measles and said all but one involved travel. The latest case
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CanadaMar 04, 2024

Ottawa should respect Quebec's immigration cap for family reunification: minister

The Quebec government is telling Ottawa to show some respect and not ignore the province's cap on immigration for family reunification. Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette was responding today to an initiative by federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller to speed up the process of reuniting families with their loved ones. Miller informed the province in a letter that he plans to process more permanent resident applications in the family reunification category, even if means exceeding Quebec's limit. The delay to bring a spouse to Quebec is 34 months, compared with 12 months in other pr
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CanadaMar 04, 2024

Freeland to present federal budget on April 16

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present the Liberal government's federal budget on April 16, as cost-of-living issues continue to dominate Canadian politics.In a news release, Freeland says the government economic plan is about build more homes, making life more affordable and creating good jobs. The spending plan is coming at a time when high interest rates are putting a damper on the economy and raising fiscal pressures on the Liberal government. Freeland recently reiterated her commitment to new fiscal guardrails introduced in the fall that would limit deficits. The federal
measles-cases-found-in-canada-raise-concern-of-health-officials
CanadaMar 04, 2024

Rise in measles cases ‘deeply concerning’: Health officials

Two recent cases of measles in Quebec and Ontario have raised alarms among Canadian health officials, who say the infections were not linked to travel or known exposures. That suggests the disease may already be circulating within some communities. So far, at least nine cases have been confirmed nationally. While experts say the overall risk of a large outbreak is low, they warn that areas with lower vaccination rates remain vulnerable. Federal data shows immunization coverage has slipped over the past decade – with 79 per cent of children receiving both doses of the measles vaccine in 2021,
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CanadaMar 04, 2024

Federal byelection being held today in Ontario riding previously held by Erin O'Toole

A federal byelection is being held today in the Ontario riding of Durham to fill the seat left vacant by former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole. O'Toole served as official Opposition leader from August 2020 until February 2022 and left his seat last spring. He was first elected as a member of Parliament in 2012. Jamil Jivani, a lawyer and commentator, is running for the Conservatives to replace O'Toole. The Liberals have nominated Robert Rock, a councillor in Scugog, Ont.. Rock initially sought the Conservative nomination but says he decided to run for the Liberals because the Conservative pa
ottawa-pledges-58-8m-to-continue-local-journalism-program-to-2027
CanadaMar 01, 2024

Ottawa pledges $58.8M to continue local journalism program to 2027

The Liberal government is extending a program that funds 400 local reporting jobs across the country. Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge says Ottawa will spend another $58.8 million to continue the Local Journalism Initiative until 2027. The program, which provides funding for news organizations to hire local reporters, was first established in 2019. The government says its journalists provide news coverage in underserved communities including Indigenous, official language minority and LGBTQ+ communities. The funding is administered by not-for-profit organizations to protect the independence of

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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