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CanadaJan 19, 2024

Trudeau pushes back after Netanyahu again rejects two-state solution

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Israel's P. M. Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized the rejection of the possibility of two states. Netanyahu said in a nationally televised news conference on Thursday that there is no longer any meaning for Israel and Palestine to be two separate states, he said that this issue has now ended. Reacting to this, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that he was not surprised to hear Netanyahu's comment. This has been their favor for a long time. Trudeau said that Canada's position in this matter is very clear, we support the Palestinian and Israeli two states with i
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CanadaJan 16, 2024

Canada recorded an increase of 3.4 percent in the annual inflation rate during December

Canada has registered an increase in the annual inflation rate of 3.4 percent during December, which was 3.1 percent in November. The data comes as the Bank of Canada is set to make an interest rate decision next week. Statistics Canada says inflation accelerated last month due to increases in gas and grocery prices. Prices at grocery stores rose 4.7 percent last month, the same pace seen in November. However, the agency said inflation has declined year-on-year, excluding gasoline. Economists said the December inflation data was in line with their estimates and expected the central bank to k
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CanadaJan 16, 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called a three-day cabinet meeting before the session of Parliament began

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has convened a three-day cabinet meeting before the start of the session of Parliament amid the heated issue of the housing crisis in Canada. The aim of this meeting starting from January 21 is to support the middle class and accelerate the development of the country. This meeting under the leadership of Trudeau will last till January 23 in Montreal. The Prime Minister's Office says the Cabinet will focus primarily on the issues that are most important to Canadians right now. These include reducing the cost of living, building more homes, creating good-paying jo
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CanadaJan 16, 2024

Canada's largest sugar processing plant is going to be established in Hamilton, Ontario

Canada's largest sugar processing plant is going to be established in Hamilton, Ontario. Major North American manufacturer Securecan Sourcing has revealed the plan. The company said it will invest $135-million in the new refinery, which is expected to open in 2025. This refinery will produce about 10 lakh metric tons of sugar per year. Sciurocan's Powder &c. E. oh Jonathan Taylor said recent demand for sugar is high amid a growing food processing sector and stable refining capacity in Canada and the US, particularly in Ontario, where sugar demand is growing the fastest in North America.
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CanadaJan 15, 2024

The Canadian government is planning to limit the number of international students

The Canadian government is planning to put a limit on the number of international students. Immigration Minister Mark Miller has said in an interview that he is considering imposing a cap on international students in the first and second quarters of this year to reduce housing demand. In the context of increasing number of international students in Canada, he expressed concern and said that this system has actually gone out of control. However, he did not give information about how much the number of international students could be reduced, but he said that he is working on this plan with t
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CanadaJan 15, 2024

Former NDP leader Ed Broadbent to have state funeral in Ottawa

There will be a state funeral for former NDP leader Ed Broadbent.Broadbent died on Jan. 11 at the age of 87. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that the state funeral will be held in Ottawa on Jan. 28. Broadbent served as a member of Parliament for more than two decades and led the NDP for 14 years in the 1970s and 1980s. As NDP leader he faced off against four different prime ministers, including Pierre Trudeau and Brian Mulroney. Trudeau says the state funeral will provide an opportunity for Canadians to pay tribute to his legacy, which includes leading the NDP to its best elector
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CanadaJan 15, 2024

Canadians in several provinces to receive carbon price rebates today

Canadians living in provinces where the federal carbon price is collected are expected to receive their first Climate Action Incentive rebate of the year today. The federal government says people living in provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan will receive the rebate through direct bank deposit or by cheque if they have filed their income tax and benefit returns. Ottawa has said the payments are calculated based on the number of adults and children in the household. People living in small and rural communities are to receive an extra 10 per cent supple
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CanadaJan 12, 2024

Canadians facing huge increase in property tax this year

Canadians are facing a huge increase in property taxes this year. Toronto homeowners will see their biggest increase yet in the series as the city proposed a 10.5 per cent increase in property taxes in the budget and warned that property taxes could rise to 16.5 per cent if funding for refugee support is not forthcoming from the federal government. Meanwhile, property taxes in Montreal are going up about 5 percent this year. This is the biggest increase in the 13-year history of the city. On the other hand, the property tax in Vancouver is currently 7.5 percent after increasing by 10.7 perce
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CanadaJan 12, 2024

Meta offered $51 million to Canadian Facebook users

Some of the Canadian Facebook users have been offered $51 million in a class action lawsuit by Meta. The lawyer who is representing the case against the giant social media company said that this settlement proposal sent by Meta is a positive sign for other companies as well. Meta is facing lawsuits from four states over an advertising program on Facebook called Sponsored Stories that ran from 2011 to 2014. People's names and pictures were used in this program without their knowledge. Now Meta is offering $51 million to settle these lawsuits. The lawsuit was filed in 2019 by a BC woman, who

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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