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CanadaSep 05, 2024

Jagmeet Singh says Early federal election more likely now

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will contest as the Prime Ministerial candidate in the upcoming federal election. He announced this today during a news conference in Toronto. Attacking the Conservatives, he said that only he can stop Pierre Poilievre. At the same time, he said he knows that ending the deal with Trudeau means an election could happen anytime and he is ready for it, whenever it happens.In the News Conference, Jagmeet Singh takes aim at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre. He said that Trudeau and his Liberal Party have failed to stop Poilievre and Conservative and only N
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CanadaSep 04, 2024

poilievre took aim at Jagmeet Singh's withdrawal of support from Trudeau

The leader of Canada's main opposition, Pierre Polivray, has termed Jagmeet Singh's withdrawal of support from Trudeau as a media stunt. Polivray said Singh, who struck a deal with the Liberals two years ago after scuttling Wakkar's interests, has only grabbed headlines today, not clarifying whether the NDP would vote in support of a no-confidence motion for the carbon tax election at the first opportunity. Poilievre said Jagmeet Singh sided with Trudeau to quadruple the carbon tax, which would not only force Canadians to rely on food banks but would also cripple the economy and destroy thous
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CanadaSep 04, 2024

Trudeau's first reaction came after the NDP withdrew support

This is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's first reaction after the NDP withdrew support. Asked by reporters about the prospect of an election in Newfoundland, Trudeau said he hopes the NDP will focus on what more we can do for Canadians together, as we have done over the past two years. . Trudeau also said that those who want to do politics will focus only on work. The Prime Minister said that it is hoped that the turn of the election will not come before the next fall. He said that we are working for Canadians, while on the other hand Conservative leaders want to cut everything from dental car
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CanadaSep 04, 2024

Jagmeet Singh pulls out of supply-and-confidence deal with Trudeau government

In March 2022, the Liberals and NDP penned a deal that would keep the minority government led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in power until June 2025 and move ahead on some mutually agreeable policies. It was called a confidence and supply agreement. The move puts Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority at risk of falling at any time in the coming weeks or months if it loses any confidence votes, which could trigger a snap election as soon as this fall. "Justin Trudeau has proven again and again he will always cave to corporate greed. The Liberals have let people down. They don't deserve
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CanadaSep 04, 2024

Bank of Canada delivers third straight interest rate cut

The Bank of Canada has cut interest rates by 0.25 percent today, giving a big relief to Canadians. With this, six major banks, including the Royal Bank of Canada, are expected to immediately reduce their prime lending rates, which will bring immediate relief to homeowners with variable mortgages. This is the third consecutive reduction by the Central Bank. Its prime policy rate has now increased to 4.25 percent. Let us tell you that before the first rate cut in June, the interest rate of the Central Bank was at the highest level of 22 years at the rate of 5 percent for seven consecutive mont
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CanadaSep 04, 2024

Trudeau should step down to prevent Poilievre from winning election: LGBTQ+ activists

LGBTQ+ activists say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's pledge to remain the Liberal leader through to the next election, despite dwindling public support, is putting them at risk. Queer advocates say a Conservative government led by Pierre Poilievre would be dangerous for the LGBTQ+ community, and some are calling on Trudeau to step aside to give the Liberals a better chance at winning the next election — which must happen by Oct. 20, 2025. Sarah Worthman, executive director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Queer Research Initiative, says she’s seriously concerned about the potential harm o
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CanadaSep 03, 2024

A shooting took place outside the house of Punjabi singer AP Dhillon in Vancouver

In Canada, firing took place on Monday morning at the house of Punjab's famous singer AP Dhillon. Its video is also circulating on social media. According to reports, at least 14 shots were fired at AP Dhillon's house in Codwood, Vancouver Island. Police also found two burnt vehicles at the crime scene. AP Dhillon said on his Instagram account that he and his people are safe. According to reports, Indo-Canadian rapper Shinda Kahlon was present at his house when the shooting took place. Two of AP Dhillon's neighbors said their security cameras captured a black vehicle driving around at the tim
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CanadaAug 30, 2024

BoC expected to cut key interest rate, despite stronger-than-anticipated growth in Q2

Economists say the Bank of Canada is still on track to cut interest rates next week, despite economic growth coming in stronger than expected in the second quarter. Statistics Canada said on Friday the economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.1 per cent in the second quarter – beating the Bank of Canada’s forecast. But real gross domestic product continued to shrink on a per-person basis, marking the fifth consecutive decline. Economists typically look at GDP per capita to assess the standard of living. Overall economic growth also halted toward the end of the quarter as real gross domestic
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CanadaAug 30, 2024

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed when bicycles hit by car on eve of sister's wedding

NHL playerJohnny Gaudreauand his younger brother were killed Thursday night when they were hit by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles in their home state of New Jersey, police said. Gaudreau, 31, and brother, Matthew, 29, are Carneys Point, New Jersey, natives and were in the area for their sister Katie's wedding scheduled for Friday in Philadelphia, at which they were to be groomsmen. New Jersey State police said Friday the Gaudreau brothers were cycling on a road when a man driving in the same direction attempted to pass two other vehicles and struck them from behind, causing fa

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BCMar 25, 2026

Vancouver police seek witnesses after suspicious death in Downtown Eastside

The Vancouver Police Department says its homicide unit is investigating a suspicious death in the city’s Downtown Eastside and is asking witnesses to come forward. According to a Vancouver Police Department news release, paramedics with BC Emergency Health Services responded to a call at about 7:40 a.m. on March 20 in the south lane of the 100-block of East Hastings Street for a man in medical distress. Despite life-saving efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said paramedics notified officers after observing injuries considered suspicious. The case has since been taken o
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BCMar 25, 2026

B.C. police watchdog launches systemic probe into handling of sexual misconduct cases

British Columbia’s police watchdog has launched a provincewide review into how municipal departments handle sexual misconduct allegations involving officers, citing concerns about recurring patterns and oversight. Prabhu Rajan, head of the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner, said the investigation will examine internal processes used when departments investigate their own members. He said sexual misconduct in policing workplaces can undermine operational effectiveness and public trust. According to a statement from the commissioner’s office, the probe is the first “systemic inve
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BCMar 25, 2026

Taxpayers group urges B.C. to suspend fuel tax amid high gas prices

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the Government of British Columbia to suspend its provincial motor fuels tax, arguing the move would reduce costs for drivers as gasoline prices remain elevated. In a statement, the group said drivers in regions including Metro Vancouver and the Capital Regional District are paying more than $2 per litre for fuel, while prices in other parts of the province are մոտ $1.80 per litre. “B.C. drivers pay the highest gas prices in the country because of the highest gas taxes from the province and regional districts,” said Carson Binda. He added
WorldMar 25, 2026

South Africa arrests 12 senior police officers in corruption probe tied to service contract

South African anti-corruption investigators have arrested 12 senior police officers on allegations of corruption and fraud, according to a statement released Wednesday by the National Prosecuting Authority’s investigative directorate. The officers appeared in court in Pretoria following their arrests. Authorities allege the case is linked to a contract involving the provision of health and wellbeing services to police personnel. A 13th individual, identified as a company director connected to the contract, was also taken into custody, the agency said. According to the prosecuting authority,
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BCMar 25, 2026

Three arrested in Abbotsford drug trafficking investigation; police seize cocaine and cash

Three people in their twenties were arrested Monday night in Abbotsford in connection with a suspected drug trafficking investigation, according to a police release. The Abbotsford Police Department said patrol officers responded shortly after 9 p.m. and located two men and one woman near the area of Gillis Avenue and McCallum Road. Police allege the individuals, who do not reside in Abbotsford, had come into the community to sell drugs. Officers seized approximately 73 grams of suspected cocaine and more than $4,500 in cash during the arrest. A 2014 Honda Civic was also seized as offence-rela