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CanadaNov 16, 2023

No Canadians on updated exit list for the Rafah border crossing

There are no Canadians mentioned in an updated list of foreign nationals who are being allowed to leave the Gaza Strip today.The General Authority for Crossings and Borders published the latest document on its Facebook page early this morning.Global Affairs Canada said Wednesday that a total of 367 Canadian citizens, permanent residents and family members have been able to get out, including nine people who left without the Canadian government's help.Two more people were able to travel to Egypt via the Rafah border crossing on Wednesday, and 10 made the trip on Monday.The Canadian government s
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CanadaNov 15, 2023

According to Canadian Real Estate Association, house sales decreasing in Canada

Monthly home sales in Canada fell last month.According to a report released by the Canadian Real Estate Association on Wednesday, 33,921 homes were sold in October this year, which is a slight increase of 0.9 percent over the same month last year, but if we look at month-to-month, home sales are down by 5.6 percent.During the period there was a slowdown in major markets.Meanwhile, the national average home price has increased by 1.8 percent to $656,625 compared to a year ago.Larry Cerqua, president of the association, said it appears that many potential buyers have changed plans.The decline in
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CanadaNov 15, 2023

Trudeau government must work to lower grocery prices: NDP

The NDP has called on the government to immediately work on a plan to lower grocery prices after Loblaw's and Metro's huge profits in the third quarter.NDP Deputy Leader Alexander Bouleris said in a statement that Loblaw's parent company's $18 billion in quarterly revenue is no small feat at a time when people are struggling with rising prices.He said that it is clear that some big grocers are taking advantage by raising prices on the pretext of inflation.Alexander said Canadians no longer had the courage to tolerate more.More families than ever are being forced to turn to food banks, when it
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CanadaNov 15, 2023

Leger survey suggests widespread dissatisfaction with Trudeau government

Almost two in three Canadians have a negative impression of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and half want him to resign before the next election, a new survey suggests.While affordability, housing and public debt are higher on the reasons people want Trudeau to go, one in five people surveyed said they want him to resign simply because they are "just tired of him."The Leger poll for The Canadian Press suggests widespread dissatisfaction with the Liberal government on everything from housing affordability and inflation to health care, government spending and climate change.It was taken online in
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CanadaNov 15, 2023

New subvariant of Covid-19 growing in Canada

A new subvariant of Covid-19, HV.1, is spreading rapidly in Canada.According to health experts, it is yet to be seen whether it is more contagious than previous variants.According to Health Canada, HV.1 is a subvariant of Omicron that is one of the fastest growing lineage groups in the country.There was a 2.1% increase in reported cases through August to 34.4% as of October 29, Health Canada said on its website.It also surpassed other variants like XBB 1.16 which were more dominant in late spring and summer.Infectious diseases expert Dr. According to Isaac Bogoch, it currently exists here.He s
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CanadaNov 15, 2023

Trudeau heads to Golden State for APEC summit in San Francisco

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to California for three days of meetings at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in San Francisco.Trudeau will meet today with California Gov. Gavin Newsom, long a liberal-minded ally in the effort to combat climate change.Officials say he'll attend an APEC reception later in the day hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden before a welcome dinner with tech leaders.Biden sits down today with Chinese President Xi Jinping in an effort to defuse a year of international tensions, a meeting widely seen as the focal point of the summit.Reports suggest the two leade
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CanadaNov 14, 2023

Poilievre should admit that most farm fuels are already exempt from carbon price: Guilbeault

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says if Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre had "any sense of moral decency," he would "admit" that 97 per cent of fuel used by Canadian farmers is already exempt from the carbon price.Guilbeault's comment comes as a new battle over carbon pricing is erupting over a Conservative bill that would take the price on pollution off propane and natural gas used for farming operations.Gasoline and diesel used for farming is already exempt, but many farmers have complained for several years that the carbon price is costing them a fortune when it comes to heating
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CanadaNov 14, 2023

Freeland announces $1.2 billion in funding for 2,600 new rental homes in Toronto

Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced $1.2 billion in funding for 2,600 new rental homes in Toronto.The government says more than 71,000 new rental housing units will be built across Canada by 2027-28.Freeland said the government is taking several steps to make housing more affordable.She said the federal government is working with provincial, territorial, municipal and Indigenous governments to build more and faster housing to make housing affordable for all Canadians.It is worth noting that housing remains a major challenge for the Liberal government.Opposition parti
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CanadaNov 14, 2023

According to annual survey, 2 million people used food bank in March 2023

Canada says nearly 2 million people used food banks in March 2023, the highest number since the group began collecting data in 1989, according to its annual survey.According to Food Banks Canada, food insecurity is increasing due to inflation and the high cost of living, which is why more people are using food banks.One in 10 people in Toronto is using food banks.According to Daily Bread and North York Harvest Food Bank's Who's Hungry report, between April 2022 and March 2023 visits were reported to have increased by 51 percent and show no signs of slowing.The number of visitors to the Toronto

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CanadaSep 17, 2026

Canada Must Focus on Value-Added Products Instead of Raw Materials: EDC

Amid the federal government’s efforts to open up new markets, Export Development Canada (EDC) said in a report released Thursday that Canada needs to invest in processing raw materials domestically and turning them into higher-value products instead of exporting them in their raw form. EDC CEO Alison Nankivell said such investments could add nearly $100 billion to Canada’s GDP over the next decade. The report used yellow peas as an example. While exporting raw peas may generate about $30 per tonne, processing them into flour can raise the value to $300 per tonne. Turning them into products
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BCSep 17, 2026

16 Arrested in Abbotsford Retail Theft Operation ‘Project Pumpkin Spice’

Abbotsford Police have arrested 16 people accused of shoplifting as part of Project Pumpkin Spice, a retail crime enforcement operation conducted on Sept. 11 as part of a nationwide campaign. According to police, 11 officers from the Abbotsford Police Department’s Street Outreach Response Team worked with 20 local businesses during the 10-hour operation. Sgt. Paul Walker said several of those arrested had previous criminal records and outstanding warrants. Police recovered more than $1,600 worth of stolen merchandise during the operation. A vehicle allegedly used in the offences was also sei
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BCSep 17, 2026

B.C. Municipalities Urge Eby to Hold Provincial Election After Local Vote

British Columbia’s political scene is heating up amid signals from Premier David Eby that an early provincial election could be called. Amid the uncertainty, Union of B.C. Municipalities president Cory Ramsay is calling for any potential mid-term provincial election to be held only after the municipal elections are completed. Ramsay noted that local elections are scheduled for Oct. 17, with campaigning beginning Sept. 19 across 188 communities. He warned that calling a provincial election during the municipal campaign could distract more than 3,500 local candidates and residents from key iss
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BCSep 17, 2026

Police Take Major Action in Burnaby Hospital Fire Case After Six-Year Investigation

Police have charged a 29-year-old Alberta man in connection with a fire at Burnaby Hospital in 2020, following an investigation that lasted nearly six years. Burnaby RCMP said the B.C. Prosecution Service approved charges against Yu Yun Wang on September 8, including arson and endangering human life. The fire broke out on November 15, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, in the hospital’s mental health services wing. The blaze caused millions of dollars in damage, forced the emergency department to close and led to the evacuation of patients. Police said the suspect was identified in 2023 aft
AlbertaSep 17, 2026

Alberta Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Sexual Assaults on Vulnerable Women

An Alberta man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a series of sexual assaults against vulnerable women at a rural property near Calgary. Richard Robert Mantha, 62, was convicted of six offences, including drugging one of his victims, in incidents that occurred between 2019 and 2023. He was also found guilty of uttering threats against another woman. The court heard that most of the victims worked in the sex trade. Justice Judith Shriar said Mantha showed “callous disrespect” when he laughed as one terrified victim fled his rural property, fearing for her life. Mantha received cre