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CanadaAug 27, 2021

Federal government posts $12.7B deficit for June, spending down and revenue up

The federal government posted a deficit of $12.7 billion for June compared with a deficit of $33.6 billion in June 2020.The drop in the deficit came as spending dropped compared with a year ago when Ottawa spent billions on emergency aid due to the pandemic and revenue improved.Program spending, excluding net actuarial losses, totalled $39.1 billion in June, down from $51.3 billion a year earlier.Revenue increased to $29.6 billion for the month, up from $19.9 billion in June last year.Public debt charges increased to $1.9 billion from nearly $1.3 billion.The federal deficit for the April to Ju
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CanadaAug 26, 2021

Federal party leaders promising money for housing and seniors and help for gig workers during campaign trail today

Federal party leaders hit the campaign trail today, promising money for housing and seniors as well as help for young gig economy workers. Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says he would require gig economy companies to make contributions equivalent to the employer CPP and EI premiums into a new Employee Savings Account that would follow workers if they take a new contract or gig. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau promised to increase the Guaranteed Income Supplement by 500 dollars a year for single seniors and 750 dollars for senior couples. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is promising to double the firs
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CanadaAug 26, 2021

Canadian Armed Forces confirming all of its members still in Afghanistan are safe and accounted for

The Canadian Armed Forces is confirming that all of its members still in Afghanistan are safe and accounted for after two suicide bombers and gunmen targeted crowds gathered near the Kabul airport. Most Canadian soldiers left the country on the last of Ottawa's evacuation flights earlier in the day, leaving behind an unknown number of Canadian citizens and Afghans who assisted the Canadian military. Russian officials are reporting the attacks killed at least 13 people and wounded 15 others. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says his group strongly condemns the attack, which he pointed out
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CanadaAug 25, 2021

Maryam Monsef says "brothers" comment about Taliban was a cultural reference

Canada's women's issues minister faced questions today after she referred to the Taliban as "our brothers" during a news conference on the escalating crisis in Afghanistan. But Maryam Monsef dismissed the criticism, noting that Canada continues to see the Taliban as a terrorist organization. Monsef issued a direct appeal to the Taliban today, calling on them to allow safe passage to Kabul airport for anyone wanting to leave Afghanistan. The Taliban has refused to allow Afghan nationals from passing their checkpoints around the airport. Under questioning from reporters, Monsef later said the "b
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CanadaAug 25, 2021

Justin Trudeau reaches Surrey during election campaign; O'Toole and Jagmeet Singh campaigning in Ontario

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole made a campaign stop in Brantford, Ontario this morning to promise that a Tory government would work with the provinces to invest in mental health initiatives. He says the mental health crisis is the epidemic within the COVID-19 pandemic. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is promising to raise the corporate income tax rate for big banks and insurance companies to fund programs that would help people bounce back from the hard times of the pandemic. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is promising to take on the big telecom companies if elected and get them to lower cellphone
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CanadaAug 24, 2021

All three main party leaders are in Ontario for day nine of the federal election campaign.

The three main party leaders were talking about home ownership, putting money in the pockets of seniors and Canadian workers and long-term care on the campaign trail this morning.From his virtual broadcast studio in an Ottawa hotel, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole promised a Tory government would change the law to prevent executives from paying themselves bonuses while steering a company through restructuring unless the pension plan is fully-funded.Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau announced plans to help Canadians under the age of 40 buy their first homes.N-D-P Leader Jagmeet Singh is promising
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CanadaAug 23, 2021

Conservatives asking Elections Canada to investigate a tweet from Chrystia Freeland

The Conservatives are asking Elections Canada to investigate a tweet from Liberal Chrystia Freeland that Twitter labelled as manipulated media. Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole accuses the Liberals of using American-style politics to divide Canadians.Freeland posted spliced-together clips of O'Toole answering a question about private, for-profit options in universal health coverage. In the clips, O'Toole says he wants to find public-private synergies. The Tories say the Liberals intentionally altered the original video to make it materially misrepresent the party's position.
CanadaAug 23, 2021

Jagmeet Singh promised to reduce Canada's greenhouse gas emissions by more than half

N-D-P Leader Jagmeet Singh started his day off in Montreal, where he promised to reduce Canada's greenhouse gas emissions by more than half by 2030 if his party forms the government.Singh says the N-D-P would eliminate subsidies for oil and gas companies and re-direct them to renewable energy sector.In June, the Liberal government said its carbon pricing regime and other measures put Canada on track to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 36 per cent by 2030, but it has still hasn't announced how it will close the remaining gap.
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CanadaAug 20, 2021

Doctors have the right to refuse some services if they object for reasons of conscience: Erin O'Toole

Erin O'Toole says he believes doctors have the right to refuse some services if they object for reasons of conscience. But the federal Conservative leader told reporters in Winnipeg today that those doctors must then refer patients seeking services like abortion or medical assistance in dying to another provider. O'Toole had faced questions about his position on conscience rights for health professionals after a promise to uphold them appeared in his party's election platform. He accused Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau of trying to divide Canadians because of his attack on Conservatives over th

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CanadaAug 25, 2025

LeBlanc set to meet Lutnick in Washington after Ottawa drops some tariffs

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington this week after Ottawa announced it would be lifting some retaliatory tariffs. LeBlanc's office says he will travel to the United States capital on Tuesday. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced last Friday that Canada will drop some retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products to match American tariff exemptions for goods covered under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement on trade, called CUSMA. Canada's counter-tariffs on steel, aluminum and automobiles will remain. LeBlanc has sai
BCAug 25, 2025

North Vancouver RCMP is investigating an early morning shooting at a residence in North Vancouver

On August 24, 2025, police were alerted by a homeowner in the 900 block of Tollcross Road who reported hearing a loud bang and subsequently discovering bullet holes. North Vancouver RCMP frontline officers attended the scene and located evidence indicating that shots had been fired at the residence. Witnesses reported hearing shots fired at approximately 4:00 a.m. The residence was occupied at the time, fortunately, no one was injured.“This is an unsettling incident that understandably causes concern in the community,” said Corporal Mansoor Sahak, Media Relations Officer for the North Vanc
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BCAug 25, 2025

Tall Timber building boosts student housing at BCIT’s Burnaby campus

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has officially opened its new Tall Timber student housing residence at the Burnaby campus, expanding affordable on-campus housing options for students. “We’re excited to bring more affordable student housing to BCIT’s Burnaby campus for the first time in 40 years,” said Jessie Sunner, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. “This new facility will offer students more housing options steps away from their classes, reduce commute times and ease pressure on the local rental market. With better access to housing, student
BCAug 25, 2025

Langley RCMP: Catalytic converter thefts on the rise

The Langley RCMP is advising the public of a noticeable increase in catalytic converter thefts across the community in recent weeks. Catalytic converters are targeted because of the precious metals they contain and replacing a stolen one can be costly for vehicle owners. Thieves often target vehicles parked in driveways, unsecured lots, and on quiet streets, usually during the night or early morning hours, said Sergeant Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP. Larger vehicles such as SUVs, pickup trucks, and vans are especially vulnerable due to their higher ground clearance. What you can do to prot
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BCAug 25, 2025

Proposed changes will make it easier for families to navigate legal system

The Province is intending to propose changes to the Family Law Act (FLA) to give more support to families and people experiencing family violence and to offer more parenting arrangements that put children’s needs first. The proposed changes come from a policy paper developed during Phase 2 of the multi-year review of the Family Law Act. The FLA is the main law that deals with family violence, guardianship, parenting duties, support payments and dividing property after a separation. The review looks at how the law can better reflect today’s society and recent court decisions. “This is the