CanadaJul 08, 2025
Four charged in alleged violent extremist plot to take over Quebec City
The RCMP says four people, including active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, are facing charges after allegedly plotting to "forcibly take possession" of land in the Quebec City area.
Police describe the case as "ideologically motivated violent extremism."
CanadaJul 07, 2025
25 percent tariff to be imposed on goods coming from Japan and South Korea from August 1: Trump
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he will impose a 25 percent tariff on goods coming from Japan and South Korea from August 1. Trump has shared information about sending letters regarding the new tariffs to these two countries on Truth Social.
It is noteworthy that Trump had recently said that the tariffs on the countries with which the deadline for negotiations ends without an agreement can remain in effect until they reach a trade agreement with the US.
He had said that the letters will be sent to the concerned countries before the deadline expires. The President said th
CanadaJul 07, 2025
Police investigate serious-injury pedestrian crash in Richmond
The Richmond RCMP Criminal Collision Investigation Team are investigating after an 87-year old woman was seriously injured on Saturday afternoon.
On July 5, 2025, at 3:46 p.m., the Richmond RCMP received a report of a pedestrian-involved collision on No. 3 Road at Granville Avenue. A northbound SUV reportedly struck a pedestrian before swerving into a lamp post on the median just north of the intersection. The pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries. The driver suffered minor physical injuries related to the crash.
The driver remained on scene and has been co
CanadaJul 07, 2025
Motorcycle impounded, rider facing charges after high-speed stunting in Parksville
On June 11, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the rider is alleged to have performed a number of dangerous stunts on a roadway lined with parks, restaurants and crosswalks. The rider is alleged to have driven at speeds over 130 km/h while performing a wheelie in the 50 km/h zone. The vehicle is then reported to have sped up to a top speed of 193 km/h in the 60 zone, more than three times the speed limit on the busy downtown streets.
Fortunately, BC Highway Patrol was there and was able to stop and apprehend this driver and put an end to his alleged dangerous behaviour. The rider’s motorcycle
CanadaJul 07, 2025
Environment group warns against repealing federal electric vehicle mandate
An environmental think tank is warning the federal government against repealing its electric vehicle mandate.
In a statement published Friday, Clean Energy Canada said if Ottawa was going to change the mandate, it should be done with near-term adjustments to help the auto sector "weather this temporary storm" of slumping EV sales.
The plea comes on the heels of auto manufacturing leaders meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney last week, in which the CEOs repeated their calls for the mandate to be repealed. Starting next year, 20 per cent of all new light-duty vehicles sold in Canada must be
CanadaJul 04, 2025
Ottawa talking to metals giant Rio Tinto about cash flow help amid U.S. tariffs
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the federal government is talking to mining and metals giant Rio Tinto about helping the company with cash flow problems caused by the United States' global steel and aluminum tariffs.
During a visit to Saguenay, Que., on Thursday to meet with businesses in the province's critical aluminum sector, Joly told reporters Ottawa had started talks with the firm earlier this week.
U.S. President Donald Trump last month doubled his administration's global tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50 per cent.
Prime Minster Mark Carney said Canada will deliver its response t
CanadaJul 03, 2025
Statistics Canada says merchandise trade deficit $5.9 billion in May
Statistics Canada says the country's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $5.9 billion in May as gold exports climbed higher.
The result compares with the record trade deficit of $7.6 billion seen in April.
Exports were up 1.1 per cent in May at $60.8 billion as exports of metal and non-metallic mineral products increased 15.1 per cent in May. Driving the change was a 30.1 per cent increase in exports of unwrought gold, silver and platinum group metals and their alloys — a category largely composed of unwrought gold.
Excluding metal and non-metallic mineral products, Statistics Canada says
CanadaJul 03, 2025
Travellers could see delays after bomb threats at Canadian airports: NAV Canada
Canada's air traffic control service says some airports across the country could see delays after receiving bomb threats early this morning.
NAV Canada says the threats impact airports in Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver.
It says employees at these airports are safe and there was a temporary ground stop.
The Ottawa airport says it's currently investigating a "security incident" and operations may be disrupted.
Travellers are advised to check the status of their flight before heading to the airport.
CanadaJul 02, 2025
IHIT investigating murder-suicide in Abbotsford
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) continues an investigation in Abbotsford where two people were found deceased inside a residence.
Background:
On the evening of June 30, 2025, at approximately 7:46 p.m., Abbotsford Police patrol officers responded to a dispute at a residence in the 36000 block of McKee Road. Upon arrival, officers entered the residence and discovered two deceased adults.
IHIT was called to investigate and continues to work in close partnership with the AbbyPD Major Crime Unit, AbbyPD Forensic Identification Service (FIS) and BC Coroners Service to advance th