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CanadaApr 01, 2025

Trump to unveil latest tariff plans at 'Make America Wealthy Again' event Wednesday

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to lay out his plans to realign global trade through "reciprocal" tariffs Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET in the White House Rose Garden. A news release from the White House calls it a "Make America Wealthy Again Event." Trump has called Wednesday "Liberation Day" and says he will impose "reciprocal" tariffs by increasing U.S. duties to match the tax rates other countries charge on imports. It's not clear what the latest levies could mean for Canada or whether Trump will end a temporary pause on economy-wide tariffs on the same day. A White House official confirmed Mo
additional-sex-assault-charges-laid-against-calgary-massage-therapist
CanadaMar 31, 2025

Additional sex assault charges laid against Calgary massage therapist

Calgary police say a massage therapist has been handed three more sexual assault charges on top of the one he already had. Donald Patrick Harris was charged earlier this month after a matter involving a client in January, where he allegedly touched the victim in a sexual manner without consent. Police say more victims have since come forward, leading to more charges against the 46-year-old man who had been working at Parkview Massage and Wellness. Investigators are reminding the public that there is no time limit on reporting sexual assault and that victims are to report it, even if
mark-carney-unveils-plan-to-build-500-000-new-homes-annually-to-address-canadas-housing-crisis
CanadaMar 31, 2025

Mark Carney Unveils Plan to Build 500,000 New Homes Annually to Address Canada’s Housing Crisis

Amid Canada’s ongoing housing crisis, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has announced plans to build approximately 500,000 new homes per year and establish a new housing agency called Build Canada Homes. This agency will serve as a developer overseeing the construction of affordable homes across the country if Carney’s government returns to power. Carney stated that his government would double the number of homes built, which he believes will help lower housing prices. It’s important to note that house prices in Canada have risen significantly in recent years, with the average price of a home
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CanadaMar 31, 2025

Surrey Property and Road Taxes Set to Increase; Mayor Calls It the Smallest Tax Hike

Surrey property and road taxes are set to increase, with the city considering a 2.8 percent property tax hike and a one percent road levy increase. Mayor Brenda Locke stated that this would likely be the smallest property tax increase Surrey has ever experienced. The mayor emphasized that the city’s construction and amenities are crucial in these uncertain times, which is why efforts were made to keep the tax increase as low as possible. Mayor Locke also announced that the public will have the opportunity to comment on the proposal until April 11. After that, it will be reviewed by the Fina
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CanadaMar 31, 2025

Poilievre Announces Canada First Reinvestment Tax Cut

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced a new tax relief aimed at capital gains, called the "Canada First Reinvestment Tax Cut." Poilievre stated that individuals or businesses who sell their property and reinvest the profits within Canada will not have to pay any capital gains tax on those earnings. While campaigning in Ontario on Sunday, Poilievre explained that the purpose of this tax cut is to encourage Canadian investors to reinvest their profits domestically, thereby keeping more money within the Canadian economy. The Canada First Reinvestment Tax Cut will apply to any capita
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CanadaMar 31, 2025

Liberals Stand by Candidate Paul Chiang Amid Controversy

The Liberals will not remove their Toronto-area candidate, Paul Chiang, over controversial comments about a Conservative candidate. Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney confirmed this decision this morning. Carney stated that Chiang has served the community for a long time as a police officer and has apologized for his remarks. As a result, he will remain the Liberal candidate for the Markham–Unionville riding. Notably, Chiang had encouraged members of his community to extradite Conservative Party candidate Joe Tay to China in exchange for a reward from Hong Kong police during a local Chinese-l
jagmeet-singh-promises-to-ban-corporations-from-buying-affordable-rental-buildings
CanadaMar 28, 2025

Jagmeet Singh Promises to Ban Corporations from Buying Affordable Rental Buildings

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh promised on Friday during his election campaign in Toronto that, if his government is formed, he will ban corporations from purchasing existing affordable rental buildings. Singh expressed concerns that many people fear eviction if these buildings are acquired by large corporate landlords. He assured that under an NDP government, such practices would not continue. This is the reality in our country; it happens all the time, and it is absolutely wrong, Singh said. He also vowed to increase funding for the Canada Rental Protection Fund for non-profit organizations, enab
vancouver-police-deploying-big-presence-to-maintain-order-at-anti-tesla-protests
CanadaMar 28, 2025

Vancouver police deploying big presence to 'maintain order' at anti-Tesla protests

Vancouver police say they are investigating 28 anti-Tesla incidents and will deploy more than 130 extra officers to "maintain order" at protests targeting the electric carmaker this weekend. The force says in a statement that the incidents targeting Tesla are suspected to be politically motivated and all have occurred since Jan. 20. It says 19 incidents were at dealerships and charging stations, including "hateful words and symbols spray-painted on buildings, eggs thrown at cars, and windshields smashed." A further nine apparently political incidents targeted private vehicles, including rocks
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CanadaMar 28, 2025

Premier David Eby Removes Controversial Clause 4 from Tariff-Response Bill 7

Premier David Eby has announced the removal of the controversial Clause 4 from the Tariff-Response Bill 7. This clause, which allowed the cabinet to implement or alter laws without a debate or vote in the legislature, had been widely criticized. The provincial government faced constant opposition over this provision. The BC Conservatives had labeled Clause 4 of Bill 7 as undemocratic, while both the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and the BC Chamber of Commerce initially supported the bill but later opposed it. Eby stated that he is withdrawing Clause 4 in response to concerns raised by the

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BCAug 21, 2025

Folding licence plates and stunt riding get two sport bikes ticketed and impounded

Two motorcycle riders are spending a week getting rides from friends after a day of weaving through traffic in Vancouver without displaying licence plates. On August 17, 2025, just before 3:00 p.m., on Highway #1 at the Cassiar Connector, two BMW sport motorcycles were observed riding in tandem. A BC Highway Patrol cruiser that was watching could not see any licence plates at all. Some sport motorcycles have their rear fenders removed and a licence plate on a folding mount under the rear tire, says Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. That is completely illegal. A motorcycle mus
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BCAug 21, 2025

New housing targets will bring thousands more homes

The Province has set new housing targets for a fourth group of municipalities, bringing thousands of new homes to communities throughout B.C. Announced in May 2025, the fourth group of communities is part of the Province’s expanded housing-targets program to address high demand in growing communities and to continue to deliver the homes people need throughout the province. Effective Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, the following are the five-year targets for each municipality, which are set following consultation and reflect 75% of their estimated housing need: Burnaby - 10,240Coquitlam - 6,481Courten
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CanadaAug 21, 2025

PM Carney and Trump discuss trade and new economic security relationship

Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump discussed trade and new economic security relationship on Thursday. The talks between the two leaders have been described as positive and leading to further results. Carney and Trump also discussed the issue of Ukraine during this time, and the two leaders have also agreed to meet again soon. The phone conversation between the Prime Minister and Trump took place a few hours after External Affairs Minister Anita Anand met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Anand was in Washington today. It is worth noting that this is Carney's la
BCAug 21, 2025

Multiple search warrants executed on Salt Spring Island as part of ongoing drug investigation

Community issues addressed after multiple search warrants executed on Salt Spring Island. On August 14, 2025, Salt Spring Island RCMP, assisted by officers with the Island District RCMP General Investigation Section executed multiple search warrants in an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. As a result, a significant amount of illicit drugs, including suspected cocaine and evidence consistent with drug trafficking were seized. The investigation remains ongoing, and a detailed report to Crown Counsel for consideration of criminal charges. We want to ensure the community is aware of our proa
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CanadaAug 21, 2025

Six charges approved following CFSEU-BC UGET investigation

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia’s (CFSEU-BC) Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) has secured six charges against a Surrey man following an investigation that led to the seizure of significant quantities of drugs and cash. On August 24, 2024, UGET officers attempted a traffic stop in Maple Ridge involving a vehicle known to have previously evaded police. The driver fled on foot but was quickly arrested. A search of the suspect and vehicle led to the seizure of: • 1.157 kilograms of fentanyl • 790 grams of cocaine • 337 grams of methamphetamine • 1