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CanadaApr 09, 2025

Poilievre Promises Strong Action Against Crime with New Law Proposal

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has pledged to take the toughest stance against criminals in Canadian history if he becomes Prime Minister. Poilievre introduced his proposed "Three Strikes You're Out Law," under which criminals convicted of serious offenses would be kept in prison for 10 years without the possibility of parole, bail, or house arrest. During his announcement, Poilievre also criticized the Liberal government, claiming that their "soft-on-crime" policies and lenient bail practices, under the leadership of Justin Trudeau, have contributed to the chaos in Canada. Poilievre is
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CanadaApr 09, 2025

Trump Imposes 125 Percent Tariff on China, Announces Relief for Non-Retaliatory Countries

US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs but has simultaneously increased the tariff on China to 125 percent. In a post on Truth Social, Trump explained that the move came in response to what he called China's disrespect towards global markets. As a result, the tariff on Beijing is now set at 125 percent, effective immediately. Trump also expressed confidence that China would soon realize that the days of exploiting the United States and other countries are over. He revealed that more than 75 countries had approached the US for trade deals and that these countries had
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CanadaApr 09, 2025

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Promises Full Implementation of PharmaCare

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has announced that PharmaCare will be fully implemented if his party forms the next government. Singh stated that the NDP government will expand PharmaCare to cover the 100 most prescribed drugs, including painkillers, antibiotics, and other essential medicines, ensuring that people will no longer have to pay out of pocket for these medications. Singh made these comments while in Vancouver this morning, where he was rallying support for the NDP candidate in Vancouver-Kingsway. He highlighted that during the NDP's previous term in a minority government, the party intro
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CanadaApr 09, 2025

American man gets 50 years for 'horrific' sex abuse, kidnapping Edmonton teen

An American man who abducted an Edmonton teen, took her over the U.S. border and subjected her to ``horrific sexual abuse'' has been given a 50-year prison sentence by a U.S. judge. The decision against Noah Madrano was meted in Portland, Ore., almost three years after the teen was located and Madrano was arrested by FBI agents at a hotel in the U.S. state. Earlier this year, the 43-year-old pleaded guilty to sexual abuse and kidnapping charges. The manhunt began in the summer of 2022 after the girl, then 13, failed to show up for class at her junior high school in Edmonton.
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CanadaApr 09, 2025

Tahawwur Rana Extradited to India for Role in 2008 Mumbai Terror Attacks

Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, is being extradited to India from the United States today by a joint team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). The extradition was approved by U.S. President Donald Trump during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States. Rana’s petition to halt the extradition, filed in the U.S. Supreme Court, was rejected on Monday. Rana, a childhood friend of David Headley, the mastermind behind the Mumbai attacks, was arrested by the FBI in 2009 and convicted in the U.S. for support
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CanadaApr 09, 2025

Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on American Cars

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on American cars have taken effect today, potentially increasing the prices of American-made vehicles by up to 25 percent. According to Flavio Volpe, president of the Canadian Auto Parts Manufacturers Association, 60 percent of the cars purchased in Canada each year are imported from the United States. Volpe highlighted that Canada is one of the largest export markets for American-made cars, with an estimated 1.2 million vehicles imported from the United States annually. Under the rules of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Canada has imposed a 2
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CanadaApr 08, 2025

Jagmeet Singh Proposes Ban on Foreign Homebuyers in Canada

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he wants to stop foreign buyers from purchasing homes in Canada. He says that if he becomes the leader, his government would fix current rules by stopping numbered companies and corporate representatives from buying homes. This ban wouldn’t apply to recreational properties like cottages and cabins. Singh also says an NDP government would tax profits made from selling a home within five years of buying it, unless it's someone’s main home. This is to prevent people from flipping houses for profit. Last year, the Liberals extended a ban on foreign homebuyers unt
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CanadaApr 08, 2025

Poilievre Accuses Mark Carney of Tax Evasion, Vows to Crack Down on Offshore Tax Havens

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has accused Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney of hiding his company’s money in Bermuda to avoid paying Canadian taxes. Poilievre has promised that if he forms a Conservative government, he will take strong action to crack down on the use of offshore tax havens, with the goal of recovering up to $1 billion in lost revenue each year. Poilievre stated that the money recovered from these tax havens would be used to offset a $14-billion income tax cut. Additionally, he outlined plans to establish a tax task force made up of experts who would review Canada’s
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CanadaApr 08, 2025

Harper Endorses Poilievre at Edmonton Rally

Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper strongly endorsed Pierre Poilievre as Canada's next prime minister during the party's Edmonton rally on Monday night. Harper stated that Canada is in desperate need of change and emphasized that Poilievre will be the leader to guide the country after a decade of Liberal rule. The Edmonton rally, described as the largest of Poilievre's election campaign so far, attracted over 10,000 attendees, according to organizers. Harper spoke to the crowd just 10 minutes before Poilievre took the stage. He acknowledged that Canada is facing historically challe

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EnglishOct 21, 2025

Envoy talks about why India's trust in Canada is shaken

Some statements made by the Indian government's High Commissioner in Ottawa, Dinesh Patnaik, have become a topic of discussion. New Delhi's envoy to Ottawa, Dinesh Patnaik claims that Canada's image in India has been damaged due to violent statements by some Sikh separatists. In an interview with the Canadian Press, he claims that the damage is such that it has become an obstacle in resetting India-Canada diplomatic relations and has also hindered the boost of trade relations between the two countries. In his statements, Patnaik also raised questions on the statements of former Prime Minist
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BCOct 21, 2025

West Shore RCMP officers begin using body-worn cameras to enhance transparency

Frontline RCMP officers in the West Shore area are now equipped with body-worn cameras as part of a new initiative aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in policing. The detachment says the cameras will record officers’ interactions with the public in real time, helping gather evidence and document events more clearly. Officers have received training on the proper use of the technology, including how and when to activate the devices and how to securely store recorded footage. According to the RCMP, the program is governed by national privacy and data management standards to ens
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CanadaOct 21, 2025

Prime Minister Carney celebrates Blue Jays’ World Series return after dramatic Game 7 win

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is “super pumped” after the Toronto Blue Jays clinched their first American League pennant in more than three decades with a comeback victory over the Seattle Mariners. Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Tuesday, Carney praised outfielder George Springer’s three-run home run that lifted the Jays to a 4–3 win in Game 7. The shot, which came despite Springer being hit on the knee earlier in the series, secured Toronto’s first trip to the World Series since 1993. Carney said the victory evoked memories of Joe Carter’s iconic walk-off home run that s
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BCOct 21, 2025

Lamborghini impounded as BC Highway Patrol reminds drivers of winter tire rules

BC Highway Patrol is reminding drivers across the province to equip their vehicles with proper winter tires after a luxury sports car was impounded for speeding and failing to meet seasonal driving requirements. On October 13, 2025, a Highway Patrol motorcycle officer on Highway 99 near Porteau Cove clocked a northbound Lamborghini Huracán travelling at 165 kilometres per hour in an 80 zone. The 34-year-old North Vancouver driver was stopped and received multiple fines under the Motor Vehicle Act, including for excessive speed, failing to display a front licence plate, and not meeting winter
AlbertaOct 21, 2025

Vote counting resumes in municipal elections across Alberta

Vote counting in Alberta's municipal and school board elections has resumed. Few results were available after polls closed Monday night, as rule changes made by Premier Danielle Smith's government require votes be counted by hand rather than with machines. As of this morning, fewer than 25 per cent of polls for Edmonton's mayoral race have reported, with longtime councillor Andrew Knack leading over fellow councillor Tim Cartmell. In Calgary, unofficial results have former councillor Jeremy Farkas unseating incumbent mayor Jyoti Gondek, who has conceded. Jasper Mayor Richard Ire