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CanadaSep 12, 2025

Canada Post union to lift overtime ban, stop delivering flyers

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it will lift its overtime ban as of Monday at 12:01 am local time, and instead implement a ban on commercial flyer delivery. CUPW president Jan Simpson is calling on Canada Post to get back to the bargaining table in hopes of wrapping up the ongoing dispute before the holiday season. The union has banned overtime work since late May as it works to secure a new contract with Canada Post. Late last month, the union responded to Canada Post's latest offers with a proposal that called for higher wages but made some allowances for part-time worker
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BCSep 11, 2025

Victim identified in fatal Langley shooting

The victim of Friday’s fatal shooting in Langley has been identified as 24-year-old Taran Pandher. IHIT’s Integrated Gang Homicide Team (IGHT) has taken conduct of the investigation. Background: On September 5, 2025, at approximately 10:28 p.m. the Langley RCMP responded reports of a shooting around 200 Street and 53 Avenue, Langley. Frontline officers arrived promptly, located the victim and initiated lifesaving measures. Despite their efforts, the victim succumbed to their injures at the scene. The shooting occurred while the victim was inside a taxi and there is only one victim and no o
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CanadaSep 11, 2025

Here are the first major projects on Ottawa's fast-track list

Prime Minister Mark Carney named the first five projects on the federal government's fast-track list on Thursday — part of his plan to attract outside investment and bolster the Canadian economy.The projects include planned energy development, mining and port infrastructure projects from the West Coast to Central Canada.The government also released an expanded list of projects not quite ready for prime time that includes additional initiatives in Eastern Canada and the North.The first five initiatives will be referred for review to the new Major Projects Office, which the government says wil
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CanadaSep 11, 2025

Conservatives plan to introduce their own bill on bail reform this fall

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his party will introduce a bill this fall that would make it harder for peopleaccused of certain crimes to get bail.   Poilievre says the proposal would create a new category of major offences that includes things like sexual assault, kidnapping, human trafficking, home invasion and firearms charges. The Conservative bill would impose a reverse onus on people accused of such crimes requiring that they prove they should be released on bail.Premiers, police associations and the federal Tories have been calling for stricter bail laws in recent months.
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CanadaSep 11, 2025

Surrey shootings up alarmingly compared to 2024

Surrey has seen a worrying increase in shootings compared to 2024. Most of these incidents are linked to extortion attempts targeting South Asian businesses. According to reports, there have been 53 shootings in Surrey so far this year, an 89 per cent increase from 2024. According to Surrey Police, 39 extortion-related incidents have been reported this year, of which 27 involved gunfire. Eleanor Sturko, BC Conservative Shadow Minister for Public Safety, said the 89 per cent increase in shootings is extremely concerning. She said the NDP government should provide additional funding to incr
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CanadaSep 11, 2025

Driver facing charges in daycare crash that killed toddler, injured six other kids

A man in his 70s is facing charges after an SUV crashed into a daycare north of Toronto on Wednesday, killing a toddler and injuring six other children. York Regional Police say the man, who was arrested at the scene in Richmond Hill, Ont., is facing one count of dangerous driving causing death and one count of dangerous driving causing bodily harm. Police say this morning that one of the injured children is still in critical condition at the hospital, while the others did not sustain life-threatening injuries. Three adult staff members were also hurt. Investigators said Wednes
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CanadaSep 11, 2025

Carney to unveil major projects list in Edmonton amid push for investment

Prime Minister Mark Carney will today unveil his government's list of candidates for major projects that could get fast-track approval as he pushes to spur investment and grow the economy. Bill C-5, which moved through Parliament at lightning speed in the spring, is meant to streamline and speed up approvals for large infrastructure projects the prime minister and his cabinet decide are in the national interest. Carney's government launched a new office over the summer to hasten project approvals, part of his government's response to the economic threats posed by the administration of U.S. Pre
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CanadaSep 10, 2025

PM Mark Carney condemns Russian drone attack in Poland

PM Mark Carney has condemned the Russian drone incursion into Poland, saying it is completely counterproductive to peace efforts. Carney said Canada is monitoring the situation closely. The prime minister said that to bring lasting peace to Ukraine and Europe, we must increase pressure on Putin to end the Ukraine war. Defence Minister David McGuinty said in a statement that several NATO countries were involved in shooting down a Russian drone that violated Polish airspace, but he did not confirm whether any Canadian resources were used in the operation. The government said that Canada's p
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CanadaSep 10, 2025

Anand says Canada stands with Poland and Ukraine after Russian drone incursions

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada is standing in solidarity with Poland and Ukraine after Russian drones violated NATO airspace. Poland says multiple Russian drones entered its territory over the course of several hours overnight and were shot down with help from NATO allies. Anand says on social media that this is "another horrendous example" of Russian President Vladimir Putin's refusal to seek peace. Poland has triggered a formal consultation with NATO allies and Anand says Ottawa is again calling on Russia to end its unjustified and illegal war on Ukraine. The Polish militar

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BCSep 10, 2026

Maninder Dhaliwal and Satinder Gill Murder Case: Two Accused Plead Not Guilty

Two men facing a jury trial in connection with the daylight shooting deaths of Maninder Dhaliwal and Satinder Gill outside the Sundial Hotel in Whistler Village in July 2022 have pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges. The accused, 28-year-old Gursimran Sahota and 24-year-old Tanveer Khakh, are on trial in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. Prosecutors say 21 shell casings recovered from the scene matched two handguns found inside a Honda CR-V that was later set on fire in a nearby area. The Crown's case relies heavily on forensic evidence. A forensic examiner testified that possible
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CanadaSep 10, 2026

Poilievre in New York for 9/11 25th Anniversary Events, Trade Meetings

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is currently in New York, where he will attend memorial events on Friday marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Poilievre left for New York on Wednesday night. According to the Conservative Party, he is also scheduled to meet with investors and business representatives to discuss trade-related issues. In a statement, Poilievre said Canada’s greatest strength in the ongoing trade war is the trust of ordinary Americans, which he believes can help reduce the threat to jobs on both sides of the border. A senior Conservative source
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CanadaSep 10, 2026

Carney cabinet meets in Banff as Zelenskyy prepares to address ministers

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet began a two-day planning meeting in Banff, Alta., on Thursday, with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expected to address ministers. Zelenskyy arrived in Calgary late Wednesday with his wife, Olena Zelenska, ahead of the cabinet meeting. His appearance comes as the federal government reviews its economic and trade priorities amid continuing tensions with the United States. The meeting is also taking place after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new measures targeting imports from Canada. According to the report provided, the measures are expected
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CanadaSep 09, 2026

Canada-EU to Forge a New Strategic Partnership: Geneviève Tuts

European Union Ambassador to Canada Geneviève Tuts has revealed that the EU and Ottawa are working toward an unprecedented strategic partnership. Her comments come ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s planned address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, next week. Carney has been invited to speak as a non-European leader. According to Tuts, the proposed trade and strategic framework will be part of the broader security and economic alliance Carney highlighted last month. She said the partnership would be distinct from the EU’s existing agreements with countries such as Switz
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BCSep 09, 2026

BC Forestry Sector Urges Urgent Action, Writes to Premier Eby

Major organizations representing British Columbia’s forestry sector have written to Premier David Eby, calling for immediate action to address the growing crisis in the province’s forest industry. The BC Council of Forest Industries, BC Wood and the United Steelworkers jointly sent a letter to the provincial government this month, urging Premier Eby to establish a Forestry Crisis Action Group under his leadership. The groups said B.C.’s forestry sector is at a critical crossroads. While acknowledging that international trade pressures are beyond the direct control of the provincial gover