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WorldOct 29, 2024

Boat carrying Egyptian migrants to Europe capsizes off Libyan coast, killing 12

A boat carrying 13 Egyptian migrants to Europe has capsized off Libya's coast, killing all on board except for one person, local authorities and a Libyan group said Tuesday. Al-Abreen, a group that provides humanitarian assistance to migrants in Libya, said on Facebook that the boat capsized 60 kilometers (37 miles) east of the city of Tobruk on Monday evening. One migrant survived, according to the group, which said the bodies were recovered and brought to shore. The Directorate for Combating Illegal Migration in Tobruk also confirmed the incident. In recent years, the North African nation ha
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CanadaOct 28, 2024

After doubling down on leadership, Trudeau hits deadline to respond to caucus letter

Justin Trudeau is supposed to respond today to a group of Liberal MPs demanding his resignation as party leader, but the prime minister has already made his plans clear. At a Liberal caucus meeting Wednesday, 24 MPs delivered a letter to Trudeau asking him to resign and giving him until Monday to respond. But the prime minister told reporters the next day that he plans to stay on at the party helm. It's unclear what the dissenting MPs — most of whom have stayed anonymous to the public — plan to do in response, with one of them saying he's "moving on." The Trudeau government will be tested
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CanadaOct 25, 2024

Majority of Canadians would vote for Kamala Harris in U.S. election: poll

If Canadians could vote in the U.S. election, a majority would choose to send Kamala Harris to the White House. In a new survey from polling firm Leger, 64 per cent of Canadian respondents said if they could cast a ballot, they’d put their support behind vice-president Harris while 21 per cent would support former president Donald Trump. Fifteen per cent weren't sure what they would do. Those who intend to vote Conservative in the next Canadian election were split on where their hypothetical ballot would land. Forty-five per cent would back Trump while 42 per cent said they’d vote for Harr
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FeaturedOct 24, 2024

Alberta, Ontario taken aback by federal housing minister on funding for homelessness

The federal government says Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan haven’t formally responded to an offer of funding to tackle homelessness. But Alberta’s minister in charge of the file says the province isn't saying no and his officials have been actively meeting with Ottawa on the file.Ottawa committed $250 million over two yearsin its budget to provide more shelter spaces, transitional homes, harm reduction spaces and services.Federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser said in a Tuesday statement that the three provinces have yet to officially get on board.Fraser said he reached out with a Sept. 1
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BCOct 23, 2024

Some Liberal MPs set to ask Trudeau to step down

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will face down his own caucus members in a hotly anticipated meeting this morning, as several of them plan to try to convince him to step aside. Rumours have circulated for weeks about an undisclosed number of Liberal MPs who have signed on to the effort to oust the prime minister in the hopes of improving the party's chances in the next election. Trudeau's personal poll numbers plummeted more than a year ago, and successive byelection losses have compounded concerns about his leadership. The MPs have no formal mechanism to depose Trudeau as leader, which means
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BCOct 22, 2024

Justin Trudeau says his leadership is not in danger as Liberals brace for revolt

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his leadership of the Liberal party is not in danger, even as members of his caucus prepare to confront him Wednesday in the hopes of convincing him to step down. He brushed off those concerns as he headed into his regular Tuesday meeting with cabinet ministers. While members of the cabinet have defended Trudeau staying on as leader, a number of Liberal MPs have signed onto a letter that aims to convince him to step aside before the next election. It's not clear how many members of Trudeau's team of MPs plan to confront him, or exactly what their message will
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BCOct 21, 2024

B.C.'s final election result won't be known until recounts complete Oct. 26-28

The final results of British Columbia's weekend election won't be known until at least next week. Elections BC says official recounts are being held in two tight ridings where the difference between the New Democrat and B.C. Conservatives candidates is less than 100 votes. The NDP candidates hold slim leads in both the Surrey City Centre and Juan de Fuca-Malahat ridings, and the results could determine who forms government. Elections BC says it will also be counting about 49,000 absentee and mail-in ballots. The election's initial results have the NDP leading or elected in 46 ridings, with the
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WorldOct 18, 2024

Prime Minister Modi to visit Russia for BRICS Summit; expected to hold bilateral talks with President Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Russia on October 22–23 to attend the BRICS Summit in Kazan, India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday. The summit will bring together leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, with discussions expected to focus on global trade, energy security, and geopolitical cooperation. The visit will mark Modi’s first trip to Russia since 2019, and officials say he is likely to hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the event. According to sources familiar with the discussions, the tw
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CanadaOct 17, 2024

Alberta government shifts continuing care from Health to Seniors Ministry

The Alberta government has announced that long-term care and supportive living programs will no longer fall under the provincial Health Ministry, as part of its ongoing restructuring of Alberta’s health-care system. Instead, responsibility for continuing care programs will move to Seniors and Social Services Minister Jason Nixon, the province confirmed Friday. The change is part of Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to divide Alberta Health Services (AHS) into four new agencies, each handling specific aspects of health care. One of these agencies will focus exclusively on continuing care, which

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BCNov 03, 2025

158 people died from toxic drugs in September, 1,384 total deaths reported this year

The BC Coroners Service has shared statistics on the number of deaths caused by unregulated toxic drugs in the province for the month of September. In September, 158 people lost their lives due to toxic drugs. The number of such drug-related deaths has increased in September compared to July and August. In July, the number of deaths related to unregulated drugs was reported to be 153 and in August, the number was 149. Statistics compiled by BC Coroners ServiceSo far in the year 2025, the number of such deaths has reached a total of 1,384. In the month of September alone, on average, more than
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BCNov 03, 2025

RCMP officer injured after head-on crash in Chilliwack

A Chilliwack RCMP officer is recovering in hospital after a serious two-vehicle collision early Saturday morning on Vedder Road. Police say the crash occurred around 1:10 a.m. on November 2 when a southbound 2006 Lincoln Zephyr crossed into the northbound lanes and struck a marked 2021 Ford Explorer police vehicle head-on, just north of Stevenson Road. According to witness accounts, the Lincoln driver was travelling at high speed and driving erratically before the collision. Investigators have ruled out alcohol as a factor. The officer, who was on duty at the time, activated her emergency alar
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CanadaNov 03, 2025

Surrey Police Ask for Help Identifying Fraud Suspect Linked to Online Cell Phone Sale

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is appealing to the public for help identifying a suspect connected to an alleged fraud involving a cell phone purchase arranged through Facebook Marketplace. According to investigators, SPS Frontline officers were called on October 27 after a buyer reported being deceived during a transaction several days earlier. The victim told police that the phone inside the packaging was not the same model that had been advertised and agreed upon. Police have released a photo of the suspect and are asking anyone who recognizes the individual to come forward. The case is part o
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CanadaNov 03, 2025

Canada Rejects Majority of Indian Student Permit Applications Amid Fraud Concerns

Canada’s efforts to curb student visa fraud have resulted in a sharp rise in study permit refusals for applicants from India, according to new federal data. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) figures show that 74 per cent of Indian study permit applications were rejected in August 2025 — more than double the refusal rate from the same month last year. The federal government has tightened the issuance of international study permits for a second consecutive year as part of a broader plan to limit temporary migration and strengthen oversight of educational institutions. B
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WorldNov 03, 2025

At least 20 dead after strong earthquake strikes northern Afghanistan, damaging historic Blue Mosque

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan before dawn on Monday, leaving at least 20 people dead and more than 640 injured. The tremor caused significant destruction in several communities, including damage to the centuries-old Blue Mosque in the city of Mazar-e-Sharif. Local authorities reported that the town of Khulm, near the quake’s epicentre, suffered widespread building collapses. Residents have been digging through debris in search of survivors as rescue operations continue. Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defense said military and emergency teams have reached the af