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BCFeb 11, 2025

Teens body recovered after fall through ice on B.C.'s Shuswap Lake

The body of an 18-year-old man has been recovered from Shuswap Lake in British Columbia's Interior after he fell through the ice over the weekend. Police say in a statement that the RCMP's underwater recover team found the teen's body on Monday. Salmon Arm Search and Rescue, the fire department and BC Emergency Health Services were called to the scene on Saturday to help search for the man. Staff Sgt. Simon Scott, the Salmon Arm RCMP detachment commander, says the death is a heartbreaking tragedy that has deeply affected the man's family, first responders and the community. Scott says changing
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WorldFeb 11, 2025

UK Deports 19,000 in Crackdown on Illegal Immigration

The UK has deported 19,000 individuals, including illegal immigrants and foreign criminals, as part of a major crackdown inspired by similar measures in the US under the Trump administration. For the first time, the UK government has released footage of the deportations. Reports indicate that the Labour government, led by Keir Starmer, has conducted extensive raids targeting workplaces employing illegal immigrants. These include Indian restaurants, nail bars, convenience stores, and car washes—industries where migrant workers are commonly employed. As part of the crackdown, 1,090 civil pena
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CanadaFeb 11, 2025

Freeland Proposes GST Exemption for First-Time Home Buyers

Former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, a contender for the leadership of Canada’s Liberal Party, has unveiled a policy to exempt first-time home buyers from GST on homes worth up to $1.5 million if she becomes Prime Minister. The plan could save buyers up to $75,000. Freeland’s announcement comes ahead of the Liberal leadership race conclusion on March 9, positioning it as a direct challenge to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. In October, Poilievre pledged to exempt new homes worth up to $1 million from federal sales tax if the Conservatives form a government, estimating savings
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CanadaFeb 11, 2025

Canada to Respond Strongly to US Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has vowed a strong response to President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum. During an international summit in Paris, Trudeau told reporters that his government plans to engage with the US administration before the tariffs take effect. The aim is to highlight the negative impact such measures could have on jobs and businesses in both countries. However, he assured that Canada will deliver a “strong and clear” response if necessary. Trudeau emphasized Canada’s role as America’s closest ally and the deep interconnection of their econ
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CanadaFeb 11, 2025

Professor says Canada should block U.S. ambassador while Trump talks annexation

Ottawa should block Donald Trump's chosen ambassador to Canada until the U.S. president stops questioning Canada's sovereignty, says one expert. "We could potentially use (this) as a way of signalling the seriousness with which the Government of Canada is viewing this unwelcome talk," said University of Victoria international relations professor Will Greaves. "It is an overt, aggressive policy that (Trump) seems to be shifting his administration to endorse. And if we are remotely serious as a country, we should regard that as a hostile action and embrace a wider array of tools in our response
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CanadaFeb 11, 2025

Saint John, Calgary are the cities that would be hit hardest by U.S. tariffs: report

Calgary, Saint John, N.B. and Windsor, Ont. are the Canadian cities that would be hit the hardest by U.S. tariffs, says new research by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Using Statistics Canada trade data, the organization came up with a "U.S. Tariff Exposure Index" to look at the potential impact of threatened American tariffs on 41 Canadian cities. The research looked at Statistics Canada export data in light of U.S. President Donald Trump's initial threat to impose 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on all goods entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico. Trump delayed those levies until at
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WorldFeb 11, 2025

Pakistan says 16 nationals died in migrant boat sinking near Libya, 10 others still missing

At least 16 Pakistani nationals died and 10 others are still unaccounted for after a boat carrying dozens of Europe-boundmigrantssank at the weekend off the coast ofLibya, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. A ministry statement said 33 of the 37 survivors were in the custody of police and one was being treated at a hospital. “Reportedly, around 10 Pakistanis are missing in the accident," the ministry said, adding that three of the survivors were in Tripoli and being looked after by the Pakistani embassy. Earlier, Prime MinisterShehbaz Sharifexpressed his deepgrief and sorrowfor
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WorldFeb 11, 2025

President Donald Trump warns Hamas

US President Donald Trump has warned Hamas that if all Israeli hostages are not released by Saturday afternoon, the consequences will be very bad. Hamas had threatened to postpone the release of the next hostages scheduled for Saturday until further notice, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement. Speaking to reporters, Trump said that if all the hostages are not returned to Israel by 12 noon on Saturday, he will ask Israel to end the ceasefire with Hamas and what will happen then Hamas itself will understand what I mean. If reports are to be believed, so much destruction has bee
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IndiaFeb 10, 2025

Farmer Leader Sarwan Singh Pandher Threatens Foot March to Delhi If Demands Are Not Met

Punjab farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has issued a strong warning, stating that if the central government fails to provide a "suitable solution" to the farmers' demands during the meeting scheduled for February 14 in Chandigarh, the farmers will begin a foot march from the Shambhu border to Delhi on February 25. The central government has invited the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha Non-Political and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha for talks in Chandigarh on February 14. These farmer organizations are leading protests at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, demanding, among other things, a legal guarantee for the

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BCJun 26, 2026

Rustad Backs Alberta Pipeline Project, Criticizes B.C. Government's Opposition

Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad has thrown his support behind Alberta's proposed pipeline project, which is expected to submit its application by July 1. He said the British Columbia government should support the project instead of standing in its way. Criticizing Premier David Eby, Rustad argued that the pipeline is not just an Alberta project but one that would benefit all of Canada and could help address British Columbia's economic challenges. According to Rustad, the project would create real jobs, particularly in northern B.C., where the forestry sector has been struggling in
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BCJun 26, 2026

RCMP Investigating Stabbing Near Port Place Mall in Nanaimo

The Nanaimo RCMP are investigating a stabbing that occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at a bus stop near Port Place Mall. Police, firefighters and BC Emergency Health Services responded to the scene. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from a stab wound to his arm. Bystanders and frontline officers provided emergency first aid before the victim was transported to hospital for treatment. Investigators have determined that the incident took place near a row of benches on the south side of Port Place Mall, across from the downtown bus exchange on Fro
CanadaJun 26, 2026

Ontario Announces Major Changes to Immigrant Nominee Program

The Ontario government has announced major reforms to its Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Under the new changes, the existing eight immigration streams will be consolidated into four, making the process clearer and easier for both applicants and employers. The first new pathway, the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream, is being launched to provide eligible foreign workers with a new route to permanent residency (PR). A key feature of the new stream is greater flexibility for applicants to work in related occupations. For example, a nurse will be able to work as a Personal Support Worke
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CanadaJun 26, 2026

Indo-Pacific Key to Canada's Trade Diversification Strategy: Maninder Sidhu

Canada's International Trade Minister, Maninder Sidhu, says the Indo-Pacific region is critical to the country's efforts to increase exports beyond the United States and diversify its trade markets. Sidhu recently led a 300-member business delegation on a four-day visit to Japan, marking Canada's largest-ever trade mission to the Indo-Pacific region. The Indo-Pacific is home to Canada's three largest trading partners in the region-China, Japan and South Korea. However, Canada's efforts to expand trade and investment ties there have not always achieved the desired results. Sidhu noted that pre
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IndiaJun 26, 2026

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to Visit India from July 1 to 3

At the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will pay an official visit to New Delhi from July 1 to July 3. During the visit, she and Prime Minister Modi will jointly chair the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. This will be Prime Minister Takaichi's first official visit to India and is being seen as an important step in further strengthening ties between the two countries. The meeting comes at a significant time, amid indications of possible changes in the U.S. administration's policy toward the Indo-Pacific region. According to India's Minist