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AlbertaMay 12, 2025

RCMP say skydiving instructor dies following jump west of Edmonton

RCMP say a skydiver has died in a weekend accident west of Edmonton. Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said police were called to a township road near Onoway on Saturday morning, where he said a 56-year-old man from Edmonton suffered fatal injuries following a jump from a plane. He said the man was a skydiving instructor. Skydiving West Edmonton said in a statement that an ``experienced skydiver'' succumbed to his injuries as a result of `a high-speed malfunction'' on Saturday morning. ``The skydiver had over 3,000 skydives and was a beloved member of the Skydive West Edmonton family. His l
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CanadaMay 12, 2025

Cross-examination continues for complainant in hockey players' sex assault trial

Defence lawyers in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team are expected to continue cross-examining the complainant today. The woman, who cannot be identified under a publication ban, first took the stand on May 2 and spent most of last week facing questions from the defence. On Friday, she pushed back against a defence suggestion that she was embarrassed and ashamed for the choices she'd made the night of the alleged incident. She said she made the choice to drink and dance at the London, Ont., bar where she first met some of the accused, not to "h
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CanadaMay 12, 2025

Liberals win Quebec riding by one vote in recount

With more recounts still to come, the Liberals are another seat closer to a majority government after a judicial recount saw them narrowly win the Quebec riding of Terrebonne. A judicial recount of the riding north of Montreal saw the Liberals win the the riding by one vote and now gives them 170 seats in Parliament. The announcement comes as more recounts are underway, including two in Ontario. One of those ridings is Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore, where a judicial recount was granted after incumbent Liberal Irek Kusmierczyk argued several ballots were "wrongly rejected" after validation showed
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WorldMay 11, 2025

Pakistan to celebrate Yom-e-Tashkar: Shahbaz Sharif

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has announced that Yom-e-Tashkar will be celebrated in the country. He said that this day will be celebrated after Pakistan's action in response to Indian aggression and the success of Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos. According to information given by a Pakistani news agency, a statement has been issued by the Prime Minister's Office in this regard. The statement said that this day will be celebrated as a way of thanking Allah, saluting the troops and praising the unity of the country. Meanwhile, the era of celebration has begun in Pakistan after the announc
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IndiaMay 11, 2025

Situation in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan is getting back to normal

The situation in the states bordering Pakistan is now starting to get back to normal. The situation in the border areas had become extremely critical in the conflict between India and Pakistan for the past few days. The firing and attacks from both sides had become a big concern for the common people. The businesses of the three states had come to a standstill. Many airports in the three border states were closed for traffic. People were forced to leave their homes in many border villages of Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. After the ceasefire between the two countries yesterday, life in the thr
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IndiaMay 11, 2025

If the India-Pakistan conflict had not stopped, millions of people would have died: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that if the war between India and Pakistan had not stopped, millions of people could have been killed in it. Trump, while sharing the second post on Truth Social regarding the India-Pakistan war, wrote that I am very proud of the strong leadership of both countries. They are wise. It is worth mentioning that before this, Donald Trump had shared a post the other day and wrote that both countries have agreed to a complete and immediate ceasefire. Trump has now also announced that he will further increase his trade with both countries. He said that he will also
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WorldMay 11, 2025

Pakistan's Defense Minister said that India's strategy has completely failed

After the ceasefire between the two countries, Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said that India's aggressive policy has completely failed in front of Pakistan. Pakistan's Daily Times newspaper has quoted the Defense Minister as saying that India was expecting an easy victory, but its cover has been exposed on the military and diplomatic front. Khawaja Asif said that the myth of Indian arrogance has blown up in the air. During this conflict, India was stunned by the retaliation taken by Pakistan. He said that India could not succeed in explaining its claims to a single country. The Def
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

Indian Foreign Secretary calls on Pakistan to 'address violations'

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has just given a short briefing. He says: "For the last few hours, there have been repeated violations of the understanding we arrived at earlier this evening. "This is a breach of the understanding arrived at earlier today." Misri says India's armed forces are "giving an appropriate response" and he concludes his briefing by "calling upon Pakistan to address these violations". Pakistan has yet to comment on Misri's statement.
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

Explosions heard in Jammu-Kashmir, Punjab again blackout

There are media reports of firing in Akhnoor, Poonch, Nowshera, Srinagar, RS Pura, Samba, Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir.- 3 hours after the ceasefire between India and Pakistan came into effect at 5 pm on Saturday. "What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar," Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said in the post on X. At the same time, blackout has been imposed again in Pathankot, Amritsar, Bathinda, Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur and Fazilka.

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CanadaAug 06, 2026

Toronto police arrest two youths in second shooting at U.S. Consulate

Toronto Police say they have arrested two youths in connection with the second recent shooting targeting the United States Consulate in Toronto, including one suspect who is 15 years old. Speaking at a news conference Thursday, Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw said the arrests relate to the July 27 shooting. The two suspects are facing multiple charges, including allegedly breaching court-ordered release conditions. Police have not released their identities because of legal restrictions, including provisions that protect the identity of young persons. According to Toronto Police, investigator
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BCAug 06, 2026

Metro Vancouver wildfire triggers evacuation alert as Fraser Canyon residents begin returning home

An evacuation alert has been issued for 35 properties in the Village of Anmore after a wildfire burning in Belcarra Regional Park raised concerns about potential risk to nearby homes, according to local officials. The Village of Anmore said residents covered by the alert should prepare essential belongings and be ready to leave on short notice if conditions change. Acting Mayor Doug Richardson said municipal staff are working to support affected residents as needed. Elsewhere in British Columbia, some residents displaced by wildfires in the Fraser Canyon are beginning to return after evacuatio
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BCAug 06, 2026

Poilievre calls on Carney to cancel planned September gas tax increase

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to cancel a planned federal gas tax increase scheduled for September, arguing Canadians cannot afford higher fuel costs amid ongoing economic pressures. Speaking at a news conference in St. John's on Thursday, Poilievre said the proposed increase would add 10 cents per litre to gasoline prices. He also urged the federal government to suspend all federal gas taxes for one year to provide relief to Canadian families. Poilievre claimed that suspending the federal gas tax would save motorists about 25 cents per litre, reduci
CanadaAug 06, 2026

Canada deported 3,323 Indian nationals in first half of 2026, CBSA data shows

Canada deported 3,323 Indian nationals during the first six months of 2026, according to data released by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The figure has already reached about 88 per cent of the total number of Indian nationals removed in all of 2025, putting the country on pace to exceed last year's total. CBSA records show that 3,779 Indian nationals were deported in 2025. During the same January to June period in 2026, the United States deported 1,273 Indian nationals, while Canada's total removals of Indian citizens were more than double that figure. According to the CBSA's Remova
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CanadaAug 06, 2026

Carney says Canada prepared to take tougher trade stance if no U.S. deal by Aug. 19

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is prepared to adopt a tougher position if a trade agreement with the United States is not reached before the Aug. 19 deadline, while emphasizing that negotiations remain the federal government's priority. Speaking at a news conference in Toronto on Wednesday, Carney said Canada has several options available for a potential response if talks fail. However, he ruled out using oil and natural gas exports as leverage in the negotiations. He said the government's objective is to eliminate all sector-specific U.S. tariffs, including those affecting the automot