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WorldApr 02, 2025

Rising Incidents of Tesla Vehicles Being Targeted in British Columbia

In British Columbia, reports of Tesla vehicles being targeted continue to emerge. On Monday, a similar incident occurred in the provincial capital, Victoria, where a suspicious woman was seen scratching a Tesla Cybertruck parked on Humboldt Street. The incident was captured by a camera installed in the Cybertruck, and police have released the footage in an attempt to identify the suspect. Victoria Police confirmed that this is the second incident of mischief involving a Tesla vehicle. Earlier, on February 13, offensive words were written on a Cybertruck, targeting Elon Musk. It's worth noting
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CanadaApr 02, 2025

Poilievre Criticizes Trump and Carney During Election Campaign

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre targeted U.S. President Donald Trump and Liberal Leader Mark Carney during a campaign event in Toronto today. Poilievre criticized Carney as a weak leader and vowed that, if elected, he would take a firm stance against Trump. He stated that while he supports working with the U.S. to tighten border security, he will also demand that Trump take action to stop the smuggling of firearms from the U.S. into Canada. Poilievre further pledged to restructure Canada’s economy to reduce its dependence on the U.S. Additionally, he promised to eliminate the automatic
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IndiaApr 02, 2025

Majithia Accuses Government of Plotting an Encounter

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia has criticized the state government for reducing his Z-plus security, alleging that the government is planning an encounter against him, similar to what happened with Sidhu Moosewala. Majithia pointed out the contradiction in the Punjab Police’s stance stating that in January, they warned him of a security threat, yet now his security has been withdrawn. He demanded that DGP Gaurav Yadav issue a written statement confirming that there is no threat to his life. Majithia also declared that if anything happens to him, DGP Yadav will be personall
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CanadaApr 02, 2025

All eyes are on Trump today as trade war continues to dominate election campaign

All eyes are on U.S. President Donald Trump as he prepares to hit multiple countries with "reciprocal" tariffs. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his campaign to take part in meetings in Ottawa ahead of the expected tariffs. On top of the expected "reciprocal" tariffs, it's not clear whether a temporary pause on separate economywide duties on Canada and Mexico 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on energy — will be lifted today. Trump, who is expected to discuss his reciprocal tariff agenda at the White House around 4 p.m. ET today, said in early March tha
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BCApr 01, 2025

B.C. Residents Can Now Pay Flat Rate for Electric Heating and EV Charging at Home

B.C. residents can now opt for a flat rate for electric heating and electric vehicle charging at home, replacing the current system where rates vary depending on usage. Under the new plan, customers will no longer be charged more for using additional electricity or less for using less. BC Hydro announced that residents can apply for this fixed rate to potentially save on their monthly bills. The new system is particularly aimed at households with multiple members, where electricity costs can increase due to baseboard heating, heat pumps, and electric vehicle charging. The department stated th
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CanadaApr 01, 2025

U.S. lists Quebec's language law in annual report on 'foreign trade barriers'

The United States government has listed Quebec's French-language reform as a barrier to trade, as President Donald Trump prepares to impose new tariffs on Canada. The office of the U.S. trade representative released a report on Monday listing "foreign trade barriers" and included Quebec's Bill 96. It says U.S. firms have complained about a provision set to take effect on June 1 requiring companies to translate into French any part of their trademark on product packaging that contains generic terms or descriptions of items. The Quebec law did not appear on the 2024 edition of the list, but the
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CanadaApr 01, 2025

Poilievre Announces Approval of Key Energy Sector Demands

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced the approval of all five major demands from the energy sector, including lifting limits on oil and gas production. Poilievre described this move as a step toward ending Canada's dependence on the U.S. market and strengthening the country’s economy. During his election campaign in St. John’s, he also took aim at Liberal Party leader and his main rival, Mark Carney. Poilievre stated that Carney has promised to maintain a cap on the Canadian energy sector, which he claimed would result in the loss of 54,400 full-time jobs and a $21 billion h
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CanadaApr 01, 2025

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Pledges to Protect Canada’s Universal Health-Care System

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, who is vying to become Canada’s next prime minister, has vowed to protect and preserve the country’s universal public health-care system. Singh announced that a future NDP government would implement the Canada Health Act to end the privatization of healthcare and ban the purchase of Canadian healthcare facilities by American companies. Singh also targeted Liberal Leader Mark Carney, accusing him of planning to cut healthcare spending upon returning to power. He noted that Carney had previously stated his intention to rein in government spending. It is worth menti
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WorldApr 01, 2025

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Conflict Again

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are once again at odds. Trump has accused Zelensky of attempting to back out of a mineral deal, stating that if Zelensky does not sign the agreement, Ukraine will face serious consequences. Trump claimed that Zelensky wants to renegotiate the terms of the deal, which he sees as a move toward backing out of the agreement. He further warned that if Ukraine maintains this stance, it will not be easy for the country to become a member of NATO. According to reports, large deposits of lithium are found in the snow-covered plains o

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BCAug 20, 2026

Single-Vehicle Collision Leads to Drug Trafficking Investigation

On August 19, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., West Shore RCMP Frontline officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision involving a pickup truck near the intersection of Island Highway and Wale Road in Colwood. A witness told police that the vehicle had been performing a burnout before crashing into a telephone pole. Officers attended the scene and identified the driver as a 53-year-old man whose driver's licence had been suspended. Although the driver was determined to be sober, police found evidence of illicit narcotics inside the vehicle during their investigation. The man wa
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CanadaAug 20, 2026

Carney speaks with Mexican President Sheinbaum on trade, CUSMA and wildfire cooperation

Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke by phone with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to discuss bilateral trade relations and ways to strengthen trade across North America. During the conversation, Carney thanked Sheinbaum for Mexico’s support in Canada’s wildfire response, including the deployment of more than 400 firefighters and support personnel. The two leaders also discussed ongoing developments affecting the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), stressing the importance of advancing the agreement to protect businesses and workers and provide greater stability in trade. Carney
CanadaAug 20, 2026

Advance Voting for 3 Federal By-Elections Begins Friday in Canada

Advance voting for three federal by-elections in Canada is set to begin Friday. According to Elections Canada, advance voting will take place for four consecutive days, from Friday through Monday, between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. The by-elections are being held in the federal ridings of North Vancouver–Capilano in British Columbia, Beaches–East York in Toronto, and Chicoutimi–Le Fjord in Quebec. Election Day for all three ridings is scheduled for August 31. The three by-elections are part of a series of federal by-elections being held across Canada this year. Earlier, on April 13, two federal b
WorldAug 20, 2026

43 Dead, 16 Rescued After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria

At least 43 people have died after an overloaded boat capsized in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto state, while 16 people have been rescued. Local officials said many of those who died were children. Abdulkadir Yusuf, a regional official with the National Inland Waterways Authority, said around 40 bodies had been recovered and rescue operations were continuing. Local lawmaker Nasiru Adamu put the death toll at 43. Residents said the boat was carrying farm owners and workers hired to harvest rice. However, reports differ on the number of people aboard the boat. One resident said more than 70 peo
BCAug 20, 2026

Garbage-Dumping Videos Go Viral in Abbotsford, Police Launch Investigation

Police in Abbotsford have launched an investigation after two separate videos showing garbage being dumped in a waterway and a local park went viral on social media. The two incidents are believed to have occurred in late July. In one video, a woman is seen dumping garbage at Mill Lake Park, while another video shows her dumping garbage near Bluejay Elementary School. According to Sgt. Paul Walker, police had not received any reports about the incidents before the videos went viral. However, after the videos were widely shared, around 30 people contacted or tagged the police department, provid