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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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BCAug 26, 2026

2 Killed in Horrific Crash Near Lytton, 44-Year-Old Charged a Year Later

A 44-year-old Williams Lake man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash on Highway 1 near Lytton last year that claimed the lives of two people. Joel Chenier has been charged under the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act with driving without due care and attention. The crash occurred around 5 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2025, near Spences Bridge. According to police, a black Ford SUV crossed the centre line of the highway and collided head-on with an oncoming pickup truck. The impact was so severe that both vehicles caught fire. A woman travelling in the SUV and a man in the pickup truck died at the scene.
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CanadaAug 26, 2026

Why Was the US Deal Rejected? Poilievre Demands Answers from Carney Government

Canada’s main opposition Conservative Party is stepping up pressure on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government over a deal with the United States that was ultimately rejected. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman are demanding that the government release the documents related to the failed agreement, arguing that Canadians deserve transparency about what was discussed and why the deal was turned down. Poilievre has repeatedly raised the issue, saying Canadians are united in defending Canadian workers and industries against what he described as illegal U.S
WorldAug 26, 2026

Ebola Claims More Than 2,700 Lives in Congo, WHO Issues Warning

The Ebola outbreak in Uganda has officially come to an end, but the situation remains critical in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the virus continues to spread rapidly. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Wednesday that Uganda’s Ebola outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, was over. The Ugandan government had declared the country Ebola-free on July 28 after reporting 20 cases and two deaths. WHO continued monitoring the situation until this week to ensure that no chains of transmission had been missed. In contrast, the outbreak in the DRC continues to
WorldAug 26, 2026

15 Newborn Babies Killed in Fire at Islamabad Hospital Nursery

Fifteen newborn babies died after a fire broke out in the nursery of the gynaecology ward at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad on Wednesday. Hospital officials said 16 newborns were present in the nursery when the incident occurred, but only one baby was rescued. According to rescue officials, an air-conditioner compressor inside the nursery exploded, triggering a fire that quickly spread through the ward. Rescue teams rushed to the hospital after receiving information about the blaze and launched a rescue operation. Officials said the fire has now been brought under cont
AlbertaAug 26, 2026

16-year-old arrested after threats to shoot students at northern Alberta school

A 16-year-old youth has been arrested in northern Alberta after allegedly threatening to shoot students at a school just days before the start of the new academic year. RCMP officers said they received a report in Manning about a student threatening to shoot other students on the first day of school. After nearly six days of investigation, Mounties executed a search warrant at a local residence on Tuesday. During the search, police seized seven weapons. RCMP said the 16-year-old is expected to face a charge related to uttering threats, subject to Crown approval. Manning RCMP Sgt. Gavin Ool sai