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BCSep 26, 2023

Canada updates travel advisory for India

Relations between the two countries have become strained after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Indian government of involvement in the killing of a Sikh leader.Canada has updated its travel advisory for India.The advisory has expressed the fear of protests and negative sentiments against Canadians.According to the updated advisory, people have been advised to be alert and take precautions.In this travel advisory, caution has been urged while traveling or staying there.In the advisory, Canadians have been asked to refrain from traveling to Jammu and Kashmir, citing the risk of terrori
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BCSep 26, 2023

Nijjar Murder CCTV footage emerges, 6 people involved : Washington Post report

Referring to an alleged video related to the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, The Washington Post said that Nijhar was killed near the parking lot of the Gurudwara.At least six people, who had two vehicles, were involved in the murder.The Washington Post reported that members of Canada's local Sikh community say authorities have told them little about the investigation into the June 18 killing outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurudwara.They say that the police reached the spot late.The reason for this delay is being said to be the differences between the police and the agencies.Several business owne
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BCSep 25, 2023

BC premier reaches Ottawa to discuss wildfires, infrastructure, clean energy

British Columbia Premier David Eby and six of his cabinet ministers are in Ottawa for two days to meet with federal policymakers on issues including housing, wildfires, and floods.Eby's office says the B.C. delegation will meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and senior federal officials to discuss the clean-energy sector and support for critical infrastructure needs in communities.Other provincial ministers on the trip include Housing Minister Ravi Khalon, Economic Development Minister Brenda Bailey, Transportation Minister Rob Fleming, Attorney General Niki Sharma, Tourism Minister Lana P
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BCSep 25, 2023

Rain and thunderstorm warnings issued for many parts of BC

Rain and a wind storm are expected for much of British Columbia's coast, bringing gusts as strong as 110 kilometres per hour.Environment Canada warnings cover both northern and eastern Vancouver Island, as well as Victoria, portions of the Sunshine Coast and Haida Gwaii.The first wind storm of the fall is expected to arrive in Victoria by midday Monday with gusts up to 70 km/h.North Vancouver Island and the Central Coast are being warned to expect winds into the evening that should ease overnight.The agency says winds of up to 110 km/h are expected on the east side of Haida Gwaii across Hecat
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CanadaSep 25, 2023

Canada & South Korea should form closer ties : Marc Garneau

Former foreign affairs minister Marc Garneau says Canada should seek closer ties with South Korea, arguing the two countries could help each other gain influence in the strategically important Indo-Pacific. Garneau is to be appointed next month as the Canadian co-chair of the Canada-Korea Forum, a group dedicated to boosting trade and scientific exchanges between the two countries. In an interview, the former Liberal minister said Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy is helping it make strides in partnering with other countries in the region, but recent tensions with India show the need to have a ra
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CanadaSep 25, 2023

Quebec should show us money for new hydro deal : Premier Furey

Newfoundland and Labrador's premier says if Quebec wants a new hydro deal then the province needs to "show us the money!"Andrew Furey made the comments today at the conference of New England governors and Eastern Canadian premiers, in Quebec City.Furey says Quebec needs to pay up if it wants to continue buying hydroelectric power from Labrador's Churchill Falls Generating Station when the existing agreement ends in 2041.The agreement from 1969 has earned Quebec more than $28 billion but only $2 billion for Newfoundland and Labrador.Quebec Premier François Legault has said that he understands
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CanadaSep 25, 2023

House of Commons speaker must resign : NDP

NDP House Leader Peter Julian is demanding the resignation of House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota.The matter started when a man who fought for the Nazis was invited to attend a speech by the President of Ukraine.While apologizing for this in the House of Commons, Speaker Rota said that he alone was responsible for inviting this person to Parliament and the federal government had no role in it.Yaroslav Hunka was invited by Speaker Anthony Rota to come to the Parliament and he was also introduced in the House of Commons by the Speaker himself.The MPs gave a standing ovation on this.Leader of t
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CanadaSep 25, 2023

RCMP to close facilities on Roxam Road in Quebec

The RCMP says it will demolish the last of its structures at Roxham Road, an outpost built to deal with the influx of migrants that used to cross into Canada on foot from Upstate New York to apply for asylum.The federal police force will hold a news conference this morning near the facility before demolition work begins on the structure, located about 50 kilometres southeast of Montreal at the end of a rural road in southern Quebec.Tens of thousands of asylum seekers crossed into Canada using that clandestine route before it was shutdown in late March after the U.S. and Canada reached a deal t
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CanadaSep 22, 2023

Canada will give $650 million to Ukraine during 3 years: PM Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged $650 million to Ukraine over 3 years.Trudeau made this announcement during the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Canada.Trudeau said the money would be used to fund 50 armored vehicles.Trudeau added that Canada will also send F-15 fighter pilots and maintenance trainers to the Eastern European country.Part of the funding will also go towards mental health support for people in Ukraine.It is worth noting that the President of Ukraine Zelenskyy while addressing the Parliament of Canada has also thanked Canada for supporting Ukraine in t

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CanadaSep 29, 2026

Doug Ford Urges Albertans to Stay Part of Canada

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has urged Albertans to remain part of Canada, saying the country needs unity more than ever. Speaking alongside Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at an industry conference in Calgary, Ford discussed the economy and energy policies before telling attendees that he has a great deal of love for the people of Alberta and that keeping the country together is especially important at this time. Alberta is set to hold a referendum next month on whether the province should remain in Canada or move toward another binding referendum on separation.
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CanadaSep 29, 2026

Canada’s 2025 Population Revised to Show Growth, Not Decline

Statistics Canada has revised its earlier estimate of Canada’s population, saying the country’s population increased by 280,810 people in 2025. Earlier this year, the agency’s preliminary figures suggested that Canada had recorded its first annual population decline. Statistics Canada later clarified that the initial figures were provisional and were based on incomplete data related to work and study permit extensions. After a second review and the inclusion of updated administrative data, the revised figures now show population growth in 2025. However, Canada’s population growth has s
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BCSep 29, 2026

Former Surrey Police Chief Norm Lipinski Seeks Judicial Review of Dismissal

Former Surrey Police Chief Norm Lipinski has filed a petition in B.C. Supreme Court seeking a judicial review of his removal from office, alleging that political interference by Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke played a key role in the decision. In the petition filed Monday, Lipinski said he was given no notice or opportunity to respond before being dismissed. He alleges the decision was not based on his qualifications or performance, but was politically motivated. Lipinski specifically accused Mayor Brenda Locke of opposing the transition from the RCMP to the Surrey Police Service and of making repe
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CanadaSep 29, 2026

U.S. Import Ban on Canadian Alcohol, Dairy Products and Motorcycles Takes Effect

A U.S. import ban on Canadian beer, wine, whisky, some dairy products and motorcycles took effect Tuesday. The measures are not expected to have a major impact on Canada’s overall economy. U.S. President Donald Trump said Canada could contact Washington within the next three to four weeks to negotiate a trade deal. Speaking to reporters at the White House hours before the restrictions took effect, Trump claimed Canadian officials would come to the negotiating table and express regret over what he described as Canada’s long-standing unfair treatment of the United States. Trump also repeated
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CanadaSep 28, 2026

Nijjar Murder Case: FBI Announces Reward for Goldy Brar’s Arrest

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of Satinderjit Singh, alias Goldy Brar, who is wanted in connection with the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The announcement was made Monday during a press conference in Los Angeles by FBI Assistant Director Patrick Grady and RCMP Assistant Commissioner Lisa Moreland. Authorities said Brar has been linked to serious offences including murder, extortion and drug trafficking. Brar was also charged in a U.S. court in July in connection with al