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CanadaNov 06, 2024

After Trump's return, "How to go to Canada" trends on Google

According to Google, the "Move to Canada" trend started as soon as the election results were announced on Tuesday night. It continued to rise throughout the night and into Wednesday morning, reaching its peak around 6 a.m. when news of the election results spread. Searches for "move to Canada" were particularly high in states like Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Oregon, and Minnesota, where Kamala Harris had won. There were also searches for "best places to live in Canada" and "how to get a visa for Canada." Additionally, according to Google, U.S. users also searched for ways to move to Austra
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CanadaNov 06, 2024

Quebec premier warns of a possible influx of migrants following Trump's election

Quebec Premier François Legault is raising concerns about the prospect of a wave of migrants coming to the province following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election. Legault says he wants to be sure that Canada's border and airports are well-protected, and he plans to follow up with the federal government every week about the number of new arrivals in Quebec. Trump has promised to deport millions of undocumented immigrants from the United States as one of his top priorities. Legault told a news conference this morning in Quebec City that there are already too many immigran
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CanadaNov 06, 2024

Police lay sex assault charges against Calgary man who volunteered to help newcomers

Police in Calgary have laid sexual assault charges against a man who volunteered helping newcomers come to Canada. They say that last month an adult complainant came to a police station to report multiple sexual assaults between December 2023 and June 2024. Police say the accused had been assigned to a newcomer family through a local organization, and they allege he took advantage of the complainant's immigration status to commit the assaults. Insp. Keith Hurley says in a news release that reporting a crime will not affect anyone's immigration status. An 83-year-old man has been
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CanadaNov 06, 2024

Jagmeet Singh Reacts to Trump’s Return, Appeals to Canadians to Unite

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has called on Canadians to unite in response to Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Singh expressed that Trump’s victory has disappointed many people, urging that Canadians must set aside their differences and work together for the greater good of the country and its jobs. It is worth noting that the United States is not only Canada’s neighbor but also its major trading partner, and there is concern about the potential impact of Trump’s policies, including possible tariffs. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, speaking to reporters in Ottawa, a
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AlbertaNov 06, 2024

Fatality inquiry into Alberta boxer's knockout death recommends better oversight

The judge leading a fatality inquiry into the knockout death of a boxer is recommending changes to how the sport is regulated and how head injuries are monitored. Timothy Hague, who was 34, competed in a boxing match licensed by the Edmonton Combative Sports Commission in June 2017 when his opponent, Adam Braidwood, knocked him unconscious. Hague came to and was able to walk to the dressing room, where he vomited, and was then taken to hospital where he underwent surgery for a large brain bleed. His condition did not improve, care was withdrawn and Hague died two days after the fi
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BCNov 06, 2024

B.C.'s new cabinet to be sworn in Nov. 18 after this week's judicial recounts

British Columbia's new cabinet is set to be sworn in on Nov. 18, one month after the provincial election that gave Premier David Eby's NDP the slimmest of majorities, pending recounts. A statement from Eby's office says the swearing-in dates of cabinet and members of the legislature have been set based on the judicial recounts in three ridings and reporting information from Elections BC. Eby says the judicial recounts taking place Thursday and Friday will ensure every vote is counted. After those recounts, he says B.C. residents want to see "urgent action" on priorities including affordability
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CanadaNov 06, 2024

Harjit Singh Sajjan appeared before committee over Afghan Sikhs dispute

Harjit Singh Sajjan, who was Canada's Defense Minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, appeared before the parliamentary committee on Tuesday to address the dispute related to Afghan Sikhs. He was accused of ordering special forces to evacuate Afghan Sikhs instead of Canadians during Canada's final rescue operation in Afghanistan, following the Taliban's takeover in 2021. The current Minister of Emergency Preparedness told the committee that he did not provide special treatment to Afghan Sikhs, but rather acted out of humanitarian concern. Sajjan explained that the Calgary-base
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CanadaNov 06, 2024

Justin Trudeau congratulates Donald Trump on his U.S. presidential win

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extended congratulations to Donald Trump on his re-election as president of the United States. "The friendship between Canada and the U.S. is the envy of the world. I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity and security for both our nations," Trudeau wrote on X. Trudeau included an undated photo of himself with Trump in the Oval Office from the president's first term.
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AlbertaNov 06, 2024

Alberta aims to add two seats to legislature, bringing total to 89 for next election

Alberta's surging population has the provincial government planning to add more seats to the legislature. Justice Minister Mickey Amery has introduced a bill that calls for the creation of two additional electoral districts to bring the new total to 89 ahead of the 2027 general election. Amery says the decision is driven by Alberta's recent population growth, which is now at almost five million. Government figures show that nine of Alberta's current 87 constituencies are overpopulated, and Amery says having two additional representatives in the legislative assembly will improve voter

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BCApr 24, 2026

Evacuation alert issued for 10 properties as Konni Lake wildfire burns out of control in B.C.

An evacuation alert has been issued for 10 properties in British Columbia’s Cariboo region as a wildfire burns out of control early in the province’s wildfire season. According to a joint notice from the Xeni Gwet’in First Nation, the Tsilhqot’in National Government, and the Cariboo Regional District, the alert was issued late Thursday for properties near the Konni Lake wildfire, located about 200 kilometres southwest of Williams Lake. The alert advises residents to be prepared to leave on short notice. BC Wildfire Service information indicates the Konni Lake fire was measured at about
WorldApr 24, 2026

Ceasefire extension in Lebanon followed by continued strikes in southern areas

An announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump to extend a ceasefire in Lebanon by three weeks has not been reflected in conditions on the ground, according to field reports from southern parts of the country. An airstrike was reported in the village of Deir Aames in southern Lebanon, where residents were instructed by the Israeli military to move approximately one kilometre away before the strike. Witnesses reported hearing warplane activity shortly after the warning was issued. The developments come about 10 days after a ceasefire was said to have taken effect. Despite that agreement, airstr
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BCApr 24, 2026

Abbotsford police arrest repeat break and enter suspect, allege breaches of court-ordered conditions

A 35-year-old man is in custody following a second alleged residential break and enter in Abbotsford, months after being charged in a similar incident, according to a police news release. The Abbotsford Police Department said patrol officers first responded in November 2025 to a reported break and enter in progress in the 32500 block of Peardonville Road. Police allege Jaskaran Singh was identified, arrested and charged in that case. According to police, Singh was released from custody in March 2026 under several court-ordered conditions, including 24-hour house arrest, and relocated to anothe
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CanadaApr 24, 2026

Federal deficit reaches $25.5B in first 11 months of 2025–26 fiscal year

The federal government recorded a budgetary deficit of $25.5 billion for the April to February period of its 2025–26 fiscal year, according to the latest monthly fiscal monitor from the Department of Finance. The result compares with a deficit of $19.3 billion reported during the same 11-month period in 2024–25, indicating a year-over-year increase in the shortfall. According to the Finance Department report, total revenues reached $453.2 billion, up 0.8 per cent from $449.8 billion a year earlier. Program expenses, excluding net actuarial losses, rose to $424.9 billion, a 2.1 per cent inc
AlbertaApr 24, 2026

Flood alert issued for downtown Peace River as Heart River levels rise

The Town of Peace River has issued a flood alert for areas including its downtown, warning residents to be ready to leave on short notice due to rising water levels on the Heart River. According to a municipal notice, the alert covers the area between the Highway 2 bridge and 104 Avenue in the town’s south end. Officials say the alert is precautionary but reflects the potential for flooding if river conditions worsen. Residents in the affected zone are being advised to prepare for a possible evacuation by fuelling vehicles and gathering essential items, including identification, medications