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CanadaApr 15, 2024

First 2024 Canada carbon rebates will be deposited today for some Canadians

The first instalment of the 2024 Canada carbon rebate will be delivered to some Canadians today as long as they filed their taxes by the middle of March. Canadians living in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and all four Atlantic provinces will receive the first of four instalments today if they filed their 2023 taxes by March 15. Those who filed their taxes since March 15 will see their first instalment on May 15, while those who file after today will wait until June or July. The payments are based on household size and for a family of four range from $190 in New Brunswick to $450 in
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CanadaApr 12, 2024

Trudeau says he doesn't understand why NDP is pulling back from carbon price support

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he doesn't understand why the federal New Democrats are pulling back their support for the carbon price, though he acknowledges they are facing political headwinds. New Democrats have long been supporters of the climate policy, and even campaigned on it in the 2019 election. But this week, the NDP shifted its position, saying carbon pricing is not the "be-all, end-all" and encouraging premiers to come up with new ideas to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions. The NDP also backed a non-binding Conservative motion demanding that Trudeau sit down with provincial and
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WorldApr 12, 2024

The Indian government advised its citizens not to travel to Iran and Israel

In view of the recent relations between Iran and Israel, the Ministry of External Affairs of India has advised all Indians not to travel to Iran or Israel until further notice. The Ministry has appealed to all Indians living in these two countries to contact the embassies there and get themselves registered. Along with this, the Ministry has said that the Indians living in these countries should be careful not to make any mistake regarding their safety.
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WorldApr 12, 2024

Commercial vehicle crashes into Texas Department of Public Safety office, multiple people injured

A commercial vehicle crashed into a Texas Department of Public Safety office in a rural town west of Houston on Friday, seriously injuring several people, according the agency. Texas DPS officials said in a social media post on X that the crash happened at the agency's office in Brenham, Texas, located about 75 miles (120 kilometers) west of Houston. Officials said there are reports of multiple serious injuries but did not specify how many people were affected or the extent of the injuries. They also requested people avoid the area to clear the way for responding medical personnel. DPS offici
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IndiaApr 12, 2024

Farmers' demands are valid and they will resolve their issues soon: Hans Raj Hans

Hans Raj Hans, BJP's candidate from Faridkot Lok Sabha seat in Punjab, faced huge protest from farmers today, the farmers did not let him inside the venue. Hans Raj Hans while talking to the media said that the demands of the farmers are legitimate and he will try to resolve their issues soon. He said that the farmers are raising their voice for their demands but I request them with folded hands that they must speak their mind but not be violent. Hans Raj Hans said that everyone should not be put through the same ropes, I have been raising the voice of farmers only.
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CanadaApr 12, 2024

Walmart Canada outfitting warehouses with robots

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Walmart Canada says robots are coming to two Ontario warehouses, but jobs not at risk Walmart Canada is planning to bring robots to two Ontario distribution centres. Over the next five years, the retail giant says facilities it runs in Mississauga and Cornwall, Ont., will get outfitted with the technology already in use at its Calgary distribution centre. The Calgary centre has robots that transport pallets of merchandise and another device that mimics a giant arm that can u
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IndiaApr 12, 2024

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will meet Kejriwal in Tihar Jail on April 15

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will be able to meet AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar Jail on April 15. Tihar Jail administration has given this date after a meeting with senior officials of Punjab Police. This meeting was held to arrange security in the jail and complete all formalities during the meeting of the two leaders. Currently Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is out of Punjab for two days. He is campaigning for party candidates in Assam. Aam Aadmi Party is contesting on two seats in Assam.
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IndiaApr 12, 2024

After the son-in-law joined the BJP, Sikandar Maluka was under fire, Sukhbir Badal took this decision

Gurpreet Singh Maluka, son of Sikandar Singh Maluka, who was a minister in the Akali Dal government in Punjab and his IAS. After the officer's daughter-in-law Parampal Kaur joined the BJP, Akali Dal President Sukhbir Badal has removed Sikander Singh Maluka from the post of in-charge of Halka Maur and appointed Janmeja Singh Sekhon as the in-charge of Halka Maur. Meanwhile, the Akali Dal is all set to release its first list of Lok Sabha candidates. It is believed that the first list may be released tomorrow. At first, there was talk of announcing candidates for 8 seats, but now it is news that
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IndiaApr 12, 2024

BSP released the fourth list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Friday released the fourth list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections. The party said in a statement that BSP's former state president Bhim Rajbhar has been fielded from Ajamgarh Lok Sabha seat while former MP Balkrishna Chauhan has been fielded from Ghosi. Mohammad Irfan has been nominated from Etta, while Sham Kishore Awasthi has been nominated from Dhorhara Lok Sabha seat. According to the party, Satchidananda Pandey has been dropped from Faizabad and Dashashankar Mishra from Basti Lok Sabha seat. There, BSP has given ticket to Javed Simnani from Gorak

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BCApr 07, 2026

Vancouver Island man sentenced to more than nine years for child exploitation offences

A man from Tofino has been sentenced to more than nine years in prison after being convicted of multiple sexual offences involving minors he contacted online, according to police. In a statement, Port Alberni RCMP said Loki Tchir was sentenced on March 28 in Port Alberni on charges that include possession of child sexual abuse material and sexual interference involving a minor. Police said the sentence also imposes long-term restrictions following his release, including limits on employment, contact with minors and attendance at certain public places for a period of 15 years. According to RCMP
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BCApr 07, 2026

Charges approved after Surrey driver struck by bullet in March 24 incident

A 42-year-old man is facing multiple criminal charges after a driver was struck by a bullet in Surrey on March 24, according to a release from Surrey Police Service. Police say officers responded around 10:56 p.m. to a reported motor vehicle collision with injuries in the 10300 block of University Drive. According to Surrey Police Service, investigators later determined the victim had been driving northbound on University Avenue when they were allegedly hit by a Gun Shot. BC Emergency Health Services transported the injured person to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Th
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CanadaApr 07, 2026

Carney outlines $51B federal plan for local infrastructure, housing and health projects

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government will invest $51 billion over the next decade to address infrastructure gaps across Canada, with funding directed toward municipal projects, housing and health care facilities. Speaking in Brampton on Tuesday, Carney detailed how the Build Communities Strong Fund, first announced in the 2025 federal budget, will allocate $27.8 billion for core infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and water and sewer systems. A further $6 billion is earmarked for community-level projects, including recreation centres. According to the Prime Minister’s of
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BCApr 07, 2026

Good Samaritan killed, two injured in Highway 16 crash near Witset, police say

A man who stopped to help a stranded driver on a northern British Columbia highway was killed when an SUV struck a parked pickup, according to BC Highway Patrol. Police said the crash happened at about 8:30 p.m. Thursday on Highway 16 near Witset after a grey flatbed pickup pulled over due to mechanical issues. Two passing drivers stopped and got out to assist. Investigators say a Chevrolet SUV then collided with the stationary pickup and the people outside the vehicles. A 60-year-old man from Witset was pronounced dead at the scene. A 45-year-old man from Calgary and the 42-year-old driver of
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WorldApr 07, 2026

Trump warns a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if a deal with Iran isn't reached

Iranian officials urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that a ``whole civilization will die tonight'' if Tehran does not meet his latest deadline. Trump wants the Islamic Republic to agree to a deal that includes reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, airstrikes hit two bridges and a train station in Iran, and the U.S. struck military targets on the Iranian oil hub of Kharg Island. The attack marked the second time theisland was hit by American forces. Trump has extended previous deadlines but suggested the one set