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CanadaJun 03, 2025

Liberal government legislation to further tighten Canada-U.S. border expected today

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is expected to introduce a bill today spelling out the federal government's next steps on border security. The recent throne speech promised legislation to bolster security at Canada's borders and new tools for police and intelligence agencies to help them stop the flow of deadly fentanyl and its precursors. The government also said the Canada Border Services Agency will be given new powers to examine goods destined for export to prevent the movement of illegal and stolen products, including cars. The Liberals have worked to persuade U.S. President Do
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WorldJun 03, 2025

An Israeli strike on Gaza kills 14 Palestinians, mostly women and children, hospitals say

An Israeli strike on a residential building in the Gaza Strip on Monday killed 14 people, mostly women and children, according to health officials. The Shifa and al-Ahli hospitals confirmed the toll from the strike in the built-up Jabaliya refugee camp, saying five women and seven children were among those killed. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military.
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BCJun 02, 2025

City of Delta celebrates opening of new Delta Secondary School track​ 

The City of Delta, in partnership with the Delta School District and Province of British Columbia, celebrated the grand opening of the new track and infield at Delta Secondary School. ​​Alongside students from Delta Secondary and elementary schools around Ladner, Delta Council was joined by Surrey-City Centre MLA Amna Shah, Delta South MLA Ian Paton, as well as Delta School Trustees and representatives from Tsawwassen First Nation, to officially open the upgraded track and field facility. In the spirit of “hitting the ground running,” students participated in a baton relay on the newly
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BCJun 02, 2025

B.C. provides peek into $2.95B SkyTrain tunnel, set to open in 2027

The British Columbia government has provided a glimpse of progress on the Broadway subway tunnel, which is set to expand Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain capacity significantly in 2027. Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth led a media tour of the construction of the tunnel, part of a 5.7-kilometre extension of the SkyTrain Millennium Line from VCC-Clark Station to Arbutus Street on Vancouver's West Side.Farnworth says the $2.95-billion construction project also features a 700-metre stretch of elevated track before the route plunges under Broadway, and about 750 workers are involved.He says the new
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BCJun 02, 2025

WSO says, Stephen Harper’s comments echo Indian propaganda, fuel anti-Sikh hate

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has condemned former Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s recent comments about improving Canada's relations with India. WSO says, Harper once again attempted to vilify Sikh Canadians and minimize India’s role in undermining Canadian sovereignty. WSO's press release: Speaking at the Impact Media & Events Corporation’s Canada-India Charity Gala in Brampton on Saturday, Mr. Harper stated that political parties should shun Sikhs who support Khalistan if they wish to have stronger relations with India, calling the Khalistan movement “fringe” a
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BCJun 02, 2025

Sombre start to Filipino Heritage Month in B.C. as festival attack's shadow lingers

British Columbia is celebrating the start of this year's Filipino Heritage Month in a more sombre mood than usual. The celebrations come a little over a month after the deadly attack on the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver that killed 11 people and injured scores of others. Premier David Eby says while the province continues to grieve, the community coming together to heal demonstrates how ``strength in unity'' has enriched B-C's cultural fabric. New Democrat legislative member Mable Elmore, who is of Filipino descent, says her community is healing and will emerge stronger from the trage
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CanadaJun 02, 2025

Joly commits to prioritizing Canadian steel, aluminum for defence, infrastructure

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says Ottawa is committed to using Canadian steel and aluminum in national infrastructure and defence projects as President Donald Trump threatens to impose more tariffs. Joly met with aluminum industry leaders at a summit in Montreal on Sunday. Joly says the government is waiting to see if Trump follows through on his threat to increase steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 per cent through an executive order. The United Steelworkers union says it welcomes Joly's announcement. Union national director Marty Warren says his organization will be watching to ensure the f
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CanadaJun 02, 2025

Canada Post rejects union's request for binding arbitration to end labour dispute

Canada Post has rejected a request from the union representing about 55,000 of its workers to send their ongoing labour dispute to binding arbitration. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers made the request in a statement issued Saturday, saying it was inviting Canada Post to a fair, final and binding arbitration process to resolve negotiations that have dragged on for months without producing a new collective agreement. But the crown corporation dismissed the proposal in a response released on Sunday, saying it wants to "restore stability" to the postal service and arguing the union's request
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FeaturedJun 02, 2025

Firefighters safely evacuated after getting trapped by northern Alberta wildfire

Crews battling a fire in northern Alberta are now safe after losing radio contact and took shelter from a runaway wildfire that's inching closer to the community. A spokesman for Forestry Minister Todd Loewen says two teams of firefighters are heading to Slave Lake after losing contact while they worked to battle a blaze west of Fort McMurray. The ministry says access to the area has been restored and it is relieved that the firefighters were unharmed. An earlier social media post from Loewen says one group took shelter at the local fire station near Chipewyan Lake, while another h

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BCJun 04, 2025

Robbery, unlawful confinement charges approved against two suspects after Burnaby RCMP investigation

Two men face robbery and unlawful confinement charges after a two-year long investigation into two incidents that occurred in early 2023. On January 29, 2023, Burnaby RCMP frontline officers responded to a report of a robbery at a convenience store in the 5600-block of Hastings Street. It was reported that two male suspects entered the store, tied the victim up, and stole cash and cigarettes before fleeing the scene. Burnaby RCMP’s Strike Force Unit assumed conduct of the investigation. On February 22, 2023, Burnaby RCMP responded to another robbery at the same location, with very simil
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BCJun 04, 2025

Conservative MLAs Reissue Statement and Renew Demands for Action After Extortion-Linked Shooting in Surrey

RICHMOND, BC: Following a second targeted shooting at a family home in Surrey’s Panorama Ridge neighbourhood, now being investigated by Surrey Police Service as an extortion case, Conservative Attorney General Critic Steve Kooner is reissuing his May 21, 2025, statement and is renewing his demands for urgent government action. Despite visible police surveillance, the property was repeatedly attacked with dozens of gunshots. The case is currently being investigated as organised criminal extortion. Local Conservative MLA for Surrey-Panorama and Critic for Community Safety Bryan Tepper stated,
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CanadaJun 04, 2025

Carney hints retaliation is coming for Trump's latest steel and aluminum tariffs

Today marks the start of new 50 per cent tariffs from the United States on steel and aluminum imports.That's double the previous rate. Prime Minister Mark Carney once again called the tariffs unlawful and unjustified as he headed into a Liberal caucus meeting today. But Carney says his government isn't ready to respond just yet because they are in intensive trade discussions with the U-S to have tariffs removed under a new economic and security deal. The Canadian steel and aluminum industries say doubling the tariffs will have a devastating impact while economists warn they could lead
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WorldJun 04, 2025

Two Canadians among seven men arrested in Australia over massive drugs bust

Investigative agencies in Australia have arrested 7 people, including two Canadians, in a drug trafficking case. It is alleged that the gang was using trusted people in Australia to help in the smuggling of drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine. The Australian Federal Police has said that the ages of the detained Canadians are 24 and 31 years old but have not released their identities yet. According to the agency, the two Canadians have been charged with joining a criminal group and attempting to smuggle drugs across the border. The alleged ringleader of this gang was a 42-year-old Austr
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IndiaJun 04, 2025

11 dead and 33 hurt in the stampede during RCB's Victory Parade

After the victory of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in this year’s IPL, the team held a victory march and event today. Large crowds gathered to get a glimpse of their favorite players and a stampede broke out during the victory parade. So far 11 people have died, and 33 people have been injured. This incident took place outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The team was earlier felicitated in the legislature. During the event, the police had to resort to mild lathicharge to control the crowd. PM Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the loss of lives in the stampede. In a post on X, PM Modi cal