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CanadaMar 26, 2025

White House says Trump to announce auto tariffs today

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says U.S. President Donald Trump will announce tariffs on auto imports at 4 p.m. today.
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CanadaMar 26, 2025

Mark Carney Unveils $2 Billion Fund to Protect Auto Sector Jobs

Liberal Party Prime Ministerial Candidate Mark Carney has announced a $2 billion Strategic Response Fund aimed at protecting auto sector jobs impacted by Trump’s tariffs. Carney stated that he would launch the fund if he is returned to power. Carney was campaigning this morning in Windsor, Ontario, the heart of Canada’s auto sector. During his speech, he promised auto workers that his government would exclusively purchase Canadian-made cars and commit to building a domestic manufacturing network for auto parts.
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CanadaMar 26, 2025

Liberal Party Explains Chandra Arya’s Exclusion Amid Allegations of Foreign Interference

The Liberal Party of Canada has disclosed the reasons behind Chandra Arya’s exclusion from the leadership race and his candidacy for the Ottawa riding. Reports suggest that Arya was removed due to concerns about alleged foreign interference involving India. According to a report by The Globe and Mail, Arya had traveled to India last August and met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi without notifying the Canadian government about the visit. Notably, the Liberal Party has not previously explained why the three-term MP was barred from participating in the recent leadership race or seeking re-el
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CanadaMar 26, 2025

Jagmeet Singh Announces GST Elimination and Tax Cuts to Support Canadians

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has proposed the elimination of the GST on everyday items to help Canadians cope with the financial impact of tariffs imposed during Donald Trump’s administration. Singh also announced that under an NDP government, Canadians with annual incomes of up to $177,882 would not pay tax on their first $19,500 of earnings. The NDP leader emphasized that these measures, along with the permanent removal of GST on essential goods, could save families $1,450 annually. Criticizing his opponents, Singh stated that the Liberals and Conservatives prioritize the ultra-rich, whereas
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CanadaMar 26, 2025

‘Into the lion’s den’; Amid criticism, Alberta’s Smith set to attend U.S. fundraiser

Premier Danielle Smith is getting set to fly to Florida for an event hosted by a far-right U.S. influencer, with her chief of staff calling the foray a patriotic act of courage by a ``noble'' leader. Smith is to make a speaking appearance this week with conservative media personality Ben Shapiro at an upcoming fundraiser for PragerU, despite weeks of calls for her to cancel. Alberta's Opposition NDP is renewing its demand that Smith abandon the trip, saying she is using taxpayer money to fundraise for an extremist organization after she's asked Americans to interfere in Canada's election.
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CanadaMar 25, 2025

Canada Elections: Jagmeet Singh Stays Resilient Despite Growing Challenges

During the Canadian elections, Jagmeet Singh has made it clear that he will not back down despite facing significant challenges. Singh acknowledged that there are some serious challenges they are facing, and working people are encountering big difficulties. It is important to note that Singh has been leading the party since 2017, making this election a pivotal moment for him politically. Despite his extensive political experience, public opinion polls indicate that his party is trailing far behind the Liberals and Conservatives ahead of the April 28 elections. These elections are especially c
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CanadaMar 25, 2025

Judge's illness delays sentencing for parents guilty of Calgary toddler's death

A sentencing hearing for a Calgary couple who killed their badly burned and emaciated toddler has been delayed because the judge fell ill. Sonya Pasqua and Michael Sinclair pleaded guilty to manslaughter in December after Gabriel Sinclair-Pasqua died in 2021 after suffering major burns to a third of his body. Justice Glen Poelman told the court as the hearing was to start that he had been sick all weekend and wasn't well enough to proceed. A new hearing date will be set on Friday. An agreed statement of facts says the 18-month-old's parents didn't seek medical treatment and trie
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CanadaMar 25, 2025

Former Minister Sean Fraser Returns to Federal Politics, Will Run in Central Nova

Former Canadian immigration and housing minister Sean Fraser has made his return to federal politics, confirming on Tuesday that he will run for office in his Central Nova riding in Nova Scotia. Fraser's decision comes nearly three months after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last year that he would not seek re-election, citing a desire to spend more time with his family. In the interim, the party had fielded another candidate for Central Nova. However, Sean Fraser's return was supported by party leader Mark Carney, who described it as an extraordinary case, emphasizing that Canada ne
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CanadaMar 25, 2025

Poilievre Denies Allegations of Indian Interference in 2022 Leadership Race

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has strongly denied a media report alleging that Indian government agents mobilized support for him among the South Asian community to help him win the party leadership in 2022. Poilievre, responding to questions from reporters during the election campaign in Ontario, called the allegations baseless, emphasizing that he won the party leadership race fairly and transparently. Additionally, Poilievre announced that if a Conservative government is formed, the federal dental care program and Pharmacare coverage would continue as they are and would not be

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BCMar 20, 2026

Witness intervenes in Vancouver purse-snatching, suspect charged

A 41-year-old man has been charged after an alleged purse-snatching in Vancouver that left a 59-year-old woman with minor injuries, according to a police release. The incident occurred Wednesday shortly before 4 p.m. near West 8th Avenue and Spruce Street. Police say the woman, who was using a walker, was approached by a man who allegedly grabbed her purse, causing her to fall to the ground. A passing driver witnessed the incident, stopped, and pursued the suspect on foot. During the chase, the suspect allegedly threatened the witness with a knife before dropping the purse and fleeing the area
BCMar 20, 2026

Two men charged after alleged kidnapping in East Vancouver home invasion

Two men are facing kidnapping charges following a reported home invasion in East Vancouver বুধবার night, according to the Vancouver Police Department. Police say a 911 call was received at approximately 9:15 p.m. reporting that a 62-year-old man had been taken from his home and forced into a vehicle. According to a VPD statement, the suspect vehicle was located about 30 minutes later near Slocan Street and East Broadway. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but it did not pull over, prompting a police pursuit that ended near East 14th Avenue and Woodland Drive, where officers bo
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BCMar 20, 2026

Driver identified after truck strikes Highway 1 overpass in Langley; police seek witnesses

The driver of a commercial truck that struck a railway overpass on Highway 1 in Langley has come forward and is cooperating with investigators, according to BC Highway Patrol. Police say the collision occurred March 19 at about 2:52 p.m., when an eastbound white flatdeck truck carrying a crane boom hit the CP Rail overpass between Glover Road and 232 Street. The driver initially left the scene without speaking to officers but later contacted police. “The truck driver did not wait for police at the scene, which is the ideal, but subsequently reached out to police and is cooperating,” said C
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BCMar 20, 2026

Richmond RCMP probe suspected organized retail meat thefts after 39 reported cases

Police in Richmond, British Columbia, say they are investigating a series of meat thefts from retail stores that may be linked to organized criminal activity. According to a statement from the Richmond RCMP, officers have received 39 reports of meat being stolen from stores across the city since December. While some incidents may be opportunistic, police say the frequency and value of the thefts suggest “potential organized activity,” where stolen products could be resold. RCMP are warning the public not to purchase meat from unverified sources. Police say improperly handled or temperature
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BCMar 20, 2026

Surrey police investigate early morning shooting near Bear Creek Park

Surrey Police Service says officers are investigating a reported shooting near Bear Creek Park that left one man in hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. According to a Surrey Police Service news release, officers were called at about 6:00 a.m. to reports of shots fired in the area of the 13700 block of 88 Avenue. Police searched the park and nearby residential streets following the call. Police said hospital staff contacted officers at 6:30 a.m. to report that a man had arrived at emergency with a gunshot wound. The injury is not believed to be life-threatening, according to the releas