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CanadaJun 11, 2025

Man accused of plotting shooting at New York Jewish centre extradited to U.S.

The U.S. Justice Department says a Pakistani citizen who was living in Canada has been extradited to New York, where he's accused of plotting to carry out a mass shooting at a Jewish centre. The RCMP arrested Muhammad Shahzeb Khan in Quebec last September. The Mounties said at the time he was in the process of planning a deadly attack targeting Jewish people in the U.S. and was facing charges in Canada. He is now charged in the U.S. with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and attempting to commit terrorism that transcends national boundaries. The 20-year
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CanadaJun 10, 2025

Warmer than normal summer predicted across Canada, uncertain precipitation levels

Canada is expected to see a warmer than usual summer with uncertain precipitation levels in most provinces, Environment and Climate Change Canada says. Warning preparedness meteorologist Jennifer Smith says the warmth may be the result of short-term heat waves or the result of a more persistent heat that sticks around for months. The federal agency says Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario and northern Manitoba are especially likely to see a hot summer, though the odds are still high for the rest of the country. Smith says it's uncertain how much rain those areas will receive over the summer, but
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CanadaJun 10, 2025

Peel Police in Ontario arrested 9 drug smugglers with 500 kilograms cocaine

Peel Police in Ontario have made the largest cocaine seizure in their history, charging nine suspects. Most of them are Punjabi. Peel Police have seized nearly 500 kilograms of cocaine, estimated to be worth $50 million, in a crackdown on an organized criminal network trafficking drugs under Project Pelican. The men charged by police in connection with the investigation include Manpreet Singh, 44, and Arvinder Powar, 29, of Brampton; Karamjit Singh, 36, and Gurtej Singh, 36, of Caledon; Sartaj Singh, 27, of Cambridge; and Shiv Onkar Singh, 31, of Georgetown. Peel police said they began investi
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CanadaJun 10, 2025

Canada joins U.K., others in sanctioning two Israeli cabinet ministers

Canada is joining the U.K., Norway, Australia and New Zealand in sanctioning two Israeli cabinet ministers for "inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank." Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich are accused of advocating for "extremist rhetoric" in advocating for the displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank and the expansion of Israeli settlements in the territory.
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CanadaJun 09, 2025

GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report

A new analysis says first-time Canadian homebuyers could save up to $240 on their monthly mortgage payments through the federal government's proposal to waive the sales tax on new builds. Desjardins Economics says in a new report that the impact on housing affordability will be "particularly strong" for buyers in Canada's more expensive markets, like Toronto and Vancouver. The Liberal government has tabled legislation to eliminate the GST portion from new home sales of up to $1 million for first-time buyers, which works out to as much as $50,000 off the cost of a new build or substantially ren
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CanadaJun 09, 2025

Six infants born with congenital measles in Ontario from unvaccinated mothers

Ontario's chief medical officer of health says six infants have been born with congenital measles since an outbreak began last fall, adding they were infected in the womb through mothers who were not vaccinated. Dr. Kieran Moore says these infants recovered, but their infections could have been prevented if their mothers had been vaccinated and protected from contracting measles. Congenital measles can result in severe complications, including inflammation of the brain and death. On Thursday, Moore announced an infant born prematurely and infected with measles died in southwestern Ontario. He
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CanadaJun 09, 2025

Mexico's president says she will attend G7 summit in Alberta

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she will attend the G7 summit next week in Alberta and is working to set up a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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CanadaJun 09, 2025

Defence lawyers begin final submissions in hockey players' sex assault trial

Defence lawyers representing five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team have begun their final submissions to the judge overseeing the players' sexual assault trial. Prosecutors will follow later this week with their submissions to Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia, who will then set a date to deliver her ruling. Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart and Callan Foote have pleaded not guilty to sexual assault. McLeod has also pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of being a party to the offence of sexual assault. Court has heard the complainant
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CanadaJun 06, 2025

PM Carney defends decision to invite PM Modi to G7 summit

Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his decision to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 Summit in Alberta later this month, as security officials investigate links between the Indian government and murder of a Canadian two years ago. Carney says that it makes sense to have India at the G7 table as one of the world's largest economies. The prime minister says the invitation was extended with a commitment to continued law enforcement discussions. Former prime minister Justin Trudeau said in 2023 that agents of the Indian government were linked to the murder of Sikh separatis

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CanadaAug 12, 2026

Two Surveys Raise Concerns Over Canada’s Trade and Jobs

Two recent surveys on Canada’s trade outlook have raised concerns about the impact on small businesses and employment. A survey released Wednesday by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says small Canadian exporters could face a revenue loss of at least 50 per cent if a new 50-per-cent tariff is imposed. Meanwhile, a separate survey conducted by Oxford Economics for the Canadian American Business Council has warned about the potential impact of the CUSMA trade agreement. According to the report, if CUSMA comes to an end, around 102,000 jobs in Canada could be at risk. The
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CanadaAug 12, 2026

Canadian Government Invests $24 Million in Cannabis and Brain Health Research

Canada’s federal government is investing $24 million to establish the Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium, aimed at better understanding how cannabis affects the brain and overall health. Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel announced the funding Wednesday. Supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the consortium will bring together 10 research teams from across Canada to study the potential benefits and risks of cannabis use among people of different ages. Researchers will examine cannabis’s effects on conditions and areas including epilepsy, anxiety, po
CanadaAug 12, 2026

Canada Warns U.S. Over Tariffs Threat to Trade Talks

Canada’s chief trade negotiator Janice Charette has warned the United States that imposing new tariffs on Canadian exports starting August 19 could jeopardize the ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries. According to reports, Charette delivered the message during a key meeting last week with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. She reportedly made it clear that if the U.S. imposes a 50 per cent tariff, the federal government may not be able to contain the political and public backlash in Canada, potentially forcing Ottawa to retaliate against American imports. Sources say U
BCAug 12, 2026

Clinton Residents Fined $15,000 for Violating Evacuation Order

People who violated an evacuation order issued because of a wildfire in the B.C. village of Clinton have been fined a total of $15,000 over the past two weeks. Local authorities and police are urging residents to stay out of evacuation zones for their own safety. Clinton residents were forced to leave their homes on July 24 after a wildfire broke out near Pear Lake. The fire remains out of control and has spread across an area of approximately 1,500 square kilometres. Authorities and police have warned that anyone who enters an evacuation-order area and puts their life at risk could be issued
BCAug 12, 2026

Charges approved following break-in to Chinatown business

Crown Counsel has approved one count of break-and-enter of a commercial business after Vancouver Police arrested a suspect yesterday. Just after 7 a.m., the Vancouver Police Department responded to a report of a broken window in a business near Georgia Street and Gore Avenue. An employee reported seeing a man smash the window and enter the premises. VPD officers attended and searched the building. After reviewing video footage, they believed the man was still inside. Another witness observed a man matching the description of the suspect on a second-storey fire escape. The officers located