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CanadaApr 11, 2025

Shifting Seat Predictions for Canada’s Election

As the Canadian election day approaches on April 28, the equations for forming a government are shifting rapidly. According to the latest estimates from Nano Research, Mark Carney’s Liberal Party may once again find itself leading a minority government. The Liberals have experienced a loss of 17 seats compared to last week’s projections. Nano Research’s estimates, prepared on April 6, indicate that if the election were held that day, the Liberals would secure at least 156 seats—a decline from the 173 seats predicted on March 30. During the same period, Pierre Poilievre’s Conservativ
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CanadaApr 10, 2025

Premier David Eby Directs Government to Explore Alternatives to U.S. Contracts Amid Ongoing Tariffs

Premier David Eby has instructed government agencies and Crown corporations to explore the possibility of canceling U.S. contracts and purchasing from Canadian companies whenever feasible. Additionally, officials have been directed to cancel non-essential travel to the U.S. and reduce participation in U.S. trade organizations. Eby emphasized that his government is prioritizing Canadian purchases and sourcing from countries other than the U.S., with the goal of reducing reliance on the U.S. This move follows U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to maintain 25 per cent tariffs on Canada while
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CanadaApr 10, 2025

Mark Carney Proposes Criminal Offence for Disrupting Places of Worship, Schools, and Community Centres

Amid rising cases of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism in Canada, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has announced that it will be made a criminal offence to intentionally disrupt places of worship, schools, and community centres. Carney emphasized that his government would not allow anyone to disrupt Canadians while they are attending their place of worship, sending their children to school, or visiting community centres. He stated that such actions will be criminalized under his leadership. Additionally, Prime Minister Carney has decided to suspend his election campaign for the third time to address t
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CanadaApr 10, 2025

Pierre Poilievre Criticizes Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Slams PM Mark Carney

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for continuing tariffs on Canadian goods and also took aim at Prime Minister Mark Carney. Poilievre accused Carney of failing to secure tariff relief for Canada, noting that dozens of other countries have already received some form of exemption. Speaking in Milton, Ontario this morning, Poilievre also outlined his housing policy, promising to cut housing-related taxes by up to $100,000 through increased support to municipalities if the Conservatives form the next government. He further accused Carney of lacking any co
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CanadaApr 10, 2025

Conservatives Close Gap on Liberals as Campaign Enters Day 19

The race between the Conservatives and Liberals is tightening, with just five points separating the two major parties as the campaign enters its 19th day. The 20-point lead that Liberal Leader Mark Carney held over Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as the preferred prime minister about a week ago has also steadily narrowed. According to Nanos Research’s three-day tracking survey through April 9, Liberal support now stands at 43 per cent, while the Conservatives have dropped to 38.1 per cent. The NDP remains in the single digits at 9 per cent, and the Bloc Québécois is at 6 per cent. In
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CanadaApr 10, 2025

Police urge caution after man injured in random stabbing in downtown Victoria

Police in Victoria are warning residents to exercise caution in a downtown area after a man was randomly stabbed and taken to hospital. Victoria police say officers were called this morning to a parkade on Blanshard Street, where a man was found with a stab wound. Investigators say the evidence so far indicates the attack was a random assault that happened Tuesday behind the Cineplex Odeon movie theatre on Johnson Street at around noon. Police say they believe the suspect is a Caucasian woman in her early 20s, but she has not been identified and arrested. The public is being aske
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CanadaApr 10, 2025

Trump's partial tariff pullback doesn't affect duties on Canadian imports

The United States is still imposing tariffs on Canada after President Donald Trump on Wednesday partially pulled back some of the most devastating duties against countries around the world. Trump paused his so-called “reciprocal” tariffs for 90 days but kept in place a 10 per cent levy on nearly all global imports. The president also increased tariffs on Chinese imports to 125 per cent. Trump's change in course triggered a surge in U.S. markets following days of massive losses — but it’s not clear how the ongoing uncertainty will play out. A White House official has said duties agains
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CanadaApr 09, 2025

Poilievre Promises Strong Action Against Crime with New Law Proposal

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has pledged to take the toughest stance against criminals in Canadian history if he becomes Prime Minister. Poilievre introduced his proposed "Three Strikes You're Out Law," under which criminals convicted of serious offenses would be kept in prison for 10 years without the possibility of parole, bail, or house arrest. During his announcement, Poilievre also criticized the Liberal government, claiming that their "soft-on-crime" policies and lenient bail practices, under the leadership of Justin Trudeau, have contributed to the chaos in Canada. Poilievre is
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CanadaApr 09, 2025

Trump Imposes 125 Percent Tariff on China, Announces Relief for Non-Retaliatory Countries

US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs but has simultaneously increased the tariff on China to 125 percent. In a post on Truth Social, Trump explained that the move came in response to what he called China's disrespect towards global markets. As a result, the tariff on Beijing is now set at 125 percent, effective immediately. Trump also expressed confidence that China would soon realize that the days of exploiting the United States and other countries are over. He revealed that more than 75 countries had approached the US for trade deals and that these countries had

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BCMay 14, 2026

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal Coquitlam pub stabbing

A 33-year-old man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a fatal stabbing outside a pub in Coquitlam last year, according to homicide investigators. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said Timothy Vansnick was originally charged with second-degree murder following the incident on Jan. 31, 2025. Police said the stabbing occurred after a fight outside the pub. Bystanders attempted first aid before emergency responders continued life-saving efforts, but the victim died at the scene. Investigators said Vansnick was charged with second-degree murder on Feb. 1, 2025. On Tuesda
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BCMay 14, 2026

Water restored in parts of Kamloops, but boil water advisory and restrictions remain

Water service has been restored to parts of Kamloops following a major water main break in the city’s east end, but officials say the supply remains unsafe to drink as repair work continues. The City of Kamloops said potable water trucks will remain stationed at four locations in the affected area through Friday to provide residents with safe drinking water. According to the city, residents are also being asked to temporarily stop using water again until 6 p.m. Thursday while crews complete what officials described as a critical repair to the damaged main. City officials said the temporary s
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BCMay 14, 2026

Vancouver police seek public help locating missing man last seen near VGH

Vancouver Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 30-year-old man who was last seen near Vancouver General Hospital early Thursday morning. According to a Vancouver Police Department release, Sahil Dhallay was last seen around midnight on May 14 in the area of Vancouver General Hospital. Police described Dhallay as a South Asian man who was wearing a brown hospital gown and no shoes at the time he was last seen. Authorities said anyone who sees Dhallay should call 9-1-1 immediately and should not approach him. The case remains under investigation as police continue efforts to l
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AlbertaMay 14, 2026

Alberta court blocks separation petition over lack of First Nations consultation

An Alberta court has dismissed a petition related to separating the province from Canada, ruling the provincial government failed to meet its duty to consult First Nations before advancing the process. The court said any move toward separation from Canada could directly affect rights protected under Treaties 7 and 8, making consultation with affected Indigenous communities a constitutional requirement. Premier Danielle Smith criticized the ruling, calling it “wrong” and “anti-democratic.” Smith said the provincial government plans to appeal the decision immediately, arguing consultatio
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CanadaMay 14, 2026

Honda pauses proposed $15B EV project in Ontario indefinitely

Honda Motor Co. has indefinitely suspended plans for its proposed $15-billion electric vehicle project in Alliston, Ontario, a move that raises new questions about the pace of Canada’s EV manufacturing expansion. The company announced the decision Thursday, citing changing market conditions and slower consumer demand for electric vehicles. The proposed project was expected to create about 1,000 jobs in the region. Honda said the decision will not affect workers or production at its existing manufacturing facility in Alliston, where current operations will continue as planned. The project had