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CanadaJan 07, 2025

Canada Post returns to full service for domestic parcels; letters still delayed

Canada Post says it has reinstated on-time service guarantees and returned to full service levels for domestic parcels after a strike brought deliveries to a halt last year. However, it says Canadians should continue to expect delivery delays of several days beyond its service standard for transaction mail such as letters, bills and statements. It also says it is continuing to work through the accumulated volume of international mail and that customers should expect a delivery delay of several days for incoming international items. The mail started moving again late last month after the Canada
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CanadaJan 07, 2025

Biden praises Trudeau as friend, defender of freedom following resignation news

U.S. President Joe Biden says he is proud to call Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a friend as both men now prepare for their departures from leadership. Biden says he spoke with Trudeau on the phone Monday after the prime minister announced he would resign his post as soon as a new Liberal leader is chosen. The president will also be vacating the White House later this month when president-elect Donald Trump begins a second administration. In a statement Tuesday, Biden says the U.S.-Canada alliance is stronger because of Trudeau, even as his successor threatens 25 per cent tariffs against Americ
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CanadaJan 07, 2025

Ontario launches border-strengthening operation as Trump tariff threat looms

The Ontario government says it has launched an operation intended to beef up security along the border with the United States. In a news release, Premier Doug Ford says Operation Deterrence will "crack down on illegal border crossings and illegal guns and drugs." It comes as U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatens to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods unless Canada tightens border security, with an emphasis on fentanyl and illegal crossings. As part of the operation, Ontario says provincial police have an "emergency response team" of 200 officers focused on boosting border secur
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CanadaJan 07, 2025

Liberal party begins process to succeed Trudeau as candidates weigh their options

As Liberal party brass begins to chart course for an expedited race to find Justin Trudeau's successor, potential contenders are weighing whether or not to join the fray -- including former central banker Mark Carney. The former Bank of Canada governor issued a statement Monday evening saying he is encouraged by support he has heard, and that he's considering his decision with family over the next few days. Former Montreal MP Frank Baylis declared his intent to enter the race in an interview Monday with The Hill Times. Party officials are expected to meet this week to begin the process for sel
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CanadaJan 06, 2025

Liberals have disappointed people; they do not deserve another chance: Jagmeet Singh

There is a high possibility of an election in the spring after Parliament resumes its session in Canada. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced today that his party will vote to topple the government as soon as Parliament reconvenes. Jagmeet Singh stated that it doesn't matter who the leader of the Liberal Party will be, as the Liberals have disappointed the people and do not deserve another chance. He further mentioned that he will introduce a no-confidence motion against the government as soon as possible. It is worth noting that Jagmeet Singh held a news conference in Burnaby, where he reacted
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CanadaJan 06, 2025

Premier David Eby Reacts to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Resignation

Premier David Eby has responded to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation, expressing gratitude for Trudeau's service. Eby highlighted their collaboration on key issues, such as reducing child care costs for families. He emphasized the need for unity moving forward, particularly to protect Canadian workers and businesses from U.S. tariffs. Eby acknowledged that there may have been disagreements on certain issues but expressed appreciation for Trudeau's efforts during his tenure. It is noteworthy that the Liberals first formed a majority government under Trudeau’s leadership on October
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CanadaJan 06, 2025

Trudeau's Resignation Won't Change Anything: Pierre Poilievre

Canada's main opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, has criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party. In a recently released video, Poilievre argued that Trudeau's resignation would not bring any meaningful change, as every Liberal MP and potential leadership contender has supported Trudeau’s policies over the past nine years. He claimed they are now attempting to mislead voters by introducing a new Liberal leader, continuing to exploit Canadians for the next four years. Poilievre stated that the only way to address Canada's challenges is through an election, where a Conser
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CanadaJan 06, 2025

Trudeau Announces Resignation as Party Leader and Prime Minister

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as both the leader of the Liberal Party and as prime minister. Trudeau stated he would remain in office until a new leader is chosen, and that Parliament will be suspended until March 24. It is noteworthy that Trudeau’s decision comes ahead of the Liberal National Caucus meeting scheduled for Wednesday, during which there had been growing pressure on him to step down. To prevent the government from being toppled by opposition parties, the Governor General has approved the suspension of Parliament until March 24. PM Trudeau confirme
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CanadaJan 06, 2025

Surrey Police arrest driver after failing to stop at B.C. border crossing

Police in Surrey, B.C., say they arrested the driver of a vehicle with Washington state licence plates who failed to stop at the Pacific Highway border crossing Sunday. The Surrey Police Service says the Canada Border Services Agency flagged a white pickup truck that drove through the border around 8:45 a.m. Surrey police say the truck was spotted on King George Boulevard a short time later "driving erratically" and veering into oncoming traffic. The police service says the driver, who was alone at the wheel, was arrested, and unspecified vehicles were damaged but no one was injured. Surrey po

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BCNov 27, 2025

Police examine shooting that damaged home in north Surrey

Surrey Police Service and the Surrey RCMP’s Provincial Operations Support Unit say they are reviewing evidence after shots were fired at a home in the Fraser Heights area early Thursday morning. Officers were called around 3:05 am to a residence near 112 Street and 153A Street, where they confirmed the house had been struck by gunfire. Police say no one was hurt. The General Investigation Unit with the RCMP support unit has taken over the file and is gathering surveillance footage and witness statements. Investigators are also checking whether the incident may connect to other recent police
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BCNov 27, 2025

Richmond RCMP warns residents as sophisticated grandparent scams resurface

Richmond RCMP is urging residents to be cautious after a recent rise in reports of so-called grandparent scams, a type of fraud that often targets seniors but can impact anyone who receives an unexpected call claiming a loved one is in trouble. Investigators say the scams share a common pattern in which suspects create panic and pressure victims into paying large sums of money. Police say one of the latest cases involved a caller pretending to be an official with a foreign embassy. The scammer told the victim that their grandson had been detained and that urgent bail money was required. The vi
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BCNov 27, 2025

Mission RCMP seeks public assistance after violent home invasion and weapons theft

Mission RCMP says investigators are searching for two outstanding suspects after a violent home invasion earlier this month that left several residents injured and resulted in the theft of multiple long guns. Police were called to a home around 1:30 a.m. on November 13, where intruders allegedly forced their way inside, used pepper spray on the occupants, and struck one person with a crowbar. Officers say one suspect was injured during the altercation with the homeowner before fleeing. About half an hour later, staff at a local hospital reported that a man with suspicious injuries had been dro
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CanadaNov 27, 2025

Ottawa and Alberta sign agreement on West Coast pipeline, propose path to revisiting B.C. tanker limits

The federal government and Alberta have signed a new memorandum of understanding that lays out a framework for advancing an oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast, while also opening the door to potential changes to British Columbia’s tanker restrictions. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith formalized the agreement at a ceremony in Calgary on Thursday, describing it as a step toward defining the project as one of national interest under the Building Canada Act. Under the terms released by officials, Ottawa says it would be prepared to adjust the West Coast tanker ban
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IndiaNov 27, 2025

Akal Takht acting Jathedar meets family of slain Jalandhar teen, calls for strongest penalties

The acting Jathedar of the Akal Takht, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, met with the family of a 13-year-old girl who was killed during an alleged attempted sexual assault in Jalandhar, urging authorities to pursue the maximum punishment allowed under law. The visit comes as community members continue to express concern about the handling of the case. During the meeting, the Jathedar offered prayers for the victim and received a detailed account of the events from the family. He assured them that the Panth’s highest temporal seat, along with the broader Sikh community, supports the family as the