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CanadaMar 25, 2025

Pierre Poilievre Challenges Mark Carney to French Debate, Offering to Cover Fees

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has publicly challenged Liberal Leader Mark Carney to participate in a French-language debate. Poilievre even offered to cover Carney’s fees for attending the debate. Accusing Carney of avoiding the debate, Poilievre stated that the Liberal leader lacked the answers to defend his party’s policies and the courage to confront challenges, drawing a parallel to standing up to figures like Trump. The debate was originally planned by Quebec’s private French-language television network TVA. However, after Carney declined the invitation, TVA canceled the pro
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CanadaMar 25, 2025

Poilievre Pledges GST Elimination on New Homes Up to $1.3 Million as Election Race Heats Up

As the federal election approaches, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney are unveiling policies aimed at first-time homebuyers. On Tuesday, Poilievre announced his plan to eliminate the GST on new homes priced up to $1.3 million. Poilievre claims this initiative will save Canadians up to $65,000 on home purchases in major cities. Last week, Liberal Leader Mark Carney proposed a similar policy, promising to exempt GST on homes priced up to $1 million for first-time buyers, which would provide savings of up to $50,000. Meanwhile, a recent survey by Leger shows the
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CanadaMar 25, 2025

Mark Carney Announces Pay Hike for Military if Returned to Power

On the third day of the election campaign in Canada, Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney announced a pay hike for the military to boost recruitment in the Canadian Armed Forces if re-elected. Carney also stated that he would increase other benefits for soldiers to help address the 14,000-strong shortfall in the Canadian Armed Forces. While campaigning among workers at a Canadian shipbuilding company in Halifax, Carney also pledged to grant the Canadian Coast Guard new surveillance powers. Additionally, he responded to President Trump's threats regarding a potential merger between Canada and the
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CanadaMar 25, 2025

Canadian agency claims India may interfere in Canadian elections

Canadian spy agency has alleged that India and China might interfere in Canada's upcoming general elections on April 28, while Russia and Pakistan also have the potential to do the same. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) made these remarks at a time when Ottawa's ties with New Delhi are at an all-time low due to Canada's actions and allegations against India alleging its involvment in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India has previously denied the allegations of interference, while China has also issued a similar denial. Canadian Security Intelligence Service deputy direc
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CanadaMar 24, 2025

Canada's Early Federal Election to Cost Taxpayers $570 Million, says Chief Electoral Officer

Canada’s upcoming early federal election, scheduled six months ahead of time, is expected to cost taxpayers approximately $570 million, slightly less than the previous election in 2021. Chief Electoral Officer Stephen Perrault shared this information during a press conference today. Perrault stated that Elections Canada plans to hire around 250,000 employees for the election, set to take place on April 28. Additionally, polling stations will be established at 119 campuses across the country. The Elections Department will also increase the number of polling stations in Indigenous areas, trip
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CanadaMar 24, 2025

Calgary Police Charge 31-Year-Old in Assault Incident at Bow Valley College Train Station

Calgary police have taken action against a 31-year-old suspect in connection with the assault of a girl at the Bow Valley College train station. Brayden Joseph James French of Calgary has been charged with attempted robbery following the incident, which occurred at 1:40 p.m. on Sunday on the Third Street Southeast LRT platform. A video of the assault has since gone viral. James French allegedly grabbed the girl’s water bottle and threw water at her during the incident. While the assault is not being classified as racial violence, the police's Diversity Resource Team is investigating the mat
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CanadaMar 24, 2025

Youth, 16, charged with stabbing taxi driver in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

A teenager has been charged with assault for allegedly stabbing a taxi driver in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside last week. The alleged attack happened last Tuesday, when Vancouver Police say an off-duty officer saw the stabbing near the intersection of Main and Hastings streets. They say the officer then alerted on-duty police colleagues, who arrested a 16-year-old male. Vancouver police say the teen suspect has now been charged with assault, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. The suspect, a resident of Richmond, B.C., has been granted bail and was re
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CanadaMar 24, 2025

Poilievre Announces Income Tax Cuts and Full Elimination of Carbon Tax

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has vowed to reduce income taxes and completely eliminate the carbon tax if he becomes prime minister. Poilievre announced that he would lower the rate of the lowest tax bracket from 15 percent to 12.75 percent, resulting in a savings of $900 per person per year. He also took the opportunity to criticize the Liberal Party and its leader, Mark Carney. Speaking at a rally in North York, Ontario, Poilievre accused the Liberals of postponing the carbon tax at gas stations for only 30 days before the election, rather than fully repealing it. He emphasized that
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CanadaMar 24, 2025

Prime Ministerial Candidates to Face Off in Upcoming Debates

Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, and Jagmeet Singh, who are competing to become the Prime Minister of Canada, will soon face off in a series of debates. Leaders' Debate Commission announced on Monday that the candidates will be invited to participate in two debates in mid-April. The first debate, conducted in French, will be held in Montreal on the night of April 16, while the second, in English, will take place the following evening on April 17. In addition to the leaders of the three major parties in the federal elections, the Green Party and the Bloc Québécois will also be participating. L

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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