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CanadaApr 23, 2025

Canadian Federal Elections: A Question of Reputation for Jagmeet Singh

The Canadian federal election has become a question of prestige for NDP President Jagmeet Singh, who is trailing in the polls. Former NDP President Tom Mulcair says that if the party loses its official position in Parliament in this election, as some polls suggest, then Jagmeet Singh will not be able to continue leading the party as president. He said that if the results come out as predicted in the election, then the party will really have to go through a difficult period. Last time, the NDP had 24 seats in the House of Commons, but the media website 338 Canada, which collects polling data,
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CanadaApr 23, 2025

Mother of Calgary murder suspect details hallucinations and fear months before attack

The mother of a Calgary murder suspect hastestified her son was suffering hallucinations and was in fear of animalistic creatures months before a young woman was stabbed to death on a downtown street. Michael Adenyi is charged with first-degree murder in the death of fitness instructor Vanessa Ladouceur in April 2022. He has testified he believed he was attacking a creature when he assaulted the woman and only realized what he had done when he cut himself and discovered what had really happened. His mother told court that Adenyi started having hallucinations in September 2021, was
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CanadaApr 22, 2025

Mark Carney to Hold Election Rally in Surrey

Liberal Leader Mark Carney will hold an election rally in Surrey on Wednesday evening, named "Canada Strong." The rally will require registration and a valid entry ID to attend. The Liberal Party is expected to release the location details soon. The event will start around 7:30 pm, with doors opening at 6 pm. At the rally, Carney is expected to emphasize his stance against Trump's tariffs and his plan to make Canada the fastest-growing economy in the G-7. This will be his second rally in the Lower Mainland, following his first event in Richmond on April 7.
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CanadaApr 22, 2025

Canada’s Federal Election Race Tightens as Liberals Lead by Just Three Points Over Conservatives

The race to form the next government in Canada has become closer than ever as the federal election campaign enters its final week. The Liberals remain in the lead, but now with only a three-point advantage over the Conservatives, according to a new Ipsos poll. The Ipsos poll, conducted after a televised debate between the leaders of the four major parties last week, reveals that 41 percent of Canadians say they would vote for the Liberals, while 38 percent would choose the Conservatives. The New Democrats are at 12 percent. Two weeks ago, the Liberals had a 12-point lead over the Conservative
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CanadaApr 22, 2025

Record 7.3 Million Canadians Vote in Early Election Turnout

A record 7.3 million Canadians voted in the last four days of the Canadian early voting season. Elections Canada reported in its preliminary figures that this is 25 percent more than the 5.8 million who voted in advance during the 2021 federal election. Elections Canada expressed thanks to all election workers for their dedication and to all voters for their patience in a social media post. Early voting across Canada began on Friday and ended on Monday. An Elections Canada spokesperson stated that it was too early to determine if the record advance voting would lead to an overall increase in
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CanadaApr 22, 2025

Final Week of Campaign Sees Clash Over Liberal and Conservative Spending Plans

As Canada enters the final week of the federal election campaign, the Liberal Party has come under fire from the opposition after releasing its election platform on Saturday. The platform, introduced under the leadership of Mark Carney, outlines approximately $130 billion in new spending over the next four years if the Liberals form government. The plan includes tax cuts, housing assistance, and national defense measures. However, when combined with existing expenditures, the federal debt is projected to rise by $225 billion. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Carney’s platform
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CanadaApr 22, 2025

Poilievre Unveils $100 Billion Election Platform with Major Tax Cuts and Military Spending

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre today unveiled his party's nearly $100 billion election platform, highlighting major tax cuts and new economic measures. Speaking at an event in Ontario, Poilievre announced a 15 per cent income tax cut for Canadians earning $57,000 a year, which he said would save the average working family approximately $2,000 annually. As part of his economic plan, Poilievre also promised to allow Canadians who invest in domestic companies to contribute an additional $5,000 to their Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs). He pledged to repeal the proposed capital gains tax i
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CanadaApr 22, 2025

Alberta's request to question fired health executive over confidential emails granted

A judge has granted Alberta's government its request to question the former head of the provincial health authority about confidential emails she is accused of keeping and sharing without permission. It's the latest development in a high-profile lawsuit launched by Athana Mentzelopoulos, the former chief executive of Alberta Health Services. Mentzelopoulos is suing the government and AHS for wrongful dismissal, alleging she was illegally fired to stop her from investigating sweetheart deals and political interference in multimillion-dollar health procurement contracts. The government filed
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CanadaApr 18, 2025

Long Wait Times at Polling Stations in Vancouver During Federal Election

People had to stand in long lines for hours at some polling stations to vote in today’s federal election in Vancouver. Early voting stations opened at 9 a.m., and about half an hour later, a line formed outside the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown, downtown Vancouver, where voters had to wait for an estimated two hours. Staff reported that when the doors of the community centre opened at 9 a.m., there was already a line of about 100 people. As a result, some people were turned away. During this time, staff could be heard apologizing. They explained that there were only four ballot ta

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WorldJul 31, 2026

25 killed, 44 injured after passenger bus overturns in Algeria

At least 25 people were killed and 44 others injured after a passenger bus overturned in Algeria's Boomerdes province on Friday, according to the country's Civil Protection Agency. Officials said the injured were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment following the crash. Authorities have not released details on what caused the bus to overturn. Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb visited Boomerdes University Hospital to meet with those injured in the crash and assess the situation, according to officials. The cause of the crash has not been officially determined. Authorities said an inv
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CanadaJul 31, 2026

Canada's economy grew 0.3% in May, second-quarter annualized growth estimated at 3.4%

Canada's economy expanded by 0.3 per cent in May, exceeding market expectations of 0.1 per cent, according to data released Friday by Statistics Canada. The increase follows a 0.6 per cent gain recorded in April, marking a second consecutive month of economic growth. Statistics Canada said the latest figures point to an estimated annualized growth rate of 3.4 per cent for the second quarter of 2026. The estimate is preliminary and will be updated as additional data become available. According to the agency, growth in May was led by a 1.0 per cent increase in the mining, quarrying, and oil and
AlbertaJul 31, 2026

High River man charged with first-degree murder in woman's death

A 36-year-old High River man has been charged with first-degree murder following the fatal shooting of a woman in what RCMP are investigating as a domestic homicide. According to High River RCMP, the victim has been identified as Cayla Bleeker. Police identified the accused as Jarrett Stobbe, 36. Both were residents of High River. RCMP said officers responded to two separate calls from a residence on 112 Street East on Tuesday. Police said Stobbe first contacted RCMP at about 6 p.m., making allegations against Bleeker that investigators later determined were unfounded. A second emergency call
WorldJul 31, 2026

Four bodies recovered after Broad Peak avalanche as search continues for missing climbers

Pakistani rescue teams have recovered four bodies from the site of an avalanche on Broad Peak, where 10 international climbers were reported missing, according to two senior Pakistani government officials. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, said search operations continued Friday for the remaining six missing climbers. Recovery efforts have been hampered by severe weather in the mountainous region. Authorities have not identified the four people whose bodies were recovered. According to Pakistani officials, teams are working t
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CanadaJul 30, 2026

Prime Minister Carney announces $10B investment to expand Port of Vancouver capacity

Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the Port of Vancouver in Delta on Thursday, where he announced a proposed $10 billion federal investment to expand the port's capacity and strengthen Canada's access to international markets beyond the United States. According to the Prime Minister, the expansion project is intended to increase Canadian exports to non-U.S. markets by 50 per cent, with a focus on agricultural products and other key commodities. The federal government says the investment is aimed at improving Canada's trade infrastructure and supporting long-term economic growth. Carney said th