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CanadaApr 03, 2025

Third Suspect Arrested in Edmonton February Murder Case

Police have arrested a third suspect in connection with the February murder of Sukhvir Singh in Edmonton. The 32-year-old victim’s body was discovered near 17th Street and Yellowhead Trail on February 28, with an autopsy confirming that he had been murdered. On Tuesday, officers arrested 22-year-old Jasmeet Singh, who has been charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping. This follows the earlier arrests of 29-year-old Manpreet Brar on March 10 and 21-year-old Gursimran Singh on March 13. Authorities have also issued a Canada-wide warrant for 27-year-old Lovepreet Sidhu, who remains at l
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CanadaApr 03, 2025

Rise in retail theft, worker safety prompts Vancouver security task force

A spike in retail theft, in what the City of Vancouver says is led by organized crime and repeat offenders, has prompted the launch a retail security task force. Vancouver council passed a motion creating the initiative aimed at curbing the thefts and improving safety for businesses and their employees. Mayor Ken Sim says in a statement that retail theft is hurting communities across the city, and the task force is aimed at tackling the situation. The statement says there were almost 7,700 shoplifting incidents in the city last year, an 11.7 per cent increase from the year before. The task for
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CanadaApr 03, 2025

Jagmeet Singh Proposes Victory Bond to Boost Economy Amid Trade War

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has proposed relaunching the World War era Victory Bond in response to an ongoing trade war with the United States. He stated that the bond would raise funds to strengthen the economy, and Canadians who invest in it until maturity would be exempt from taxes on their earnings. Singh emphasized that every dollar raised through the Victory Bond would be allocated entirely to public infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, transportation, ports, housing, and water systems. Additionally, he pledged that an NDP government would mandate the use of 100 per cent Cana
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CanadaApr 03, 2025

Canada Imposes Equal Retaliatory Tariffs on US Cars

Canada has imposed equivalent tariffs on US cars in response to American trade measures. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced today that, as a retaliatory measure against tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, Canada will implement a 25 per cent tariff on all essential vehicles imported from the US that are not covered under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). However, the Prime Minister clarified that Canada will not impose tariffs on auto parts, as they are a crucial component of the country’s production system.
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CanadaApr 02, 2025

Canadians May Need to Take Extra Precautions When Entering the U.S.

Canadians may now need to take extra precautions when entering the U.S. Recently, a French scientist traveling to a conference in Houston was deported after hateful messages were allegedly found on her phone. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents have always had the authority to search travelers' electronic devices, but this practice has become more prominent under the Trump administration. Vancouver-based immigration lawyer Cindy Schweitzer, who practices on both sides of the border, explained that U.S. border agents now have the power to search anyone’s device, including Canadia
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CanadaApr 02, 2025

Vancouver home sales hit lowest March levels since 2019 despite supply influx: board

Despite housing supply in the Vancouver area continuing to rise, the number of homes that changed hands in the region last month fell to the lowest levels for March since 2019. The city's real estate board says residential sales in the region totalled 2,091 in March, a 13.4 per cent decrease from the 2,415 sales recorded in March 2024 and 36.8 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average. There were 6,455 newly listed properties on the market, a 29 per cent increase from March 2024, as total active listings rose 37.9 per cent year-over-year to 14,546. Greater Vancouver Realtors director of econ
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CanadaApr 02, 2025

Leaders' Debate Ahead of Canada's Federal Election: Green Party Qualifies, People's Party Excluded

As Canada prepares for its federal election vote on April 28, a major leaders' debate will take place featuring leaders from the Liberal Party, Conservative Party, NDP, Bloc Quebecois, and the Green Party. The Leaders' Debate Commission, the government agency organizing the event, has confirmed that the Green Party has met two of the three required criteria to participate in the debates, scheduled for April 16 and 17. However, the People's Party of Canada did not qualify for participation. The debates will include a French-language face-to-face debate on April 16 and an English-language debat
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CanadaApr 02, 2025

Poilievre Criticizes Trump and Carney During Election Campaign

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre targeted U.S. President Donald Trump and Liberal Leader Mark Carney during a campaign event in Toronto today. Poilievre criticized Carney as a weak leader and vowed that, if elected, he would take a firm stance against Trump. He stated that while he supports working with the U.S. to tighten border security, he will also demand that Trump take action to stop the smuggling of firearms from the U.S. into Canada. Poilievre further pledged to restructure Canada’s economy to reduce its dependence on the U.S. Additionally, he promised to eliminate the automatic
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CanadaApr 02, 2025

All eyes are on Trump today as trade war continues to dominate election campaign

All eyes are on U.S. President Donald Trump as he prepares to hit multiple countries with "reciprocal" tariffs. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his campaign to take part in meetings in Ottawa ahead of the expected tariffs. On top of the expected "reciprocal" tariffs, it's not clear whether a temporary pause on separate economywide duties on Canada and Mexico 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on energy — will be lifted today. Trump, who is expected to discuss his reciprocal tariff agenda at the White House around 4 p.m. ET today, said in early March tha

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AlbertaJul 21, 2026

New Ivor Strong Bridge to open Monday, Alberta says

The Alberta government says Calgary drivers will be able to use the new Ivor Strong Bridge beginning Monday, marking a key milestone in the ongoing Deerfoot Trail improvement project. Speaking at a news conference Tuesday, Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen said the new bridge will carry all southbound traffic. Once rehabilitation work on the existing bridge is complete, it will be dedicated to northbound traffic. According to the Alberta government, each bridge will provide four traffic lanes, increasing overall capacity for commuters. The province says the completed project is expected t
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BCJul 21, 2026

Three men arrested after Vancouver police seize fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine in downtown investigation

Three men have been arrested after a Vancouver Police Department investigation into suspected drug trafficking led to the seizure of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and cash from a downtown Vancouver hotel. According to a Vancouver Police Department news release, patrol officers launched "Project Atlas" earlier this month after observing what police described as suspicious activity at the Murray Hotel, located at 1117 Hornby St. Officers later executed a search warrant at the property. Police said they seized approximately 344 grams of fentanyl, 336 grams of cocaine, 75 grams of methampheta
IndiaJul 21, 2026

P.M. Modi Assures Farmers Their Interests Will Be Protected in Trade Deals

Amid a march by farmers from Punjab and Haryana toward Delhi to protest the proposed India–U.S. trade agreement and heightened tensions at the Shambhu border, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the central government remains fully committed to the welfare of farmers. The Prime Minister said farmers' interests would be given top priority in any trade agreement. He added that the government would take decisions after considering the concerns of the agricultural community. Modi also addressed students protesting over the NEET-UG paper leak case. He said the government is treating the
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CanadaJul 21, 2026

Trump says Canada depends on U.S.; Poilievre calls proposed 50% tariff 'unjustified'

U.S. President Donald Trump and Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre have exchanged sharply contrasting messages as trade tensions between Canada and the United States continue to escalate. Speaking to reporters, Trump said he "loves the people of Canada" but claimed the country "would not exist without the United States" and needs the U.S. to survive. The remarks come amid an ongoing trade dispute between the two countries. Poilievre, meanwhile, criticized Trump's proposed 50 per cent tariff, calling it "unjustified" and harmful to both Canadian workers and American consumers. According
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BCJul 21, 2026

B.C. wildfire crews use drone for Canada's first controlled burn operation

Firefighters battling an active wildfire in British Columbia have successfully used a drone to carry out a controlled burn for the first time in Canada, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The agency said crews working near Boston Bar used the drone to ignite a planned section of dry forest that was in the path of the advancing wildfire. The controlled burn was intended to remove available fuel and help slow the fire's spread. According to the BC Wildfire Service, controlled burns are typically conducted using helicopters or ground crews, both of which can expose firefighters to greater risk