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CanadaMay 02, 2025

Hockey players' sexual assault trial hears from former world junior teammates

The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is hearing today from other players who were on the 2018 team. Taylor Raddysh, who now plays in the NHL for the Washington Capitals, was asked what he remembers about several days in June 2018 when many of the team's members were in London, Ont., for a handful of events marking their victory in that year's championship. Court heard part of a transcript of a statement Raddysh gave in July 2018, in which he recalled seeing a woman in bed under the covers in the room of his then-teammate Michael McLeod in the ear
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CanadaMay 02, 2025

Carney government to put limits on visas for temporary workers and international students

Canada's new Carney government is going to put limits on visas for temporary workers and international students. The prime minister said during a series of announcements in Ottawa on Friday that the total number of temporary workers and international students will be limited to less than 5 per cent of Canada's population by 2027 to reduce the burden on housing, public infrastructure and social services. PM Carney said that this would be a big drop from the 7.3 per cent in recent years. At the same time, the prime minister said that work will be done to attract the best talent from around the
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CanadaMay 02, 2025

Alberta MP to step aside to allow Pierre Poilievre to run for seat in Parliament

An Alberta M-P is set to step aside to allow Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to run for a seat in Parliament. Damien Kurek says he's temporarily stepping aside as M-P for the Battle River Crowfoot riding.Kurek will need to be sworn in before he resigns his seat.Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he would call a byelection ``as soon as possible'' if the Conservatives had a member resign their seat so that Poilievre could run again.
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CanadaMay 02, 2025

PM Carney to enter Parliament later this month

Prime Minister Mark Carney will enter Parliament with his fellow members later this month. The House of Commons is due to resume sitting on May 26, the first day of the 45th Parliament. Before that sitting, the new cabinet ministers will be sworn in by Governor General Mary Simon at a ceremony at Rideau Hall. A spokesman for the Privy Council Office said Carney, who was sworn in as prime minister in March, and other cabinet ministers who hold the same portfolios will not be required to take the oath of office again but may choose to do so. However, any new ministers or those holding additio
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CanadaMay 02, 2025

Carney says he'll trigger a byelection if Conservatives seek

Prime Minister Mark Carney has made a big announcement that if the Conservatives vacate a seat for a by-election in an attempt to send Pierre Poilievre to Parliament, he will approve the by-election as soon as possible without any politics.It is worth noting that Poilievre lost the election in the Carlton riding of Ottawa in the election held on April 28, a seat he had held for 20 years. The Conservatives still want to keep him as party leader, but since Poilievre does not have a seat in the House of Commons, the party is considering several options, including having Poliav contest the by-el
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CanadaMay 02, 2025

Police charge accused attackers and victims in Calgary vigilante case

Police in Calgary have charged seven people in what they're calling a case of vigilante justice. They say it began when officers arrested three men and a youth who had allegedly lured a man through an online dating app to a remote location. Police say the man was assaulted with a baseball bat and a replica gun, and his vehicle was vandalized. They say officers recovered video of the assaults from cellphones and further investigation revealed two similar attacks. The accused face charges including aggravated assault and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence. Police say th
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CanadaMay 01, 2025

Over 2 million Ninja-branded pressure cookers are recalled after reports of serious burn injuries

SharkNinja is recalling more than 2 million pressure cookers sold in the U.S. and Canada _ after consumers reported over 100 burn injuries spanning from a hazard that can cause hot food to spew out.According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Ninja-branded ``Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers'' have a lid that can be opened while the cooker is in use. That can cause hot contents to escape, posing serious burn risks. SharkNinja has received 106 reports of burn injuries _ including more than 50 reports of second or third-degree burns. Consumers in possession of the
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CanadaMay 01, 2025

Ontario sees sharpest rise in measles yet with 223 new infections since last week

Ontario is reporting its highest increase in measles cases since its outbreak began, with 223 new infections in the province over the past week. That brings the total number of people in the province who have fallen ill from the virus to 1,243 since October. Public Health Ontario said in a report today that 84 people have been hospitalized _ including 63 children _ during the course of this outbreak. Eight patients have been admitted to intensive care. The agency notes that its southwestern public health unit has had 57 new infections, compared to 15 the previous the week. Neighbouring Grand
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BCMay 01, 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps reach Champions Cup final with a historic win over Inter Miami

Vancouver Whitecaps have made history by defeating Lionel Messi's Inter Miami to reach the final of the CONCACAF Championship. Vancouver's football team defeated Inter Miami 3-1 in the second match of this championship at Chase Stadium in Florida on Wednesday night. Earlier, Inter Miami had lost 2-0 to the Whitecaps at BC Place Stadium. Thus, the Canadian team won the two semi-final matches with a total score of 5-1. This is the first time in the history of the Vancouver Whitecaps club that the team has reached the final of the CONCACAF Championship Cup. Before this, it had only reached the

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BCSep 22, 2026

B.C. Premier David Eby Expected to Call Snap Election Today

A major development is unfolding in British Columbia politics, with Premier David Eby expected to formally announce a provincial election during a news conference at the government buildings in Victoria on Tuesday afternoon. The announcement would bring an end to days of speculation over whether the NDP government would call an early election. Eby has already indicated that his caucus and Elections B.C. should be prepared for an election, while political developments within the B.C. Conservative Party have intensified speculation. The B.C. Conservatives also cancelled a news conference schedu
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AlbertaSep 22, 2026

15-Year-Old Arrested in Lethbridge Sexual Assault Investigation

Lethbridge police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with a sexual assault and incidents of indecent acts targeting women and girls near a green strip in the city. Police said the incident occurred on Sept. 16 near the 1500 block of Lakeview Drive along the Coalbanks Trail, where a 41-year-old woman who was out walking was sexually assaulted. The investigation found that the accused had allegedly committed indecent acts in the same area in August, including in front of girls, one of whom was an eight-year-old child. Police arrested the suspect in the same area on Sept. 17. His ident
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CanadaSep 22, 2026

Impact of the Trade War with the U.S.: Canada’s Economic Growth Could Slow

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem has warned that the recent boost in Canada’s economy could lose momentum as the country continues to face uncertainty from the trade war with the United States. Speaking in Halifax on Monday, Macklem said conflicts in the Middle East and disruptions to supply chains are becoming increasingly common and could create further economic challenges. Macklem said there are clear signs that Canadian businesses have adapted to the tariff environment, helping the economy perform better than expected. Canada’s GDP grew at an annualized rate of 3.3 per cent during
IndiaSep 22, 2026

Sri Anandpur Sahib Sarai Incident: SGPC Forms Five-Member Probe Panel, Giani Malkit Singh Relieved of Duties

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president, Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, said on Monday that a five-member inquiry committee has been constituted to investigate the incident that took place at the sarai (guest house) at Sri Anandpur Sahib. Dhami said the committee has been directed to submit its report within 15 days. Meanwhile, Giani Malkit Singh, the additional head granthi of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, who had earlier been suspended, has now been relieved of his services. Dhami also clarified his position on the matter, saying he had no information about the arrival of the w
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CanadaSep 22, 2026

PM Mark Carney Misses UN Event After Flight Delays in New York

Prime Minister Mark Carney faced flight delays Monday due to a technical issue affecting airports in the New York City area, causing him to miss a key United Nations event. According to reports, a circuit failure at an air traffic control centre in Philadelphia led to hundreds of flight cancellations across the U.S. Northeast. In Carney’s absence, Canada’s Ambassador to the United Nations, David Lametti, represented Canada at the Partners for Multilateralism summit. Lametti took part in a roundtable discussion with European Council President António Costa and Kenyan President William Ruto