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CanadaApr 09, 2025

Tahawwur Rana Extradited to India for Role in 2008 Mumbai Terror Attacks

Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, is being extradited to India from the United States today by a joint team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). The extradition was approved by U.S. President Donald Trump during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States. Rana’s petition to halt the extradition, filed in the U.S. Supreme Court, was rejected on Monday. Rana, a childhood friend of David Headley, the mastermind behind the Mumbai attacks, was arrested by the FBI in 2009 and convicted in the U.S. for support
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CanadaApr 09, 2025

Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on American Cars

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on American cars have taken effect today, potentially increasing the prices of American-made vehicles by up to 25 percent. According to Flavio Volpe, president of the Canadian Auto Parts Manufacturers Association, 60 percent of the cars purchased in Canada each year are imported from the United States. Volpe highlighted that Canada is one of the largest export markets for American-made cars, with an estimated 1.2 million vehicles imported from the United States annually. Under the rules of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Canada has imposed a 2
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CanadaApr 08, 2025

Jagmeet Singh Proposes Ban on Foreign Homebuyers in Canada

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he wants to stop foreign buyers from purchasing homes in Canada. He says that if he becomes the leader, his government would fix current rules by stopping numbered companies and corporate representatives from buying homes. This ban wouldn’t apply to recreational properties like cottages and cabins. Singh also says an NDP government would tax profits made from selling a home within five years of buying it, unless it's someone’s main home. This is to prevent people from flipping houses for profit. Last year, the Liberals extended a ban on foreign homebuyers unt
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CanadaApr 08, 2025

Poilievre Accuses Mark Carney of Tax Evasion, Vows to Crack Down on Offshore Tax Havens

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has accused Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney of hiding his company’s money in Bermuda to avoid paying Canadian taxes. Poilievre has promised that if he forms a Conservative government, he will take strong action to crack down on the use of offshore tax havens, with the goal of recovering up to $1 billion in lost revenue each year. Poilievre stated that the money recovered from these tax havens would be used to offset a $14-billion income tax cut. Additionally, he outlined plans to establish a tax task force made up of experts who would review Canada’s
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CanadaApr 08, 2025

Harper Endorses Poilievre at Edmonton Rally

Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper strongly endorsed Pierre Poilievre as Canada's next prime minister during the party's Edmonton rally on Monday night. Harper stated that Canada is in desperate need of change and emphasized that Poilievre will be the leader to guide the country after a decade of Liberal rule. The Edmonton rally, described as the largest of Poilievre's election campaign so far, attracted over 10,000 attendees, according to organizers. Harper spoke to the crowd just 10 minutes before Poilievre took the stage. He acknowledged that Canada is facing historically challe
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CanadaApr 08, 2025

Statue of prominent Canadian solider destroyed in Sherwood Park; man facing arson charges

A man has been charged with arson after the memorial statue of a prominent Canadian solider was destroyed in a community east of Edmonton last month. RCMP say the statue of Sam Steele, which was made of wood, was burned on March 21st in Sherwood Park. Police say they arrested a 23-year-old Sherwood Park man shortly after the incident and he is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow. Steele was a key figure in the North-West Mounted Police and the Canadian military in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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CanadaApr 08, 2025

Alberta revamping health-care grants to 'activity-based' hospital funding system

Alberta's government will soon tie public hospital funding to the number and type of procedures performed, a move critics warn won't improve the public system and will only accelerate private delivery. Premier Danielle Smith says the new ``activity-based'' model, expected to be implemented for some surgeries in 2026, will drive costs down by fostering competition among public and private providers who will be rewarded for delivering better results. Smith says it will make the system more efficient, lower wait times, provide more transparency and attract more surgeons to the province. Albert
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CanadaApr 07, 2025

Popular Passenger Train Service Between Vancouver and Seattle Resumes

The popular passenger train service between Vancouver and Seattle has resumed, including trains to and from Portland. On March 26, Amtrak, the US government-run company, had suspended the train service indefinitely to replace old trains. In the interim, Amtrak had been offering bus service between Vancouver and Seattle twice a day. Now, full train service has been restored. However, Amtrak has stated that the trains are currently operating with a limited number of cars, and passengers are advised to book in advance. Amtrak spokesperson Kelly confirmed that the train service to Vancouver has b
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CanadaApr 07, 2025

President Trump Threatens to Impose 50% More Tariffs on China

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 50 percent tariff on China, giving the country until tomorrow to withdraw its 34 percent retaliatory tariffs on American goods. In a social media post, Trump stated that if China does not remove its tariffs by tomorrow, he will enforce the new 50 percent tariff on China starting April 9. Trump also warned that any requests from China for talks regarding trade concerns would be rejected. This threat comes as the Chinese and Hong Kong markets have seen a significant decline in today's trading. Meanwhile, protests against Trump's p

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BCOct 06, 2026

30-Year-Old U.S. Man Charged in Tumbler Ridge School Shooting Conspiracy

A 30-year-old U.S. man has been charged with conspiracy in connection with the mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia. The charge was confirmed by U.S. Acting Attorney Neil Floyd. The suspect, who is from western Washington, has been taken into custody on allegations of conspiring to murder people in a foreign country. Floyd said the arrest is linked to the tragic shooting at the school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on February 10, 2026. In that mass shooting, an 18-year-old gunman killed five students and an educational assistant. The shooter later died by suicide. His
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CanadaOct 06, 2026

Carney to Visit Türkiye to Strengthen Trade, Energy and Defence Ties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a visit to Türkiye from October 21 to 23 aimed at strengthening trade, investment, energy and defence ties between the two countries. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, this will be the first bilateral visit to Türkiye by a Canadian prime minister. During the visit, Carney will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, where they are expected to discuss a potential free trade agreement. Carney will also meet with business leaders and investors in Istanbul. The visit comes as Canada seeks to reduce its r
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BCOct 06, 2026

David Eby Pledges New MRI, CT Scanners to Cut Health-Care Wait Times

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby made several health-care announcements during a campaign stop in Coquitlam this morning, promising measures to reduce patient wait times. Eby pledged to purchase eight new MRI machines and 10 new CT scanners, including one MRI machine that would be installed at Eagle Ridge Hospital. He also promised a new coordinated regional surgical waitlist system to help reduce lengthy surgery wait times by matching patients with the earliest available surgery date across the region. In addition, Eby said his government would make new investments in robotic-assisted surgery as par
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CanadaOct 06, 2026

Carney Vows to Work with Quebec’s Separatist PQ Government

Prime Minister Mark Carney has emphasized the need to work with Quebec’s incoming separatist Parti Québécois government. Speaking to reporters Tuesday morning, Carney said he had spoken by phone with incoming Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and congratulated him on his election victory. Carney described the current period as a critical time for the country, saying it is important to focus on the challenges facing Canada today rather than issues that may be years away. The Prime Minister said Ottawa is already working closely with Quebec on issues including affordable housing and ad
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BCOct 06, 2026

Fatal Shooting Outside Langley Restaurant, IHIT Takes Over Investigation

Langley RCMP have confirmed a fatal shooting outside a restaurant last night. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over the investigation. Police said officers were called to the 6000-block of 200 Street at around 9:45 p.m. after reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from serious injuries. According to Sgt. Zainel Sharoum, despite efforts to save his life, the victim died at the scene. Just minutes later, at around 10:03 p.m., police received a report of a vehicle fire near 232 Street and 75 Avenue in Langley. Investigators are now working to