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CanadaMar 21, 2025

Liberals revoke Arya's nomination, after removing him from leadership race

Liberal MP Chandra Arya says his nomination to run for the party again in his Ottawa riding has been revoked. The 62-year-old has represented the city's Nepean seat since 2015. The decision to remove him comes almost two months after the party also told Arya it would not accept him as a candidate for the leadership. National campaign director Andrew Bevan informed Arya in a letter today, just days before an expected election call. Arya had already been nominated, but the letter says new information obtained by the party's "green light committee" led the campaign co-chair to recommend that his
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CanadaMar 21, 2025

Poilievre outlines plan to boost apprenticeships, training for trades workers

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is announcing a plan to boost training and jobs for workers in skilled trades. In a news release this morning, Poilievre says his plan for "more boots, less suits" will expand training halls and provide direct grants and faster employment insurance for apprentices in licensed trades. He says the goal is to deliver higher paycheques to workers and make Canada less reliant on the U.S. The plan would offer apprenticeship grants of up to $4,000, fund training halls for skills development for up to 350,000 workers over five years and work with provinces to harmo
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CanadaMar 21, 2025

Toronto flights from Heathrow cancelled after London fire causes power outage

Toronto's Pearson airport says all arriving flights from Heathrow have been cancelled after an overnight fire caused a power outage and forced the British airport to close for the day. Pearson airport lists at least five scheduled arriving flights from Heathrow as cancelled, as well as two departing flights. Heathrow says a fire at an electrical substation that supplies power to the airport caused the outage. The airport says it expects "significant disruption" over the coming days, and passengers should not travel to Heathrow. Flight tracking service Flight Radar 24 says at least 1,300 fligh
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CanadaMar 20, 2025

Prime Minister Carney eliminates GST for first-time homebuyers

Prime Minister Carney today announced that the Government of Canada will eliminate the GST for first-time homebuyers on homes at or under $1 million. This tax cut will save Canadians up to $50,000. By eliminating the GST, Canadians will face lower upfront housing costs and keep more money in their pocket. Eliminating the GST will also have a dynamic effect on increasing supply – spurring the construction of new homes across the country.
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CanadaMar 20, 2025

Measles Cases Surge in Ontario, Raising Alarm Across Canada

Measles cases in Ontario continue to rise, with the Ontario Public Health Department reporting over 100 new cases in the past week alone. As of Wednesday, the total number of measles cases in the province for 2025 has reached 440, including 357 confirmed and 83 probable cases. The growing spread of measles in Canada is raising serious concerns, especially considering that the disease was once considered eradicated in 1998. In addition to Ontario, cases have also been reported in New Brunswick, Quebec, and Alberta. Recent outbreaks have also been observed in rural areas of New Mexico and Texas
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CanadaMar 20, 2025

Mark Carney Government to Uphold Oil and Gas Production Cap, Confirms Environment Minister Terry Duguid

Canada's oil and gas sector will not see relief under the Mark Carney government, as Environment Minister Terry Duguid has confirmed that the government will maintain the production cap on oil and gas set by the previous Trudeau administration. This decision means producers will be required to reduce emissions by approximately one-third over the next eight years, alongside a reduction in production levels. In November of last year, the Liberals released draft regulations outlining these measures. The plan has faced significant criticism from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the oil and gas
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CanadaMar 20, 2025

Mark Carney Announces $187 Million for Jasper Redevelopment

Prime Minister Mark Carney, currently visiting Edmonton, has announced a $187 million investment to redevelop Jasper, which was severely damaged by a devastating wildfire in July of last year. The funding will be allocated to rebuild the infrastructure of Jasper National Park, with Parks Canada receiving the investment over two years. This will support the restoration of roads, trails, and the construction of permanent staff housing. Construction work in Jasper Town and Jasper National Park is expected to begin in May, and the funding will ensure that efforts continue without interruption. Cu
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CanadaMar 20, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney to Call Snap Federal Election on Sunday

Canada may head to the polls on April 28. According to sources, Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce the election date this Sunday. Key issues in the election are anticipated to center around Trump's trade war and the growing threats to make Canada the 51st state of the U.S. The Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP have already arranged travel plans for their campaigns, with their respective war rooms also prepared in anticipation of the election announcement this weekend. In the meantime, the Liberal Party has recruited high-profile candidates such as former Vancouver Mayor Gregor
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CanadaMar 20, 2025

Quebec to table new bill to strengthen secularism in schools

The Quebec government will table new legislation today to strengthen secularism in the province's schools. Education Minister Bernard Drainville says that religious accommodations have no place in Quebec schools, and that science, sex education and gender equality must be taught properly. The government is planning to update Quebec's Education Act following a controversy over reports of religious practices at several of the province's public schools. Drainville says he was "stunned" to learn about the situation at Bedford elementary school in Montreal, after a government report last fall docum

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BCOct 14, 2026

Suspect Sets Fire at Surrey Motel Lobby, Police Seek Public Help

A suspect allegedly set fire to the lobby of the Linda Vista Motel in Surrey on Tuesday morning after threatening staff, according to police. Surrey Police received a report of the incident at around 4:45 a.m. in the 6400-block of King George Boulevard. Police said a young man entered the motel lobby, threatened staff members and then deliberately started a fire. Surrey Fire Services quickly responded and extinguished the blaze. However, part of the motel lobby was damaged in the incident. No injuries were reported. According to the suspect description released by police, the man is believed t
BCOct 14, 2026

Bail Denied to Man Accused of Helping Tumbler Ridge School Shooting Suspect

A U.S. court has denied bail to James Cody Bryant, who is accused of helping the main suspect in the mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge School in British Columbia. During a hearing in a Seattle court on Tuesday, the judge ordered the 30-year-old to remain in custody. According to the FBI, Bryant communicated online with 18-year-old shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar for months through a social media platform, provided financial assistance and helped with several aspects of the attack, including weapon selection. He is also accused of conspiring to livestream the shooting. However, lawyers representing B
BCOct 14, 2026

Surrey Advance Voting Sees Record Turnout Ahead of Municipal Elections

Advance voting for Surrey’s municipal elections is witnessing a significant increase in voter participation, with today marking the third day and tomorrow the final day of advance polling. According to the latest figures, 15,391 people cast their ballots during the second round of advance voting on October 10. This surpassed the highest daily advance voting turnout recorded during the 2022 municipal elections, when 12,560 people voted on the final day. In comparison, 7,788 ballots were cast during the second round in 2022. Among Surrey’s 10 polling stations, Cloverdale Recreation Centre, F
AlbertaOct 14, 2026

More Than Half of Alberta Doctors Say They Would Leave if Province Separates from Canada

More than half of the doctors surveyed by the Alberta Medical Association say they would leave the province if Alberta separates from Canada. According to the association, the survey included 1,600 doctors, many of whom said they would move to another Canadian province or territory rather than continue practising in an independent Alberta. Meanwhile, only 15 per cent of respondents said they would stay in Alberta and continue practising if the province became an independent country. The survey comes as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party government has proposed 10 ques
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CanadaOct 14, 2026

Anita Anand Meets Jaishankar and Modi, Signals Improvement in Canada-India Relations

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand met Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday during the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi. Speaking to Bloomberg, Anand said Canada’s relations with India have improved following several years of tensions. She added that both countries are on track to complete a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of the year. Addressing the forum, Anand emphasized the role of middle powers in reshaping the changing global order. She said countries could work together to addre