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CanadaMar 21, 2025

Tesla vehicle fires being investigated as arson: Calgary police

Police in Calgary are investigating after two Tesla vehicles are believed to have been intentionally set on fire. Officers were called to a downtown charging station Tuesday night and found a Tesla car on fire. The fire is believed to have been intentionally set with an accelerant. Police say they were called the next day to a southside Tesla storage lot and found a Tesla Cybertruck that they believe was also intentionally set ablaze. Investigators say they believe the two fires are connected. The fires come after police in southern Ontario said as many as 80 Tesla vehicles pa
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CanadaMar 21, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney hosting a meeting with Canada's premiers today

Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting Canada's premiers today in Ottawa as the provinces grapple with the effects of Chinese and U.S. tariffs. The meeting is taking place just days before Carney is expected to launch a federal election campaign that would send Canadians to the polls as soon as April 28. The meeting with the premiers will be held this afternoon at the Canadian War Museum. Audrey Champoux, a spokesperson for Carney, said earlier this week the session would be a chance to discuss creating a single Canadian economy, instead of 13 separate ones. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said
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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Liberal MP Chandra Arya says his nomination to run for the party again in his Ottawa riding has been revoked.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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CanadaOct 20, 2026

Canada’s Federal Budget Set for November 5

Canada’s federal budget will be presented on November 5, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne has officially announced. He confirmed the date during Question Period in the House of Commons on Tuesday. The budget will be the second fall budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government. The announcement comes as Canadian businesses continue to face the impact of U.S. tariffs and Canada’s retaliatory measures. Champagne indicated that the budget would include several measures aimed at strengthening Canada’s economy and making it more independent. He said the budget wo
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IndiaOct 20, 2026

Amit Shah Meets Families of Three Victims in Punjab, Assures Justice

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Punjab today and met the family of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, expressing his condolences and assuring them that justice would be delivered. Jhota was murdered in Mansa while raising his voice against drug abuse.At the beginning of his Punjab visit, Shah met the family of Bikramjit in Gurdaspur. The meeting lasted around 15 minutes. During the meeting, Shah touched the feet of Bikramjit's mother, Surjit Kaur, as a mark of respect and assured the family that a CBI investigation would be conducted.He later met the family of Gulzar, who alleg
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BCOct 20, 2026

Poilievre Thanks Albertans for Voting to Keep Canada United

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre thanked Albertans in Calgary today for voting in favour of keeping Alberta part of a united Canada in the provincial referendum. He said the people of Alberta had delivered a strong and decisive mandate. Born in Alberta, Poilievre had campaigned extensively ahead of the referendum, urging residents to keep the province within Canada. He said those considering separation out of frustration with the current government should remember that Canada is more than just a government — it represents its people, flag, land and shared history. Poilievre said it
BCOct 20, 2026

B.C. Conservatives Announce Election Night Watch Party in Vancouver

The B.C. Conservative Party has announced details of its official election night event ahead of the provincial election results. According to a press release issued by the party, leader Lorne Doerkson will host an election night watch party with campaign staff and supporters at Vancouver’s Rocky Mountaineer Station after British Columbians cast their votes. The venue is the same location where Kerry-Lynne Findlay was declared the party’s leader during a leadership convention five months ago. Doerkson, who is in the race to become B.C.’s premier, is running in the Cariboo-Chilcotin riding
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BCOct 20, 2026

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum Reacts to SkyTrain Extension Promises for Newton

Newly elected Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum has strongly reacted to announcements by two major provincial parties regarding the proposed SkyTrain extension to the Newton area. In a statement issued by McCallum’s Safe Surrey Coalition, the party said the B.C. Conservatives have made a firm commitment to deliver the SkyTrain project to Newton Town Centre, while the B.C. NDP has offered only to hold another meeting on the issue. McCallum said the project is particularly important for Newton, Surrey’s largest community, which has a population larger than that of many cities but still lacks rapid