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CanadaFeb 18, 2025

Green Party says it will run full slate of candidates in coming federal election

The Green Party's leaders say they will have a full slate of candidates for the next election, which could be called as soon as Mar. 10. Party co-leader Elizabeth May says the party is still vetting potential candidates but it expects to run someone in every federal riding. Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney has not ruled out the possibility of calling a snap election if he becomes prime minister on Mar. 9. May says the party's preparations for a spring election include a new logo — a green circle. Co-leader Jonathan Pedneault says that more policy proposals will come soon and the logo
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CanadaFeb 18, 2025

Canada's Annual Inflation Rate Rises in January: Statistics Canada

Canada's inflation rate has risen. According to a report released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday, the country's annual inflation rate reached 1.9 percent in January, marking the first full month in which the GST exemption was in effect. In comparison, the annual inflation rate was 1.8 percent in December. It is worth noting that this slight increase in inflation comes at a time when the threat of President Trump's tariffs on Canada looms. Following the latest inflation report, the currency market is pricing in a 44 percent chance of a 25-basis-point rate cut on March 12. However, if Presiden
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CanadaFeb 18, 2025

Delta plane crashes and flips upside down at Toronto airport

A Delta Air Lines plane heading from Minneapolis to Toronto crashed and flipped on the tarmac at Pearson airport on Monday afternoon, injuring multiple passengers. Here's the latest on the crash aftermath and the ongoing investigation. All times eastern. 10 a.m. Delta Air Lines says 19 passengers taken to Toronto-area hospitals after the plane crash have been released as of this morning. Delta says 21 injured passengers were initially taken to various hospitals and the airline's incident response team was deployed to Pearson airport on Monday evening. The airline says it is offering support to
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CanadaFeb 18, 2025

Baby bitten by dog in Alberta home dies in hospital: RCMP

Police say a dog that fatally attacked a newborn in a Home west of Edmonton was surrendered to officials. Const. Julie-Ann Strilaiff says the dog was set to be evaluated today by a veterinarian for things like rabies or inbreeding, and an application would possibly be submitted under the Dangerous Dogs Act to have it put down. The newborn was airlifted to the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton after the attack Sunday in the hamlet of Entwistle, about 90 kilometres west of the provincial capital, but officials announced yesterday the baby had died. The breed of dog hadn't been confir
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CanadaFeb 14, 2025

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Responds to Trump’s Tariff Threats

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has strongly criticized President Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Canadian steel. He warned that if Trump attacks Canadian steelworkers, the consequences would be severe. Singh emphasized that an NDP government would take immediate action, imposing dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs while ensuring support for every worker affected by these tariffs. Singh also called for unity in the country during this critical time. He made it clear that the Canadian government must stand firm in the face of such threats. Along with this, he took aim at Elon Musk, one of Trump’
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CanadaFeb 14, 2025

GST Exemption for Canadians Ends February 15: Impact on Businesses and Consumers

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s GST exemption for Canadians will end tomorrow, February 15, at midnight. All businesses will resume charging GST on previously exempt goods and services. To ease the burden of inflation, the Trudeau government introduced a two-month GST exemption from December 14 to February 15 on items such as groceries, restaurant meals, children’s clothing, toys, diapers, and even beer and wine. The government also encouraged provinces to temporarily waive their taxes during this period. Nik Nanos, head of Nanos Research, compared the return of GST to the frustration of r
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CanadaFeb 13, 2025

Liberal party denies Ruby Dhalla translator for French debate

The Liberal party says it will not accommodate leadership hopeful Ruby Dhalla's request for a translator at the upcoming French debate in Montreal. Party spokesman Parker Lund says only the candidates and the moderator will be allowed on the debate stage and no translation will be provided. Dhalla said in a recent interview that her campaign planned to ask this week for a translator for the French debate because she is not fluent in the language. But she plans to attend either way and will make opening and closing statements in French. The Liberals have two upcoming leadership debates planned
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CanadaFeb 13, 2025

Former AHS CEO suing Alberta government, alleges coverup

The former CEO of Alberta Health Services has filed a $1.7-million wrongful dismissal and high-level government corruption surrounding medical contracts. A statement of claim alleges Athana Mentzelopoulos (ment-ZAH'-lop-oh-luss) was fired last month for investigating overpriced contracts and conflicts of interest between government staff and companies being contracted. The lawsuit alleges Health Minister Adriana LaGrange (lah-GRAYNGE') tried to shut down the investigation and demanded Mentzelopoulos be fired. The allegations have not been proven in court, and LaGrange says many of them are
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CanadaFeb 13, 2025

NDP tells candidates to prepare for an early election, according to internal memo

The NDP's national campaign director has sent a memo to all candidates and campaign staff warning them to be prepared for a snap federal election as early as March 10. If Mark Carney does win the leadership, we are hearing from many Ottawa sources that he intends on calling an election shortly after becoming Liberal leader. On that basis, we believe the rumours of Mr. Carney calling a snap election are credible, the memo states. Taking a page from Doug Ford's playbook, the Liberals believe that they can turn this crisis into a political benefit for them. In Ontario, Ford is calling a snap ele

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FeaturedSep 24, 2026

Calgary Police Seize Cache of Weapons, Arrest 3; 20 Charges Laid

Police have seized a large cache of weapons and arrested three people following a search of a home in northeast Calgary. According to police, officers executed a search warrant on Sept. 10 at a residence in the 100 block of Covington Rise N.E. The search resulted in the seizure of a Glock 17 handgun, an H&R Arms Co. .22-calibre revolver, a 3D-printed Glock 18 handgun, a 3D-printed Glock magazine and suppressor, a 3D printer and a replica BB gun. Staff Sgt. Matt Gao said every illegal firearm seized helps reduce the risk of someone being seriously harmed or killed in the community. The thre
BCSep 24, 2026

Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Ford Pickup in Hope

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a Ford pickup truck on Highway 3 in the Hope area of B.C. Wednesday night. Hope RCMP said police received a report of the collision at around 8:38 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, the pedestrian had already died. Just minutes before the crash, police had also received a report of a person walking in the slow lane near the Highway 1 junction on Highway 5. Police said the truck driver remained at the scene and is cooperating fully with the investigation. Corporal Carmen Keener said there were no initial indications that alcohol was a factor.
CanadaSep 24, 2026

Canada Lifts Deportation Pause for Four Middle Eastern Countries

Canada has lifted a temporary suspension on removals to four Middle Eastern countries, meaning deportation proceedings for individuals from those countries who are not legally admissible to remain in Canada can resume immediately. The temporary pause had been introduced amid security concerns arising from the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, which raised concerns about the safety of civilians in the region. The suspension applied to removals to Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The Canada Border Services Agency has now announced that the pause has been lifted. As a result, indi
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CanadaSep 24, 2026

Trump’s Possible U.S. Diesel Export Ban Could Drive Up Global Prices

Consumers in Canada and around the world could face higher costs if U.S. President Donald Trump moves ahead with a potential ban on American diesel exports. Trump has recently indicated that he could restrict diesel exports in an effort to lower prices for U.S. consumers. Rising oil prices linked to the war in the Middle East are creating political pressure ahead of the November midterm elections, with Republicans facing the risk of losing control of Congress. Media reports suggest the proposed restriction could remain in place for 90 days. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed t
BCSep 24, 2026

Former BC Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election

Former BC Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election in his riding in the Oct. 24 provincial election, with the party expected to nominate a new candidate there. The political development comes as the BC Conservatives announced business and political leader Pavneet Singh as their candidate in Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream. Singh currently serves as the party’s vice-president. The party’s board of directors has also outlined its position on the leadership of interim leader Lorne Doerkson. According to a statement from the board, if Doerkson leads the party to victory in the