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CanadaFeb 20, 2025

Trump Mocks Trudeau Ahead of 4 Nations Face-Off Final

President Donald Trump has once again targeted Canada. In a social media post, he mentioned that he would be watching the 4 Nations Face-Off final tonight between Canada and the United States. He also extended an invitation to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by calling him 'Governor Trudeau'. Trump made this comment on his Truth Social platform, noting that while he wouldn't attend the game in person, he would be supporting the team by encouraging them over the phone. The special hockey tournament features players from Canada, the United States, Sweden, and Finland. The match between C
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CanadaFeb 20, 2025

Canadian Softwood Industry Faces Major Blow from US

The Canadian softwood industry is bracing for a significant challenge as reports suggest that the U.S. Department of Commerce may increase anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber. Currently, most Canadian producers are paying a 7.66% anti-dumping duty on lumber shipments to the U.S. However, this rate could rise to as much as 20%. The new duty rate is expected to take effect in August. The anti-dumping duty is being raised because the U.S. alleges that Canadian producers are selling softwood lumber in the U.S. at prices below market value. Vancouver-based forestry analyst Ross Taylor
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CanadaFeb 20, 2025

Jagmeet Singh Criticizes Trump Over Ukraine

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump over his stance on Ukraine. In a statement, Singh condemned the exclusion of Ukraine from peace talks involving Russia and the United States, calling it deeply wrong. He argued that this approach reflects the U.S. under Trump leaning toward divisive policies and instability. Singh emphasized that Canada must stand firm against threats to democracy and work to promote peace. It is notable that a high-level meeting was recently held in Saudi Arabia between Russia and the United States to address the ongoing war in Ukrain
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CanadaFeb 20, 2025

Woman dead, child recovering after carbon monoxide leak from furnace in Calgary home

Police say a woman is dead and a child is recovering in a Calgary hospital from carbon monoxide poisoning. Officers were conducting a welfare check at a northeast Calgary home Tuesday, when they found the woman unconscious and the child in critical condition. Police say the pair were taken to hospital, where the woman later died. The fire department says an investigation found the colourless and odourless gas was leaking from the home's furnace. Fire spokeswoman Carol Henke says it's the second carbon monoxide call first responders have received recently. Last week, a man and a
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CanadaFeb 20, 2025

Crashed Delta plane cleared from Toronto airport runway

The wreck of a crashed Delta Air Lines jet has been cleared from a runway at Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The airline says removing the wreckage took several hours on Wednesday. Delta says it could be weeks before bags from the plane are returned to their owners because of the inspection and cleaning process. The airline has offered US$30,000 in compensation to passengers who were on the plane, saying the money "has no strings attached." All 76 passengers and four crew members survived when Delta Flight 4819 crash landed at Pearson on Monday. Agencies including the Transportation S
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CanadaFeb 19, 2025

Pat King Sentenced to House Arrest for Role in 2022 COVID Restrictions Protests

Pat King, one of the organizers of the 2022 protests against COVID restrictions in Canada, has been sentenced to three months of house arrest by an Ottawa court today. In addition to house arrest, King has also been sentenced to 100 hours of community service at a food bank and a men's shelter. The protests, which opposed COVID restrictions, resulted in the blockage of major roads in the capital, forcing the government to declare an emergency to end the demonstrations. In November, the court found King guilty of five charges, and the Crown had sought a maximum sentence of 10 years for his inv
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CanadaFeb 19, 2025

Ottawa purchases 500,000 bird flu vaccine doses to help protect people most at risk

The federal government says it has purchased 500,000 doses of bird flu vaccine to ensure Canada is ready for potential health threats. The Public Health Agency of Canada says it secured supplies of GSK's human vaccine against avian influenza. PHAC says 60 per cent of available doses will go to provinces and territories while 40 per cent will be kept in a federal stockpile. It does not recommend broad vaccine deployment, noting the shot is meant for people who may be at increased risk, such as those who have ongoing contact with infected animals and their environments. Otherwise it says risk to
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CanadaFeb 19, 2025

Federal government moving ahead with high-speed rail: Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is moving ahead with a high-speed rail network between Quebec City and Toronto. The Liberal government says the planned rail network will span approximately 1,000 kilometres and reach speeds of up to 300 kilometres an hour. There will be stops in Toronto, Peterborough, Ottawa, Montréal, Laval, Trois-Rivières and Quebec City. The government says the new system will slash travel times in half — getting travellers from Montréal to Toronto in three hours. The official name of the high-speed rail service will be Alto. Trudeau and Transp
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CanadaFeb 19, 2025

2 dead of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in ice fishing tent in northern Alberta

R-C-M-P in northern Alberta are investigating after two men were found dead in an ice fishing tent. Police say they were called on Saturday afternoon to a remote area of Crow Lake Provincial Park after the bodies were found. R-C-M-P say one man was a 45-year-old from Fort McMurray, Alberta, and the other was a 37-year-old from Labrador City in Newfoundland and Labrador. They say preliminary investigation suggests they died from carbon monoxide poisoning that resulted from a heating source used inside the tent.

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CanadaOct 07, 2026

Man Accused of Threatening PM Mark Carney Faces Lengthy Prison Sentence

A man facing charges for allegedly threatening the life of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and making threats against him could face a lengthy prison sentence. Prosecutors say that beyond the threats against the prime minister, the accused is also facing serious charges including extortion, which could result in an even longer prison term. Thirty-one-year-old Jamie Da Costa appeared in court by CCTV on Wednesday, while his lawyer was present in person. His lawyer requested until October 13 to review the case. Da Costa is currently being held at the Calgary Remand Centre. He is accused of t
BCOct 07, 2026

BC Conservatives Pledge to Scrap PST on Capital Equipment for Businesses

BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerksen announced during a campaign stop in Surrey today that his party would eliminate the provincial sales tax on capital equipment, such as machinery, for businesses across British Columbia. Doerksen also promised to appoint a Red Tape Reduction Minister to cut government paperwork and simplify complex regulations affecting businesses. He also responded to accusations from B.C. NDP Leader David Eby that the Conservatives would scrap the province’s no-fault insurance system. Doerksen said he agrees with Eby that insurance must remain affordable, but argued tha
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BCOct 07, 2026

Eby Announces Major Support Measures for Trade War-Hit Businesses

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby has announced interest-free loans for small businesses affected by the ongoing trade war. During an election campaign stop in Newton, Surrey, Eby said his government would provide tariff-affected small businesses with loans of up to $1 million for 72 months. He also promised a refundable tax credit of up to $5,000 for businesses that hire young people for their first jobs. Eby further pledged to expand support for B.C. companies looking to export to markets outside the United States. Meanwhile, Eby accused B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doorksen of making a secret dea
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FeaturedOct 07, 2026

Six Off the Final Ball! Toronto Sixers Clinch Canada Super Sixty Title

The Canada Super Sixty tournament’s final was played last night at BC Place Stadium, where the Toronto Sixers defeated the Vancouver Anchors with a six off the final ball to clinch the title in the league’s second season. While the match produced plenty of excitement on the field, a historic moment was also witnessed in the commentary box. Legendary Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram, who has taken more than 900 wickets in Test and ODI cricket, made his Punjabi commentary debut. Connect 91.5 FM was the official radio broadcast partner of Canada Super Sixty. During the Vancouver Anchors’ inn
IndiaOct 07, 2026

Action in Sangrur After CBI Raid: SHO Suspended, 2 Leaders Detained and Released

Hours after villagers welcomed the CBI during a raid at the Sangrur district home of Rajbir Singh Ghuman, OSD to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, with flowers and distributed sweets, Sangrur Police suspended an SHO and detained two political leaders from Sangrur city. According to information, police personnel in civilian clothes arrived at the homes of Akali Dal Waris Punjab leader Chamandeep Singh Milkhi and Shiromani Akali Dal Punarsurjit leader Vijay Lankesh early Wednesday morning and took both leaders with them. Both leaders were members of the Mohanjit Insaf Sangharsh Committee. The