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CanadaDec 06, 2024

Punjabi Brothers Shot in Brampton; One Dead, One Hospitalized

Tragic news has emerged from Ontario, Canada. Two Punjabi brothers were shot in Brampton late Wednesday night. One brother, Pritpal Singh, lost his life, while the other, Khushwant Singh, is hospitalized. Peel Police reported receiving a call about a shooting on Odeon Street, near Gorway and Mayfield Roads, around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The incident is believed to be targeted. Investigators are searching for a white four-door sedan used in the attack. Reports suggest the suspects fired shots from this vehicle. Media sources confirmed that both victims hail from the Tarn Taran district of Pun
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CanadaDec 06, 2024

Canada's Arctic policy draws on international collaboration to face emerging threats

Canada has unveiled an Arctic foreign policy that commits to increasing domestic and international collaboration to combat emerging foreign threats in the North. The policy, released by Global Affairs Canada on Friday in Ottawa, says the North American Arctic is "no longer free from tension" amid increased geopolitical instability following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has "shaken the foundations of international co-operation in the Arctic." A key part of the plan is to revive the role of Canada's Arctic ambassador, which was removed in 2006 under the Harper government, and commits to o
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CanadaDec 06, 2024

Statistics Canada to release November labour force survey today

Statistics Canada is set to release its November jobs report this morning. According to LSEG Data & Analytics, economists polled by Reuters expect the unemployment rate ticked up to 6.6 per cent last month. The jobless rate was 6.5 per cent in October. Job creation has lagged population growth considerably this year as high interest rates weigh on the economy. Today's labour report will be the last major economic release ahead of the Bank of Canada's interest rate announcement on Dec. 11. The central bank is expected to deliver another interest rate cut, though forecasters remain split on
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CanadaDec 05, 2024

Another day of heavy fog, near-zero visibility in Metro Vancouver

Dense fog has reduced visibility to near-zero for the third straight day in Metro Vancouver, creating potentially hazardous travel conditions. Environment Canada says a fog advisory is in effect for the Greater Vancouver area, as well as the Fraser Valley, Sunshine Coast and eastern Vancouver Island. At Vancouver International Airport, several flights arriving from other affected communities such as Nanaimo, Comox, Powell River and Campbell River have been cancelled, while many arrivals and departures are delayed. Environment Canada says the conditions for dense fog and low clouds will dissip
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CanadaDec 05, 2024

Canada Post strike hits three-week mark as union says it's ready to restart mediation

As the Canada Post strike hits the three-week mark, the union representing more than 55,000 postal workers says it has sent new counter-proposals to the government-appointed mediator. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said in a bulletin Wednesday evening that it's ready to get back to federal mediation, which was put on pause last week. One of the key issues in negotiations has been a push to expand delivery to the weekend, but the two sides are at odds over how to staff the expansion. Canada Post has pitched the expansion as a way to boost revenue as it’s been struggling to compete with
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CanadaDec 04, 2024

Pierre Poilievre Criticizes Trudeau Over Rising Fentanyl Crisis in Canada

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for Canada's increasing fentanyl crisis, blaming him for both the drug issue and a strained trade relationship with the United States. Speaking in the House of Commons, Poilievre accused Trudeau of working with the BC NDP to decriminalize hard drugs and reduce prison sentences for those manufacturing fentanyl. He urged the prime minister to reverse drug decriminalization policies, arguing that doing so would save Canadian lives and protect jobs. Notably, incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Canada a
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BCDec 04, 2024

West Edmonton Mall suspect added to Canada's Most Wanted list after 2023 shooting

Police are looking for a suspect in a shooting that injured three people and caused an hours-long lockdown at West Edmonton Mall last year. Officers responded in August 2023 to an exchange of gunfire between two groups in the mall parkade, and police say it was targeted. Three men involved in the shooting were hurt. Police say a Canada-wide warrant was been issued for Leron Andrew John on several firearms charges. The 24-year-old has been added to Canada's 25 Most Wanted list compiled by BOLO, a federal program that helps police find suspects. Police say he has ties to Edmont
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CanadaDec 04, 2024

Air Canada Launches Facial Recognition Technology for Boarding

Passengers flying with Air Canada from Vancouver Airport can now use facial recognition for identification. The airline has introduced a digital identification system powered by facial recognition technology. Currently, the service is available only on domestic flights. Passengers who wish to use it must download the Air Canada app and submit a passport photo and a selfie. However, the airline stated that passengers will still need to present regular ID to pass through airport security. Once past security, they can use facial recognition to seamlessly move through the airport checkpoint. Addi
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CanadaDec 04, 2024

Torture and amputations: Dave Turmel of Blood Family Mafia is most-wanted fugitive

The alleged leader of a notorious street gang that is involved in brutal turf wars in Quebec during which victims have been tortured and have had their limbs amputated is the most-wanted fugitive in Canada. Quebec provincial police said today that Dave "Pik" Turmel, leader of the Blood Family Mafia, is the new number 1 suspect of the Bolo Program, a project operated by a Canadian charity to alert the public about dangerous criminals. Turmel is wanted by Quebec City police for drug trafficking, conspiracy, and armed assault, and an award of up to $250,000 is being offered until June 3, 2025, fo

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BCAug 07, 2026

Motorcyclist seriously injured after Surrey police attempted traffic stop; IIO investigating

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a collision in Surrey early Friday following an attempted traffic stop by the Surrey Police Service. According to a Surrey Police Service news release, an officer attempted to stop a speeding motorcycle at about 3:30 a.m. near the Trans-Canada Highway and the 104 Avenue off-ramp. Police said the rider fled into oncoming traffic before colliding with a civilian vehicle. The motorcyclist was transported to hospital by BC Emergency Health Services for treatment. Police said no other people were injured in th
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CanadaAug 07, 2026

Canadian dairy farmers urge Ottawa not to make dairy concessions in U.S. trade talks

Canadian dairy producers are urging the federal government not to offer any concessions on the dairy sector or Canada's supply management system as trade negotiations with the United States continue ahead of a key tariff deadline. In a statement, Dairy Farmers of Canada said the country's food sovereignty "is not for sale" and warned that any agreement weakening the dairy sector would not be in Canada's national interest. The organization said Canada has already made several concessions in recent months in an effort to advance discussions with the United States, but argued that the Trump admin
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IndiaAug 07, 2026

Punjab seeks Centre's intervention over Canadian work permit issues affecting students

Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh says the state government is making efforts to protect the interests of Punjabi students in Canada who are facing work permit-related difficulties. According to the minister, about 1,500 students have been affected. He said the Punjab government is closely monitoring the situation to better understand the challenges faced by the students and to identify measures that could support them. Dr. Ravjot Singh said he has written to External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar seeking an urgent meeting on the issue. In the letter, he urged the Central gover
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BCAug 07, 2026

RCMP investigating five suspicious brush fires near Shuswap Lake amid extreme wildfire danger

RCMP are investigating five suspicious brush fires reported in the Shuswap Lake area after multiple fires broke out within a short period Wednesday evening while the region was under an extreme wildfire danger rating. According to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, three fires were reported along Squilax–Anglemont Road, each approximately 100 metres apart. Shortly afterward, two additional fires were reported in the nearby Anglemont Estates area. Officials said the fires were contained quickly due to the prompt response of local residents and firefighters, preventing significant damage.
CanadaAug 07, 2026

Canada weighs trade concessions as it seeks relief from U.S. tariffs

The federal government is considering a series of trade concessions as it seeks relief from tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The measures under consideration reportedly include easing restrictions on the sale of U.S. liquor in some provinces, removing Canada's retaliatory tariffs on automobiles and expanding market access for U.S. dairy products. According to the sources, Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is attempting to demonstrate to the United States that Canada is committed to improving bilateral trade relations. One of