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CanadaFeb 24, 2025

Liberal leadership hopefuls square off tonight in first debate

The candidates in the race to be the next leader of the Liberal Party of Canada will square off tonight in the first of two live debates. With just two weeks left until the winner is announced and two days until voting begins, the two events are the only chance Liberal supporters will have to see the candidates together. Former central banker Mark Carney, former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, former House leader Karina Gould and former MP Frank Baylis are the only candidates still in the contest. The party disqualified former Ontario MP Ruby Dhalla on Friday afternoon alleging she broke t
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CanadaFeb 24, 2025

Trudeau expected to be in Ukraine for summit on 3rd anniversary of war

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to be in Ukraine on Monday for a summit of world leaders on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of that country. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the meeting at a news conference in Kyiv on Sunday evening. The meeting comes as the United States has been sending increasingly mixed signals on its support for Ukraine and has been meeting with Russia in an attempt to broker a peace deal.
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CanadaFeb 21, 2025

Bank of Canada Governor Warns of Economic Damage from US Tariffs and Retaliatory Measures

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem has warned that US tariffs and Canada’s retaliatory measures will have a devastating impact on the economy, potentially derailing growth and causing inflation to rise again. Speaking at an event hosted by the Mississauga Board of Trade and the Oakville Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Macklem emphasized that the economic shock from the tariffs would be significantly different from the shock caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. He explained that the tariffs would permanently reduce Canada's output, a blow greater than that of the pandemic. Additionally, Macklem
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CanadaFeb 21, 2025

Opposition Grows Against Indo-Canadian Candidate Viresh Bansal in Ontario Provincial Election

Opposition is intensifying against Indo-Canadian candidate Viresh Bansal, who is contesting the Ontario provincial election. Vicky Dhillon, the Ontario Liberal Party candidate from Brampton East, has also launched a campaign against Bansal. Dhillon has written a letter to the party, urging that Bansal be removed as the Liberal Party candidate for the Oshawa riding. Dhillon stated that Bansal's comments are inexcusable. He criticized Bansal for not only verbally attacking various communities, including the Sikh community, but also for using offensive language against federal NDP leader Jagmeet
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CanadaFeb 21, 2025

US Tariffs on Canada Could Take Effect on March 4

US tariffs on Canada could take effect on March 4, according to Public Safety Minister David McGuinty. The minister indicated that despite efforts by the federal government to strengthen border security and combat drug trafficking, there is no guarantee that Canada will be able to avoid tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. In an interview, McGuinty emphasized that the steps Canada is taking to address these issues will not stop. He stated that the federal government will continue to enhance border security measures. It is worth noting that earlier this month, President Trump postponed
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CanadaFeb 21, 2025

Pierre Poilievre Takes Aim at Mark Carney

Canada’s main opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, has criticized Liberal Party leadership candidate Mark Carney, claiming that Carney’s leadership could lead to the disappearance of Canada’s steel sector jobs. Poilievre alleged that US President Donald Trump aims to move Canada’s steel jobs to the United States and that Carney would facilitate this shift. The Conservative Party leader accused Carney of advising Prime Minister Justin Trudeau since 2020 and supporting policies that have negatively impacted millions of Canadians while allowing jobs to flow to the US. He further argued t
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CanadaFeb 21, 2025

Trump Makes Big Claim About Canceling $21 Million Funding for India

US President Donald Trump has claimed that he canceled $21 million in funding allocated for India. He suggested that the previous US administration may have used this funding to influence the election of a leader other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India. Trump questioned the reasoning behind the United States providing financial support to increase voter turnout in India, especially considering India’s strong economy. He indicated that this funding might have been intended to support another political figure and stated his intention to share further details with India. Meanwhile, In
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CanadaFeb 21, 2025

Canada triumphs over US in 4 Nations final

Canada defeated its archrival the United States 3-2 in overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Thursday night in what was an emotionally-charged affair for players and fans alike. The rematch between the two sides was intense, although it did not consist of three fights in the opening nine seconds, as the preliminary round game in Montreal did last Saturday, a 3-1 win for the Americans. Connor McDavid scored the game winner, while Nathan MacKinnon and Sam Bennett scored in regulation for Canada. Brady Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson replied for the U.S. The Canadian national anthem was booed l
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CanadaFeb 20, 2025

Calgary Mayor to Address U.S. Tariff Threats Impacting Local Industry

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek will address the city's industries this afternoon about the potential impact of U.S. tariff threats. Her office notes that these tariffs could affect the city's oil, livestock, and small businesses, and she will offer suggestions to mitigate the effects. U.S. President Donald Trump has announced tariffs on sectors including oil, gas, agricultural products, dairy, and alcohol. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce recently reported that cities like Calgary, St. John, and Windsor could face significant economic losses due to these tariffs. A recent report also highlights t

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BCNov 13, 2026

Two Women Charged After Separate Violent Shoplifting Incidents in Downtown Vancouver

Two women have been charged with robbery and assault following two separate violent shoplifting incidents in downtown Vancouver on Thursday afternoon. According to police, the first incident occurred around 3:20 p.m. at a clothing store near Granville and Robson streets. A 60-year-old woman allegedly stole clothing and left without paying. When a security guard attempted to stop her, she became violent and assaulted the guard's hand. About an hour later, a second incident occurred at an electronics store in the same area. A 43-year-old woman allegedly stole a speaker and attempted to flee. Whe
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CanadaNov 13, 2026

RCMP, FBI Disrupt Three Major International Malware Networks in Global Operation

Canada’s RCMP, in collaboration with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other international partners, has announced the disruption of three major international malware cybercrime networks under Operation Endgame. The operation targeted three dangerous malware networks — Russia-based GootLoader, CastleRAT and StealC. Coordinated by European Union agencies Europol and Eurojust, the multinational operation involved law enforcement agencies from Canada, the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and several other countries. During the operation, authorities
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IndiaNov 13, 2026

Bibi Jagir Kaur Set to Rejoin Shiromani Akali Dal on November 15

Former Punjab minister Bibi Jagir Kaur is now set to rejoin the Shiromani Akali Dal on November 15. She was originally scheduled to join the party on November 13, but the programme was postponed because SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal was in Delhi. As per the revised schedule, Sukhbir Badal will visit her residence in Begowal, Kapurthala district, on Sunday. Jagir Kaur’s political secretary announced the new date of her return to the party through social media. It is worth mentioning that Bibi Jagir Kaur has been associated with the Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit), led by Giani Harpreet
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CanadaNov 13, 2026

Mark Carney Personally Leading Canada-U.S. Trade Negotiations, Says Mélanie Joly

Canada’s Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has clarified that Prime Minister Mark Carney is personally leading the ongoing trade negotiations with the United States. Joly said Carney is the chief negotiator in the discussions, with Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc working alongside him. She added that both leaders remain actively engaged in ongoing talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration. The clarification comes after trade negotiations between the two countries collapsed in August, followed by the introduction of new tariffs. However, high-level contacts have r
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IndiaNov 13, 2026

Court to Decide on Amritpal Singh’s Custodial Parole Date on November 16

The Amritsar court will now decide on Monday, November 16, the date for the one-day custodial parole granted to jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh to attend the last rites of his grandmother. Earlier, on Friday morning, the court had granted him one-day custodial parole for November 14. However, his lawyer’s initial application had sought permission for him to attend the cremation on November 14. Due to delays in the court proceedings, only one day remained to complete the necessary legal formalities and arrange his transfer from Dibrugarh Jail in Assam to Punjab. As a result, the cremat