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CanadaSep 04, 2024

Trudeau's first reaction came after the NDP withdrew support

This is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's first reaction after the NDP withdrew support. Asked by reporters about the prospect of an election in Newfoundland, Trudeau said he hopes the NDP will focus on what more we can do for Canadians together, as we have done over the past two years. . Trudeau also said that those who want to do politics will focus only on work. The Prime Minister said that it is hoped that the turn of the election will not come before the next fall. He said that we are working for Canadians, while on the other hand Conservative leaders want to cut everything from dental car
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CanadaSep 04, 2024

Jagmeet Singh pulls out of supply-and-confidence deal with Trudeau government

In March 2022, the Liberals and NDP penned a deal that would keep the minority government led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in power until June 2025 and move ahead on some mutually agreeable policies. It was called a confidence and supply agreement. The move puts Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority at risk of falling at any time in the coming weeks or months if it loses any confidence votes, which could trigger a snap election as soon as this fall. "Justin Trudeau has proven again and again he will always cave to corporate greed. The Liberals have let people down. They don't deserve
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CanadaSep 04, 2024

Bank of Canada delivers third straight interest rate cut

The Bank of Canada has cut interest rates by 0.25 percent today, giving a big relief to Canadians. With this, six major banks, including the Royal Bank of Canada, are expected to immediately reduce their prime lending rates, which will bring immediate relief to homeowners with variable mortgages. This is the third consecutive reduction by the Central Bank. Its prime policy rate has now increased to 4.25 percent. Let us tell you that before the first rate cut in June, the interest rate of the Central Bank was at the highest level of 22 years at the rate of 5 percent for seven consecutive mont
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CanadaSep 04, 2024

Trudeau should step down to prevent Poilievre from winning election: LGBTQ+ activists

LGBTQ+ activists say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's pledge to remain the Liberal leader through to the next election, despite dwindling public support, is putting them at risk. Queer advocates say a Conservative government led by Pierre Poilievre would be dangerous for the LGBTQ+ community, and some are calling on Trudeau to step aside to give the Liberals a better chance at winning the next election — which must happen by Oct. 20, 2025. Sarah Worthman, executive director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Queer Research Initiative, says she’s seriously concerned about the potential harm o
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CanadaSep 03, 2024

A shooting took place outside the house of Punjabi singer AP Dhillon in Vancouver

In Canada, firing took place on Monday morning at the house of Punjab's famous singer AP Dhillon. Its video is also circulating on social media. According to reports, at least 14 shots were fired at AP Dhillon's house in Codwood, Vancouver Island. Police also found two burnt vehicles at the crime scene. AP Dhillon said on his Instagram account that he and his people are safe. According to reports, Indo-Canadian rapper Shinda Kahlon was present at his house when the shooting took place. Two of AP Dhillon's neighbors said their security cameras captured a black vehicle driving around at the tim
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CanadaAug 30, 2024

BoC expected to cut key interest rate, despite stronger-than-anticipated growth in Q2

Economists say the Bank of Canada is still on track to cut interest rates next week, despite economic growth coming in stronger than expected in the second quarter. Statistics Canada said on Friday the economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.1 per cent in the second quarter – beating the Bank of Canada’s forecast. But real gross domestic product continued to shrink on a per-person basis, marking the fifth consecutive decline. Economists typically look at GDP per capita to assess the standard of living. Overall economic growth also halted toward the end of the quarter as real gross domestic
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CanadaAug 30, 2024

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed when bicycles hit by car on eve of sister's wedding

NHL playerJohnny Gaudreauand his younger brother were killed Thursday night when they were hit by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles in their home state of New Jersey, police said. Gaudreau, 31, and brother, Matthew, 29, are Carneys Point, New Jersey, natives and were in the area for their sister Katie's wedding scheduled for Friday in Philadelphia, at which they were to be groomsmen. New Jersey State police said Friday the Gaudreau brothers were cycling on a road when a man driving in the same direction attempted to pass two other vehicles and struck them from behind, causing fa
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CanadaAug 30, 2024

International student enrolment drops below federal cap: Universities Canada

Universities Canada says enrolment by students from outside Canada has fallen below the cap the federal government set on international student visas this year. The immigration minister announced a cap in January as a way to quell the rapid increase in the number of international students, citing pressure on housing, health care and other services. The new policy limits the number of student visa applications the government would accept into processing, and it's expected that will result in a 35 per cent drop in the number of students in 2024 compared to last year. Universities Canada presiden
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CanadaAug 29, 2024

Poilievre urges Singh to end NDP deal with Liberals, force fall election

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written to the leader of the New Democrats, urging him to force an election this fall. Poilievre's letter to Jagmeet Singh says the NDP does not have a mandate from voters to keep Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in power for another year. He's urging Singh to vote non-confidence in the government when the House of Commons resumes in September. The NDP entered a supply and confidence deal with the Liberals in 2022, agreeing to keep the minority government in power until 2025 in exchange for movement on key priorities. Singh has highlighted social programs

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BCSep 01, 2026

Woman Robbed in Vancouver’s Marpole Area, Police Seek Witnesses

A woman was robbed in Vancouver’s Marpole neighbourhood, and police are asking witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues. According to police, the incident happened around 1:30 a.m. on August 27. The woman was walking along the west lane of the 8600-block of Granville Street near Southwest Marine Drive when a suspect allegedly punched her in the face, stole her purse and fled the scene. Police searched the surrounding area but were unable to locate the suspect. The victim’s phone was later recovered nearby. Paramedics treated the woman at the scene for injuries to her nose.
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BCSep 01, 2026

Mysterious Floating Island Spotted on B.C.’s Williston Lake, Boaters Warned to Stay Away

A mysterious floating island spotted on B.C.’s Williston Lake has prompted authorities to issue a warning to boaters. According to BC Hydro spokesperson Bob Gammer, the floating island is about one hectare in size and is covered entirely with trees and lush vegetation. It was first spotted by satellite in mid-August but later suddenly disappeared. The island was spotted again on Monday, and appears to have travelled about 30 kilometres from its previous location over the past two weeks. Gammer believes the formation is not solid land, but rather a highly unstable mass of tree roots, logs and
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BCSep 01, 2026

Relief for Surrey Residents: No New Extortion or Shooting Cases Reported in August

Surrey residents and business owners have received some encouraging news, with the Surrey Police Service (SPS) reporting that no new extortion threats or extortion-related shootings were recorded in the city throughout August. According to the latest update from SPS, the improvement is being attributed to ongoing joint efforts involving police, local businesses and the wider community. Police say these collaborative efforts are now producing positive results on the ground. SPS emphasized, however, that officers continue to actively investigate previous extortion cases, pursue legal action and
BCSep 01, 2026

B.C. Government Announces Nearly 1,200 New Child-Care Spaces Across 22 School Districts

The British Columbia government has announced plans to create nearly 1,200 new licensed before-and-after-school child-care spaces across 22 school districts, including Surrey. Under the initiative, Peace Arch Elementary and Theresa Clarke Elementary in the Surrey School District will each receive 24 new child-care spaces. B.C. Minister of Education and Child Care Lisa Beare said the time before and after school can be particularly challenging for parents who are balancing work and family responsibilities. Having child care available directly within school grounds will provide families with con
AlbertaSep 01, 2026

Nearly 400 Alberta Specialist Doctors Show Interest in New Dual-Practice Surgery Model

Nearly 400 specialist doctors in Alberta have expressed interest in participating in the province’s new dual-practice system, which will allow physicians to work within the public health-care system while also providing private services for selected surgeries, including hip and knee replacements. Although the legislation enabling the model is now in place, the office of Surgical Services Minister Adriana LaGrange said doctors must complete a formal application process before any private surgeries can begin. The first dual-practice surgeries are expected to take place this fall, following a r