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CanadaFeb 12, 2024

In the coming days, the temperature in Calgary will be minus

Temperatures are going to drop to minus in Calgary in the coming days. Temperatures will drop from Tuesday to Friday. According to Environment Canada, snow is possible in southern Alberta on Monday night. Queen Elizabeth II and Highway 2 corridor communities will see more snow than areas east of the highway. For the past few days, there were news about the melting of snow in the mountains, due to which the snow sports had to be canceled and now the increase in cold is a relief. On Tuesday, the temperature may be -4 degrees Celsius during the day and -13 degrees Celsius during the night. Fro
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CanadaFeb 12, 2024

Trudeau's former MP filed a case against the Attorney General of Ontario

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's former MP Raj Grewal has sued the RCMP and Ontario's attorney general for $50-million in damages. He has filed this case last year in connection with his acquittal by the Ontario Court of the two charges of breach of trust, in which he was charged with abuse of political office. Grewal was accused of taking money to cover gambling losses to work on immigration files and to have two Brampton-area businessmen join the prime minister's program during Trudeau's 2018 visit to India. The Ontario Superior Court dismissed both breach of trust charges in March last ye
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CanadaFeb 09, 2024

Poilievre Criticizes Trudeau Government on Housing and Public Safety in Connect FM Interview

In an exclusive interview conducted by Connect FM host Vijay Saini at the Surrey studio, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre sharply criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, saying living conditions in Canada have worsened during his eight years in office. Poilievre targeted federal housing and immigration policies, arguing they are fuelling a crisis of affordability and access. “Canadians are working harder, paying more, and getting less. That is the direct result of this government’s approach,” he said. The Conservative leader also pointed to rising public safety concerns, noting rep
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CanadaFeb 09, 2024

Telus reports Q4 profit and revenue up from year earlier

Telus Corp. reported fourth-quarter net income attributable to common shares of $288 million, up from $248 million a year earlier. The company says the profit amounted to 20 cents per share for the quarter ended Dec. 31, up from 17 cents per share in the last three months of 2022. Operating revenue and other income totalled $5.20 billion, up from $5.06 billion in the same quarter a year earlier. On an adjusted basis, Telus says it earned 24 cents per share for its fourth quarter, the same as its fourth quarter of 2022. In the fourth quarter, Telus says it saw 404,000 net customer additions, in
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CanadaFeb 09, 2024

Canada's labor market started this year with big job gains

Canada's labor market has started the year with big job gains. Canada's economy added 37,300 jobs in January, but growth in hourly wages slowed, according to a report released by Statistics Canada on Friday, with the Bank of Canada expecting the Bank of Canada to expect a rate hike in the coming months. May start considering interest rate cuts.Another highlight last month was that the unemployment rate fell for the first time since December 2022 to 5.7 percent.In December, the unemployment rate was at 5.8 percent.Meanwhile, the average hourly wage increase for permanent employees was 5.3 perce
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CanadaFeb 08, 2024

Feds seek ideas at national summit to help put brakes on auto theft

Officials from various levels of government are set to gather with police and industry leaders in Ottawa today to brainstorm on fighting the scourge of automobile theft. The federal government says an estimated 90,000 cars are stolen annually in Canada, resulting in about $1 billion in costs to Canadian insurance policy-holders and taxpayers. It says auto theft increasingly involves organized crime groups, and the proceeds of these crimes are used to fund other illegal activities. Ottawa says most stolen autos shipped abroad are destined for Africa and the Middle East. On Wednesday, the govern
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CanadaFeb 07, 2024

Immigration minister 'pissed off' that Canadians' families blocked from leaving Gaza

Immigration Minister Marc Miller says he's frustrated and "pissed off" that a list of people related to Canadians are being blocked from leaving the embattled Gaza Strip. Ottawa started accepting applications last month to reunite as many as 1,000 people in the Palestinian territory with extended family members in Canada. Canada has provided an initial list of pre-approved people to Israel and Egypt, who jointly control the only border crossing out of Gaza. Miller says he is exploring diplomatic options and doesn't want to give up, but he also doesn't want to offer families false hope that the
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CanadaFeb 07, 2024

Canada's main opposition party has demanded the resignation of the Prime Minister

Canada's main opposition party has demanded the resignation of the prime minister. Conservative leader Pierre Polivray says that it has come to light that a personal invitation was sent by Trudeau to the ex-soldier of Hitler's army during the Ukrainian president's visit to Canada. Polivray said Trudeau misled the House of Commons in September of last year that he had no knowledge of former Nazi soldier Yaroslav Hanka, while Hanka was personally invited by Trudeau to a reception held for Zelensky in Toronto. The Conservative leader said that Trudeau had supported the resignation of former Sp
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CanadaFeb 06, 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau surrounded in a new controversy

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been embroiled in a new controversy. The leader of the opposition party, Pierre Polivray, has attacked Trudeau over the Nazi soldier Yaroslav Hanka, who was invited during the visit of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to Canada. Polivray said Justin Trudeau had been saying for months that only Speaker Anthony Rota was responsible for inviting Hanka, but now it has come to light that Trudeau's office invited the former Hitler soldier during the president's visit to Ukraine. was Zelensky came to Canada in September last year and during this time he a

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BCJun 01, 2026

Fatal Maple Ridge altercation under homicide investigation, IHIT says

A homicide investigation is underway in Maple Ridge after a 28-year-old man died following an altercation on River Road, according to police. Maple Ridge RCMP said officers responded to reports of a fight in progress in the 22300 block of River Road at approximately 6:51 p.m. on May 31. Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from life-threatening injuries. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over the investigation. According to an IHIT news release, investigators are working wi
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IndiaJun 01, 2026

Court Issues Notice to Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu Over Absence in 2024 Criminal Case

A Ludhiana court has issued a notice to Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu after he failed to appear during proceedings in a criminal case dating back to 2024. The court directed Bittu to appear on June 8. According to court proceedings, the case stems from an FIR registered by Division No. 1 Police in Ludhiana in March 2024. The complaint relates to allegations that a gatekeeper posted at the Municipal Corporation headquarters was prevented from carrying out his duties during a protest. The case names Bittu, Congress leader Bharat Bhushan Ashu, Sanjay Talwar, Sham Sund
WorldJun 01, 2026

Iran Suspends Ceasefire Talks With U.S. Following Israeli Strikes in Lebanon

Iran has suspended ongoing ceasefire-related talks with the United States following recent Israeli military strikes in Lebanon, according to Iranian media reports. Iranian officials said maintaining peace and stability in Lebanon was a key condition of any ceasefire framework. Tehran argues that the agreement is now being violated on multiple fronts, including in Lebanon. Iran has called for an immediate halt to Israeli military operations in both Gaza and Lebanon. It has also demanded the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory. According to Iranian media, Iranian authoritie
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CanadaJun 01, 2026

Poilievre Accuses Carney of Avoiding Accountability Amid Economic Downturn Claims

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of avoiding accountability for Canada's economic challenges, citing recent Statistics Canada data during a news conference in Ottawa ahead of the House of Commons sitting. Poilievre said Canada has officially entered a recession and claimed it is the only G7 country currently facing that situation. He also criticized Carney for not being present during Question Period, arguing Canadians deserve answers about the country's economic performance. The Conservative leader said the downturn is affecting households beyond what
AlbertaJun 01, 2026

RCMP urge residents to stay clear of Bow River amid high water levels

RCMP west of Calgary are urging residents to stay away from the Bow River as water levels remain elevated following recent rainfall and snowmelt. According to a release from the Cochrane RCMP, officers have responded to multiple reports of people venturing too close to the river despite hazardous conditions. The Bow River originates at Bow Lake in Banff National Park and flows through communities including Canmore and Calgary. Police said fast-moving water and changing river conditions can increase the risk of injury or drowning. RCMP are asking residents and visitors to prioritize safety by k