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CanadaDec 18, 2023

Chrystia Freeland plans to run for re-election

Canada's Deputy PM and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced that she will contest the next federal election once again. When asked if he would like to take over the reins of the Liberal Party if given the opportunity, he avoided the question.Freeland said that Trudeau is leading the team very well and that he supports him. The deputy PM meanwhile also reacted to recent polls that show a large margin of seats for the Conservatives and Liberals. will overcome with I hope Trudeau is doing a great job and that the Liberals will return to power under his leadership," Freeland said. Free
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CanadaDec 18, 2023

Govt issues travel advisory for Canadians, advises to avoid 21 places

The holiday season is about to begin in Canada during which many Canadians are able to travel but in the meantime it is important to keep in mind the travel advisory issued by the government. At present, the Canadian government has advised not to travel to 21 places. These include Russia, Ukraine, Yemen, Sudan, Iraq, Syria and Venezuela. In addition, there are regional advisories for some locations that mean there may be a risk for travelers in a particular location in the country concerned. Canadians have also been advised to avoid non-essential travel to nine countries, including Israel, Ni
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CanadaDec 18, 2023

An Ipsos survey revealed that a large number of Canadians are unhappy about Trudeau

A large number of Canadians are unhappy with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. A majority of Canadians said again in December that Justin Trudeau should resign as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party. However, many also believe that Trudeau will not step down from these two positions. According to the survey, more than half of Canadians believe that elections can be held next year. According to an Ipsos poll, 69 percent of Canadians say Trudeau should now step down as Liberal leader and prime minister. Earlier, 72 percent of the respondents expressed the same desire in the survey of N
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CanadaDec 18, 2023

Over 60 people have drowned in the capsizing of a migrant vessel off Libya, the UN says

The U.N. migration agency says a boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people dead, including women and children. The shipwreck was the latest tragedy in this part of the Mediterranean Sea, a key route for migrants seeking a better life in Europe. The agency said the boat was carrying 86 migrants when strong waves swamped it off the town of Zuwara on Libya's western coast and that 61 migrants drowned, according to survivors. Libya has in recent years emerged as the dominant transit point for migrants fleeing war and po
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CanadaDec 18, 2023

Canada to announce all new cars must be zero emissions by 2035

Every new car sold in Canada from 2035 will be electric or zero emission. The federal government is going to announce new rules in this regard. According to sources, the new regulation, known as the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, could be announced this week. The waiting time for buyers is also being reduced under these rules. A zero-emission vehicle is bound to boost sales of battery-powered electric cars, plug-in cars and hydrogen models. According to sources, the government intends to increase the share of zero-emission vehicles to 20 per cent in total car sales from 2026 and take
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BCDec 18, 2023

BC watchdog investigates after man killed in police involved shooting in Abbotsford

One man is dead after a police-involved shooting in Abbotsford, British Columbia, on Sunday night. Police say the shooting happened in the 1700 block of Riverside Road, and the section between Marshall and King roads has been closed due to the ongoing investigation. Abbotsford Police say in a statement that one man died in the incident, although his name and other details surrounding the shooting have not been released. No police officers were injured in the incident. Police say they have notified B.C's Independent Investigations Office, and the watchdog agency is leading the investigation in
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CanadaDec 15, 2023

Macklem says 2024 likely to be `transition' year as economy slows, inflation falls

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he expects 2024 to be a transition year as higher interest rates slow down the economy, making way for lower inflation. In his final speech of the year, the governor lays out his expectations for a softer economy next year and offers some criteria that must be met for the central bank to start discussing rate cuts. Macklem says higher borrowing costs will restrain spending, limit growth and employment, a price that the economy needs to pay to get inflation down. Once the central bank is sure inflation is on a clear path back to two per cent, Macklem
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CanadaDec 15, 2023

Alberta increasing mandatory crash reporting threshold from $2,000 to $5,000

Alberta has increased the mandatory crash reporting limit from $2,000 to $5,000. Alberta residents will now only report a vehicle accident to police if the damage exceeds $5,000. This rule will come into effect from January 1, 2024. According to Alberta Transportation, this will prevent fraud when reselling damaged vehicles. This will save time to settle the minor collision report but if there is any death or injury during the accident then it has to be reported. According to the Transportation Minister, this will reduce the burden on the justice system. After about a decade it has been chan
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CanadaDec 15, 2023

'Weighing our options': Ottawa open to further pause to expand assisted dying rules

The federal government is considering whether to pause its original plan to broaden the rules that govern medically assisted dying so they include patients whose only underlying condition is a mental disorder. "We're weighing our options," Justice Minister Arif Virani said Thursday. It would be the second time the federal Liberals have hit pause on the plan. The first came in February, when the government decided to impose a one-year delay amid widespread public and political concern. That decision established a new deadline of March 2024, one that now appears in jeopardy. Cabinet will consid

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BCMay 29, 2026

New Westminster police seize multiple weapons during sexual exploitation investigation

New Westminster police say an investigation into the alleged sexual exploitation of a youth led officers to seize multiple firearms and prohibited devices from a local residence. According to the New Westminster Police Department, the investigation began March 21 after a member of the public reported seeing an adult man behaving in what they believed was an inappropriate manner with a female youth in a public place. The witness provided police with a vehicle licence plate after the pair left the area. Officers later located the man and determined he had court-imposed conditions prohibiting him
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BCMay 29, 2026

Abbotsford police seize fentanyl during patrol investigation on South Fraser Way

Abbotsford Police say a woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon after officers conducting proactive patrols observed suspected drug activity in the 32400 block of South Fraser Way. According to an Abbotsford Police Department release, patrol officers arrested a 48-year-old Abbotsford woman shortly before 3 p.m. on May 27 in connection with the investigation. Police said a search following the arrest resulted in the seizure of more than 100 grams of packaged drugs, including fentanyl, along with a small amount of cash. Investigators have not announced any charges as of publication time, and the
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CanadaMay 29, 2026

Niagara police homicide unit investigating woman’s death in St. Catharines

Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service homicide unit are continuing to investigate the death of a 23-year-old woman in St. Catharines. According to Niagara Regional Police, uniform officers from 1 District responded to a residence near Lakeshore Road and Lake Street on Friday, May 15, after reports that two people were found without vital signs. Police said officers located 23-year-old Vidhi Kalpeshkumar Megha deceased inside the home. Investigators have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the death. The victim’s family has been notified, police said
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AlbertaMay 29, 2026

Calgary man dies after being struck by C-Train downtown

Calgary police say a man who was struck by a C-Train in downtown Calgary last week has died from his injuries. Police said the collision happened Thursday afternoon when a man in his 60s was walking in the downtown core and entered the path of an oncoming light-rail transit train. According to the Calgary Police Service, the man became pinned beneath the train and was taken to hospital in critical condition. Police confirmed this week that he later died. Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision. Police have not released the man’s identity and no further
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WorldMay 29, 2026

Trump says U.S. blockade in Strait of Hormuz to be lifted

U.S. President Donald Trump says a U.S. naval blockade affecting ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will be lifted, following days of disruption in one of the world’s busiest oil transit routes. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said vessels delayed in the strait “may start the process of ‘heading home,’” adding that the blockade had been “amazing and unprecedented.” According to international energy agencies, roughly 20 per cent of global crude oil shipments move through the Strait of Hormuz during peacetime. The narrow waterway along Iran’s southern coast is considere