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CanadaAug 15, 2023

July home sales see little change from June, largest annual rise in two years: CREA

There was no significant difference in home sales in Canada in July as compared to June.According to the Canadian Real Estate Association, an increase of 8.7% though has been recorded in the sale of houses compared to the previous July.And this is the biggest year-on-year jump in the last two years.Home prices also increased by 6.3% compared to a year ago and the average price of a home was recorded at $668,000.
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CanadaAug 15, 2023

Canada’s inflation rate rose to 3.3% in July

Inflation has started to rise again in Canada.According to a report released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday, inflation rose to 3.3 per cent in July, down from 2.8 per cent in June for the first time since March 2021.According to StatCan, higher gas prices contributed to the increase in inflation.Meanwhile, food prices at grocery stores rose to 8.5 percent, but food prices rose at a moderate pace in July compared to the 9.1 percent jump seen in June.Economists had already predicted that the inflation rate for the month of July may see a jump in the inflation rate.BMO and CIBC had forecast infl
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CanadaAug 11, 2023

10,000 Kia cars recalled; drivers told to park away from buildings due to fire risk

A recall of 10,000 Kia cars has been issued in Canada and drivers have been asked to park the vehicles away from buildings due to the risk of fire.In the notice issued by Transport Canada, three models of Kia have been recalled. These include 2023 model Soul, Sportage and 2023-2024 model Seltos.Transport Canada said in a statement that a total of 10,757 vehicles sold by the Kia company in Canada have been recalled.According to the notice, the recalled vehicles may have defects in some electrical components, and may cause fire due to short-circuit and overheating.Kia advises drivers to park aff
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CanadaAug 11, 2023

Rent rates in Canada broke all previous records in July

In the month of July, the rent rate in Canada has broken all previous records.According to data from Rentals.ca and research firm Urbanation, the average rent in Canada was $2,078 in July, which is 8.9% more than July last year.This is the fastest increase in rent during the last three months.The reason for the increase in rent is considered to be post-secondary students signing leases before the fall, population growth, and interest rate increase that forced people are to put off their idea of buying houses.
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CanadaAug 09, 2023

Ontario Greenbelt development plans were 'biased': A.G. report

The Ontario government's process for selecting safe greenbelt land for housing development was heavily influenced by a small group of developers with good ties to the government, a new report from Ontario's auditor general has revealed.A 95-page report released on Wednesday by Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk reviewed how the state government chose to exclude 810,000 hectares of farmland, forest and wetlands from the Greenbelt, which stretches from Niagara Falls to Peterborough.Lysyk explained that the selection process was not controlled by non-partisan public servants but primarily by Housing Mi
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CanadaAug 08, 2023

Provinces may have to agree to Ottawa's 2035 clean power target to access funding

Provinces across Canada may have to agree to a 2035 'clean power' goal set by the federal government in order to receive billions of dollars in funding from Ottawa.This is because the federal government is now considering limiting tax credits and grants for power projects to states committing to zero-emission power projects.At the same time, Alberta has protested several times, saying that it will not be possible for it to meet this target before 2050.The Trudeau government's Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault made it clear in a document released on T
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CanadaAug 04, 2023

Health Canada approves first RSV vaccine for 60 and above

Health Canada has approved the first vaccine for RSV for adults aged 60 and older.Manufacturer GSK says the federal agency has approved the vaccine called Arexvy.Notably, doctors have been calling for the RSV vaccine for the elderly because they are more likely to get seriously ill and be hospitalized.The RSV season in Canada typically begins in late fall and lasts through spring.Company says the vaccine is 94 percent effective in preventing the disease in seniors with underlying medical conditions.
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CanadaAug 04, 2023

Canada loses 6,400 jobs in July, jobless rate rises to 5.5%

An increase in Canada's unemployment rate has been recorded for the third consecutive month.In the month of July, Canada's unemployment rate was 5.5%.Statistics Canada says the country lost a total of 6,400 jobs last month.According to the July data, the number of jobs in Canada is not increasing according to the population.The federal agency says the construction sector experienced the largest job loss last month, while the health care and social assistance sectors saw the largest job gain.
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CanadaAug 03, 2023

Police 'engaged' as video targets Indian diplomats

The Canadian government says it is investigating after a video circulated online threatening Indian diplomats in Canada.Public Safety Canada tweeted this week that Ottawa will ensure the safety of all diplomats in Canada, but the department would not provide details on whether a criminal investigation has been launched or which specific video is under investigation.Notably, some Canadian Sikhs have claimed that New Delhi was involved in the death of Surrey's Hardeep Singh Nijjar in the month of June, although police say they have no evidence of such a link.

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BCMar 20, 2026

Witness intervenes in Vancouver purse-snatching, suspect charged

A 41-year-old man has been charged after an alleged purse-snatching in Vancouver that left a 59-year-old woman with minor injuries, according to a police release. The incident occurred Wednesday shortly before 4 p.m. near West 8th Avenue and Spruce Street. Police say the woman, who was using a walker, was approached by a man who allegedly grabbed her purse, causing her to fall to the ground. A passing driver witnessed the incident, stopped, and pursued the suspect on foot. During the chase, the suspect allegedly threatened the witness with a knife before dropping the purse and fleeing the area
BCMar 20, 2026

Two men charged after alleged kidnapping in East Vancouver home invasion

Two men are facing kidnapping charges following a reported home invasion in East Vancouver বুধবার night, according to the Vancouver Police Department. Police say a 911 call was received at approximately 9:15 p.m. reporting that a 62-year-old man had been taken from his home and forced into a vehicle. According to a VPD statement, the suspect vehicle was located about 30 minutes later near Slocan Street and East Broadway. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but it did not pull over, prompting a police pursuit that ended near East 14th Avenue and Woodland Drive, where officers bo
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BCMar 20, 2026

Driver identified after truck strikes Highway 1 overpass in Langley; police seek witnesses

The driver of a commercial truck that struck a railway overpass on Highway 1 in Langley has come forward and is cooperating with investigators, according to BC Highway Patrol. Police say the collision occurred March 19 at about 2:52 p.m., when an eastbound white flatdeck truck carrying a crane boom hit the CP Rail overpass between Glover Road and 232 Street. The driver initially left the scene without speaking to officers but later contacted police. “The truck driver did not wait for police at the scene, which is the ideal, but subsequently reached out to police and is cooperating,” said C
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BCMar 20, 2026

Richmond RCMP probe suspected organized retail meat thefts after 39 reported cases

Police in Richmond, British Columbia, say they are investigating a series of meat thefts from retail stores that may be linked to organized criminal activity. According to a statement from the Richmond RCMP, officers have received 39 reports of meat being stolen from stores across the city since December. While some incidents may be opportunistic, police say the frequency and value of the thefts suggest “potential organized activity,” where stolen products could be resold. RCMP are warning the public not to purchase meat from unverified sources. Police say improperly handled or temperature
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BCMar 20, 2026

Surrey police investigate early morning shooting near Bear Creek Park

Surrey Police Service says officers are investigating a reported shooting near Bear Creek Park that left one man in hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. According to a Surrey Police Service news release, officers were called at about 6:00 a.m. to reports of shots fired in the area of the 13700 block of 88 Avenue. Police searched the park and nearby residential streets following the call. Police said hospital staff contacted officers at 6:30 a.m. to report that a man had arrived at emergency with a gunshot wound. The injury is not believed to be life-threatening, according to the releas