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CanadaNov 10, 2023

Canada investigating 'threats' to Air India

Canada's transport minister and the RCMP say an investigation is underway into what they call "threats" against Air India, after an online video warned people not to fly on the airline on Nov. 19.Pablo Rodriguez says in a social media post that the government takes any threat to aviation "extremely seriously."He says Canada and its security partners are investigating the "recent threats circulating online," and his press secretary confirms Rodriguez was referring to comments about Air India.RCMP spokeswoman Kristine Kelly says police are collaborating with domestic and international partners a
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CanadaNov 10, 2023

Gaza exit list to have more Canadians, 266 people to leave Gaza

Some 266 Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their family members had their names added to the list of foreign passport holders allowed to exit the Gaza Strip today.Officials at the Rafah border crossing into Egypt were expected to start processing the latest batch of people looking to flee the latest Israel-Hamas conflict around 7 a.m. local time.Another 32 people connected to Canada were able to leave the Gaza Strip on Thursday, after an initial 75 citizens, permanent residents and family members made the trip on Tuesday.No Canadians were able to cross via official means on Wednesday
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CanadaNov 09, 2023

Vivek Ramaswamy proposes a wall between Canada and the US

It was a well-worn Canadian punchline during the Trump years: someone should build a wall along the Canada-U.S. border.One of the former president's would-be successors says he wants to do exactly that.During Wednesday's Republican primary debate, a straight-faced Vivek Ramaswamy called it an example of skating to where the puck is going.It also reflects a popular talking point among some Capitol Hill Republicans who say they fear an increase in migrants entering the U.S. illegally from Canada.Ramaswamy's campaign strategy has been to embrace and amplify Trump's shock-and-awe tactics, which fa
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CanadaNov 09, 2023

Another group of Canadians left Gaza: Canadian Ambassador

Another group of Canadians left Gaza through the Rafah border crossing on Thursday.This information was given by Canada's ambassador in Egypt.This brings the total number of Canadians leaving Gaza to 106.The first group of 75 Canadians crossed the Rafah border crossing last Tuesday.The main crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt was closed for most of the hour today.The White House says Israel has agreed to a four-hour daily humanitarian pause to allow civilians trapped in northern Gaza to leave.Canadian Ambassador Louis Dumas said that there were 40 Canadians on the list, of which 32 have
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CanadaNov 09, 2023

Concordia University in Montreal condemns on-campus violence

The president of Concordia University in Montreal is condemning the recent violence on campus linked to the Israel-Hamas war.Graham Carr says in a message to members of the university community that three separate acts of violence or intimidation occurred at the university Wednesday.Carr says two security guards and a student were injured in an altercation, swastikas were found on a university building, and a social media post from a student group could reasonably be interpreted as inciting violence.He says he is saddened and disgusted by these acts and that the university will work to identif
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CanadaNov 09, 2023

Finance Minister Freeland to issue update on country's financial status on November 21

The Government of Canada will issue an update on the country's financial status in the last week of this month.Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will deliver the Fall Economic Statement in the House of Commons on November 21.Meanwhile, she will also give information about housing and capacity.On October 24, she had said in a press conference that the government would try to take steps for housing and affordability while staying within a fiscally responsible framework.It is worth noting that the Liberals are trying to deal with the housing crisis at a time when many recent polls show them lagg
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CanadaNov 09, 2023

Two Montreal Jewish schools hit by gunshots

Montreal police say shots have been fired at two Jewish schools in the city.According to the police, the first incident was reported at 8:20 this morning.There was one bullet hole in the school door.This school has an elementary and a high school.The second incident took place about half an hour later at another Jewish school.This school also has one day care.No one was reported to be injured in either incident.No one has been arrested so far.Investigation of the matter is ongoing.It is worth mentioning that due to the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel, violent clashes are taking place betw
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CanadaNov 09, 2023

Bill introduced in House of Commons to ban replacement workers during strikes: Labor Minister

Replacement workers would be banned during strikes and lockouts at federally regulated workplaces under new legislation introduced in the House of Commons today.Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan says the bill will bar employers from hiring someone to do the work of anyone who is on strike or lockout, and will apply to multiple work sites including federal Crown corporations, airports, ports and the federal public service.There are exceptions if not replacing workers would constitute a threat to health and safety, or could cause serious property or environmental damage.The bill fulfils a promise t
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CanadaNov 09, 2023

Canadians and other foreign nationals still waiting for border crossing to reopen

A key crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt has remained closed today as hundreds of people connected to Canada await news of when and whether they will be able to escape the besieged Palestinian territory.The federal government confirmed that no Canadians were able to leave the Gaza Strip on Wednesday because of a closure of the Rafah border crossing.A U.S. State Department spokesperson told reporters on Wednesday that the closure was because of a "security circumstance," but offered little additional detail.Global Affairs Canada says Canadian officials in Egypt remain ready to welcome th

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BCOct 06, 2026

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BCOct 06, 2026

David Eby Pledges New MRI, CT Scanners to Cut Health-Care Wait Times

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CanadaOct 06, 2026

Carney Vows to Work with Quebec’s Separatist PQ Government

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BCOct 06, 2026

Fatal Shooting Outside Langley Restaurant, IHIT Takes Over Investigation

Langley RCMP have confirmed a fatal shooting outside a restaurant last night. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over the investigation. Police said officers were called to the 6000-block of 200 Street at around 9:45 p.m. after reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from serious injuries. According to Sgt. Zainel Sharoum, despite efforts to save his life, the victim died at the scene. Just minutes later, at around 10:03 p.m., police received a report of a vehicle fire near 232 Street and 75 Avenue in Langley. Investigators are now working to