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CanadaNov 30, 2022

Alberta government introduces sovereignty bill to push back against Ottawa

The Alberta government has introduced a bill that would grant Premier Danielle Smith and her cabinet broad powers to rewrite provincial laws behind closed doors in an effort to push back against Ottawa. The proposed legislation would also allow cabinet to direct public bodies, including school boards, universities and police forces, to not use provincial resources to enforce federal rules deemed harmful to Alberta's interests. The changes are proposed under the first bill of the fall legislature session, called the Alberta sovereignty within a united Canada act. In the bill, the United Conser
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CanadaNov 29, 2022

PM Trudeau visits James Smith Cree Nation after September's horrific stabbings

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has visited the graves of victims of a deadly stabbing rampage in Saskatchewan. The September 4th stabbings left 11 people dead and 18 injured in James Smith Cree Nation, as well as in the nearby village of Weldon, just northeast of Saskatoon. Trudeau, accompanied by Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, went to a church this morning where seven of the victims are buried. The prime minister is meeting with leaders and community members throughout the day.
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CanadaNov 26, 2022

Emergencies Act commission hears final arguments as public hearings conclude

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he believed the threat of violence was very real during last winter's convoy blockades in downtown Ottawa and several border crossings. Trudeau testified today on the final day of public hearings at the inquiry probing the government's use of the Emergencies Act to end the protests. He said he's absolutely confident he made the right decision in invoking the act and that the move was recommended by Canada's top public servant and other top officials. The Public Order Emergency Commission heard from more than 75 witnesses, including Prime Minister Justin Trud
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CanadaNov 17, 2022

After exchange, China calls Canada's manner 'condescending'

A Chinese spokesperson has accused Canada of acting in a ``condescending manner'' following a testy exchange between President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that underscores the depths to which the bilateral relationship has fallen. The comments by a Foreign Ministry spokesperson came after Xi chastised Trudeau at the Group of 20 summit over media reports on an earlier meeting during which Trudeau expressed concern about Chinese interference in Canada's internal affairs. The apparently spontaneous exchange with a translator present was captured on video. The Foreign Mi
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CanadaNov 16, 2022

Trudeau deletes tweet that cited false information in denouncing the Iranian regime

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office says it deleted a tweet that his account posted overnight denouncing the Iranian regime based on false information that had been circulating on social media. The message said Iran's decision to impose the death penalty on nearly 15,000 protesters was ``barbaric,'' but that number has been widely discredited as disinformation. The Prime Minister's Office says the tweet, which was online for about 11 hours, was based on initial reporting that was incomplete and lacked necessary context. An Instagram post citing the figure was widely shared by celebrities b
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CanadaNov 16, 2022

Canada monitoring situation as ‘Russia-made’ missile kills 2 in explosion in Poland

Poland says it was a Russian-made missile that fell in a village in the eastern part of the country and killed two people. Its foreign minister summoned the Russian ambassador and demanded an immediate detailed explanation. The confirmation means this is the first time in the war that a Russian weapon has come down in a NATO member country. Canada and other NATO members on both sides of the Atlantic are scrambling over how to respond to a potential escalation of the war in Ukraine. Canada and other NATO members on both sides of the Atlantic are scrambling over how to respond to a potential es
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CanadaNov 04, 2022

Fall budget update promises tax credits for clean electricity and hydrogen production

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's fall economic statement creates two new federal tax credits for clean technology and low-emitting hydrogen production. The statement is Freeland's first big push to keep Canada in the clean-tech economy race in the shadow of the massive Inflation Reduction Act south of the border. But she leaves to next year's budget a lot of the heavy lifting to respond to the U.S. government's massive investments in everything from critical minerals to electric cars and battery parts. The fiscal update says the specifics of the promised tax credit for clean hydrogen produ
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CanadaNov 02, 2022

Ottawa reveals plan to welcome 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025

The federal government is planning a massive increase in the number of immigrants entering Canada, with a goal of seeing 500,000 people arrive each year by 2025. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser revealed the new targets today, saying the move is necessary to ensure Canada's economic prosperity. Canadian industries are facing a significant labour shortage, with about 1 million job vacancies across the country. The new plan puts an emphasis on increasing the number immigrants who will be admitted based on their work skills or experience over the next three years. Ottawa is planning a more moder
CanadaNov 02, 2022

Toronto police identify victim of shooting outside school in city's east end

Toronto police have identified an 18 year old man killed in a shooting outside a high school in the city's east end. Police say officers responded to reports of shooting at Woburn Collegiate Institute around 3:20 p.m. on Monday. They say 18 year old Jefferson Peter Shardeley Guerrier was taken to hospital where he later died. A 15 year old boy with gunshot wounds was also taken to hospital and is now in stable condition. Police say the suspect is described as a boy in his teens. They are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information to contact them.

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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