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CanadaSep 22, 2022

Victim identified in Mississauga homicide as Chandanpreet Kaur

Officers from the Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau have identified the woman murdered at a retail store in the City of Mississauga.On Monday, September 19, 2022, at approximately 6:00 p.m., police were called to a retail store in the area of Mavis Road and Britannia Road West in Mississauga for a stabbing in progress. Police attended and located a woman suffering from apparent stab wounds. Chandanpreet Kaur, 22, was pronounced deceased on scene. The victim’s husband of three years, Charanjeet Singh, 26, from Mississauga, was arrested at the scene. He was transported to a trauma centre whe
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CanadaSep 20, 2022

Pierre Poilievre makes Conservative leadership debut in the House of Commons

Pierre Poilievre is making his Conservative leadership debut in the House of Commons today. Poilievre's first questions all demanded the government cancel the carbon price and stop increasing what he calls "payroll taxes" like Canada Pension Plan and employment insurance deductions.Poilievre became the third Conservative leader since 2015 after cruising to an easy victory in the contest that ended September 10th.
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CanadaSep 19, 2022

Video shows Trudeau singing Queen anthem 'Bohemian Rhapsody' ahead of queen's funeral

A video circulating on social media appears to show Prime Minister Justin Trudeau singing ``Bohemian Rhapsody'' in London, where he was to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth. The Prime Minister's Office says that after dinner on Saturday, Trudeau and other members of the Canadian delegation gathered for a sing-along. In a statement, the PMO says renowned Quebec entertainer Gregory Charles was playing the piano in the London hotel lobby, while others _ including Trudeau joined in. A 14 second video posted on Twitter, which has garnered nearly one million views, appears to depict Trude
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CanadaSep 16, 2022

PM Trudeau leaves for London, Governor General and 4 former PM's are part of Canadian delegation to attend funeral for Queen Elizabeth II

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be landing in London later today. Trudeau, Governor General Mary Simon and four former prime ministers are part of a Canadian delegation who will attend Monday's funeral for Queen Elizabeth the Second. Security is high in London as world leaders begin to arrive for the funeral that's expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people to the city. Streets around the Palace of Westminster have been blocked off with metal barricades today, with police officers from across the UK directing the crowd waiting to pay their respects to the late queen. It's expected th
CanadaSep 13, 2022

Poilievre targets PM Trudeau in his first appearance in front of reporters since becoming the new Conservative leader

Pierre Poilievre blasted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today in his first appearance in front of reporters since winning the federal Conservative leadership. Trudeau announced policies today to respond to the cost-of-living crisis spurred by high inflation. The policies include a plan to double the GST benefit, introduce a temporary dental care benefit and provide a one-time 500-dollar payment for low-income renters. Poilievre says the measures aren't enough to tackle the problem.
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CanadaSep 13, 2022

Provinces and businesses scrambling to react after PM Trudeau announced that next Monday will be a federal holiday to mourn the Queen

Ontario won't be giving residents a provincial holiday next Monday for the queen's funeral. Instead, the government says the day will be a provincial day of mourning with residents able to observe a moment of silence at 1 pm. Premier Doug Ford says that will give Ontarians a chance to reflect on the queen's remarkable life and allow students to be in school learning about her contributions. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has declared the day a federal holiday to mark the queen's state funeral in London. Prince Edward Island is declaring next Monday a one-time statutory holiday for all provinc
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CanadaSep 13, 2022

Prime Minister says Monday will be federal holiday to mark Queen's state funeral

Next Monday, September 19th, will be a federal holiday to mourn Queen Elizabeth the Second on the day of her state funeral at Westminster Hall in London. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement today in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, where the Liberal caucus is meeting. Trudeau says he and the opposition leaders' offices are also working on a final list for the delegation that will attend the Queen's funeral in person. A military transport plane is carrying the monarch's coffin from Scotland to London, where she will lie in state before the funeral.
CanadaSep 13, 2022

Poilievre uses first speech to challenge the PM, in reply Trudeau slams Poilievre's economic policies

New Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre used his first speech to his caucus today to issue a challenge to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He says if Trudeau understands the suffering of Canadians due to inflation, he should commit to no new tax increases for workers and seniors. Meanwhile, Trudeau is slamming Poilievre's economic policies as irresponsible. The prime minister is currently meeting with his caucus ahead of the House of Commons resuming next week.
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CanadaSep 08, 2022

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks of Queen's 'affection for Canadians'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reacted with sorrow to word of the passing of Queen Elizabeth at the age of 96. Trudeau says the Queen had an "obvious, deep and abiding love and affection for Canadians." Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was set to tell Canadians about new measures to help with the rising cost of living, but the announcement has been delayed by the death of the Queen. The federal government will temporarily double GST rebate cheques, increase aid to help low-income Canadians pay their rent and launch the first part of a national dental care plan. But news of the death of Queen Eliza

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CanadaJun 29, 2026

Canada Makes History, Becomes First Team to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16

Canada's national football team has made history by becoming the first team to reach the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. In their final group-stage match on Sunday, Canada defeated a strong South African side 1-0 to book their place in the knockout stage.It is the first time that Canada has won a knockout match at the FIFA World Cup. The Canadian team will now face the winner of the Netherlands vs. Morocco match in the pre-quarterfinal on July 4.The thrilling contest at Los Angeles Stadium remained goalless after the regulation 90 minutes, with both teams unable to find the back of the
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CanadaJun 29, 2026

No Canada-U.S. Tariff Deal Expected Before Midterm Elections: Former Trade Negotiator

Canada's former chief trade negotiator, Steve Verheul, says he does not expect Ottawa and Washington to reach a tariff agreement before the U.S. midterm elections. Verheul said that while there may be a brief opportunity this fall for the U.S. administration to secure a political win through a trade deal, it is more likely that negotiations will continue into next year. He added that, so far, no proposal close to a favourable deal for Canada has been put on the table. He also questioned whether trade agreements signed by other countries with the United States would remain durable over the long
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AlbertaJun 29, 2026

Alberta court gives partial win to separatist referendum organizers

Leaders pushing for a referendum on Alberta's separation from Canada have received a partial victory in court. Alberta Court of Appeal Justice Alice Woolley ruled today that the process of counting and verifying signatures collected for the separatist petition can proceed. The petition seeks a provincewide vote on Alberta leaving Canada and is being led primarily by activist Mitch Sylvestre. Last month, a lower court judge dismissed the petition, ruling that the Alberta government had failed to meet its constitutional duty to consult with First Nations. Immediately after that decision, the gr
AlbertaJun 29, 2026

Local state of emergency declared in Kananaskis Country as flooding cuts off access

A local state of emergency has been declared in parts of Kananaskis Country west of Calgary as flooding has damaged road access and left some people unable to leave the area. Alberta Parks said emergency crews are supporting campground evacuations where necessary, monitoring infrastructure and maintaining road closures as conditions continue to change. Officials have asked people already in the area to remain where they are and urged visitors to postpone travel until conditions improve. Authorities have not said how many people are stranded or whether there have been any injuries related to th
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AlbertaJun 29, 2026

Premier Danielle Smith Welcomes Agreement Between Calgary and Stampede Event Operators

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has welcomed an agreement reached between the City of Calgary and Stampede event operators over noise restrictions during this year's Calgary Stampede. Under the new deal, the city has agreed to allow slightly higher sound levels than those originally proposed, although they will still remain below last year's limits. In return, event organizers have accepted a condition requiring live music to end by midnight each night. Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis played a key role in resolving the dispute. He brought together