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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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CanadaOct 27, 2022

Thompson RCMP respond to fatal residential fire

On October 26, 2022, at approximately 8:40 pm, officers from the Thompson RCMP detachment were dealing with a call in the 100 block of Queens Bay when they heard noise coming from a home further down the street. A significant amount of smoke could also be seen coming from the residence. Officers, along with Thompson Fire and Emergency Services, arrived on scene to find a residence fully engulfed in flames. A 41-year-old female resident who had escaped the fire, informed officers that she had been in the basement with a 62-year-old male when they heard the sound of a fire upstairs.They made it
CanadaOct 26, 2022

2021 census: 34.6 per cent of Canadians don't have any religious affiliation

Data from the 2021 census shows 34.6 per cent of Canadians don't have any religious affiliation. That's up from 16.5 per cent 20 years ago. Statistics Canada is also seeing another trend, with the number of Canadians who identify as Christian shrinking from 77.1 per cent in 2001 to 53.3 per cent last year. Analysts say the growth in the non-religious population and the decline in people reporting Christian denominations are linked. Islam is the second most commonly reported religion in Canada.
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CanadaOct 26, 2022

Data shows immigrants made up nearly one-quarter of all people in Canada last year

New census data shows immigrants made up nearly one-quarter of all people in Canada last year, the highest proportion since Confederation. Statistics Canada reports immigration is driving population growth, partly because of the aging population and low fertility rates. Most immigrants used to come from Europe, but now they arrive from Asia, including the Middle East. One in five people coming to Canada were born in India.
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CanadaOct 26, 2022

Investigation by Peel Regional Police leads to millions of dollars worth of narcotics

Peel Regional Police Specialized Enforcement Bureau (SEB), through funding provided by the Government of Ontario and Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario (C.I.S.O) were involved in an 11-month long investigation involving an intricate international drug trafficking enterprise. The investigation resulted in the seizure of illegal narcotics with a street value of over $25 million, including: 182 kilograms of Methamphetamine166 kilograms of Cocaine38 kilograms of Ketamine"Guns, gangs and drugs are of the highest priority for our service. With funding from the C.I.S.O. and collaborations with the

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CanadaJul 22, 2026

U.S. trade representative expects interim CUSMA options by year-end

The Trump administration expects to present interim options for the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) before the end of the year, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told a Senate committee in Washington. According to Greer, the proposals would take the form of interim arrangements with Canada and Mexico after the United States decided earlier this month not to continue CUSMA in its current form. As a result, the agreement will now be subject to an annual review process. Greer's comments come amid renewed trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington. U.S. President Donald
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BCJul 22, 2026

16 Arrested as Kamloops RCMP Seize Weapons, Loaded Shotgun and More Than One Kilogram of Drugs

Kamloops RCMP's Proactive Enforcement Team arrested 16 people and seized a large quantity of weapons, drugs and other illegal items during a two-day targeted enforcement operation conducted on July 3 and 4. According to an RCMP news release, officers focused on identified crime hotspots and individuals already known to police through intelligence-led enforcement efforts. During the operation, police seized 16 prohibited or dangerous weapons, including bear spray, brass knuckles, batons, knives and an axe. Officers also recovered a replica firearm and a loaded 12-gauge shotgun. Superintendent P
IndiaJul 22, 2026

Sonam Wangchuk says he will end hunger strike if government assures no action against student protesters

Social activist Sonam Wangchuk has said he is prepared to end his 24-day hunger strike over the alleged NEET-UG examination paper leak if the central government provides a written assurance that no punitive or retaliatory legal action will be taken against students who participated in the examination reform movement. According to a letter issued by Wangchuk, the assurance would protect student protesters involved in demonstrations demanding reforms to the examination system following the NEET-UG controversy. Wangchuk said Union ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh met him on Tuesday night a
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WorldJul 22, 2026

Congo Ebola outbreak death toll reaches 999, health ministry reports

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed 999 lives, according to official figures released overnight into Wednesday by the country's Ministry of Health. The ministry said that, as of Sunday, 2,473 Ebola cases had been recorded since the outbreak was declared on May 15. Officials reported that 999 people had died from the disease. According to the Ministry of Health, the outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, for which there are currently no approved vaccines or treatments. Officials have said the outbreak has become the fastest-growing Ebo
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IndiaJul 22, 2026

Raja Warring seeks resignation of Punjab CM, Education Minister over repeated exam paper leak cases

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, alleging the state government has failed to prevent repeated examination paper leaks in Punjab. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Warring said several major paper leak incidents have been reported during the Mann government's tenure. He cited the Punjab Group-B recruitment examination, which he said was leaked about six months ago, along with alleged leaks involving the Class 12 English examination, the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility