11.39°C Vancouver

News

inquiry-launched-on-governments-decision-to-invoke-the-emergencies-act-in-february-to-deal-with-border-blockades
CanadaApr 25, 2022

Inquiry launched on government's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act in February to deal with border blockades

There's going to be an inquiry into the government's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act in February to deal with border blockades and the occupation of downtown Ottawa. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Public Order Emergency Commission will look into the circumstances that led to the Act being invoked, the evolution of the convoy, the impact of funding and disinformation, the economic impact, and the police response. It will present its final report by February 20th. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says the government will ensure the inquiry has access to documents and inform
CanadaApr 20, 2022

Statistics Canada says annual inflation rate hit 6.7 per cent in March

Inflation soared to 6.7 per cent last month -- up from 5.7 per cent in February.That's the fastest year-over-year increase since January 1991. You don't have to look much further than prices at the pumps to see what's fuelling inflation.Gasoline prices rose 39.8 per cent from last March.Homeowner replacement costs, which includes prices for new homes, rose 12.9 per cent year-over-year.
CanadaApr 19, 2022

CREA reports home sales down in March, average price up 11.2 per cent from year ago

The Canadian Real Estate Association reports that home sales fell 16.3 per cent from a record high a year ago.But prices were up 11.2 per cent on a year-over-year basis to an average of just over 796-thousand-dollars.The drop in sales came as the number of newly listed homes fell 5.5 per cent on a month-over-month basis in March.
CanadaApr 18, 2022

Prime minister pays tribute to 22 victims on anniversary of Nova Scotia mass shooting

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has issued a statement to mark two years since a mass shooting in Nova Scotia killed 22 people.Trudeau says he joins all Canadians in remembering those who lost their lives and those who continue to live with the pain, trauma, and heartbreaking loss.He is inviting everyone to remember each of the victims, saying Canadians draw inspiration from the strength and resilience of Nova Scotians.
CanadaApr 14, 2022

150 Armed Forces members to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland: Anita Anand

Canada's top military commander says his force is ``stretched thin'' following Defence Minister Anita Anand's announcement of the deployment of up to 150 Armed Forces members to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland. Defence chief General Wayne Eyre says many Canadian Armed Forces members are exhausted from supporting Canadians throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as well as different natural disasters and numerous deployments overseas. Eyre says Russian President Vladimir Putin is unpredictable, and Canada must be ready for anything.
toronto-police-seize-189kg-of-cocaine-97kg-of-crystal-methamphetamine
CanadaApr 14, 2022

Toronto police seize 189kg of cocaine, 97kg of crystal methamphetamine

A 29-year-old man has been charged with drug trafficking offences after Toronto police say they seized large amounts of drugs earlier this month. Police say a total of 189 kilograms of cocaine and 97kg of crystal methamphetamine were seized during the investigation. Investigators say the bust is the largest single-day seizure of drugs in the force's history. They say officers arrested the suspect on April 2 in the underground parking lot of a building near Yonge Street and The Esplanade in downtown Toronto. Police allege the accused had 50kg of cocaine in his possession when he was arrested.
dr-theresa-tam-stresses-on-getting-booster-doses-of-covid-vaccines-amid-increasing-covid-cases
CanadaApr 12, 2022

Dr. Theresa Tam stresses on getting booster doses of COVID vaccines amid increasing COVID cases

Canada’s chief public health officer says a number of factors are combining to cause rising levels of COVID-19 activity across the country. Dr. Theresa Tam says the loosening of public health restrictions, an increase in our in-person contacts, some waning of immunity and the spread of the more transmissible B-A-2 variant have all likely contributed to the rising levels of infection. Dr. Tam says multiple indicators, from average daily case counts, to lab test positivity and waste water monitoring indicate increasing transmission in recent weeks. Dr. Tam is again stressing that a booster dos
arrest-made-in-killing-of-international-student-in-toronto
CanadaApr 12, 2022

Arrest made in killing of international student in Toronto

Chief James Ramer expressed condolences to the families of the victims and reassured the public about their safety while asking them to remain vigilant at a news conference on April 12 at police headquarters. "They’re the types of incidents that will understandably cause concern in our communities," Ramer said. "While we appreciate that this news does nothing to ease the suffering of the victims and their families, particularly those now grieving death, I can report that the suspects for all of these incidents are now in police custody. It is my hope that this fact provides at least a sliver
man-killed-in-toronto-subway-shooting-identified-as-kartik-vasudev
CanadaApr 08, 2022

Man killed in Toronto subway shooting identified as Kartik Vasudev

A 21 year old man who was fatally shot outside a Toronto subway station entrance has been identified as a student from India who had arrived in Canada in January. Family and Indian consular officials say Kartik Vasudev was the person shot several times outside Sherbourne Station at about 5 pm yesterday. His brother tells CP 24 that Vasudev was a student at Seneca College and was taking the subway to his job when he was killed. The Consulate General of India says in a statement posted on Twitter that it's in touch with his family and will provide all possible assistance in early repatriation o

Just In

german-energy-firm-signals-interest-in-lng-supply-from-proposed-ksi-lisims-project
BCJun 08, 2026

German Energy Firm Signals Interest in LNG Supply from Proposed Ksi Lisims Project

A second German energy company has expressed interest in purchasing liquefied natural gas from the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project on British Columbia’s North Coast. Project partners announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany-based Uniper that could see the company purchase up to two million tonnes of LNG annually beginning in 2032. The agreement is non-binding and remains subject to further negotiations and project development. The announcement follows a separate deal reached last month between Ksi Lisims LNG and German energy company SEFE. Under that agreement, S
canada-post-warns-of-possible-mail-service-disruptions-in-toronto-and-vancouver-during-fifa-world-cup
CanadaJun 08, 2026

Canada Post warns of possible mail service disruptions in Toronto and Vancouver during FIFA World Cup

Canada Post is warning residents in parts of Toronto and Vancouver that mail delivery services may be affected during the FIFA World Cup tournament this summer. In an announcement released Monday, Canada Post said mail delivery could be disrupted in areas near match venues and related event sites due to security measures and road closures associated with the tournament. According to Canada Post, any mail that cannot be delivered because of access restrictions or safety concerns will be securely held at local depots and delivered on a priority basis on the next business day. The postal service
AlbertaJun 08, 2026

Alberta launches major recruitment drive for referendum workers ahead of October vote

Elections Alberta has launched what it describes as one of the largest referendum staffing campaigns ever undertaken in Canada as the province prepares for a provincewide vote scheduled for October 19. The agency says it needs approximately 60,000 workers to administer and count ballots for 10 referendum questions that will be put to Alberta voters. Under provincial rules, ballot counting must be completed within 48 hours of polls closing. One of the referendum questions will ask Albertans whether the province should remain part of Canada or begin the legal process required to hold a binding r
magnitude-7-8-earthquake-strikes-near-mindanao-at-least-32-dead-as-tsunami-warnings-issued
WorldJun 08, 2026

Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes near Mindanao, at least 32 dead as tsunami warnings issued

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday morning, leaving at least 32 people dead, according to preliminary reports from authorities. More than 100 people were injured, about two dozen remain missing, and roughly 10,000 residents have been evacuated from affected areas. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at approximately 7:40 a.m. local time and had a depth of about 33 kilometres. Tsunami warnings were issued for several countries following the quake as authorities assessed potential coast
louise-arbour-to-be-installed-as-canadas-31st-governor-general
CanadaJun 08, 2026

Former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour sworn in as Canada's 31st Governor General

Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour was sworn in Monday as Canada's 31st Governor General during a ceremony at the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa. Arbour succeeds Mary Simon, who became Canada's first Indigenous Governor General in 2021. The appointment is reported to be the first approved by King Charles III. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Mark Carney, Chief Justice Richard Wagner, House of Commons Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, among other dignitaries. Arbour, 79, is a Montreal-based juri