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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
CanadaSep 03, 2022

8 people sent to hospital after an explosion at a refinery in Come By Chance, Newfoundland

Eight people have been sent to hospital after an explosion at a refinery in Come By Chance, Newfoundland. Braya Renewable Fuels, which owns the facility, says it will do everything it can to support the injured workers and their families. It says the incident has been contained and emergency crews are on the scene. Premier Andrew Furey has tweeted his condolences and thanked those responding.

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BCOct 16, 2026

Punjabi Candidates Set for Electoral Contests in Surrey’s B.C. Ridings

An interesting contest is expected between the BC Conservatives and the BC NDP in several Surrey ridings ahead of British Columbia’s October 24 provincial election. Both major parties have fielded prominent candidates from the Punjabi community. In Surrey-Fleetwood, former minister Jagrup Brar is running for the BC NDP against BC Conservative candidate Gary Purewal. In Surrey-Serpentine River, Conservative candidate Jessie Sahota will face BC NDP candidate Sikander Kang, a physiotherapist by profession. In Surrey-Newton, BC NDP candidate Jessie Sunner is contesting against Conservative candi
WorldOct 16, 2026

Russian Drone Attacks Kill Three in Ukraine, Disrupt Power Supply to 370,000 People

Russian drone attacks in Ukraine early Friday killed around three people and injured several others. Two shopping centres were also targeted, while strikes on the energy grid disrupted electricity supplies to approximately 370,000 people in the country’s northwestern region. Two people were killed and 12 others injured in attacks on three districts of Kharkiv, according to local reports. In the Volyn region, near the Polish border, a drone strike on a food-processing factory killed one person and injured eight others. Authorities began restoration work on the damaged power infrastructure, an
CanadaOct 16, 2026

U.S.-Made Vehicles Lose 20% Market Share in Canada in First Half of 2026

The market share of U.S.-made vehicles in Canada fell by 20% in the first half of 2026, following Canada's imposition of 25% retaliatory tariffs on American cars and trucks in response to tariffs introduced by Washington. As a result, major automakers, including Volvo, Tesla, Subaru and Mazda, have stopped supplying certain U.S.-built models to Canada or shifted some production to other countries to avoid Canadian tariffs. Vehicles manufactured in Mexico, Japan and South Korea can enter Canada without these tariffs. Meanwhile, Canadian-made vehicles have also suffered from the trade war, with
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AlbertaOct 16, 2026

Calgary Police Seize $6.8 Million Worth of Drugs, Arrest Four Suspects

Calgary police have seized drugs worth $6.8 million and arrested four suspects in one of the largest drug busts in the city’s history. The investigation began in June 2026, when police identified a residence allegedly linked to drug trafficking. According to Calgary Police Acting Chief Asif Rahid, the seizure ranks among the largest drug busts in the department’s history. Investigators allege that the suspects were operating a drug trafficking network in Calgary and Edmonton. Police executed search warrants at five residences, including four in Calgary and one in Cochrane. During the raids
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CanadaOct 16, 2026

Carney Continues Pro-Canada Campaign, Set to Address Major Rally in Edmonton Today

Prime Minister Mark Carney is continuing to push his pro-Canada campaign in Alberta. He will visit Red Deer today with Premier Danielle Smith before addressing a major rally in Edmonton organized by federalist group Forever Canadian. Speaking at a rally organized by the group in Calgary on Thursday, Carney urged nearly 5,000 people to stand firmly with Canada and vote against separation in the referendum. The Prime Minister stressed that the federal government is working with Alberta and will continue to do so in the future. Carney also warned against external forces, saying the world is alrea