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CanadaMar 25, 2025

Canadian agency claims India may interfere in Canadian elections

Canadian spy agency has alleged that India and China might interfere in Canada's upcoming general elections on April 28, while Russia and Pakistan also have the potential to do the same. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) made these remarks at a time when Ottawa's ties with New Delhi are at an all-time low due to Canada's actions and allegations against India alleging its involvment in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India has previously denied the allegations of interference, while China has also issued a similar denial. Canadian Security Intelligence Service deputy direc
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CanadaMar 24, 2025

Canada's Early Federal Election to Cost Taxpayers $570 Million, says Chief Electoral Officer

Canada’s upcoming early federal election, scheduled six months ahead of time, is expected to cost taxpayers approximately $570 million, slightly less than the previous election in 2021. Chief Electoral Officer Stephen Perrault shared this information during a press conference today. Perrault stated that Elections Canada plans to hire around 250,000 employees for the election, set to take place on April 28. Additionally, polling stations will be established at 119 campuses across the country. The Elections Department will also increase the number of polling stations in Indigenous areas, trip
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CanadaMar 24, 2025

Calgary Police Charge 31-Year-Old in Assault Incident at Bow Valley College Train Station

Calgary police have taken action against a 31-year-old suspect in connection with the assault of a girl at the Bow Valley College train station. Brayden Joseph James French of Calgary has been charged with attempted robbery following the incident, which occurred at 1:40 p.m. on Sunday on the Third Street Southeast LRT platform. A video of the assault has since gone viral. James French allegedly grabbed the girl’s water bottle and threw water at her during the incident. While the assault is not being classified as racial violence, the police's Diversity Resource Team is investigating the mat
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CanadaMar 24, 2025

Youth, 16, charged with stabbing taxi driver in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

A teenager has been charged with assault for allegedly stabbing a taxi driver in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside last week. The alleged attack happened last Tuesday, when Vancouver Police say an off-duty officer saw the stabbing near the intersection of Main and Hastings streets. They say the officer then alerted on-duty police colleagues, who arrested a 16-year-old male. Vancouver police say the teen suspect has now been charged with assault, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. The suspect, a resident of Richmond, B.C., has been granted bail and was re
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CanadaMar 24, 2025

Poilievre Announces Income Tax Cuts and Full Elimination of Carbon Tax

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has vowed to reduce income taxes and completely eliminate the carbon tax if he becomes prime minister. Poilievre announced that he would lower the rate of the lowest tax bracket from 15 percent to 12.75 percent, resulting in a savings of $900 per person per year. He also took the opportunity to criticize the Liberal Party and its leader, Mark Carney. Speaking at a rally in North York, Ontario, Poilievre accused the Liberals of postponing the carbon tax at gas stations for only 30 days before the election, rather than fully repealing it. He emphasized that
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CanadaMar 24, 2025

Prime Ministerial Candidates to Face Off in Upcoming Debates

Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, and Jagmeet Singh, who are competing to become the Prime Minister of Canada, will soon face off in a series of debates. Leaders' Debate Commission announced on Monday that the candidates will be invited to participate in two debates in mid-April. The first debate, conducted in French, will be held in Montreal on the night of April 16, while the second, in English, will take place the following evening on April 17. In addition to the leaders of the three major parties in the federal elections, the Green Party and the Bloc Québécois will also be participating. L
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CanadaMar 24, 2025

Leaders of Canada’s Three Major Parties Launch Election Campaign

The leaders of Canada’s three major political parties have officially launched their election campaigns. During a rally in Montreal, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh pledged that if his party forms the government, 100 percent of affordable housing will be built on all federal land across Canada. Notably, 46-year-old Jagmeet Singh made history by becoming the leader of a major federal party in Canada in 2017. Under his leadership, the New Democratic Party (NDP) is contesting its third election. This campaign comes at a time when recent polls show a decline in support for both the NDP and the Conserv
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CanadaMar 24, 2025

Federal leaders enter first full campaign day

Liberal Leader Mark Carney will try to inject some Canadian symbolism and pride to his election campaign today with a stop in Gander, Nfld. Carney's chief opponents, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, will campaign in the seat-rich Greater Toronto Area. Canadian unity is key in all three major party pushes so far, as they seek to promote themselves as the best positioned to handle U.S. President Donald Trump's economic attacks and threats of annexation. The election will be held on April 28.
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CanadaMar 21, 2025

Poilievre Proposes Major Overhaul of Immigration Policy Under Conservative Government

Canada's opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, has suggested significant changes to the country's immigration policy if the Conservatives form the next government. Poilievre proposed a system that would prioritize inviting individuals who are needed and can be successfully integrated into Canada. He argued that Canada already has the best immigration system, which he intends to restore. Poilievre criticized the Liberal government for mishandling immigration, claiming it led to overpopulation, housing shortages, job scarcity, and strain on the healthcare system. He also accused Mark Carney and

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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Canada wins bronze at women's 3x3 basketball World Cup

Canada's women's team has won the bronze medal in the FIBA ​​3X3 Basketball World Cup. The Canadian team defeated Poland 21-9 in the bronze medal match at the World Cup played in Mongolia. Paige Crozon was a key contributor to the Canadian team's victory, scoring 13 points and grabbing 5 rebounds. Meanwhile, Saicha Grant Allen scored 5 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in the match. The 6th ranked Canadian team lost 15-21 to the Netherlands in the semi-final match yesterday. The Netherlands team managed to win the gold medal in this World Cup. Host Mongolia finished second in this tournament.
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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Income tax cut for middle class to take effect tomorrow: Mark Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that income tax cuts for the middle class will take effect tomorrow. The government has reduced the lowest personal income tax rate from 15 to 14 per cent. According to the Carney government's estimates, 22 million Canadians will benefit from this. PM Carney had promised this during the election campaign and said after the election that this cut would be implemented from Canada Day. This tax cut will apply to the two lowest tax brackets, the first whose taxable income in 2025 is up to $114,750 and the second whose income will be up to $57,375 in the
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BCJun 30, 2025

Attorney general’s statement on inquiry into event safety

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement about the Commission of Inquiry into Community Events Safety in B.C. “On Saturday, April 26, 2025, British Columbia experienced one of the worst moments in our history, when a senseless act of violence turned a Lapu-Lapu Day celebration into a tragedy that left 11 people dead and countless more injured and traumatized. “In the aftermath, British Columbians understandably raised questions about enhancing public safety so people can feel safe attending and celebrating community events of all sizes this summer. That is why Pr
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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Canada: Sprint canoeist Katie Vincent sets world record at national trials

Canadian sprint canoeist Katie Vincent has set a world record in the C-1 500-meter event. Katie Vincent set the world record during the National Trials in Montreal on Sunday. 29-year-old Olympic champion Katie Vincent set a new record by completing the event in 2 minutes 0.609 seconds. The previous world record was held by Alena Nazdarova of Belarus, who set the record at the World Championships in Hungary in 2019 with a time of 2 minutes 0.73 seconds. Quebec's Sophia Jensen, a World Cup silver medalist, took second place in yesterday's trials.
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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Man arrested in connection with slashing

A man has been arrested and White Rock RCMP are investigating after reports another man was stabbed. White Rock RCMP received 9-1-1 calls advising of a fight involving a knife in the 1100 block of Oxford Street on Sunday June 29, 2025 at 9:50 p.m. Upon arrival, police observed a vehicle attempting to leave the scene and a high-risk traffic stop was initiated. A man matching the suspect description was inside the vehicle and he was arrested and transported to White Rock RCMP cells. “We want to thank the 9-1-1 callers who gave timely information which enabled us to locate and arrest the susp