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CanadaApr 18, 2025

Mark Carney Sets Liberal Agenda Amid Criticism, Targets Trump in Campaign Speech

The Liberal Party of Canada, aiming to reclaim power, is set to release its official platform tomorrow, Saturday. This announcement was confirmed by Mark Carney during a campaign event in Niagara Falls. In his speech, Carney criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that while America remains divided, Canada’s unity makes it stronger. During a press interaction, Carney distinguished himself from former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Responding to comparisons, he remarked, “I am not Justin Trudeau,” emphasizing that his leadership style and decisions are distinct. Highlighting his
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CanadaApr 18, 2025

NDP Faces Challenges Ahead of Voting Day in Canada

As voting day approaches in Canada, the New Democratic Party (NDP) is grappling with fluctuations in election polls. According to a three-day tracking survey conducted by Nano Research up to April 17, support for the NDP under Jagmeet Singh has dropped by 0.5 percentage points, reaching 8 percent. The competition between the Liberals and Conservatives remains intense. While campaigning in Yamachiche, Quebec, Jagmeet Singh criticized both parties. Speaking to reporters, he emphasized that the NDP is the only party prioritizing real growth in revenue and investment in Canadians, in contrast to
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CanadaApr 18, 2025

Advance Voting Begins in Canada Ahead of April 28 Election

Advance voting has officially begun in Canada, giving registered voters the opportunity to cast their ballots early at designated polling stations. Advance polls will remain open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for four consecutive days, concluding on Monday. As of this month, nearly 130,000 Canadians have already voted using special ballots, according to figures released by Elections Canada. Special ballots allow voters who prefer not to wait until Election Day or advance polling days to cast their vote early. In other election-related news, the final English-language debate took place in Montreal las
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CanadaApr 18, 2025

Poilievre promises to end ban on single-use plastic straws, other items

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to end the federal single-use plastic ban on items like straws and grocery bags if his party is elected. Poilievre campaigned in Montreal this morning, as he and other federal leaders returned to the campaign trail following the two national leaders' debates Wednesday and Thursday. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is campaigning in Hamilton later today, while NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is also holding an event in Quebec. Poilievre says he would repeal all the bans the Liberals implemented on plastics including grocery bags, cutlery. He would also end L
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CanadaApr 17, 2025

Canada Could Face Major Economic Hit from Trump’s Tariff War, Economists Warn

Canada could suffer significant economic losses if U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariff war becomes a reality, according to economists. While election promises may differ from actual policy, experts warn that a renewed trade war could lead to substantial new costs for Canada. Rebecca Young, Vice President and Economist at the Bank of Nova Scotia, noted that if Canada is hit by serious economic shocks, any government in power would likely need to introduce relief packages. She compared the potential situation to past crises such as the 2008 financial meltdown and the 2020 COVID-19 p
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CanadaApr 17, 2025

RCMP Arrest Three for Illegally Entering Canada from U.S., Search Ongoing for Missing Woman and Children

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have arrested three individuals who illegally crossed into Canada from the United States. The arrests were made late Wednesday night in the Montérégie region of Quebec. According to RCMP officials, two men and a woman were spotted crossing the border near the Trout River sector around midnight and were apprehended near Godmanchester, Quebec, approximately 20 kilometres from the U.S. border with New York. The three suspects have been turned over to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for further processing. RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Martina Pilarova
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CanadaApr 17, 2025

Pierre Poilievre Calls for Deportation of Foreign Nationals Involved in Hate Crimes

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced that, if elected, a Conservative government would introduce strict laws to deport foreign nationals involved in hate crimes. He emphasized that while foreign nationals are welcome in Canada, they must not bring foreign conflicts onto Canadian streets. Poilievre made these remarks in response to a reporter's question following the French-language debate held in Montreal. He stated that his goal is to make Canada a crime-free country and promised tough action against anyone who breaks the law.
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CanadaApr 17, 2025

Canada-Bound Cocaine Smuggling Operation Busted Near Ambassador Bridge

A major cocaine smuggling attempt bound for Canada has been foiled by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials. Authorities seized approximately 154 kilograms of cocaine near the Ambassador Bridge during an off-site inspection of a commercial truck-trailer headed toward Canada. According to officials, the cocaine packed in two duffel bags and four moving boxes was concealed within the trailer. The truck was intercepted and searched on Tuesday near the bridge, a key crossing point between the U.S. and Canada. The driver, an Indian national, is currently facing charges related to the
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CanadaApr 17, 2025

Party leaders face off in English for second federal leaders' debate

The leaders of Canada's four main political parties will square off for a second and final leaders' debate tonight in Montreal, after an initial French-language faceoff on Wednesday. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and the Bloc Québécois' Yves-François Blanchet will meet onstage for a final time before the April 28 vote, after a first debate that saw them spar on pipelines, the economy and U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war. Carney is leading in the polls and was the frequent target of attacks from his rivals on Wednesday. Poi

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IndiaJan 16, 2026

Four prominent Punjab leaders join BJP ahead of 2027 Assembly elections

Political activity in Punjab has intensified as parties begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 state Assembly elections. In this context, the Bharatiya Janata Party has taken another step to strengthen its organisational base in the state. On Friday, former Congress Member of Parliament Jagmeet Brar formally joined the BJP in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini. He was joined by Omkar Sidhu, former officer on special duty to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Charanjit Brar, and Jagmeet Brar’s brother Ripjeet Singh Brar. BJP leaders
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WorldJan 16, 2026

South Korean court sentences former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison

A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison in connection with criminal charges linked to his controversial declaration of martial law in late 2024. The ruling, delivered Friday by the Seoul Central District Court, marks the first verdict among eight separate criminal trials Yoon is facing related to the decree and other alleged misconduct. The court convicted Yoon on charges including defying authorities during attempts to detain him and fabricating official documents. Prosecutors had argued that Yoon obstructed law enforcement and abused presiden
BCJan 16, 2026

Abbotsford hotel death under investigation by IHIT

Abbotsford police have turned over an investigation into a death at a local hotel to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. Police say officers were called to a report of suspicious circumstances at a hotel along Marshall Road near Clearbrook Road. When patrol members arrived, they located a deceased person inside one of the hotel rooms. Investigators believe the incident was isolated to that room and say there is no ongoing risk to the public. Police have also stated there is no connection between this case and recent extortion related incidents reported elsewhere in the Fraser Valley. O
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CanadaJan 16, 2026

Carney raises Greenland and Arctic sovereignty in meeting with China’s Xi

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he discussed Greenland’s future and broader Arctic sovereignty issues during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, amid ongoing international attention on the strategic importance of the Arctic region. Carney told reporters the conversation included concerns about recent statements by the U.S. president regarding Greenland, emphasizing Canada’s view that decisions about the territory’s future should rest with the people of Greenland themselves. He said he found “significant alignment” with Xi on the principle of respecting sovereignty
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WorldJan 16, 2026

Venezuelan opposition leader says she presented Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump during Washington

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado says she presented the physical medal from her Nobel Peace Prize to former U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting in Washington, describing it as a symbolic gesture recognizing what she called his commitment to democratic change in Venezuela. Machado told reporters after the closed door meeting that she handed the medal to Trump as a sign of appreciation for his support of Venezuelan freedom. The White House did not immediately confirm whether Trump formally accepted the medal, and no further details were released about the exchange. The