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CanadaMar 31, 2025

Poilievre Announces Canada First Reinvestment Tax Cut

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced a new tax relief aimed at capital gains, called the "Canada First Reinvestment Tax Cut." Poilievre stated that individuals or businesses who sell their property and reinvest the profits within Canada will not have to pay any capital gains tax on those earnings. While campaigning in Ontario on Sunday, Poilievre explained that the purpose of this tax cut is to encourage Canadian investors to reinvest their profits domestically, thereby keeping more money within the Canadian economy. The Canada First Reinvestment Tax Cut will apply to any capita
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CanadaMar 31, 2025

Liberals Stand by Candidate Paul Chiang Amid Controversy

The Liberals will not remove their Toronto-area candidate, Paul Chiang, over controversial comments about a Conservative candidate. Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney confirmed this decision this morning. Carney stated that Chiang has served the community for a long time as a police officer and has apologized for his remarks. As a result, he will remain the Liberal candidate for the Markham–Unionville riding. Notably, Chiang had encouraged members of his community to extradite Conservative Party candidate Joe Tay to China in exchange for a reward from Hong Kong police during a local Chinese-l
jagmeet-singh-promises-to-ban-corporations-from-buying-affordable-rental-buildings
CanadaMar 28, 2025

Jagmeet Singh Promises to Ban Corporations from Buying Affordable Rental Buildings

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh promised on Friday during his election campaign in Toronto that, if his government is formed, he will ban corporations from purchasing existing affordable rental buildings. Singh expressed concerns that many people fear eviction if these buildings are acquired by large corporate landlords. He assured that under an NDP government, such practices would not continue. This is the reality in our country; it happens all the time, and it is absolutely wrong, Singh said. He also vowed to increase funding for the Canada Rental Protection Fund for non-profit organizations, enab
vancouver-police-deploying-big-presence-to-maintain-order-at-anti-tesla-protests
CanadaMar 28, 2025

Vancouver police deploying big presence to 'maintain order' at anti-Tesla protests

Vancouver police say they are investigating 28 anti-Tesla incidents and will deploy more than 130 extra officers to "maintain order" at protests targeting the electric carmaker this weekend. The force says in a statement that the incidents targeting Tesla are suspected to be politically motivated and all have occurred since Jan. 20. It says 19 incidents were at dealerships and charging stations, including "hateful words and symbols spray-painted on buildings, eggs thrown at cars, and windshields smashed." A further nine apparently political incidents targeted private vehicles, including rocks
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CanadaMar 28, 2025

Premier David Eby Removes Controversial Clause 4 from Tariff-Response Bill 7

Premier David Eby has announced the removal of the controversial Clause 4 from the Tariff-Response Bill 7. This clause, which allowed the cabinet to implement or alter laws without a debate or vote in the legislature, had been widely criticized. The provincial government faced constant opposition over this provision. The BC Conservatives had labeled Clause 4 of Bill 7 as undemocratic, while both the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and the BC Chamber of Commerce initially supported the bill but later opposed it. Eby stated that he is withdrawing Clause 4 in response to concerns raised by the
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BCMar 28, 2025

WestJet Apologizes to BC Passengers for February 16 Flight Cancellation

WestJet has issued an apology to passengers in British Columbia for the inconvenience caused by the cancellation of Flight WS3299 on February 16. The airline cited crew issues as the reason for the cancellation. In a statement, WestJet explained that the flight, scheduled to travel from Calgary to Nanaimo via Regina, was canceled due to unscheduled maintenance required for safety. The airline also acknowledged that passengers experienced difficulties obtaining vouchers for meals and accommodation. At the airport, passengers, including elderly individuals, were seen wandering with their luggag
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CanadaMar 28, 2025

Canada to Retaliate Against Trump's April 2 Tariffs

Canada will retaliate against the tariffs imposed by President Trump, set to take effect on April 2, according to Prime Minister Mark Carney's office. In a statement from the PMO, it was revealed that Trump and Carney agreed to initiate talks on a new economic and security relationship immediately following the election during a phone call today. Carney informed the president that he would work diligently next month to secure the mandate to lead Canada in addressing these matters. The Prime Minister also informed Trump that his government would implement retaliatory tariffs to safeguard Canad
poilievre-promises-tougher-sentences-for-trafficking-offenders
CanadaMar 28, 2025

Poilievre Promises Tougher Sentences for Trafficking Offenders

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has announced plans to introduce a law that would impose life sentences on individuals convicted of trafficking, gun smuggling, and fentanyl distribution if his party forms the next government. He also pledged to strengthen bail rules, arguing that current laws are not stringent enough for repeat offenders. Poilievre stated that individuals convicted of five or more counts of human trafficking or 10 or more counts of illegal weapons trafficking would face life imprisonment. The same penalty would apply to large-scale fentanyl trafficking. The Conservative
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CanadaMar 28, 2025

Saskatchewan Becomes Canada’s First Carbon Tax-Free Province

Saskatchewan is set to become Canada’s first completely carbon tax-free province. Premier Scott Moe has announced the elimination of the industrial carbon tax, effective April 1. He stated that the move will provide immediate financial relief to families, farmers, businesses, and industries, especially in the face of potential tariffs. This decision follows Premier Mark Carney’s March 14 announcement to eliminate the consumer carbon tax, also effective April 1. As a result, Saskatchewan residents will no longer pay a federal carbon tax on home heating, nor will there be a provincial carbo

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BCDec 08, 2025

Solutions to addictions discussed at Welfare of all workshop in Surrey

A welfare workshop was organized by the Vaapsi Seva Society this weekend at the Khalsa School, located near 120th Street and Old Yale Road in Surrey. The aim of this workshop was to educate people about addiction and mental health. The event continued from 1 pm to around 5 pm. Audience listens to the speaker at a welfare forum organized by Vaapsi Seva SocietyDuring this, various speakers shared their views and explained to the nearly 300 people who attended the workshop, based on their knowledge and experiences, the harms of substance use and addictions and its impact on the community. Audien
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CanadaDec 08, 2025

Carney says details of federal return-to-office plan expected within weeks

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government will soon clarify how often public servants will be required to work from their offices, signalling that updated expectations should become clearer in the coming weeks. His comments came during a discussion with Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe at the mayor’s monthly breakfast event hosted by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal. Carney said in-person attendance requirements will not be uniform across the federal workforce and will instead reflect employees’ roles, responsibilities and seniority. He noted that the gover
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BCDec 08, 2025

Burnaby RCMP seizes high value stolen goods after search at Vancouver home

Burnaby RCMP says a coordinated investigation into organized retail theft has led to the recovery of about $40,000 in stolen merchandise following a search at a Vancouver residence earlier this week. The operation was launched after the detachment’s Community Response Team received information that high end clothing was being resold through an online marketplace. Officers from the Community Response Team and the Bike Section executed the warrant on November 19, locating more than 230 items linked to stores in Burnaby, Vancouver, Coquitlam and West Vancouver. Police also seized more than $2,0
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CanadaDec 08, 2025

Air Transat pilots issue strike notice as contract talks stall, flights set to wind down early next week

Air Transat travellers are being told to prepare for significant disruption after the union representing the airline’s 750 pilots served a 72-hour strike notice. The Air Line Pilots Association says its members will walk off the job Wednesday morning unless contract talks with Transat A.T. Inc. show meaningful progress. The notice follows nearly a year of negotiations and a 21-day cooling-off period that ends December 10, the first day pilots can legally strike or the company can issue a lockout. Transat says it is continuing round-the-clock discussions but warned that flight operations will
AlbertaDec 08, 2025

Heavy snowfall and high winds expected across northern and southern Alberta through Tuesday

Northern and southeastern Alberta are bracing for significant winter weather as a fast-moving system pushes across the province. Environment Canada says communities throughout the Peace Region, including Grande Prairie and areas near Athabasca, could receive 15 to 30 centimetres of snow by late Monday, with some brief pauses possible before the system intensifies again. South of Edmonton, a winter storm watch has been issued for regions around Red Deer and Medicine Hat. Forecasters warn the incoming front may deliver heavy rain, strong winds and periods of snow, creating unpredictable conditio