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CanadaApr 08, 2025

Poilievre Accuses Mark Carney of Tax Evasion, Vows to Crack Down on Offshore Tax Havens

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has accused Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney of hiding his company’s money in Bermuda to avoid paying Canadian taxes. Poilievre has promised that if he forms a Conservative government, he will take strong action to crack down on the use of offshore tax havens, with the goal of recovering up to $1 billion in lost revenue each year. Poilievre stated that the money recovered from these tax havens would be used to offset a $14-billion income tax cut. Additionally, he outlined plans to establish a tax task force made up of experts who would review Canada’s
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CanadaApr 08, 2025

Harper Endorses Poilievre at Edmonton Rally

Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper strongly endorsed Pierre Poilievre as Canada's next prime minister during the party's Edmonton rally on Monday night. Harper stated that Canada is in desperate need of change and emphasized that Poilievre will be the leader to guide the country after a decade of Liberal rule. The Edmonton rally, described as the largest of Poilievre's election campaign so far, attracted over 10,000 attendees, according to organizers. Harper spoke to the crowd just 10 minutes before Poilievre took the stage. He acknowledged that Canada is facing historically challe
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CanadaApr 08, 2025

Statue of prominent Canadian solider destroyed in Sherwood Park; man facing arson charges

A man has been charged with arson after the memorial statue of a prominent Canadian solider was destroyed in a community east of Edmonton last month. RCMP say the statue of Sam Steele, which was made of wood, was burned on March 21st in Sherwood Park. Police say they arrested a 23-year-old Sherwood Park man shortly after the incident and he is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow. Steele was a key figure in the North-West Mounted Police and the Canadian military in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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CanadaApr 08, 2025

Alberta revamping health-care grants to 'activity-based' hospital funding system

Alberta's government will soon tie public hospital funding to the number and type of procedures performed, a move critics warn won't improve the public system and will only accelerate private delivery. Premier Danielle Smith says the new ``activity-based'' model, expected to be implemented for some surgeries in 2026, will drive costs down by fostering competition among public and private providers who will be rewarded for delivering better results. Smith says it will make the system more efficient, lower wait times, provide more transparency and attract more surgeons to the province. Albert
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CanadaApr 07, 2025

Popular Passenger Train Service Between Vancouver and Seattle Resumes

The popular passenger train service between Vancouver and Seattle has resumed, including trains to and from Portland. On March 26, Amtrak, the US government-run company, had suspended the train service indefinitely to replace old trains. In the interim, Amtrak had been offering bus service between Vancouver and Seattle twice a day. Now, full train service has been restored. However, Amtrak has stated that the trains are currently operating with a limited number of cars, and passengers are advised to book in advance. Amtrak spokesperson Kelly confirmed that the train service to Vancouver has b
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CanadaApr 07, 2025

President Trump Threatens to Impose 50% More Tariffs on China

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 50 percent tariff on China, giving the country until tomorrow to withdraw its 34 percent retaliatory tariffs on American goods. In a social media post, Trump stated that if China does not remove its tariffs by tomorrow, he will enforce the new 50 percent tariff on China starting April 9. Trump also warned that any requests from China for talks regarding trade concerns would be rejected. This threat comes as the Chinese and Hong Kong markets have seen a significant decline in today's trading. Meanwhile, protests against Trump's p
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CanadaApr 07, 2025

Poilievre Vows to Change Federal Drug Laws, Singh Pushes for Rent Control Funding

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has pledged to alter federal drug laws to prevent the opening of supervised drug consumption sites across Canada if his government is formed. He also stated that he would fire bureaucrats who advocate for prescribing alternative drugs in place of traditional prescription medications. Poilievre made the announcement yesterday during an election campaign in New Westminster, B.C., declaring that the funds currently allocated to supervised consumption sites would be redirected to build new drug treatment centres. In the meanhile, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh durin
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CanadaApr 07, 2025

Final Canada Carbon Rebate Payment Before April 28 Election

Millions of Canadians are set to receive their final Canada Carbon Rebate payment ahead of the April 28 vote. Residents of eight provinces, including Alberta and Nova Scotia, which had a federal carbon fuel charge, will receive their final Canada Carbon Rebate payment on April 22. In addition, British Columbians will receive their final B.C. Climate Action Tax Credit payment. The federal government will distribute approximately $4 billion in payments under the Canada Carbon Rebate to around 13 million Canadians. According to the Canada Revenue Agency, only those who filed their tax returns be
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CanadaApr 07, 2025

Gas Prices Drop in Metro Vancouver; Analysts Expect Further Decline

Gas prices at pumps in Metro Vancouver have decreased, ranging from $1.61 to $1.70 per litre. Analysts predict that gas prices will continue to fall. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, stated that the recent decline in gasoline prices is due to the end of the carbon tax. According to GasBuddy, gasoline prices in Vancouver have dropped by about 25 cents per litre in the past week. On Sunday, the average price in the province was 19.1 cents lower than the same day last year. Similarly, gasoline prices in Vancouver have decreased by 43.9 cents compared to last year. De Haan

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CanadaFeb 26, 2026

Public Safety Minister says more safeguards needed against alleged foreign interference linked to India

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says Canada still has work ahead to ensure individuals acting on behalf of India are not intimidating or coercing people on Canadian soil. Speaking to reporters during Mark Carney’s visit to India, Anandasangaree said there remain unresolved concerns related to the safety and security of Canadians. His comments follow questions about whether agents connected to the Indian government are currently involved in extortion or threats of violence in Canada. A senior federal official, speaking on background during the same briefing, said Ottawa believes su
AlbertaFeb 26, 2026

Human remains found near Eden Valley identified as 24 year old Calgary man, RCMP say

Alberta RCMP say human remains discovered earlier this month near a historic site south of Eden Valley have been identified as a 24 year old man from Calgary. Officers were called on February 4 after emergency crews responded to a grass fire in the rural area. Once the flames were extinguished, first responders located a burned out vehicle at the scene. A body was later found inside the vehicle. Mounties have not publicly released the man’s name, citing the ongoing investigation and the need to notify family members. Police also have not confirmed the cause of death. RCMP say the circumstanc
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WorldFeb 26, 2026

U.S. Vice-President says federal Medicaid payments to Minnesota paused amid fraud probe

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will temporarily suspend part of Minnesota’s Medicaid funding while federal officials investigate suspected fraud, Vice-President JD Vance said on Wednesday. Vance described the step as part of a broader effort by the administration to address what it calls “waste, fraud and abuse” in federally supported programs. The funding pause affects certain federal matching dollars that help the state deliver Medicaid services to eligible residents. Medicaid is the principal public health insurance program for low-income Americans. According to fede
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BCFeb 26, 2026

B.C. urges swift Senate approval of Bill C-12 amid concerns over extortion cases

The British Columbia government is calling on federal lawmakers to move quickly on proposed legislation aimed at preventing organized crime groups from exploiting Canada’s immigration system while involved in extortion and other serious offences. Public Safety and Solicitor General Nina Krieger has written to federal Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and to the Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs, urging the Senate to advance Bill C-12 without delay. The province says the proposed reforms would address legal gaps that have been used by some i
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WorldFeb 26, 2026

Iran and United States to Resume Nuclear Talks in Switzerland Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Iran and the United States are preparing to begin a third round of negotiations in Switzerland aimed at reviving discussions around Tehran’s nuclear program, even as tensions between the two countries continue to rise. Officials from both sides say they prefer a political and diplomatic resolution to the long running dispute. The talks are scheduled to begin in Geneva, where Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a meeting Wednesday with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi. Oman has previously played a mediating role between Washington and Tehran. Iranian officials described the m