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CanadaApr 16, 2025

Delays at Vancouver International Airport Continue for Third Day on Wednesday

Delays at Vancouver International Airport, ongoing for the past two days, continue on Wednesday. Both inbound and outbound flights are affected by a shortage of NAV Canada resources, including flight controllers, a situation that began at 3 p.m. on Monday. A spokesperson for Vancouver Airport said that air travel in the region, including at YVR, will continue to be disrupted due to a staffing shortage at the air navigation service provider, NAV Canada. NAV Canada has not provided a timeline for when the issue will be resolved. In the meantime, passengers are advised to prepare for potential c
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CanadaApr 16, 2025

Bank of Canada Presents Two Economic Scenarios Amid Trade War Uncertainty

The Bank of Canada has presented two possible scenarios instead of precise economic forecasts for the first time since COVID, one of which predicts a deep recession and a possible increase in inflation in Canada. The bank’s first scenario assumes that if tariffs are withdrawn through negotiations, the economy will only stagnate in the second quarter, after which it will gradually grow back. But the second scenario is that if the trade war lasts longer, the Canadian economy will go into recession for a year and inflation will rise to 3.5 per cent by mid-2026. Governor Tiff McCallum said that
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CanadaApr 16, 2025

Canada’s $7-Billion Pharmaceutical Exports to U.S. at Risk Amid Tariff Threat

Nearly $7 billion in Canadian pharmaceutical exports to the United States could soon be hit by new tariffs, as the White House launches an investigation into the entire pharmaceutical supply chain. The move places Canadian pharmaceutical products at risk of being included in a sweeping round of trade measures. Pharmaceuticals, along with automobiles and electronics, are among the top U.S. imports now facing potential tariffs. US President Donald Trump recently signaled aggressive action, stating that tariffs on pharmaceuticals will reach levels "you've never seen before." In addition to pharm
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CanadaApr 16, 2025

Green Party Disqualified from Federal Leaders' Debates

The Green Party has been disqualified from participating in the federal leaders' debates scheduled for today and tomorrow, ahead of Canada’s April 28 election. The decision was made by the Leaders' Debate Commission, the government agency responsible for organizing the French and English debates. According to the commission, the Green Party failed to meet the minimum participation requirements. The party reportedly reduced the number of its candidates contesting the federal election, thereby falling short of the eligibility criteria. The Green Party initially submitted a list of 343 candida
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CanadaApr 16, 2025

Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Global Uncertainty

Canadians will not see any further cuts in loan rates, as the Bank of Canada has decided to keep interest rates unchanged amid uncertainty stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing tariff war. The central bank’s benchmark interest rate remains steady at 2.75 percent. Previously, the Bank of Canada had reduced rates seven consecutive times, with the most recent cut of 0.25 percentage points taking place on March 12. Following that reduction, major banks including the Royal Bank of Canada, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, National Bank of Canada, and Toronto-Dominion Bank lowered
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CanadaApr 16, 2025

Carney, Poilievre to meet face-to-face as party leaders square off in first debate

Liberal Leader Mark Carney's French language skills will be put to the test, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will seek to turn his numbers around, when the five main federal party leaders square off in Montreal tonight in the first of two debates ahead of election day on April 28. The two-hour French-language debate will be moderated by Radio-Canada's Patrice Roy and will focus on five themes: the cost of living, energy and climate, the trade war, identity and sovereignty, and immigration and foreign affairs. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanche
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CanadaApr 16, 2025

Edmonton police issue warning about released Convicted sex offender

Police in Edmonton are issuing a warning to the public about a convicted sex offender. They say Robert Edward Ventress is set to be released from jail after serving his sentence, but officials believe he could commit another offence. The 55-year-old is subject to a court order with multiple conditions. Ventress is about 6 feet tall and weighs about 170 pounds. His eye color is green and hair is brown. Police say he has a history of sexual offences, child pornography and failure to comply with court conditions, so people are to call them with any concerns about him when he is released.
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CanadaApr 15, 2025

U.S. Once Again Undermines Canadian Sovereignty, Reaffirms 51st State Remark

The United States has once again stirred controversy over Canadian sovereignty. During a press briefing today, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that President Trump's position on Canada has not changed. Leavitt reaffirmed that Trump continues to believe Canada would benefit from becoming the 51st state of the United States, a long-standing and provocative view that has drawn sharp criticism in Canada. The comment came in response to a journalist's question asking whether the President had stopped referring to Canada as the 51st state, particularly since the Canadian electio
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CanadaApr 15, 2025

Honda Canada Denies Reports of Shifting Production to the U.S.

Honda Canada has firmly denied reports suggesting that it plans to move vehicle production from Canada to the United States. The company confirmed that its manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ontario, is operating at full capacity and that no production changes are currently being considered. The denial comes in response to a report by a Japanese newspaper, which claimed that Honda was considering shifting parts of its car production from Mexico and Canada to the U.S. to avoid tariffs linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies. According to the report, the move was aimed at ensu

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AlbertaMar 23, 2026

Alberta RCMP search for suspect after fatal highway shooting near Leduc

Alberta RCMP say a suspect remains at large following a fatal shooting on a highway south of Edmonton earlier this month, with investigators still working to determine a motive. According to an RCMP news release, the shooting occurred near Leduc on the afternoon of March 14. Witnesses reported seeing a pickup truck pull up alongside a car before speeding away. Police say the driver of the car had been shot. He managed to pull over to the side of the road, where he later died. RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said officers have since located the grey pickup truck believed to be involved, b
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BCMar 23, 2026

B.C. driver ticketed after appearing asleep at wheel of Tesla on Highway 1

Police in Metro Vancouver say a driver has been ticketed after appearing to be asleep behind the wheel of a Tesla travelling along Highway 1 during morning rush hour in rainy conditions. According to a BC Highway Patrol release, the incident occurred last Tuesday in Coquitlam when an officer pulled alongside the vehicle and observed the driver with her eyes closed and arms crossed while the car was in motion on a wet and slippery roadway. Cpl. Michael McLaughlin said the driver told police she had “zoned out” but claimed she remained alert with her hands on the steering wheel. However, McL
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BCMar 23, 2026

Six charged after $800K in stolen vehicles recovered in GTA carjacking probe

Police say eight high-end vehicles worth an estimated $800,000 have been recovered following an investigation into a series of violent carjackings across the Greater Toronto Area. According to a release from the Toronto Police Service’s Central Robbery Bureau, officers began investigating after multiple reports of armed carjackings between Jan. 18 and Feb. 1. Investigators allege the suspects targeted luxury vehicles, primarily Mercedes-Benz models, during the incidents. Police said the investigation, dubbed Project Stratis, found the accused were allegedly involved not only in carrying out
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BCMar 23, 2026

Police investigate early-morning shooting at Cloverdale business

Police in Surrey are investigating an early-morning shooting that damaged a commercial property in the Cloverdale area, with no injuries reported. According to a Surrey Police Service news release, officers with the RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit responded at about 3:35 a.m. to reports of gunfire in the 5400 block of Production Boulevard. Attending officers found a business that had sustained damage. No one was hurt in the incident, police said. The RCMP SPOSU General Investigation Unit has taken over the file. Investigators say the case remains in its early stages and evidence
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AlbertaMar 23, 2026

Alberta premier expresses condolences after Air Canada Express crash in New York

Danielle Smith says she is extending condolences to the families of those killed following a crash involving an Air Canada Express flight in New York City. In a statement, Smith said she shares sympathies with the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the incident. According to Air Canada, the aircraft was carrying 72 passengers and four crew members at the time of the crash, which occurred late Sunday after arriving in New York. The airline said both the pilot and co-pilot were killed. Both were identified as Canadian. U.S. authorities said 41 people were tr