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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 The bank’s first scenario assumes that if tariffs are withdrawn through negotiations, the economy will only stagnate in the second quarter, after which it will gradually grow back.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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IndiaMar 30, 2026

Former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar remanded for three more days in suicide case probe

A court in Punjab has extended the police remand of former Aam Aadmi Party minister Laljit Singh Bhullar by three days after his initial five-day custody period ended. He was produced in court following the expiry of the earlier remand. According to police, investigators have not yet recovered key evidence, including a mobile phone, during questioning. Authorities told the court that further custodial interrogation is required as part of the ongoing investigation. Bhullar was arrested in connection with the death of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, a district manager with the Punjab Warehousing Corpo
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BCMar 30, 2026

B.C. union calls for expanded work-from-home policy amid rising fuel costs

The B.C. General Employees’ Union is urging the provincial government to allow full-time remote work for provincially regulated employees as fuel prices rise, citing financial pressure on workers. In a statement, the union – which represents about 35,000 public service workers among more than 95,000 members – said a temporary work-from-home policy would help offset costs linked to higher gasoline prices. The increase is tied to global supply concerns amid the ongoing Iran conflict, according to the union. The union also called on the province to consider additional relief measures for em
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BCMar 30, 2026

B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Fulmer signs electoral pact with OneBC’s Brodie

B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Yuri Fulmer has entered into a “unite the right” agreement with former Conservative MLA Dallas Brodie, aimed at preventing vote-splitting if Fulmer becomes leader of the Opposition. According to a joint statement released by the two camps, Brodie’s OneBC party would refrain from running candidates in 88 of British Columbia’s 93 ridings. In exchange, the Conservatives would not field candidates in five unspecified ridings. Brodie, who was removed from the Conservative caucus last year by then-leader John Rustad, said she is offering her “full sup
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CanadaMar 30, 2026

Authorities warn of World Cup-related fraud schemes as tournament approaches

Canadian authorities are warning residents and international visitors to be alert to fraud schemes linked to the upcoming FIFA World Cup, as demand grows for tickets, travel and accommodations. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, along with policing partners in host cities Toronto and Vancouver, issued the advisory, saying fraudsters may attempt to exploit interest in the tournament, which Canada is co-hosting with the United States and Mexico. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, investigators are tracking several types of suspected scams, including fake ticket sales, fraudulent short-ter
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CanadaMar 30, 2026

Police-reported hate crimes level off in 2024 after multi-year rise, Statistics Canada says

The number of police-reported hate crimes in Canada remained largely unchanged in 2024 following several years of sharp increases, according to new data released by Statistics Canada. The agency reported 4,882 hate crimes in 2024, marking a one per cent increase over the previous year. The latest figures follow a 34 per cent rise between 2022 and 2023, and a broader trend that has seen reported incidents more than double since 2018, according to the federal data agency. Statistics Canada said incidents targeting race or ethnicity increased by eight per cent in 2024. At the same time, police-re