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CanadaDec 31, 2024

Man suspected of killing wife, father-in-law in Calgary found dead outside city

Police say a man they were searching for in a double homicide in Calgary has been found dead. An emergency alert had been issued for 38-year-old Benedict Kaminski, describing him as armed and dangerous. A woman in her 30s and a man in his 70s were found dead on Sunday at two different locations in Calgary. Police say the victims are believed to be Kaminski's wife and her father. They say tips from the public lead officers to the Water Valley area, about 80 kilometres northwest of Calgary. The suspect was found dead near his parked truck. This report by The Canadian Press was f
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CanadaDec 30, 2024

Atlantic Liberal caucus calls for Trudeau's resignation in letter

The Atlantic Liberal caucus is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign as party leader in a letter. The letter dated Dec. 23 was shared publicly today by New Brunswick MP Wayne Long, who has been saying since the fall that Trudeau should step down. Atlantic caucus chair and Nova Scotia MP Kody Blois penned the letter, saying the events following Chrystia Freeland's cabinet resignation, signals from the opposition parties to declare non-confidence at the first opportunity, and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats make it no longer "tenable" for Trudeau to continue to le
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CanadaDec 27, 2024

Trump Targets Trudeau Again, Suggests Tax Cuts if Canada Becomes 51st State

US President-elect Donald Trump has once again targeted Canada, as well as Greenland and the Panama Canal, in a Christmas message posted on his social media platform, Truth Social. In the post about Canada, Trump claimed that taxes in Canada are very high, but if Canada were to become the 51st US state, their taxes would be reduced by more than 60 percent. He also mocked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, once again referring to him as the "governor of Canada." Trump added in another post that he had encouraged former Canadian hockey star Wayne Gretzky to run for the post of Prime Minister of Can
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CanadaDec 24, 2024

Canada stops LMIA Points for Express Entry Starting Spring 2025

The Canadian government will stop awarding LMIA points for permanent residency (PR) under Express Entry starting in the spring of 2025. This was announced by Immigration Minister Mark Miller in a press release. Until now, there was a benefit of receiving an additional LMIA point, ranging from 50 to 200, to qualify for PR. However, due to reports of fraud within the system, the government has decided to withdraw this provision. When the new rules come into effect, they will directly affect candidates seeking PR in Canada through Express Entry, including those currently working temporarily in C
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CanadaDec 23, 2024

Trudeau to chair Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee amid calls to resign

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will chair a meeting of the cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations today, amid increasing calls for his resignation. A mid-day adjustment to Trudeau's itinerary was issued by the Prime Minister's Office and notes he will take part in the meeting virtually, though a specific time wasn't listed. It's been a chaotic week for the governing Liberals, starting with Chrystia Freeland's cabinet resignation just hours after she was set to table the fall economic statement. Freeland and new Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc have previously spoken with the media at the co
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CanadaDec 20, 2024

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Announces Plans to Bring Down Trudeau Government

A major blow for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as NDP leader Jagmeet Singh announced that he will bring down the government. On Friday, Singh revealed he would introduce a no-confidence motion against the Trudeau government during the next sitting of the House of Commons. The House is currently on break and is scheduled to return on January 27, 2025. Singh, who has defended the Trudeau government for several months, stated that the Liberals no longer deserve to remain in power. He emphasized that it doesn't matter who is leading the Liberal Party and this government’s time is up. The NDP l
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CanadaDec 19, 2024

Trudeau to shuffle cabinet Friday as pressure for him to resign remains

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his cabinet on Friday morning.A government source confirms the prime minister will attend a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall. This comes at the end of a tumultuous week that saw him lose his finance minister and face a new swell of pressure within his caucus for him to resign.
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CanadaDec 18, 2024

Trump takes another shot on Truth Social at Canada becoming 51st state

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is taking another shot at Canada about becoming part of the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump says many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st state. He says it would save on taxes and military protection and that he thinks it's a "great idea." Trump has made repeated digs at Canada and the suggestion that it could become the 51st state in recent days, referring to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as governor. The latest jibe comes as Trudeau deals with the bombshell resignation of Chrystia Freeland from cabinet and he faces calls from Liberals f
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CanadaDec 17, 2024

Statistics Canada Reports Inflation at 1.9% in November

Canadian inflation has fallen below the central bank's 2% target for the second time in three months. Statistics Canada reported today that inflation in November was 1.9%. The agency noted that gasoline prices remained stable last month. Additionally, Black Friday sales helped bring down prices in November. Grocery prices increased by 2.6% year-over-year, but this was slightly lower than the 2.7% increase seen in October. This is the first of two inflation reports to be released before the Bank of Canada's next decision on interest rates, scheduled for January 29, 2025. Governor Tiff Macklem

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BCSep 01, 2026

Woman Robbed in Vancouver’s Marpole Area, Police Seek Witnesses

A woman was robbed in Vancouver’s Marpole neighbourhood, and police are asking witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues. According to police, the incident happened around 1:30 a.m. on August 27. The woman was walking along the west lane of the 8600-block of Granville Street near Southwest Marine Drive when a suspect allegedly punched her in the face, stole her purse and fled the scene. Police searched the surrounding area but were unable to locate the suspect. The victim’s phone was later recovered nearby. Paramedics treated the woman at the scene for injuries to her nose.
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BCSep 01, 2026

Mysterious Floating Island Spotted on B.C.’s Williston Lake, Boaters Warned to Stay Away

A mysterious floating island spotted on B.C.’s Williston Lake has prompted authorities to issue a warning to boaters. According to BC Hydro spokesperson Bob Gammer, the floating island is about one hectare in size and is covered entirely with trees and lush vegetation. It was first spotted by satellite in mid-August but later suddenly disappeared. The island was spotted again on Monday, and appears to have travelled about 30 kilometres from its previous location over the past two weeks. Gammer believes the formation is not solid land, but rather a highly unstable mass of tree roots, logs and
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BCSep 01, 2026

Relief for Surrey Residents: No New Extortion or Shooting Cases Reported in August

Surrey residents and business owners have received some encouraging news, with the Surrey Police Service (SPS) reporting that no new extortion threats or extortion-related shootings were recorded in the city throughout August. According to the latest update from SPS, the improvement is being attributed to ongoing joint efforts involving police, local businesses and the wider community. Police say these collaborative efforts are now producing positive results on the ground. SPS emphasized, however, that officers continue to actively investigate previous extortion cases, pursue legal action and
BCSep 01, 2026

B.C. Government Announces Nearly 1,200 New Child-Care Spaces Across 22 School Districts

The British Columbia government has announced plans to create nearly 1,200 new licensed before-and-after-school child-care spaces across 22 school districts, including Surrey. Under the initiative, Peace Arch Elementary and Theresa Clarke Elementary in the Surrey School District will each receive 24 new child-care spaces. B.C. Minister of Education and Child Care Lisa Beare said the time before and after school can be particularly challenging for parents who are balancing work and family responsibilities. Having child care available directly within school grounds will provide families with con
AlbertaSep 01, 2026

Nearly 400 Alberta Specialist Doctors Show Interest in New Dual-Practice Surgery Model

Nearly 400 specialist doctors in Alberta have expressed interest in participating in the province’s new dual-practice system, which will allow physicians to work within the public health-care system while also providing private services for selected surgeries, including hip and knee replacements. Although the legislation enabling the model is now in place, the office of Surgical Services Minister Adriana LaGrange said doctors must complete a formal application process before any private surgeries can begin. The first dual-practice surgeries are expected to take place this fall, following a r