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CanadaNov 15, 2023

Leger survey suggests widespread dissatisfaction with Trudeau government

Almost two in three Canadians have a negative impression of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and half want him to resign before the next election, a new survey suggests.While affordability, housing and public debt are higher on the reasons people want Trudeau to go, one in five people surveyed said they want him to resign simply because they are "just tired of him."The Leger poll for The Canadian Press suggests widespread dissatisfaction with the Liberal government on everything from housing affordability and inflation to health care, government spending and climate change.It was taken online in
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WorldNov 15, 2023

Qatar proposes Israel/Hamas to release hostages in exchange for ceasefire

Qatar mediators have presented a new proposal to Israel and Hamas in which some of the hostages can be released in exchange for an end to the war.Hamas is said to be holding 240 people it took hostage after the October 7 attack on Israel and are currently in Gaza.According to reports, under the proposal that Qatar officials are trying to convince Israel and Hamas, Hamas has set the condition of stopping the war for three days and in return has agreed to release 50 hostages.Officials said Hamas is close to agreeing to the deal, but Israel has not yet agreed and negotiations are ongoing.It is wo
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CanadaNov 15, 2023

New subvariant of Covid-19 growing in Canada

A new subvariant of Covid-19, HV.1, is spreading rapidly in Canada.According to health experts, it is yet to be seen whether it is more contagious than previous variants.According to Health Canada, HV.1 is a subvariant of Omicron that is one of the fastest growing lineage groups in the country.There was a 2.1% increase in reported cases through August to 34.4% as of October 29, Health Canada said on its website.It also surpassed other variants like XBB 1.16 which were more dominant in late spring and summer.Infectious diseases expert Dr. According to Isaac Bogoch, it currently exists here.He s
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WorldNov 15, 2023

Israeli army enters Gaza's largest hospital, targets to destroy Hamas positions

Israeli forces have entered Gaza's largest hospital in what the military says is a targeted operation to destroy Hamas positions and weapons.According to Israel, Hamas is operating a command center in tunnels under the hospital, a claim the US has also supported, citing intelligence.At the same time, the name of any Canadian is not included among the people leaving through the Rafah border crossing for Wednesday.Even on Tuesday, no person belonging to Canada could cross the border.Only 10 people belonging to Canada were able to reach Egypt on Monday, including a total of 356 Canadians and thei
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CanadaNov 15, 2023

Trudeau heads to Golden State for APEC summit in San Francisco

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to California for three days of meetings at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in San Francisco.Trudeau will meet today with California Gov. Gavin Newsom, long a liberal-minded ally in the effort to combat climate change.Officials say he'll attend an APEC reception later in the day hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden before a welcome dinner with tech leaders.Biden sits down today with Chinese President Xi Jinping in an effort to defuse a year of international tensions, a meeting widely seen as the focal point of the summit.Reports suggest the two leade
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CanadaNov 14, 2023

Poilievre should admit that most farm fuels are already exempt from carbon price: Guilbeault

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says if Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre had "any sense of moral decency," he would "admit" that 97 per cent of fuel used by Canadian farmers is already exempt from the carbon price.Guilbeault's comment comes as a new battle over carbon pricing is erupting over a Conservative bill that would take the price on pollution off propane and natural gas used for farming operations.Gasoline and diesel used for farming is already exempt, but many farmers have complained for several years that the carbon price is costing them a fortune when it comes to heating
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AlbertaNov 14, 2023

More than $2 million worth of drugs and cash seized in Red Deer

More than $2 million worth of drugs and cash were seized in Red Deer last month.Officials believe this is the largest drug bust in the Central Alberta city's history to date.According to Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams, the drug was seized on Oct. 19 when a Red Deer task force searched a home north of the city.Red Deer RCMP were assisted in searching the home, the agency said.According to Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team, a large quantity of fentanyl and methamphetamine along with 9 firearms were also seized.More information will be made available today, including evidence from pol
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CanadaNov 14, 2023

Freeland announces $1.2 billion in funding for 2,600 new rental homes in Toronto

Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced $1.2 billion in funding for 2,600 new rental homes in Toronto.The government says more than 71,000 new rental housing units will be built across Canada by 2027-28.Freeland said the government is taking several steps to make housing more affordable.She said the federal government is working with provincial, territorial, municipal and Indigenous governments to build more and faster housing to make housing affordable for all Canadians.It is worth noting that housing remains a major challenge for the Liberal government.Opposition parti
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CanadaNov 14, 2023

According to annual survey, 2 million people used food bank in March 2023

Canada says nearly 2 million people used food banks in March 2023, the highest number since the group began collecting data in 1989, according to its annual survey.According to Food Banks Canada, food insecurity is increasing due to inflation and the high cost of living, which is why more people are using food banks.One in 10 people in Toronto is using food banks.According to Daily Bread and North York Harvest Food Bank's Who's Hungry report, between April 2022 and March 2023 visits were reported to have increased by 51 percent and show no signs of slowing.The number of visitors to the Toronto

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IndiaMay 27, 2026

Air India to reduce domestic flights by up to 22% amid rising fuel costs

Air India says it will temporarily reduce the number of its domestic flights by 20 to 22 per cent as the airline faces increasing aviation fuel prices and higher operating costs. The airline said it has already reduced some international flight operations by nearly 27 per cent as part of broader cost-management measures. According to the company, the decision was taken due to sustained high fuel prices, which have increased the cost of operating flights across several routes. In a statement issued Wednesday, Air India said flight frequencies on selected domestic and international routes will b
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CanadaMay 27, 2026

Canada to release long-awaited National AI Strategy next week: Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Wednesday that the federal government’s long-awaited National AI Strategy will be released next week. Speaking to reporters while heading into a Liberal caucus meeting, Carney said the strategy will outline Ottawa’s long-term plans for artificial intelligence policy and regulation in Canada. The federal government had previously identified six pillars that will form the foundation of the strategy in its economic update. According to government officials, the plan will include measures aimed at protecting Canadians from the risks associated with artifici
BCMay 27, 2026

B.C. LNG project signs long-term supply agreement with German energy company

A long-term agreement has been signed to supply liquefied natural gas from the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG export terminal in northern British Columbia to Germany, according to an announcement made Wednesday by federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson in Vancouver. Hodgson said Germany-based energy company SEFE has agreed to purchase one million tonnes of LNG annually over a 20-year period. Supply from the project is expected to begin around 2030, pending construction and final investment approval. The Ksi Lisims LNG project is planned for British Columbia’s north coast near the Alaska border. While
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CanadaMay 27, 2026

Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault to resign as MP later this summer

Former federal environment minister Steven Guilbeault has announced he will resign as a member of Parliament for his Montreal-area riding later this summer. Guilbeault informed Liberal caucus members of his decision during a national caucus meeting Tuesday morning. He said he will remain a member of caucus until stepping down from the seat later this summer. In a statement to colleagues, Guilbeault said that after nearly seven years serving as an MP and cabinet minister, he now wants to continue his environmental and climate advocacy work outside elected office. He also thanked constituents fo
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BCMay 27, 2026

RCMP seize fentanyl, MDMA and weapons from suspected drug labs in Abbotsford and Chilliwack

RCMP say federal investigators have dismantled two suspected clandestine drug labs in Abbotsford and Chilliwack, leading to the seizure of large quantities of fentanyl, MDMA, cash and firearms. According to RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region, officers arrested three people during the operation. Police said the individuals were later released pending further investigation and no charges have been announced so far. Investigators said a suspected fentanyl production site was uncovered on May 1 in the 41000 block of Keith Wilson Road in Chilliwack. RCMP said officers seized about 40 kilograms of