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BCSep 26, 2023

Nijjar Murder CCTV footage emerges, 6 people involved : Washington Post report

Referring to an alleged video related to the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, The Washington Post said that Nijhar was killed near the parking lot of the Gurudwara.At least six people, who had two vehicles, were involved in the murder.The Washington Post reported that members of Canada's local Sikh community say authorities have told them little about the investigation into the June 18 killing outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurudwara.They say that the police reached the spot late.The reason for this delay is being said to be the differences between the police and the agencies.Several business owne
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BCSep 25, 2023

BC premier reaches Ottawa to discuss wildfires, infrastructure, clean energy

British Columbia Premier David Eby and six of his cabinet ministers are in Ottawa for two days to meet with federal policymakers on issues including housing, wildfires, and floods.Eby's office says the B.C. delegation will meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and senior federal officials to discuss the clean-energy sector and support for critical infrastructure needs in communities.Other provincial ministers on the trip include Housing Minister Ravi Khalon, Economic Development Minister Brenda Bailey, Transportation Minister Rob Fleming, Attorney General Niki Sharma, Tourism Minister Lana P
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BCSep 25, 2023

Rain and thunderstorm warnings issued for many parts of BC

Rain and a wind storm are expected for much of British Columbia's coast, bringing gusts as strong as 110 kilometres per hour.Environment Canada warnings cover both northern and eastern Vancouver Island, as well as Victoria, portions of the Sunshine Coast and Haida Gwaii.The first wind storm of the fall is expected to arrive in Victoria by midday Monday with gusts up to 70 km/h.North Vancouver Island and the Central Coast are being warned to expect winds into the evening that should ease overnight.The agency says winds of up to 110 km/h are expected on the east side of Haida Gwaii across Hecat
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CanadaSep 25, 2023

Canada & South Korea should form closer ties : Marc Garneau

Former foreign affairs minister Marc Garneau says Canada should seek closer ties with South Korea, arguing the two countries could help each other gain influence in the strategically important Indo-Pacific. Garneau is to be appointed next month as the Canadian co-chair of the Canada-Korea Forum, a group dedicated to boosting trade and scientific exchanges between the two countries. In an interview, the former Liberal minister said Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy is helping it make strides in partnering with other countries in the region, but recent tensions with India show the need to have a ra
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CanadaSep 25, 2023

Quebec should show us money for new hydro deal : Premier Furey

Newfoundland and Labrador's premier says if Quebec wants a new hydro deal then the province needs to "show us the money!"Andrew Furey made the comments today at the conference of New England governors and Eastern Canadian premiers, in Quebec City.Furey says Quebec needs to pay up if it wants to continue buying hydroelectric power from Labrador's Churchill Falls Generating Station when the existing agreement ends in 2041.The agreement from 1969 has earned Quebec more than $28 billion but only $2 billion for Newfoundland and Labrador.Quebec Premier François Legault has said that he understands
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CanadaSep 25, 2023

House of Commons speaker must resign : NDP

NDP House Leader Peter Julian is demanding the resignation of House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota.The matter started when a man who fought for the Nazis was invited to attend a speech by the President of Ukraine.While apologizing for this in the House of Commons, Speaker Rota said that he alone was responsible for inviting this person to Parliament and the federal government had no role in it.Yaroslav Hunka was invited by Speaker Anthony Rota to come to the Parliament and he was also introduced in the House of Commons by the Speaker himself.The MPs gave a standing ovation on this.Leader of t
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CanadaSep 25, 2023

RCMP to close facilities on Roxam Road in Quebec

The RCMP says it will demolish the last of its structures at Roxham Road, an outpost built to deal with the influx of migrants that used to cross into Canada on foot from Upstate New York to apply for asylum.The federal police force will hold a news conference this morning near the facility before demolition work begins on the structure, located about 50 kilometres southeast of Montreal at the end of a rural road in southern Quebec.Tens of thousands of asylum seekers crossed into Canada using that clandestine route before it was shutdown in late March after the U.S. and Canada reached a deal t
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CanadaSep 22, 2023

Canada will give $650 million to Ukraine during 3 years: PM Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged $650 million to Ukraine over 3 years.Trudeau made this announcement during the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Canada.Trudeau said the money would be used to fund 50 armored vehicles.Trudeau added that Canada will also send F-15 fighter pilots and maintenance trainers to the Eastern European country.Part of the funding will also go towards mental health support for people in Ukraine.It is worth noting that the President of Ukraine Zelenskyy while addressing the Parliament of Canada has also thanked Canada for supporting Ukraine in t
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CanadaSep 22, 2023

White House rejects reports of tension with Canada over India interference allegation

A senior White House official says he is deeply concerned by the murder of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil and allegations that Indian agents were behind the murder.US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said in Washington that they are also having high level talks with India in the case of the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.He said that they support the efforts being made by Canada in this investigation and are also in touch with the Government of India.Sullivan said that some media reports are saying that differences are going on between America and Canada on this issue, he rejected

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CanadaAug 22, 2026

U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Imports Take Effect; PM Carney Warns of Dollar-for-Dollar Hit

U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports went into effect early Saturday morning after Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended trade negotiations just minutes before the midnight deadline. ​"I have decided to suspend trade negotiations with the U.S. and have directed Canada’s negotiators to return to Ottawa," Prime Minister Mark Carney said. "Last-minute changes in the U.S.-proposed terms were unfair, uneconomic, and called into question the reliability of any deal. Canada will match those tariffs dollar for dollar to protect our workers and businesses." ​In a statement released Friday night, U.S.
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BCAug 21, 2026

18-year-old shooting suspect turns himself in to Burnaby RCMP

A suspect wanted in connection with a December 2025 shooting in North Burnaby has turned himself in to authorities. Burnaby RCMP said officers responded on Dec. 19, 2025, to a report of a shooting near Phillips Avenue and Woodbrook Place. A man was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was taken to hospital for treatment. The RCMP’s Investigative Support Team took over the investigation. On Dec. 25, charges were laid and an arrest warrant was issued for 18-year-old Ronin Tajali. Tajali has since surrendered to police and remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing. Police thanked the public
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AlbertaAug 21, 2026

Leaders Condemn Nanaksar Gurdwara Attack, Call for Action Against Anti-Sikh Hate

Federal NDP MP for Edmonton Strathcona Heather McPherson, along with leaders from across the country, has strongly condemned the attack at Nanaksar Gurdwara Sahib and expressed solidarity with the Sikh community. They called for a full investigation into the incident, urging authorities to take the growing anti-Sikh hatred in Canada seriously and implement stronger measures to protect places of worship. McPherson said everyone has the right to practise their religion freely and that such violent attacks are unacceptable under any circumstances. Meanwhile, Surrey-Newton MP Sukh Dhaliwal express
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BCAug 21, 2026

Poilievre Warns Accepting U.S. Tariffs Could Devastate Canada’s Industrial Sector

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has lashed out at the Liberal government during ongoing Canada-U.S. trade talks in Washington, warning that accepting unilateral U.S. tariffs could devastate Canada’s industrial sector. Speaking to reporters in Kitchener, Ontario, Poilievre strongly criticized the proposed 25 per cent U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum. He said that if Canada accepts such discriminatory terms, major Canadian businesses and factories could leave the country, causing long-term damage to the Canadian economy. Taking aim at Prime Minister Mark Carney, Poilievre said Car
AlbertaAug 21, 2026

Edmonton Nanaksar Gurdwara Stabbing Leaves Two Injured, Suspect Arrested

A stabbing incident at Nanaksar Gurdwara Sahib in Edmonton early Friday morning left two people injured. Police have arrested a suspect at the scene. According to police, the incident occurred at around 5:08 a.m. at the gurdwara located near 14 Street and Horsehills Road. The two injured individuals were treated at the scene, and their injuries were considered non-life-threatening. Police are questioning the arrested suspect, while officers continue their investigation in and around the gurdwara to ensure the safety of the congregation. Meanwhile, the World Sikh Organization of Canada said in