18.6°C Vancouver

News

nia-raids-6-states-including-punjab-many-suspects-in-custody
IndiaSep 27, 2023

NIA raids 6 states including Punjab, many suspects in custody

In order to destroy the terrorist-gangster-drug smuggler nexus in India, NIA conducted raids in many states. Raids were conducted in Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Union Territory of Chandigarh. The team has raided 53 places in these states. Meanwhile, the team detained several people and recovered weapons and ammunition. The locations of notorious gangsters like Arsh Dalla, Lawrence Bishnoi and Sukha Duneke were raided. The NIA detained several suspects associated with declared terrorist Arsh Dalla among other gangsters. NIA had registered five FIRs in August 2022. Thi
trudeau-apologizes-for-honouring-person-from-nazi-unit-in-parliament
CanadaSep 27, 2023

Trudeau apologizes for honouring person from Nazi unit in Parliament

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized for Parliament's recognition of a man who fought alongside the Nazis during last week's address by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.House Speaker Anthony Rota resigned yesterday after a controversy over inviting a man who had fought for the Nazi unit to a parliamentary event honoring the president of Ukraine that led to continued opposition to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and an apology was also being sought for the same.Trudeau said he was very sorry for all the members standing and applauding in this House on Friday, even though they were unawar
immigration-drives-massive-canadian-population-increase-statcan
CanadaSep 27, 2023

Immigration drives massive Canadian population increase: StatCan

Statistics Canada says immigration is almost solely responsible for the largest annual population boom Canada has seen since 1957.The newly released data shows Canada's population grew by more than a million people between from July 2022 to July 2023, which represents an increase of about three per cent.Canada also saw a massive 46 per cent increase in the number of temporary residents in Canada over the same period.The Liberal government has set record-breaking targets for immigration over the last several years, but doesn't set specific goals or caps for the number of people who come to Cana
canada-pledges-14-million-for-afghan-refugees-in-pakistan-after-2022-floods
CanadaSep 27, 2023

Canada pledges $14 million for Afghan refugees in Pakistan after 2022 floods

International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen has unveiled $14 million to support global organizations in Pakistan to help accommodate Afghan refugees.The funding is meant to help the World Health Organization and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees afford the added cost of last year's devastating floods in Pakistan.Ever since the Taliban took over Kabul in August 2021, hundreds of thousands of Afghans have fled to neighbouring Pakistan, putting pressure on social services and infrastructure.The 2022 floods in Pakistan affected 33 million people, and Hussen said it particularly
minister-urges-u-s-to-stand-strong-with-canada-in-regulating-tech-giants-like-meta
CanadaSep 27, 2023

Minister urges U.S. to stand strong with Canada in regulating tech giants like Meta

Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge is urging the United States to stand strong with Canada over regulating tech giants in order to protect the news industry.St-Onge made the comments today during a keynote address at the Center for Journalism and Liberty at the Open Markets Institute.She says Canada and the U.S., along with other G7 nations, need to stand strong to protect democracies from companies like Meta that are making major decisions that shape citizens' online environments.She says Meta, which recently removed news from its platforms in Canada, is using Canada as an example to
turkey-senior-diplomat-disappointed-by-canadas-ongoing-arms-export-embargo
CanadaSep 27, 2023

Turkey senior diplomat 'disappointed' by Canada's ongoing arms-export embargo

Turkey's deputy minister of foreign affairs says Ankara still wants Canada to drop its arms embargo.Ahmet Yildiz said in a keynote address Tuesday, during a forum organized by the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy think tank, that Canada's restrictions on exporting drones and other material to Turkey amount to sanctioning a military ally.Yildiz said he's "disappointed" by the restrictions, arguing they curtail Turkey's efforts to secure the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, as well as to defend the interests of the NATO military alliance.Canada halted new export permits to Turkey in October 201
ottawa-assures-better-information-sharing-after-nijjars-death-david-eby
BCSep 27, 2023

Ottawa assures better information sharing after Nijjar's death : David Eby

Premier David Eby says federal ministers have assured him British Columbia will get the information it needs to ensure the safety of its residents after a Sikh leader was killed in June.His statement came on the same day that gurdwara councils in B.C. and Ontario called for the immediate suspension of all security and intelligence agreements with India and repeated their calls for a public inquiry into the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C.The British Columbia Gurdwaras Council and Ontario Gurdwaras Committee say it is clear, based on public reports, that intelligence agencies were
2-dead-4-injured-in-helicopter-crash-near-prince-george-tsb
BCSep 26, 2023

2 dead, 4 injured in helicopter crash near Prince George: TSB

Two people are dead and four are injured after a helicopter crashed in Prince George. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has shared this information. A team of investigators has been deployed following the horrific helicopter crash, the board said in a statement. The federal agency says a Bell 206L helicopter has crashed. The accident happened around 7:30 a.m. near Purden Lake, east of Prince George. Six ambulances were dispatched to the scene, according to BC Emergency Health Services. The agency said the cause of the helicopter crash was not yet known, but the TSB would gather informa
well-present-sufficient-evidence-that-indian-govt-is-behind-killing-of-nijhar-jagmeet-singh
CanadaSep 26, 2023

We'll present sufficient evidence that Indian govt is behind killing of Nijhar: Jagmeet Singh

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he received an intelligence briefing about allegations that the Indian government could be behind the killing of a Sikh leader in British Columbia.Singh says after learning more information, he can "confirm" that "clear evidence" of India's involvement exists.He received the briefing days after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the House of Commons about "credible allegations," which India has denied amid escalating tensions between the two countries.Singh told reporters today that he was able to request the briefing because of the security clearance he o

Just In

BCAug 31, 2026

Nikki Sharma’s Demand from Meta: ‘Canadian Children Deserve the Same Online Protection as Kids in the US’

B.C. Attorney General Nikki Sharma has urged Meta to implement the same online safety measures in Canada that the company is introducing for children in the United States. In a statement released Monday, Sharma said Canadian children deserve the same level of online protection as children in the U.S. Under settlement agreements with U.S. states, Meta is implementing measures for users under 18, including age verification, content restrictions and features designed to reduce excessive use of its social media platforms. Sharma called on Meta to introduce these protections on its platforms in Can
nepal-tibet-flood-death-toll-rises-to-955-over-3-900-still-missing
WorldAug 31, 2026

Nepal-Tibet Flood Death Toll Rises to 955, Over 3,900 Still Missing

The death toll from the devastating floods that hit Nepal and Tibet on August 26 has risen to 955. Nepal alone has reported 939 deaths, while the number of fatalities in Tibet has reached 16. More than 3,900 people are still missing. Meanwhile, China’s Foreign Ministry said its World Meteorological Centre had sent an email to Nepal 12 days before the floods, warning of heavy rainfall, landslides and flash floods. Nepal, however, has accused China of providing forecasts for heavy rainfall but failing to share information about snowfall, water levels, landslides and other major natural hazards
bank-of-canada-expected-to-hold-interest-rate-at-2-25-rate-hikes-possible-in-2027
CanadaAug 31, 2026

Bank of Canada Expected to Hold Interest Rate at 2.25%, Rate Hikes Possible in 2027

The Bank of Canada is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25% at its upcoming meeting on Wednesday, marking a seventh consecutive rate hold. The central bank has maintained the rate at 2.25% since October 2025. Financial markets and economists expect the Bank of Canada to continue with a cautious, wait-and-see approach for now as it closely monitors inflation, economic growth and uncertainty surrounding the Canada-U.S. trade relationship. However, discussions are growing about the possibility of interest rate increases next year as the ongoing trade war could put addit
trump-warns-canada-over-venezuela-oil-deal-signals-u-s-may-no-longer-need-canadian-crude
CanadaAug 31, 2026

Trump Warns Canada Over Venezuela Oil Deal, Signals U.S. May No Longer Need Canadian Crude

U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks against Canada continue, with his latest remarks focusing on a major oil deal involving Venezuela. Trump has described the agreement, involving Venezuela’s massive oil reserves, as a direct warning to Ottawa and suggested that the United States may not need Canadian crude oil in the future. Experts say the deal could create increased competition for Canadian crude in the U.S. market in the coming years. Both Canada and Venezuela are major producers of heavy crude, which is used by refineries designed to process heavier grades of oil. Trump recently sha
b-c-ndp-mla-and-indigenous-leader-joan-philip-dies-at-74-vancouver-strathcona-seat-vacant
BCAug 31, 2026

B.C. NDP MLA and Indigenous Leader Joan Philip Dies at 74, Vancouver-Strathcona Seat Vacant

B.C. NDP MLA and prominent Indigenous leader Joan Philip has died at the age of 74. She represented the Vancouver-Strathcona riding in the provincial legislature. According to the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, Philip died Friday afternoon in hospital in the presence of her family. She had been battling a serious illness for some time. Her husband, Grand Chief Stewart Philip, along with her children and grandchildren, were by her side at the time of her death. B.C. Premier David Eby paid tribute to Philip, describing her as a fearless warrior and inspiring leader. He said she dedicated her life