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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
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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
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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
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CanadaSep 26, 2023

Govt to provide $20 billion more for construction of rental houses: Freeland

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal government is unlocking another $20 billion in low-cost financing for the construction of rental housing across Canada.The federal government had an annual limit of $40 billion on its Canada Mortgage Bonds program, which raises funds for residential mortgage financing.The limit is being increased to $60 billion, which the federal government says will increase rental construction by 30,000 units annually.Freeland is making the announcement this afternoon alongside other cabinet ministers, including Housing Minister Sean Fraser.The Liberals als
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IndiaSep 26, 2023

Arrest warrant issued against Manpreet Singh Badal

An arrest warrant has been issued against former Finance Minister of Punjab Manpreet Singh Badal.The court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Bathinda Daljit Kaur has issued an arrest warrant against BJP leader and former state minister Manpreet Singh Badal, in which the Vigilance Department has been asked to arrest and produce Manpreet Singh Badal.The vigilance department raided Sri Muktsar Sahib's residence in Badal village yesterday.A lookout circular was issued in view of the possibility of Manpreet Singh Badal fleeing abroad.After this, an alert was issued at all airports.For the unversed, the
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CanadaSep 26, 2023

House Speaker Anthony Rota resigns

House Speaker Anthony Rota has resigned.There were constant demands for Rota's resignation.Rota's resignation will be effective at the end of the meeting day on Wednesday.He had invited 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka who fought for the Nazis to attend a speech by the President of Ukraine.Earlier, the opposition demanded the resignation of the Speaker, but later some cabinet ministers also joined.Anthony also apologized to the MPs when the proceedings of Parliament started on Monday.While apologizing for this in the House of Commons, Speaker Rota said that he alone was responsible for inviting this
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CanadaSep 26, 2023

Who is Anthony Rota, the House of Commons Speaker who has been asked to resign?

Until Friday afternoon, Anthony Rota was considered a highly respected Speaker of the House of Commons on both sides of the parliamentary aisle.That day, he invited a Ukrainian veteran who fought for the Nazis to the House of Commons to witness a speech by Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and lauded the man as a Canadian and Ukrainian hero.Rota apologized to the House on Monday amid international criticism over the incident.He is now facing calls to resign from all four major parties represented in the Commons.Rota was first elected as a Liberal member of Parliament in 2004, and took
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BCSep 26, 2023

Canada updates travel advisory for India

Relations between the two countries have become strained after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Indian government of involvement in the killing of a Sikh leader.Canada has updated its travel advisory for India.The advisory has expressed the fear of protests and negative sentiments against Canadians.According to the updated advisory, people have been advised to be alert and take precautions.In this travel advisory, caution has been urged while traveling or staying there.In the advisory, Canadians have been asked to refrain from traveling to Jammu and Kashmir, citing the risk of terrori
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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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B.C. Government Takes Legal Action Against OpenAI, Tough Step Over Tumbler Ridge School Shooting

British Columbia’s government has filed a lawsuit against artificial intelligence company OpenAI in a California court, alleging that the company failed to alert law enforcement about concerning activity linked to the suspect in the Tumbler Ridge school shooting. B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma announced the legal action at a news conference Monday. The case is connected to the Feb. 10 mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge School, in which an 18-year-old gunman killed eight people, including six children. The provincial government alleges that OpenAI’s safety team became aware months before the
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B.C. NDP Faces Setback as Lana Popham Steps Away from Next Election

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John Rustad Says He Was Invited Back to B.C. Conservative Caucus

Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad says he has been invited to rejoin the party’s caucus, just days after he was expelled by former leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay. Speaking at a press conference in Victoria on Monday, Rustad said interim party leader Lorne Doerkson personally contacted him by text message and invited him to return to the caucus. Rustad said he is considering the offer, but added that he believes his time in politics may have passed. Rustad also commented on speculation surrounding former premiers Christy Clark and Gordon Campbell, saying that former leaders should now s
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CanadaSep 21, 2026

Nearly 1 in 4 Canadian Households Struggle With Unaffordable Housing Costs

According to the latest report from Statistics Canada, about 23.2% of Canadian households-nearly one in four- are living in homes considered unaffordable, as housing and living costs continue to rise. Statistics Canada defines housing as unaffordable when a household spends 30% or more of its total income on housing costs. The report found that renters are significantly more likely to face unaffordable housing than homeowners. About 33.7% of renters were living in unaffordable homes, compared with 17.4% of homeowners. In 2024, 36.6% of households had a mortgage, and among them, 26.1% were cons
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BCSep 21, 2026

Canada-India Trade Talks Show Progress, Sidhu Eyes New Asia-Pacific Trade Deals

Canada’s International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu has confirmed progress in trade discussions with India following his two-day visit to the country. Sidhu has now travelled to the Philippines to attend a meeting of economic ministers from Southeast Asian countries. He said Canada will work to advance free trade agreement negotiations with both ASEAN and the Philippines. According to figures shared by Sidhu, Canada’s trade with Asian countries increased by 23.4 per cent last year, reaching $52.3 billion. If a new agreement is finalized, it is expected to create 14,000 well-paying jobs in