NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Targets Donald Trump

The death toll has risen to 28 after a passenger ferry sank near Indonesia 10 days ago, with rescue teams expanding their underwater search area as more bodies are feared to be found. The Virgo Transport 8 ferry was carrying 243 people, including 30 crew members, when it capsized and sank on Sept. 13 while travelling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin in bad weather. As of Wednesday, 28 deaths had been confirmed, while 107 people remain missing and 108 have been rescued. Rescue teams recovered 16 bodies from the ferry over the past three days, including nine on Wednesday. The search and rescue opera

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration over its trade and tariff policies, saying they are not working in the best interests of the American people. Speaking Tuesday at Brown University in Rhode Island, Trudeau described the United States under the Trump administration as an increasingly unreliable partner. He argued that the administration’s “win-lose” approach to trade, including tariffs on Canadian aluminum and softwood lumber, is ultimately hurting American consumers and businesses. Trudeau said tariffs on Canadian

Calgary has approved amendments to its Fire Operations and Fees Bylaw, increasing fines for the illegal sale and use of fireworks. Under the new rules, the fine for illegally selling fireworks has increased from $750 to $3,000, while using fireworks without a permit will now result in a $1,000 fine, up from $500. A new $1,000 fine has also been introduced for carrying fireworks in a public place or setting them up for use without authorization. According to the report, Calgary receives the highest number of fireworks-related complaints through 311 around Diwali, Canada Day, the Calgary Stamped

Prime Minister Mark Carney has dismissed criticism of the Liberal government’s proposed Bill C-39, which aims to fast-track federal project approvals and make changes to the Labour Code, saying the government will move ahead with the legislation. Speaking to reporters in New York, Carney said Canadians had given his government a clear mandate to “Build Canada Strong” and that he would not back down from advancing economic reforms. Carney said Canada is facing economic pressure from the United States and that accelerating growth is a top priority to keep the economy moving and protect job

BC Conservative interim leader Lorne Doerksen has criticized David Eby’s decision to call an early provincial election, describing it as a “cheap and opportunistic” political move. Speaking to the media in Vancouver on Tuesday, Doerksen said the unnecessary election was neither requested by the public nor wanted by British Columbians. Party leader Peter Milobar and MLA Carolyn Elliott were also present at the news conference. The opposition group also criticized the BC NDP’s economic policies. Doerksen accused the NDP government of blaming external factors for its failures and weak eco