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25 Jan

Deep freeze grips Canada, straining power grids and grounding flights nationwide

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): A sweeping blast of Arctic air has tightened its grip across much of Canada, putting immense pressure on power utilities and disrupting air travel, as temperatures plunged to dangerous lows on Saturday. From the eastern seaboard to the Prairie provinces, communities braced for brutal wind chills and extreme cold, with meteorologists warning that some Prairie regions could experience conditions equivalent to –55°C. The prolonged cold spell has forced residents indoors and triggered emergency responses in several cities. In Ontario, frigid winds pushed “feels-like” temperatures in Toronto and Ottawa beyond –30°C, prompting municipalities to expand operations at warming…

25 Jan

Mark Carney urges Canadians to back homegrown industry after Donald Trump’s tariff warning

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called on citizens to rally behind domestic producers and workers, unveiling a sweeping “Buy Canadian” drive just hours after US President Donald Trump threatened steep trade penalties over Ottawa’s growing engagement with China. In a video message shared online, Carney said the new policy reflects a strategic shift aimed at insulating Canada’s economy from mounting external pressures. He encouraged consumers, businesses and public institutions to prioritise Canadian-made goods and services, presenting the move as both an economic and national resilience measure. “With rising uncertainty in global markets, Canadians are choosing to…

22 Jan

Prime Minister Mark Carney warns USA against economic coercion, pledges unshakable NATO support

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DAVOS, Switzerland ( National Times Bureau): In a sharp rebuke to the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that Canada will not be intimidated by threats of tariffs aimed at countries resisting U.S. attempts to influence Greenland. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Carney called such measures “reckless and counter productive”, warning they could fracture international trade and undermine global alliances. He emphasized that Canada stands firmly with Greenland and Denmark, defending their sovereign right to decide their own future, while reaffirming Ottawa’s absolute commitment to NATO’s Article 5, the cornerstone of collective defence.“These tactics threaten not just…

21 Jan

Mark Carney’s Davos Address Sparks Debate on Breakdown of Global Order

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos has drawn wide attention for its stark warning that the international system is no longer evolving gradually but fracturing under mounting geopolitical pressure. Speaking on Tuesday at the 56th annual WEF summit, Carney argued that the world is entering a period of sharp disruption, where long-standing norms and institutions are being undermined by power politics. He cautioned against the growing tendency to use trade, finance and supply chains as instruments of pressure, saying such practices threaten sovereignty and long-term stability. Without naming countries directly,…

20 Jan

Minor Earthquake Recorded Near Quebec–Ontario Border, No Damage Reported

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma) — A small earthquake was felt near the Quebec–Ontario border early Tuesday morning, according to Earthquakes Canada. The agency confirmed that the tremor, measuring 2.8 magnitude, occurred at approximately 4:55 a.m. Officials said there were no reports of damage and none were expected given the low intensity of the quake. Residents in several communities may have noticed light shaking, including parts of Buckingham and Gatineau in Quebec, as well as Hawkesbury and Ottawa in Ontario. The region is known for occasional seismic activity and has experienced multiple earthquakes over the past few decades, some exceeding magnitude 5.0.…

19 Jan

Laurentian University Faculty Go on Strike After Talks Collapse

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Sudbury, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Faculty members, academic librarians and counsellors represented by the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) have gone on strike after mediated contract negotiations with the university reached an impasse. The strike came into effect at 12:01 am on Monday, following the breakdown of talks on Sunday afternoon, the union said. In a media release, LUFA president Fabrice Colin said faculty members had already made significant sacrifices to help the university survive its financial crisis and insolvency proceedings. “We made enormous sacrifices to keep Laurentian alive,” Colin said. “Throughout the insolvency process, we did our part to save…

19 Jan

Mark Carney Calls Chinese EV Deal a ‘Chance’ for Ontario’s Auto Industry Amid Criticism

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney described the recent agreement with China on electric vehicles as a potential boost for Ontario and Canadian autoworkers, despite concerns from Premier Doug Ford and the Canadian Auto Workers union. Speaking at a news conference in Doha, Carney said Chinese companies have shown interest in producing “affordable” electric vehicles in Canada, signaling opportunities for local industry. “We’ve had direct conversations with Chinese companies expressing explicit interest in partnering with Canadian firms,” Carney said. “We’ll see what comes to pass. This is an opportunity for Ontario, for workers, and for Canada, done in a…

18 Jan

More Than 2.1 Million Temporary Residents Face Permit Uncertainty Across Canada

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Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): More than 2.1 million temporary residents across Canada are currently dealing with expired or soon-to-expire work and study permits, creating widespread uncertainty for individuals, employers, and communities nationwide. Experts warn against the assumption that most temporary residents will simply leave the country, noting that many have already established deep roots in Canadian cities such as Toronto through long-term employment, higher education, tax contributions, and ongoing applications for permanent residency. CBC recently highlighted the case of Abhishek Parmar, who arrived in Canada as an international student, later secured employment in the auto industry, and applied for permanent…

17 Jan

Canada Seals Major Trade Understanding With China, Eyes Broader Export Reach

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has finalised a fresh trade understanding with China that is expected to unlock export opportunities worth over USD 7 billion, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Saturday, signalling a recalibration of Ottawa’s global trade strategy. The Prime Minister said the agreement would help Canadian companies expand their footprint in overseas markets while supporting jobs at home. In a message shared on social media, Carney described the deal as a step toward strengthening Canada’s economic resilience at a time of global uncertainty. An official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said the government is moving quickly to…

16 Jan

Toronto Pearson Declares ‘Recovery Day’ After 23 cm Snowfall, Crews Work 24/7 to Restore Operations

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Toronto Pearson International Airport is in recovery mode after a powerful winter storm dumped 23 centimeters of snow across the airfield, prompting one of the largest snow-clearing operations of the season. Airport crews are removing an estimated 30,000 to 80,000 tones of snow to keep flights operating safely at Canada’s busiest airport. The snowfall blanketed approximately 55 kilometers of pavement, including runways, taxiways, and large apron areas used for aircraft parking and servicing. By midday, airfield teams were clearing as much as 10 to 30 kilograms of snow per square meter, a critical task required before aircraft…