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27 Apr

Canada Election 2025: Jean Chrétien Predicts Liberal Majority as Party Leaders Make Final Push

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Ottawa, (Rajeev Sharma)– As Canadians prepare to head to the polls on Monday, federal party leaders are making their final campaign pushes across the country. Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien has added a jolt to the race by predicting a Liberal majority win, energizing Mark Carney’s campaign in the critical final stretch.The Liberal Party, under Mark Carney's leadership, is focusing heavily on key urban ridings in Ontario and Quebec, emphasizing economic stability, climate action, and healthcare improvements. Carney has presented the Liberals as the party best positioned to ensure Canada’s long-term prosperity.Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, meanwhile, is zeroing in on…

27 Apr

SUV Rams into Crowd at Vancouver Filipino Festival, Multiple Dead and Injured

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Vancouver,(Rajeev Sharma)– A devastating tragedy struck Vancouver as a black SUV plowed into a crowd gathered for the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party, leaving several people dead and many injured. The festival was taking place at East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street, celebrating Filipino culture and community.The Vancouver Police Department confirmed that the driver responsible for the horrifying crash has been arrested. Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the incident. The driver’s identity and further details have not yet been released.Witnesses described chaotic scenes, with many rushing to help the injured before emergency services arrived. Videos from the event…

26 Apr

Mistrial Declared in High-Profile Sexual Assault Case Involving Former Canadian Hockey Players

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London/Ontario – April 26, 2025: A Canadian judge overseeing a high-profile sexual assault case against five former members of the country's World Junior Hockey team has declared a mistrial. The decision, announced on Friday, came shortly after the prosecution called its first witness. As a result, a new jury was quickly selected to replace the 14 jurors dismissed from the case.Superior Court Justice Maria Carrocci did not provide a reason for declaring the mistrial, as the details are covered by a publication ban, according to Canadian media. The five accused players—Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, Carter Hart, Dillon Dubé, and Alex…

26 Apr

Jean Chrétien Campaigns for Liberals in Key Ridings Ahead of Canada’s April 28 Election, Boosting Mark Carney’s Bid for Power

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National Times Bureau: In the lead-up to Canada's crucial federal election on April 28, former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien has been an active presence on the campaign trail, stumping for the Liberal Party in an effort to secure victory for Liberal leader Mark Carney. The 91-year-old political heavyweight has been traveling across the country, lending his support to candidates in 30 different electoral districts, with a particular focus on regions where the Liberals face stiff competition from their Conservative rivals.Chrétien, who served as Prime Minister from 1993 to 2003, is widely regarded as one of Canada's most successful and influential…

26 Apr

Man Fatally Shot by Police Outside Toronto Pearson Airport; Investigation Underway

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Toronto (National Times Bureau): A police-involved shooting outside Toronto Pearson International Airport's Terminal 1 on April 24, 2025, resulted in the death of a 30-year-old man. The incident occurred just before 7 a.m. when Peel Regional Police responded to a report of a man in distress in an SUV near the terminal.Upon approaching the vehicle, the man allegedly brandished a firearm, prompting three officers to discharge their weapons. Despite being transported to the hospital, the man succumbed to his injuries. Fortunately, no officers were injured during the exchange.The Ontario Special Investigations Unit (SIU), which handles incidents involving police that lead…

26 Apr

Meet Punjab-based Gurleen Chandi, Running as MP Candidate from Edmonton Southeast

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): In a promising new chapter for representation and grassroots politics in Alberta, Gurleen Chandi, a Punjab-born tech professional-turned-leader, is contesting as a Member of Parliament (MP) candidate from Edmonton Southeast. With a rich background in technology and a deep understanding of everyday challenges faced by citizens, Chandi brings a fresh perspective to the political landscape. Born in Punjab and having moved to Canada in November 2011, Chandi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Thompson Rivers University in British Columbia. Since 2012, she has been building her career in the IT sector, working with high-profile clients…

25 Apr

Canada Votes, But Not for the Prime Minister: How the System Works

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Ontario, April 25: As Canada gears up for its federal election on April 28, many first-time voters—and a good number of observers abroad—are surprised to learn they won’t actually be voting for the country’s Prime Minister. At least, not directly.Unlike the U.S. presidential system, where citizens vote for a head of state, Canada’s parliamentary democracy works differently. Voters cast a ballot not for a national leader, but for a local Member of Parliament (MP) in their riding. That MP’s party—if it wins the most seats in the House of Commons—then gets the chance to form a government. The party leader…

25 Apr

Old-School Wins: Canada Sticks to Paper Ballots for 2025 Election

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Ontario, April 25: As Canada heads toward its 2025 federal election, Elections Canada has made a firm decision—no voting machines, no digital shortcuts. Voters across the country will mark their choices with pencils, and election workers will count those votes by hand, just as they’ve done for generations.This traditional method might seem outdated in an era dominated by technology, but Elections Canada insists it’s the best option. “Highly efficient, effective, and secure,” is how James Hale, the agency’s media advisor, described the time-tested pencil-and-paper approach. Despite British Columbia’s use of electronic vote tabulators in their 2024 provincial election, the federal…

25 Apr

B.C.’s Short-Term Rental Rules Reshape Housing — But at What Cost to Tourism and Tenant Relief ?

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VICTORIA (Rajeev Sharma)— One year after British Columbia’s landmark short-term rental regulations took effect, the province finds itself balancing two competing realities: a modest easing in housing pressures and growing concern over the collateral damage to tourism and affordability.At the heart of the policy is a simple goal — turn vacation rentals into permanent homes. The province's 2024 rules limit short-term rentals to principal residences or attached units like basement suites and laneway houses. Hosts had until May 1 to register, or risk steep $5,000-per-day fines and delisting from rental platforms.Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon is calling it a win. Listings…

25 Apr

Record Advance Voting Surge in B.C. and Atlantic Canada Boosts Early Turnout Ahead of Federal Election

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OTTAWA(Rajeev Sharma )— Canadians turned out in record numbers for advance polls this federal election, with British Columbia and Atlantic Canada leading the charge. According to preliminary estimates from Elections Canada, 7.3 million people voted early—up 24 per cent from 2021.British Columbia saw over 1.1 million early voters, a 35 per cent jump from 2021. Newfoundland and Labrador recorded the sharpest rise, with a 53 per cent increase, while Prince Edward Island's early voting grew by 41 per cent. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick weren't far behind, rising by 31 and 25 per cent, respectively.Ontario added 564,000 more advance ballots…