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29 Jun

FIFA World Cup 2026 Could Generate Over $1 Billion in Visitor Spending in BC, Says Premier Eby

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Vancouver (Richa Walia): With just under a year to go, anticipation is surging across British Columbia as Vancouver gears up to host seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, a series of games that could generate more than $1 billion in additional visitor spending for the province. Standing on a small community soccer field in Vancouver, BC, Premier David Eby welcomed the global spotlight headed for the province. “The eyes of the world will be on British Columbia,” he said, adding that while seven matches are currently scheduled, the province is open to hosting more. “Bring them on,” Eby declared enthusiastically.…

29 Jun

Canada Reinforces Military Commitment: PM Mark Carney Announces Major Defence Industry Overhaul

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Ottawa (National Times): Prime Minister Mark Carney has reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to national security by announcing sweeping measures aimed at rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the country’s Armed Forces. In a public statement issued on Friday, Carney outlined a bold new direction for Canada’s defence posture, promising both operational upgrades and economic opportunities. “Canada’s new government is rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in our Armed Forces,” said Carney. “To ensure they have the equipment they need, we’re building up our defence industries, creating more fulfilling, high-paying careers for Canadians.” The announcement comes as global geopolitical tensions continue to rise, with Canada’s…

28 Jun

Cybercrime Group “Scattered Spider” Hits Airlines in U.S. and Canada, FBI Confirms

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Washington, June 28, 2025 — A notorious cybercriminal group known as “Scattered Spider” has breached the networks of multiple airlines in the United States and Canada this month, triggering heightened security alerts across the aviation industry, the FBI and private cybersecurity experts confirmed.While airline operations and passenger safety remain unaffected, the breaches have raised alarm amid the peak summer travel season, becoming the third major U.S. business sector—after insurance and retail—to face a wave of attacks tied to the same criminal network in the past two months.The FBI warned in a statement on Friday that Scattered Spider specifically targets large…

28 Jun

British Columbia Releases 2024 Provincial Nominee Program Report: 8,000 Nominations Issued

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Vancouver (Richa Walia): The Government of British Columbia has published its annual report for the 2024 Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), offering detailed insights into how the province allocated its 8,000 nominations for permanent residence, the occupations of selected candidates, median salaries, and country of origin data. According to the report, British Columbia utilized the entirety of its federal nomination allocation for the year. Of the 8,000 nominations, a significant 99% (7,972 nominations) were made through the Skills Immigration (SI) stream, targeted toward workers with the qualifications and experience needed to support B.C.’s economic priorities. The remaining 28 nominations were…

28 Jun

55 Canadians have been detained by ICE: Anita Anand

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Canada (National Times Bureau): Approximately 55 Canadians have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand states, our work is to ensure that they’re being treated fairly, and that’s the advocacy that consular officials from Global Affairs Canada do every day, not only in the United States, but around the world.ICE operations have been under increased public scrutiny since Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff, said ICE officers would target at least 3,000 arrests a day, up from about 650 a day during the first five months of Trump’s second term. ICE…

28 Jun

Trump Terminates Trade Talks With Canada Over Digital Services Tax, Slams 400% Dairy Tariffs

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Washington DC (National Times): In a fiery social media post on Friday, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced the immediate termination of all trade discussions with Canada, accusing the country of imposing a “Digital Services Tax” on American technology firms and unfair tariffs on U.S. farmers. Taking to his platform Truth Social, President Trump called Canada “a very difficult Country to TRADE with” and alleged that Canadian policies have long targeted American producers, specifically pointing to 400% tariffs on dairy products. Trump’s remarks came after reports that Canada had introduced a new tax targeting digital services, a move similar to…

27 Jun

Canadian Tourist Dies After Being Reported Missing on Dominican Republic Beach

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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, June 27, 2025 — A Canadian citizen has died in the Dominican Republic after being reported missing from a beach in the early hours of the morning, local authorities confirmed.Around 2 a.m., civil defence officials received a 911 call reporting that a person was missing along the shoreline. Civil defence teams and police swiftly responded to the scene and launched a search operation.Tragically, the individual’s body was discovered in the water during high tide at approximately 4:15 a.m., officials said.Reached for comment, a spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada confirmed the department is “aware of the death…

27 Jun

Canada Issues Update on Efforts to Help Citizens Leave Middle East Amid Israel-Iran Tensions

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Ottawa, June 27, 2025 — As tensions remain high between Israel and Iran, the Canadian government says it is continuing efforts to help Canadians safely leave the region, while urging all citizens to remain cautious and register their presence with authorities.Global Affairs Canada confirmed it has been working closely with allies and partners in the Middle East to monitor the situation and assist Canadian citizens who wish to depart. Officials noted that commercial flights remain available in many areas, though the situation could change rapidly given the volatile security environment.“Canada’s priority is the safety and security of Canadians abroad,” Global…

27 Jun

Road Closures and Safety Measures Announced Ahead of 2025 Calgary Stampede Parade

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): As the city prepares for one of its most iconic events, Calgary officials have announced essential road closures and public safety measures ahead of the 2025 Calgary Stampede Parade, scheduled to commence on Friday, July 4, 2025. According to the City of Calgary, roads along the parade route will be closed starting at 7:30 a.m. sharp and will remain shut until 2:00 p.m., or until the last participant has completed the route. “No vehicles will be allowed on the parade route during the closure window,” city officials emphasized. “This is for everyone’s safety, including parade participants, spectators,…

27 Jun

CSIS Flags Small Group of Khalistani Extremists as Ongoing Security Threat

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s intelligence agency has raised alarms over a small faction of radical Khalistani activists allegedly operating within its borders, describing them as a continued national security threat. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) observed in its latest annual report to Parliament, citing concerns about the use of Canadian soil for promoting, financing, and organizing acts of violence aimed at India in pursuit of an independent Sikh state of Khalistan. While emphasizing that the vast majority of Khalistan supporters in Canada advocate through peaceful and democratic means, CSIS warned that a minority of actors are engaging in more…