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Second Malik hit man gets life sentence as family asks who hired him
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — The two hit men who killed Ripudaman Singh Malik in Surrey, B.C., almost three years ago, have both now been sentenced to life in prison, but Malik’s son says the family’s journey will only end once those who hired the killers are also brought to justice. Standing outside British Columbia Supreme ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Conservative Leader Rustad ejects Dallas Brodie over residential school mockery
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
VICTORIA — A rift between British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad and his attorney general critic over her views on residential schools has culminated in her ejection from the Opposition caucus. Rustad described a showdown in the Conservative caucus room on Thursday in which he said Dallas Brodie challenged her colleagues to fire her and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BC Conservatives Leader Rustad ejects Dallas Brodie over residential school comments
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservatives Leader John Rustad has ejected his attorney general critic, Dallas Brodie, from the Opposition caucus, citing comments he says “mock and belittle” residential school survivors. Rustad says that on Thursday Brodie challenged the caucus to fire her and asked for a vote on her removal before walking out of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: BC Conservative leader ejects MLA over residential school comments
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservatives Leader John Rustad has ejected his attorney general critic, Dallas Brodie, from the Opposition caucus, citing comments he says “mock and belittle” residential school survivors. More coming. Marcy Nicholson, The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian, U.S. mayors from Great Lakes area call for trade stability
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
WASHINGTON — Canadian and United States mayors from the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence regions are calling for economic stability and an end to the threat of across-the-board tariffs, saying that millions of livelihoods are at stake on both sides of the border. Hamilton, Ont., Mayor Andrea Horwath told reporters in Washington, D.C., today that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Second Malik hit man gets life sentence without parole for 20 years
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — One of the two hit men who shot Ripudaman Singh Malik to death in Surrey, B.C., almost three years ago has been handed a life sentence without parole for 20 years. Jose Lopez is set to be eligible for parole in 2042, taking into account time served. The other man convicted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service Canada says you’ll soon get your passport processed in 30 days, or it’s free
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal government says it’s going to implement a new 30-business-day guarantee for passports. That means Ottawa promises to either process a passport application within 30 business days or refund the fee. Citizens’ Services Minister Terry Beech says that change is coming this year, along with an online renewal option that will launch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Life sentence without parole for 20 years for second Malik hit man
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — One of the two hit men who shot Ripudaman Singh Malik to death in Surrey, B.C., almost three years ago has been handed a life sentence without parole for 20 years. Jose Lopez is set to be eligible for parole in 2042. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa announces $6.5 billion aid package for businesses hit by trade war
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal government has put together a $6.5 billion aid package and is making temporary changes to the employment insurance program to support Canadian businesses through the trade war with the United States. Ottawa’s new Trade Impact Program earmarks $5 billion over the next two years to help businesses cope with decreased U.S. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Queer Momentum uses drag to call on Canadians to vote against discrimination
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — Queer Momentum executive director Fae Johnstone says she wants Canadians to help safeguard LGBTQ rights in the upcoming federal election — and she’s using drag to reach them. Johnstone says the expected spring election offers a moment for Canadian voters to ensure this country doesn’t “fall victim to the kind of ideology and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Revenue Agency not renewing contracts of 450 term employees during tax season
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — With tax filing season well underway, the Canada Revenue Agency has told 450 of its term employees across the country that their contracts won’t be renewed at the end of the month. Etienne Biram, a spokesperson for the agency, says the CRA regularly reviews its financial resources to “ensure sustainable operations and alignment ... Read More »
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