Trump dismisses Canada's border efforts, accuses Trudeau of power grab
Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 05 Mar, 2025 11:35 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump says he is not appeased by Canada's efforts to reduce the amount of fentanyl crossing the border.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump also says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could not tell him in a phone conversation today when Canada's election will happen — and falsely accused Trudeau of trying to use tariffs to stay in power.
Canada's next election is expected shortly after the Liberal party chooses its new leader this weekend, but the timing is largely up to the person who wins that contest.
Premier David Eby has introduced British Columbia's new lieutenant-governor, saying Wendy Cocchia's lifelong leadership and dedication to community service sets an example for everyone. Cocchia, a longtime businesswoman and philanthropist, was sworn in at a ceremony at B.C.'s Parliament buildings on Thursday before an audience of family, friends, Indigenous leaders, members of the legislature and other dignitaries.
Avalanche Canada is warning anyone planning to head into British Columbia's backcountry that incoming winter weather is expected to bring a "major increase in avalanche danger."
Burnaby R-C-M-P say a 26-year-old man is facing 16 fraud-related charges following an investigation into an alleged bank card scam. The Mounties had issued a public warning in February 2024 after two seniors in Burnaby were scammed out of several thousand dollars each.
Police in Vancouver say a 25-year-old man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to groping women who had been walking in the downtown area in 2023. Sex crimes officers began investigating that spring after a series of reports from women saying they had been assaulted near B-C Place stadium and Rogers Arena.
U.S. President Donald Trump's "America First" changes to foreign policy could have drastic consequences for Canada's approach toaid, trade, intelligence and diplomacy.
Canadian journalism organizations are having to wait a bit longer for their share of the $100 million Google agreed to pay news outlets to be exempt from the Online News Act. The organization administering the money now says funds will flow to outlets later than the January timeline it first provided.
