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PM Carney says Canada won't settle for a 'bad deal' on US tariffs Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said his country "will not accept a bad deal" simply to reach a trade agreement with the US, as a deadline of 1 August looms before US President Donald Trump begins to impose new tariffs. "Our objective is not to reach a deal whatever it costs," Carney told reporters in
Ontario. "We are pursuing a deal that will be in the best interest of Canadians." US importers buying in goods from Canada will face a 35% tax if no deal is reached before the deadline. The neighbours are among each other's largest trading partners, but have been in a standoff after Trump returned to the White House earlier this year and unleashed a sweeping programme of tariffs. He has argued that these will boost American manufacturing and protect jobs. But the move has disrupted the global economy, and prompted warnings from critics that products could become more expensive for US consumers. Continued on Page 6...
UFV partners with Royal BC Museum to preserve 3 million photos taken by Asian Star photographer Chandra Bodalia
The South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) at University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford is partnering with the Royal BC Museum and BC Archives on the preservation of more than three million historical photos by photojournalist Chandravadan “Chandra” Bodalia. SASI director Satwinder Bains is partnering with museum to sort, preserve and Continued on Page 7... digitize the photos.
Average Canadian family spent 42.3 per cent of income on taxes in 2024 The average Canadian family spent 42.3 per cent on income taxes in 2024, according to a new study published by the Fraser Institute. The tax bill, which includes visible and hidden taxes, totals more than the 35.5 per cent for housing, food and clothing combined. “At a time when the cost of living is top of mind across
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the country, taxes remain the largest household expense for Canadian families,” said Jake Fuss, director of fiscal studies at the Fraser Institute. “While Canadians can decide for themselves whether or not they get good value for their tax dollars, they should understand how much they pay in taxes each year.” Continued on Page 7...
Police arrest 3rd South Asian suspect in BC in connection with deadly Mississauga parking lot shooting Police have arrested a third man from B.C. in connection with a deadly shooting at a Mississauga parking lot in May. The incident happened just before noon on May 14 in the vicinity of Tranmere Drive and Telford Way, which is north of Derry Road East between Bramalea and Dixie roads. Police have previously said that 51-yearold Brampton resident Harjeet Dhadda was approached by a suspect in the parking lot and shot “multiple times.” He was rushed to hospital but later died from his injuries.
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Multiple suspects fled the scene in a stolen 2018 Black Dodge Challenger, police said at the time. That vehicle was located a short time later but the suspects had vanished. About two weeks later, on May 28, police located and arrested two of the suspects in British Columbia with the assistance of local authorities. Aman and Digvijay Digvijay, both of Delta, B.C., were charged with first-degree murder at the time. The accused has been identified by police as 22-year-old Shaheel, of Delta, B.C. He is also charged with first-degree murder.
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The data for this visualization comes from Morning Consult. It tracks world leader approval ratings based on public polling data across respective countries. Ratings were collected from July 4-10, 2025, and reflect a trailing seven-day simple moving average of views among adults surveyed. Modi Maintains Dominance India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi comes out on top with a remarkable 75% approval rating. His recent re-election in 2024 reaffirmed domestic confidence, buoyed by strong economic indicators and assertive foreign policy. Only 18% of Indians disapprove of his leadership, reflecting sustained popularity over a decade in power (Modi’s premiership began on May 26, 2014). Continued on Page 6...