The City of Richmond is telling home owners that the “status and validity of their ownership” is in doubt because a Vancouver Island band generations ago once fished there.

https://breaking-news.ca/the-city-of-richmond-is-telling-home-owners-that-the-status-and-validity-of-their-ownership-is-in-doubt-because-a-vancouver-island-band-generations-ago-once-fished-there/

A City of Richmond notice informing homeowners that a recent BC Supreme Court ruling (Cowichan Tribes v. Canada, 2025 BCSC 1490) declares Aboriginal title over a historic Cowichan fishing village site on Lulu Island, potentially compromising titles in outlined areas based on 19th-century seasonal occupation evidence spanning 513 trial days.

The decision invalidates certain Crown and municipal fee-simple grants as unjustified infringements but spares private titles from direct revocation, instead mandating good-faith reconciliation negotiations; Richmond is appealing, citing risks to property security province-wide.

The ruling applies narrowly to this Fraser River site—not Vancouver Island broadly—and highlights unresolved tensions between s. 35 Indigenous rights and modern land tenure, per legal analyses from firms like MLT Aikins and Osler.

A Closer Look: 2025 BCSC 1490 Cowichan Tribes v. Canada and Richmond Property Doubts Continue…

The RCMP Commissioner claims there was no evidence of a crime committed by Justin Trudeau or his advisors regarding SNC-Lavalin.

https://breaking-news.ca/the-rcmp-commissioner-claims-there-was-no-evidence-of-a-crime-committed-by-justin-trudeau-or-his-advisors-regarding-snc-lavalin/

So Trudeau (& Handlers) just fired Jody Wilson-Raybould for no particular reason at all…?

critiques RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme’s October 16, 2025, statement denying criminal evidence against Justin Trudeau in the 2019 SNC-Lavalin affair, juxtaposing it with Trudeau’s firing of Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould amid pressure allegations.

This revives the scandal where an ethics probe found Trudeau violated conflict rules but RCMP investigations, including a 2020 review, concluded no prosecutable offenses, fueling ongoing Conservative accusations of institutional bias.

With over 3,000 likes and 50,000 views in two days, the original X post amplifies partisan debate, echoing Pierre Poilievre’s recent claims of RCMP cover-ups for Liberal scandals.

Pierre Poilievre’s accusations Continue…

Justin Trudeau: Ten Years Ago, a Path Chosen – But Canadians Largely Reject the Legacy

https://breaking-news.ca/justin-trudeau-ten-years-ago-a-path-chosen-but-canadians-largely-reject-the-legacy/

Ten years ago today, on October 19, 2015, Canadians elected Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government, ushering in an era of promised hope and change. Trudeau, now a private citizen after resigning as Prime Minister in January 2025, recently reflected on that night with nostalgia, recalling the “energy, the optimism, and the belief that together, we could build a better future.”

Yet, as polls and data show, most Canadians do not share this celebratory view. With Trudeau’s approval ratings plummeting to historic lows—around 20% by late 2024—46% of voters called for his immediate resignation. Angus Reid Poll. The Liberal Party’s support had eroded to just 16% in key regions, leading to his exit and the ascension of Mark Carney as the new Liberal leader and Prime Minister in March 2025. CBC News. This anniversary, marked quietly by Trudeau on social media, resonates more as a personal milestone for him than a national one, overshadowed by widespread disillusionment.

A decade on, Trudeau touted achievements like lifting people out of poverty, strengthening the middle class, and advancing inclusivity. But facts tell a starkly different story: household food insecurity hit 25.5% in 2024, affecting nearly 10 million people and up 15% from pre-2015 levels. Public Health Canada. Homelessness persists at 27.5 cases per 10,000 Canadians, with 235,000 individuals experiencing it annually. National Indicators. Crime severity has risen since 2015, with the national index at 45.2 and spikes in urban areas. World Population Review. Unemployment stands at 7.1% as of September 2025, while inflation hovers around 1.9%, squeezing household budgets amid stagnant wages. Continue…

“UN Body Votes To Postpone Decision On Global Carbon Tax Amid US ‘Outrage’ This came as Saudi Arabia tabled a motion on Oct. 17 to defer the vote by one year.”

https://breaking-news.ca/un-body-votes-to-postpone-decision-on-global-carbon-tax-amid-us-outrage-this-came-as-saudi-arabia-tabled-a-motion-on-oct-17-to-defer-the-vote-by-one-year/

The United Nations body responsible for overseeing global climate policy has voted to delay its decision on implementing a proposed global carbon tax, following intense pressure from the United States and other nations. The move came after Saudi Arabia introduced a motion on October 17 to defer the vote for an additional year, citing the need for further discussion and analysis.

The proposal, which had been under consideration for several months, aimed to establish a unified framework for taxing carbon emissions across countries. However, the U.S. government expressed strong opposition, arguing that such a tax could harm economic growth and place an unfair burden on developing nations.

According to a report from The Epoch Times, the postponement was seen as a major setback for climate activists who had been pushing for a more aggressive global response to carbon emissions.

“This delay sends a clear message that the U.S. and its allies are not ready to commit to a binding global carbon tax,” said one anonymous source within the UN delegation. “But it also shows that the issue is far from settled.” Continue…

François-Philippe Champagne announces a NEW department to tackle financial crime.

https://breaking-news.ca/francois-philippe-champagne-announces-a-new-department-to-tackle-financial-crime/

Reporter: Don’t we already have OSFI & FINTRAC?

Champagne: We need extra specialization

Then says he’ll staff it by taking people FROM those departments

🤯 So the solution to is MORE bureaucracy

#WATCH: Steven Guilbeault says it’s important for his govt to invest more in the CBC because they provide Canadians with unbiased information.

https://breaking-news.ca/watch-steven-guilbeault-says-its-important-for-his-govt-to-invest-more-in-the-cbc-because-they-provide-canadians-with-unbiased-information/

Is Steven Guilbeault delusional? CBC is one of the most biased MSM outlets in Canada.

BC Conservative Management Committee Signs Letter Calling on Party Leader Rustad to Resign

https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/bc-conservative-management-committee-signs-letter-calling-on-party-leader-rustad-to-resign-5933470?ea_src=ca-frontpage&ea_med=bc-conservative-management-committee-signs-letter-calling-on-party-leader-rustad-to-resign-0

Seven members of the B.C. Conservative Party’s top decision-making team are calling on party Leader John Rustad to resign.

In an Oct. 21 letter, the B.C. Conservative Party’s board of directors management committee describes a state of disorder in the party since it became B.C.’s Official Opposition last fall, saying that Rustad has failed to unite members. The letter called on him to step down as leader “immediately.”

“While leadership inevitably involves navigating challenging circumstances, the constant and prolonged discord shows no signs of abating,” reads the letter. “The resulting state of chaos—driven by a series of decisions and actions taken under your leadership—has destabilized the party’s internal cohesion and diminished its public credibility.”

The letter cites the party’s declining poll numbers, shrinking membership, weak fundraising results, and departure of members as proof that Rustad’s leadership has weakened the party’s “public credibility” and dampened grassroots support.

The letter is signed by party President Aisha Estey along with Ndellie Massey, Troy Lanigan, Sacha Peter, Wesley Graham, Andre Roberge, and Mauro Francis, representing all elected board members with the exception of Pavneet Singh.

The letter thanks Rustad for his help in turning the B.C. Conservatives into the biggest Official Opposition in the history of the province, but says it’s time for the “next chapter.” Continue…

70,000 Canadians Erroneously Approved for Dental Care, Placed in Wrong Coverage Level: Health Canada

https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/70000-canadians-erroneously-approved-for-dental-care-placed-in-wrong-coverage-level-health-canada-5933562?ea_src=ca-frontpage&ea_med=70,000-canadians-erroneously-approved-for-dental-care,-placed-in-wrong-coverage-level:-health-canada-0

Health Canada says that about 70,000 people were either erroneously approved for the federal dental care plan or placed in an incorrect co-payment level.

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) was initially introduced for seniors in December 2023, and was expanded in phases to include children and those with disabilities. In May, the government expanded it to include all Canadian households with an income under $90,000 who do not have private insurance.

Health Canada blames the error on an income miscalculation, according to an Oct. 21 notice posted on its website.

“An error was recently discovered with respect to how income was calculated for some applicants, at the time their eligibility for CDCP was being determined. A system fix has already been implemented to correct this error.”

As a result of the error, the federal agency said that 1 percent, or about 70,000 people, were incorrectly found to be eligible for the plan or had their co-payment level incorrectly assessed, with about 28,000 already receiving dental care. The program covers a range of dental care including fillings and cleanings.

The government of Canada started notifying those individuals beginning Oct. 17, noting their coverage would be changed effective Oct. 24. Continue…

US Truck Manufacturer Lays Off 300 More Workers in Quebec, Union Calls for Action

https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/us-truck-manufacturer-lays-off-300-more-workers-in-quebec-union-calls-for-action-5933584?ea_src=ca-frontpage&ea_med=us-truck-manufacturer-lays-off-300-more-workers-in-quebec,-union-calls-for-action-0

A Quebec union is calling on the provincial government to take action after an American commercial truck manufacturer laid off 300 more workers at its Quebec plant ahead of a 25 percent U.S. tariff that is set to take effect on Nov. 1.

Unifor Quebec, the union representing workers at truck manufacturer PACCAR, says the company has laid off 300 more workers at its Sainte-Thérèse factory in Quebec, which it says is the result of the ongoing tariff war between Canada and the United States.

“For the union, this decision confirms the urgency of acting quickly to preserve jobs and a historic part of Quebec industrial know-how,” Unifor said in French in an Oct. 22 news release, noting it will “do everything we can” to support its members who have been “hit hard” by the announcement.

Unifor Quebec director Daniel Cloutier called the cuts “a wake-up call” as the plant risks losing sales in the United States due to the tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks set to take effect next week.

The factory manufactures Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks and relies heavily on revenue from the United States. Cloutier said a “concerted strategy is immediately needed to help PACCAR weather the storm.” If the Quebec plant loses U.S. sales, he says “we must do everything in our power” to replenish the company’s sales with local customers.

The announcement is the latest in a series of layoffs at the company’s Quebec plant, where roughly 425 workers have already been let go since January. Continue…

In Rare Televised Address, Carney Warns Canadians of ‘Sacrifices’ Ahead of Budget

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Prime Minister Mark Carney says while Canada’s economy is doing “reasonably well” and his government is working on diversifying the economy, there will be challenges ahead requiring sacrifice.

“We won’t transform our economy easily or in a few months. It will take some sacrifices, and it will take some time,” Carney said in a rare televised address related to the Nov. 4 budget, while speaking to University of Ottawa students on Oct. 22.

“Our government will work relentlessly to cut waste and drive efficiencies, and when we have to make difficult choices, we will be thoughtful, we will be transparent, we'll be fair, we will work collaboratively with our colleagues across the aisle to build, protect, and empower Canadians.”

The upcoming budget is expected to include steep deficit projections, with Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon saying the deficit will be “substantial.” The Liberal government so far hasn’t announced if there will be cuts to specific programs, saying key support programs such as national dental care and child care will be maintained.

Carney said his government will balance the “operating deficit” in three years, adding the focus will be on “reducing wasteful government spending,” citing as an example government initiatives to reduce red tape.

“The fact is that federal spending has been growing over the course of the last decade by more than 7 percent year-over-year. We’ve been spending faster than our economy was growing. We have to change that,” he said. Continue…

Police Arrest 3 in Connection With Alleged Criminal Network Operating in Downtown Vancouver Hotel

https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/police-arrest-3-in-connection-with-alleged-criminal-network-operating-in-downtown-vancouver-hotel-5933609?ea_src=ca-frontpage&ea_med=police-arrest-3-in-connection-with-alleged-criminal-network-operating-in-downtown-vancouver-hotel-0

Vancouver police say a recent investigation allegedly uncovered a criminal operation in a Downtown Eastside hotel meant for low-income individuals.

As a result of the six-week investigation, three people have been arrested and police seized $336,000 worth of illegal drugs and thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen goods that were earmarked for sale on the black market, according to an Oct. 22 Vancouver Police Department (VPD) news release.

“Despite a drop in violence throughout the Downtown Eastside, there are continued concerns about criminal activity impacting the community,” says Sgt. Steve Addison.

“As a result of this investigation, we’ve dismantled an organized criminal network that had taken over part of a building meant for low-income residents.”

The VDP said its Task Force Barrage team started investigating criminal activity in the area of Carrall and East Hastings Street in August. Police said that area, along with Main and Hastings, has historically had the highest rate of violent crime in Vancouver, causing “ongoing safety concerns” from residents and business owners.

Officers gathered evidence of activities of a criminal network operating in the West Pub, an eight-storey hotel built in 1913. Continue…

AI Training Dataset Contains Child Abuse Images, Canadian Analysis Finds

https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/ai-training-dataset-contains-child-abuse-images-canadian-analysis-finds-5933920?ea_src=ca-frontpage&ea_med=ai-training-dataset-contains-child-abuse-images,-canadian-analysis-finds%C2%A0-0

Hundreds of child sexual abuse pictures were found in an image dataset used to train AI models, an analysis by a Canadian children’s organization has found.

The Canadian Centre for Child Protection (C3P) analyzed the NudeNet dataset, which features tens of thousands of images used by researchers to create AI tools aimed at detecting sexually explicit content. These images are sourced from platforms such as social media and adult pornography websites, an Oct. 22 C3P press release noted.

The centre’s analysis found nearly 680 images that the centre either recognized or suspected to be related to child sexual abuse and exploitation material. Those materials included images of more than 120 underage victims from both Canada and the United States.

Nearly 70 of the images found in the dataset were thought to depict pre-pubescent children. Another 130 similar images were of those who were post-pubescent. The analysis also found images depicting sexual acts involving children and teenagers.

The findings shine a light on serious ethical issues concerning the evolution of AI technologies, the centre said.

“As countries continue to invest in the development of AI technology, it’s crucial that researchers and industry consider the ethics of their work every step of the way,” C3P director of technology Lloyd Richardson said in the press release. Continue…

Carney, Ford Announce $3B Funding for Small Nuclear Reactor Project in Ontario

https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/carney-ford-announce-3b-funding-for-small-nuclear-reactor-project-in-ontario-5933966?ea_src=ca-frontpage&ea_med=medium-2

Ottawa and Ontario are contributing a total of $3 billion toward a project to build four small nuclear reactors in the Greater Toronto Area.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in September the Darlington New Nuclear Project was part of the first tranche of five major projects he deemed to be in the national interest and worthy of fast-tracking.

Ottawa will provide $2 billion in funding to support the construction and operation of the four small modular reactors (SMRs) at the Darlington New Nuclear Project in Bowmanville, Ont., Carney announced at an Oct. 23 press conference.

Carney called the funding “a generational investment,” saying the project would make Canada the first in the G7 “to have an entirely new kind of nuclear reactor.”

The prime minister was joined by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who announced his province would provide $1 billion in funding to support the project.

“Today’s investment to support the first SMRs in the G7 is a downpayment on Ontario’s nuclear energy future,” Ford said in an Oct. 23 statement. “We’re protecting Ontario by supporting good-paying, long-term jobs for Ontario workers and building the energy infrastructure—including both SMRs and new, large-scale nuclear—needed to make Ontario an energy superpower.” Continue…

One of the richest Canadians just got pardoned by Trump

https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/richest-canadian-zhao-trump-pardon?tbref=hp

Changpeng Zhao is currently ranked 21 on Forbes' real time billionaires list. His net worth is US$85.6 billion

U.S. President Donald Trump has pardoned one of Canada’s richest businessmen, the co-founder of Binance Changpeng Zhao.

Zhao, one of the creators behind the cryptocurrency exchange, pleaded guilty and served four months in prison last year on charges related to money laundering, according to Politico. He founded Binance in 2017 and was its CEO until he resigned in 2023. He is currently ranked 21 on Forbes’ real time billionaires list. His net worth is US$85.6 billion. He remains the highest ranking Canadian on the list.

Trump signed the “full and unconditional pardon” on Oct. 21.

“President Trump exercised his constitutional authority by issuing a pardon for Mr. Zhao, who was prosecuted by the Biden administration in their war on cryptocurrency,” White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in an email, the Washington Post reported Thursday.

“In their desire to punish the cryptocurrency industry, the Biden administration pursued Mr. Zhao despite no allegations of fraud or identifiable victims.”

Zhao released his own statement in a post on X on Thursday. Continue…

NDP MLA says curriculum that 'explicitly discourages drug use' is 'deeply concerning'

https://www.rebelnews.com/ndp_mla_says_curriculum_that_explicitly_discourages_drug_use_is_deeply_concerning

Stephanie Higginson is facing backlash after claiming that stigmatizing drug use and 'explicitly discouraging' young students from using drugs is 'deeply concerning'. Continue…

Canada Has Officially Lost It — Homeowners Told to Surrender Property to Native Tribes | Redacted

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4hkDMmUr68

The mayor of Richmond, BC sent out a letter telling thousands of people to be prepared to vacate their homes because the Natives will soon own them.

Tamara Lich: The fight for freedom isn’t over

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwHJZ310nuM

On today’s episode of Straight Up, Marc Patrone speaks with Tamara Lich, the Freedom Convoy organizer who became a lightning rod for Canadians demanding accountability and basic rights during the Trudeau years.

Now living under strict house-arrest conditions, Tamara shares what daily life looks like post-sentencing: from limited movement and surveillance to the ongoing stigma of being criminalized for peaceful protest.

She reflects on the Freedom Convoy’s true legacy, pushing back on how the media and political elites distorted their message and vilified ordinary Canadians who simply wanted their freedoms restored.

Tamara also draws attention to the double standard she sees today — where activists who disrupt cities or promote extremist causes face little to no consequence, while peaceful demonstrators like her were jailed.

Finally, she warns about the Carney Liberals’ new censorship legislation, which she fears could mark the next phase in Ottawa’s crackdown on dissent and free expression across Canada.