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Liberal Ranks Grow as Michael Ma Joins Carney’s Team

                      Markham-Unionville MP Michael Ma crossed the floor to join the Liberals on Thursday. In a dramatic political shift on Parliament Hill, Michael Ma, the Member of Parliament for Markham–Unionville, announced on December 11, 2025, that he is leaving the Conservative caucus to sit with the Liberals . His decision follows weeks of consultation with constituents and family, and comes on the heels of Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont’s defection last month. Ma explained that his move was motivated by a desire for “unity and decisive action for Canada’s future.” He praised Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership, describing it as a steady and practical approach to tackling pressing issues such as affordability, economic growth, community safety, and opportunities for young families. The floor-crossing is politically significant: the Liberals now hold 171 seats, just one short of a majority in the House of...
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Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi Slams Vietnam After Leaving Trail of Destruction in Philippines

                     Fishing boats are seen docked as Typhoon Kalmaegi approches in Da Nang city, Vietnam      

Typhoon Kalmaegi has battered Vietnam just days after devastating the Philippines, where at least 114 people lost their lives and more than 127 remain missing. The powerful storm, packing winds of up to 149 kph (93 mph), made landfall in Vietnam’s central provinces, forcing authorities to cancel flights, shut down airports, and order residents to remain indoors.

In the Philippines, Kalmaegi unleashed torrential rains and flash floods that swept away homes and vehicles, leaving communities in ruins. A state of emergency was declared as rescue teams continued searching for survivors amid widespread destruction.

As the storm crossed the South China Sea, it regained strength before striking Vietnam. Officials reported waves as high as 10 metres (30 feet) along the coast, while thousands of homes lost power and trees were uprooted. More than 260,000 people were evacuated to safety, and the government deployed soldiers to assist with disaster response.

Vietnam’s central provinces, already reeling from record-breaking rains, now face severe flooding risks. Authorities warned that Ho Chi Minh City could see up to 100 millimetres of rainfall, coinciding with high tides on the Saigon River, raising fears of inundation in low-lying areas.

Kalmaegi is the 13th storm to hit Vietnam this year, and among the most powerful. With airports closed, crops threatened, and infrastructure damaged, the storm underscores the growing vulnerability of Southeast Asia to extreme weather events.

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