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BCJan 13, 2026

School bus crash in western Manitoba sends several children to hospital

Several children were taken to hospital after a school bus left a highway in western Manitoba on Tuesday morning, according to RCMP. Police say the bus rolled off the road south of Mafeking, near the community of Swan River, roughly 550 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. Emergency crews responded to the scene shortly after the crash was reported. RCMP confirmed that four people on board the bus suffered significant but non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to hospital for treatment. Other passengers were assessed at the scene and were also taken to hospital as a precaution. The cau
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CanadaJan 13, 2026

Statistics Canada plans workforce reduction affecting about 850 employees

Statistics Canada says it will cut approximately 850 positions as part of a broader effort to adjust its operations, along with a reduction of about 12 per cent of its executive team. Carter Mann, a spokesperson for the national statistical agency, said affected employees are expected to be notified within the next two weeks. He added that the agency remains focused on meeting its mandate to provide reliable data for Canadians while adapting to internal changes. According to data from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Statistics Canada employed 7,274 people as of March 31, 2025. Of tha
BCJan 13, 2026

Lake Country RCMP arrest two suspects in break and enter investigation linked to Kelowna

Lake Country RCMP say two men have been arrested following an early morning break and enter that investigators believe is connected to a series of similar crimes targeting businesses in Kelowna. Police were called to a business in the 11,000 block of Oceola Road around 3:00 a.m. Sunday after receiving a report of a break and enter in progress. Officers contained the area and arrested two male suspects as they exited the building carrying tools commonly associated with break and enter offences. RCMP say a search of the suspects uncovered identifiable property and Canadian currency believed to b
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BCJan 13, 2026

Atmospheric river soaks B.C. south coast as rainfall tops 200 millimetres in some areas

Communities across British Columbia’s south coast and Vancouver Island have been hit with intense rainfall over the past three days as an atmospheric river moved through the region, prompting evacuation orders, alerts and ongoing flood warnings. Environment Canada says several areas recorded more than 100 millimetres of rain between Saturday and Monday, with the Kennedy Lake Forestry Station on Vancouver Island measuring nearly 286 millimetres during the period. On the mainland, Port Mellon reported 204 millimetres, while Ucluelet recorded 168 millimetres and Squamish received 132 millimetre
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BCJan 13, 2026

Teen critically injured in Richmond hit-and-run as police seek suspect vehicle

A 17-year-old boy remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene late Saturday night in Richmond, according to RCMP. Police say officers were called just after 11:25 p.m. to reports of a disturbance in the 4200 block of No. 3 Road. When they arrived, they found the teenager unconscious and suffering serious injuries. He was taken to hospital by paramedics, where he continues to receive life-saving care. Investigators believe the collision followed an altercation near the roadway. The incident has prompted a parallel investigation into an alleged assault causi

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BollywoodJan 13, 2026

16-Year-Old Owen Cooper Makes Awards History

Sixteen-year-old actor Owen Cooper has made history by winning a Golden Globe for his role in the Netflix series Adolescence. He won the award for Best Supporting Actor in a TV Series at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. With this win, Owen became the youngest actor ever to win a Golden Globe in this category. Owen has also achieved something very special. He is the youngest male actor to win a Golden Globe, an Emmy Award, and a Critics’ Choice Award one after the other. Earlier this month, he won the Critics’ Choice Award for Adolescence. Last year, he also became th
BollywoodJan 13, 2026

Chalamet Wins Big at the Golden Globes

Timothée Chalamet, 30, took an important step in his career by winning a Golden Globe award. He beat famous actors like Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney to win best actor in a musical or comedy for his film Marty Supreme, a movie about table tennis. Even though DiCaprio did not win best actor, his film One Battle After Another was the biggest winner of the night. It won four awards, including best musical or comedy film and best director. Irish actress Jessie Buckley won best actress in a drama for Hamnet. The film also surprised many people by winning best drama film. The vampire mov
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BollywoodJan 13, 2026

Priyanka Chopra Shines at Golden Globes 2026

Priyanka Chopra Jonas made a strong and stylish appearance at the Golden Globe Awards 2026 with her husband, singer and actor Nick Jonas. As they walked the red carpet, many people noticed them. The couple smiled, waved, and stopped for photos with fans and photographers. Priyanka, who is one of Bollywood’s leading actresses, was also there to present an award. Her presence showed how important her role is in representing Indian cinema in Hollywood. The way she dresses, speaks, and carries herself helps bring more attention to global talent and makes a big difference in how Indian actors a
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BollywoodJan 12, 2026

Shahid Kapoor as Romeo in O'Romeo

Fans have finally seen Shahid Kapoor as Romeo in the exciting new film, O'Romeo. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the movie also features Triptii Dimri. It promises a fresh and thrilling experience. Shahid's intense look suggests he will play a character that is both dangerous and quirky, full of drama and passion. The second poster of O'Romeo shows Shahid in a fierce and wild manner, creating a dark and intense mood. With a deep red background symbolizing blood and anger, the image is striking. Shahid is roaring, showing raw emotions of fury and pain. Blood
BollywoodJan 12, 2026

Dhurandhar Takes the Nation by Storm: A Bhangra Celebration at the NBA!

The action spy thriller Dhurandhar, featuring Ranveer Singh, has become a massive hit across India and internationally. Recently, the title track from Dhurandhar was showcased by a Bhangra dance group at a National Basketball Association (NBA) game in San Francisco. A video shared by Bhangra Empire on Instagram captured dancers in traditional Punjabi attire performing to the catchy title track before the match between the Golden State Warriors and the Milwaukee Bucks. Their vibrant dance moves excited the audience, who cheered enthusiastically. The group captioned the post, “Starting o

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