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BCJul 19, 2021

Police seek witnesses to shooting in Whalley

Surrey RCMP Serious Crime Unit is seeking witnesses to a shooting which occurred outside of a pub in Whalley. At approximately 1:14 a.m. on July 19, 2012, Surrey RCMP Frontline responded to a report of an injured man under the Patullo Bridge. Frontline officers located the man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. Police believe the man was shot near the Brownsville Pub in the 11900-block of Old Yale Road and they are asking for witnesses or anyone with dash-cam video to contact Surrey RCMP. This investigation is
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BCJul 19, 2021

Fatal Crash near Hwy 1 on Bradner Road in Abbotsford

On July 19, 2021 at approximately 9:40 AM, BC Highway Patrol, Abbotsford Police Department and Emergency Services responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 1 (westbound) near Bradner Road in Abbotsford. Police are in the early stages of this investigation, but can confirm that the lone occupant of the vehicle involved has died. The cause of this crash has not yet been determined. BC Highway Patrol Chilliwack, the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS) and the BC Coroners’ Service are continuing the investigation at the scene and this will impact westbound t
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BCJul 19, 2021

Church destroyed by fire in Surrey, B.C.

Firefighters in Surrey, B.C., had to work quickly to keep an early morning fire from spreading to nearby buildings but they could not save the church where the blaze began. Surrey Fire Service assistant chief Shelley Morris says the St. George Coptic Orthodox Church was engulfed in flames by the time crews arrived at around 3:30 a.m. She says the roof of the church has collapsed and the building was destroyed. Firefighters drenched nearby trees and buildings to ensure embers could not ignite other properties in the dry conditions. Crews were expected to remain at the scene for hours dealing w
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BCJul 19, 2021

Surrey RCMP describes suspect vehicle involved in shooting

Mounties in Surrey are investigating a shooting where they say someone in an SUV fired a gun at a minivan that was stopped at an intersection. RCMP describe the suspect vehicle as a white, newer model Audi Q5, and they say it drove past the victim's red Dodge Caravan late Saturday afternoon. Police say the Audi driver then fired numerous shots into the windshield and passenger side of the minivan before driving off. One person in the minivan suffered minor injuries from broken glass.
CanadaJul 19, 2021

Federal government will begin letting fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents into Canada on Aug. 9

The federal government will begin letting fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents into Canada on Aug. 9, and the rest of the world Sept. 7. Officials say the 14-day quarantine requirement will be waived as of Aug. 9 for eligible travellers who are currently residing in the United States and have received a full course of a COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in Canada. Children under 12 who are accompanied by fully vaccinated family members will also be exempt, provided they wear a mask in public places and avoid indoor group settings. All travellers will still be required to sub
NationalJul 19, 2021

Canada set to receive 7.1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses this week

Canada's vaccine supply is on the verge of outstripping demand, with the official overseeing the national distribution saying more than two million doses are being held back because provinces have said they can't use them yet.Brigadier-General Krista Brodie says in the coming weeks, Canada will surpass 66 million doses -- enough shots to vaccinate everycurrently eligible Canadian. The country will hit the more than 60 million dose milestone this week when about 7.1 million shots arrive from Pfizer-BioNTech andModerna.
InternationalJul 19, 2021

Basketball's Ayim, rugby sevens' Hirayama named opening ceremony

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that women's basketball player Miranda Ayim and men's rugby sevens player Nathan Hirayama will be Canada's flag-bearers for Friday's opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics.This will be Ayim's third and final Games, with the fourth-ranked women's basketball team set to play its first game one week fromtoday.Hirayama is the captain of Canada's men's rugby sevens team, which starts play Sunday.
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IndiaJul 19, 2021

Indian World Forum demands case against convener of banned Sikh body for fuelling anti-national feelings

A criminal case of subversion against US-based Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, self-designated convener of the banned Sikhs For Justice organisation, has been demanded by the Indian World Forum for inciting anti-national feelings among Indians and provoking them to take to divisive and subversive activities. In an official statement, the Indian World Forum said that Pannun has released a 1.52-minute video asking the Sikhs to lay siege at the Parliament on July 22 carrying swords and Khalistan flags raising anti-national slogans in the national capital. In a communication sent to the Commissioner of D
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IndiaJul 19, 2021

Monsoon Session: PM Modi invites MPs to share details on pandemic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 19 has asked leaders of the parties if they can take out some time so that he can apprise them about the COVID-19 situation. "I have urged all Floor Leaders that if they can take out some time tomorrow evening then I would like to give them all detailed information regarding the pandemic. We want discussion inside the Parliament as well with the Floor Leaders outside the Parliament," he said.

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BCApr 24, 2026

Evacuation alert issued for 10 properties as Konni Lake wildfire burns out of control in B.C.

An evacuation alert has been issued for 10 properties in British Columbia’s Cariboo region as a wildfire burns out of control early in the province’s wildfire season. According to a joint notice from the Xeni Gwet’in First Nation, the Tsilhqot’in National Government, and the Cariboo Regional District, the alert was issued late Thursday for properties near the Konni Lake wildfire, located about 200 kilometres southwest of Williams Lake. The alert advises residents to be prepared to leave on short notice. BC Wildfire Service information indicates the Konni Lake fire was measured at about
WorldApr 24, 2026

Ceasefire extension in Lebanon followed by continued strikes in southern areas

An announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump to extend a ceasefire in Lebanon by three weeks has not been reflected in conditions on the ground, according to field reports from southern parts of the country. An airstrike was reported in the village of Deir Aames in southern Lebanon, where residents were instructed by the Israeli military to move approximately one kilometre away before the strike. Witnesses reported hearing warplane activity shortly after the warning was issued. The developments come about 10 days after a ceasefire was said to have taken effect. Despite that agreement, airstr
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BCApr 24, 2026

Abbotsford police arrest repeat break and enter suspect, allege breaches of court-ordered conditions

A 35-year-old man is in custody following a second alleged residential break and enter in Abbotsford, months after being charged in a similar incident, according to a police news release. The Abbotsford Police Department said patrol officers first responded in November 2025 to a reported break and enter in progress in the 32500 block of Peardonville Road. Police allege Jaskaran Singh was identified, arrested and charged in that case. According to police, Singh was released from custody in March 2026 under several court-ordered conditions, including 24-hour house arrest, and relocated to anothe
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CanadaApr 24, 2026

Federal deficit reaches $25.5B in first 11 months of 2025–26 fiscal year

The federal government recorded a budgetary deficit of $25.5 billion for the April to February period of its 2025–26 fiscal year, according to the latest monthly fiscal monitor from the Department of Finance. The result compares with a deficit of $19.3 billion reported during the same 11-month period in 2024–25, indicating a year-over-year increase in the shortfall. According to the Finance Department report, total revenues reached $453.2 billion, up 0.8 per cent from $449.8 billion a year earlier. Program expenses, excluding net actuarial losses, rose to $424.9 billion, a 2.1 per cent inc
AlbertaApr 24, 2026

Flood alert issued for downtown Peace River as Heart River levels rise

The Town of Peace River has issued a flood alert for areas including its downtown, warning residents to be ready to leave on short notice due to rising water levels on the Heart River. According to a municipal notice, the alert covers the area between the Highway 2 bridge and 104 Avenue in the town’s south end. Officials say the alert is precautionary but reflects the potential for flooding if river conditions worsen. Residents in the affected zone are being advised to prepare for a possible evacuation by fuelling vehicles and gathering essential items, including identification, medications