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CanadaJul 01, 2020

286 new COVID-19 cases reported in Canada

There are 104,204 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 55,458 confirmed (including 5,503 deaths, 24,798 resolved) Ontario: 35,068 confirmed (including 2,672 deaths, 30,344 resolved) Alberta: 8,108 confirmed (including 154 deaths, 7,405 resolved) British Columbia: 2,916 confirmed (including 174 deaths, 2,590 resolved) Nova Scotia: 1,062 confirmed (including 63 deaths, 998 resolved) Saskatchewan: 785 confirmed (including 13 deaths, 684 resolved) Manitoba: 314 confirmed (including 7 deaths, 300 resolved), 11 presumptive Newfoundland and Labrador: 261 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 258 resolved) Ne
BCJul 01, 2020

Police asking for additional victims to come forward related to Pemberton child sex assault investigation

Police have released a photo of man charged in a historical child sexual assault investigation in Pemberton and Whistler in hopes of uncovering any further victims. RCMP say they began the investigation in March into alleged incidents that occurred between 2007 and 2018 in the two communities involving two victims. 50 year old Roger Amadio Molinaro of Whistler was charged in April with multiple offences including two counts of sexual assault under the age of 16. Staff Sergeant Paul Hayes says the Mounties are asking any additional victims to come forward.
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BCJun 30, 2020

12 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths reported in B.C.

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued a joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia."Today, we are announcing 12 new cases, for a total of 2,916 cases in British Columbia."There are 152 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 2,590 people who tested positive have recovered."Of the total COVID-19 cases, 18 individuals are hospitalized, four of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in self-isolation. "Tomorrow, as we all celebr
CanadaJun 30, 2020

City council approves the temporary bylaw for mandatory face coverings in Toronto

Starting July 7th, face coverings will be mandatory in all public indoor settings in Toronto. City council approved the temporary bylaw this afternoon on the recommendation of the city's medical officer of health to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Doctor Eileen de Villa will review the need for the bylaw on a monthly basis. Mayor John Tory says the temporary bylaw does not affect social gatherings but will apply to public spaces including stores and other businesses. Face coverings made mandatory on all public transit across Quebec Starting July 13th, face coverings will be mandatory on all p
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WorldJun 30, 2020

Ex-Atlanta officer who killed Rayshard Brooks granted bond

A judge says the former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks can be free on bond while his case is pending. A judge on Tuesday set a bond of $500,000 for Garrett Rolfe, who faces charges including felony murder in the killing of the 27 year old Black man. Rolfe fatally shot Brooks in the back when Brooks fired a Taser in his direction while running away after a struggle on June 12. Rolfe is white. Felony murder convictions are punishable by a minimum sentence of life in prison. The shooting happened against the backdrop of demonstrations nationwide over police brutality.
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BCJun 30, 2020

Some visitors can return to B.C. long-term care homes after COVID shutdowns

Residents at long-term care facilities in British Columbia are now able to have in-person visits after months of being limited to virtual meetings or phone calls because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says restrictions stopping family visits to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among vulnerable people will now be eased to allow one designated person to see a long-term care resident. She says the designation could be expanded to allow more visitors in the future, but she wants to start slowly. Henry says she is immensely aware of the impacts the restrictions
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WorldJun 30, 2020

America could start seeing 100,000 COVID-19 cases everyday: Dr. Fauci

America's top infectious disease expert has a stark warning about what could happen if Americans don't start following public health recommendations.Dr. Anthony Fauci told a Senate committee that the U.S. could start recording a hundred thousand COVID-19 cases per day.He says he is very concerned that areas seeing recent outbreaks due to people ignoring safety guidelines are putting the entire nation at risk.Earlier today, the European Union announced it is barring American tourists for at least another two weeks.
CanadaJun 30, 2020

Air Canada cutting 30 domestic routes, closing stations at eight airports

Air Canada is indefinitely suspending service on 30 domestic regional routes and closing eight stations at regional airports. The airline says the cuts are being made as a result of continuing weak demand for both business and leisure travel due to COVID-19 travel restrictions and border closures. The regional airports where Air Canada is closing its stations include four in Quebec and two in Ontario plus one in New Brunswick and one in Newfoundland and Labrador. Air Canada also says other changes to its network and schedule, as well as further service suspensions, will be considered over the
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CanadaJun 30, 2020

Greater Toronto Area Mayors want to make masks mandatory indoors

Three mayors in the Greater Toronto Area are asking their city councils to approve bylaws to make masks mandatory in public indoor settings.Toronto Mayor John Tory, Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie and Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown all support the move.Tory announced at a news conference this morning that he would vote in favour of a temporary bylaw recommended by Toronto's medical officer of health, Dr. Eileen de Villa.The proposed bylaw will be voted on by Toronto city council today and, if approved, will come into effect in a week's time.

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Cricket star Yuvraj Singh meets Premier David Eby at Vancouver’s BC Place as excitement grows for cricket in B.C.

The Canada Super60 cricket series lit up Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium this weekend - and the excitement reached a new level when former Indian cricket star Yuvraj Singh was spotted in the stands alongside B.C. Premier David Eby. The two appeared together on the stadium’s big screen during the women’s match between Vancouver Thunderbirds and Toronto Sixers, drawing loud cheers from the crowd. Cricket fans in the arena - many from Surrey and the Lower Mainland’s South Asian communities - welcomed the moment as a sign of the sport’s growing stature in Canada. Premier Eby’s office had
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Vancouver police search for suspect after three stabbed on Yaletown seawall

Vancouver Police are investigating a series of stabbings that occurred early this morning along the Yaletown seawall. Just after 7:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of multiple people stabbed along the seawall near David Lam Park. Three victims were located and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect fled the area before police were called and has not yet been located. Initial evidence suggests the attacks were random and unprovoked. The suspect is described as an Indigenous woman in her late 20s or early 30s. She is between 5’3” and 5’7”, has a slim bu
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B.C.'s public service workers escalate strike to correctional facilities

British Columbia jails have been added to the growing list of sites behind picket lines as public service workers escalate job action. The B.C. General Employees' Union says in a release that all its remaining unionized staff at adult correctional facilities across the province are now on strike. The union says the escalation brings the total number of work sites behind pickets to more than 470, with about 25,000 workers taking strike action across 20 ministries, Crown corporations and agencies. Union president Paul Finch says the escalation is due to the government's "lack of urgency" in comi
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BCOct 10, 2025

Woman attacked by bear while walking dog in Squamish, B.C., wildlife area

British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service is warning residents after a bear attack this week in the Squamish area north of Vancouver. The service says a woman was walking her dog in the Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area on Wednesday when she was attacked by a sow with its cubs. The woman only got a minor injury. The Conservation Officer Service says people should avoid the trail network at the Squamish Wildlife Management Area and, if they go, keep their dogs on a leash. The public has also been reminded to make noise while hiking, to carry bear spray and to never approach or fee
WorldOct 10, 2025

Blast at a Tennessee explosives plant leaves multiple people dead and missing, sheriff says

An explosion at a Tennessee military munitions plant has left multiple people dead and missing. The blast occurred Friday at Accurate Energetic Systems, about 60 miles southwest of Nashville. Authorities say secondary explosions have prevented rescuers from approaching the site. The cause of the explosion is not yet known. Emergency crews have been unable to enter the plant due to ongoing detonations. Residents miles away reported feeling the explosion, and video shows flames and heavy smoke rising from the debris. The company has not responded to requests for comment. Local officials describe