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CanadaAug 22, 2020

Increase of COVID-19 cases in Ontario, Alberta, Quebec and B.C.

There are 124,372 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 61,495 confirmed (including 5,733 deaths, 54,472 resolved) Ontario: 41,179 confirmed (including 2,796 deaths, 37,397 resolved) Alberta: 12,748 confirmed (including 230 deaths, 11,374 resolved) British Columbia: 4,915 confirmed (including 202 deaths, 3,889 resolved) Saskatchewan: 1,595 confirmed (including 22 deaths, 1,439 resolved) Nova Scotia: 1,077 confirmed (including 64 deaths, 1,008 resolved) Manitoba: 830 confirmed (including 12 deaths, 553 resolved) Newfoundland and Labrador: 268 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 265 resolved) New Bruns
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BCAug 21, 2020

90 new COVID-19 cases reported in B.C., number of active cases rise past 800

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Réka Gustafson, B.C.’s deputy provincial health officer, have issued a joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia. "Today, we are announcing 90 new cases, for a total of 4,915 cases in British Columbia. "There are 824 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, 2,594 people who are under active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases and 3,889 people who tested positive have recovered. "Currently, 13 individuals are hospitalized with COVID-19, five of whom are in
BCAug 21, 2020

Officials in BC urging sports fans to ``stay out of the penalty box''

The Vancouver Canucks could make a rare advance to the next round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a victory over last year's champions, the St. Louis Blues, in Edmonton tonight. But officials in BC are urging sports fans to ``stay out of the penalty box'' as they enjoy the game. Surrey RCMP say in a release that, in past years, fans have gathered at the intersection of 72nd Street and Scott Road to celebrate a victory. Police say officers will join them tonight to ensure everyone is peaceful, liquor and other laws are respected and crowds maintain appropriate physical distancing to slow the
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BCAug 21, 2020

One critically and one seriously injured in a fight in Surrey

One man has critical injuries and another is listed in serious condition following a fight in Surrey. RCMP say the fight, involving around one dozen people, broke out shortly before 9 last night. Corporal Eleanor Sturko says both men were hurt during the melee but she doesn't say what caused their injuries, what happened to the other combatants or why the fight occurred. The serious crime unit has taken over the case and anyone with information about the assaults is urged to contact police.
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CanadaAug 21, 2020

Canada Post reports second-quarter loss of $378 million due to COVID-19

Canada Post is reporting a second quarter pre-tax loss of $378 million, a figure the service says was largely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Crown corporation says it saw an unprecedented growth in parcel volume and revenue from Canadians shopping online while staying at home, delivering as much early in the second quarter as the postal service does during the peak Christmas season.But mail and direct marketing revenues dropped faster with businesses mailing and advertising less than they did pre-pandemic.Traditional mail revenue dropped by 15.4 per cent compared to the same period in 20
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BCAug 21, 2020

B.C. clamps down on COVID-19 enforcement with fines for large party hosts

As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continues to climb in BC, especially among young people, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says a party is ``not worth someone's life.'' Farnworth says $2,000 tickets can now be issued to the owner of a home where a large party is underway or to the organizer of an event such as a drum circle if such gatherings violate health rules. $200 tickets can also be issued to anyone refusing to leave a gathering or who is abusive to staff trying to maintain physical distancing rules. Farnworth says a small minority of people are either wilfully ignorant
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CanadaAug 21, 2020

Man accused of threatening PM in Rideau Hall incident due back in court Sept. 18

The man accused of ramming through a gate at Rideau Hall while heavily armed is slated to return to court Sept. 18 after making a brief appearance Friday.Corey Hurren, a Manitoba military reservist and sausage-maker, faces 21 weapons charges and one of threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Police say Hurren used a pickup truck to break through a side gate at Rideau Hall early in the morning of July 2 and made his way toward the residence where Trudeau and his family live. They say Hurren was armed with several guns, one of which had an illegal magazine.Neither the Trudeaus nor Gov. Gen. J
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CanadaAug 21, 2020

Trudeau, Ford unveil deal to produce N95 masks at Brockville, Ont.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have announced a partnership deal designed to produce made in Canada personal protective equipment. The two were in Brockville, Ontario this afternoon, where 3M is going to increase capacity at a local plant and produce up to 100 million medical grade N-95 masks a year. In return for their contributions of 23.3 million dollars, the federal and Ontario governments will each get 25 million masks per year for five years for front-line health-care and other essential workers. Trudeau repeats he knew nothing about the WE charity recommend
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CanadaAug 21, 2020

Increase in COVID-19 cases in B.C., Alberta and Quebec

There are 123,873 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 61,402 confirmed (including 5,730 deaths, 54,383 resolved) Ontario: 41,048 confirmed (including 2,793 deaths, 37,291 resolved) Alberta: 12,604 confirmed (including 228 deaths, 11,292 resolved) British Columbia: 4,825 confirmed (including 200 deaths, 3,845 resolved) Saskatchewan: 1,590 confirmed (including 22 deaths, 1,419 resolved) Nova Scotia: 1,077 confirmed (including 64 deaths, 1,007 resolved) Manitoba: 796 confirmed (including 12 deaths, 537 resolved) Newfoundland and Labrador: 268 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 263 resolved) New Bruns

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BCSep 08, 2026

Langley School District Bans E-Scooters and E-Bikes on School Grounds

British Columbia’s Langley School District has banned e-scooters and e-bikes across all elementary, middle and secondary schools, citing student safety concerns as the new academic year begins. The new rules come into effect immediately and follow growing concerns over e-scooter-related accidents and serious injuries involving children across the Lower Mainland. However, the district’s new policy allows e-pedal bikes at secondary schools. Students aged 14 and 15 can use light e-bikes, while those aged 16 and older can use standard e-bikes. Adults are also permitted to use e-pedal bikes at
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IndiaSep 08, 2026

Behbal Kalan Firing Case: Sukhbir Badal Summoned Again by SIT, Questioning Set for September 11

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has once again summoned Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal in connection with the Behbal Kalan firing case. Badal has been asked to appear before the SIT in Chandigarh on September 11 for questioning. Badal had previously appeared before the SIT on July 20. The latest summons comes as the investigation into the 2015 firing incident continues. The Behbal Kalan firing took place in October 2015, when police opened fire on protesters in Behbal Kalan, Faridkot district. The protesters were demonstrating against incidents of sacrilege involving th
CanadaSep 08, 2026

Canada and EU to Unite Against U.S.-China Global Dominance

Canada and the European Union are exploring a broad strategic alliance aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, defence, security and other key areas, as both sides seek to navigate growing competition between the United States and China. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to outline the initiative during her annual State of the Union address in Strasbourg on September 16. Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to attend the address and speak to European lawmakers the following day, highlighting Canada’s push for closer ties with Europe. The Carney governmen
BCSep 08, 2026

Surrey Police Board Begins Nationwide Search for New Chief Constable

The Surrey Police Board has officially launched a nationwide search for a new chief constable to lead the Surrey Police Service (SPS). The board has hired PFM Executive Search to manage the recruitment process and help identify a qualified candidate for the top position. The move comes nearly three months after former Chief Constable Norm Lipinski was dismissed in early June. His termination led to the resignation of two board directors, including the board’s then-chair, in protest. Since Lipinski’s departure, Deputy Chief Constable Todd Matsumoto has been serving as interim chief. The sel
CanadaSep 08, 2026

Canada and China Resume Military Talks After More Than Eight Years

Canadian and Chinese military officials have held their first defence coordination talks in more than eight years, with the meeting taking place privately in Ottawa. China’s Defence Ministry confirmed that the meeting was held on September 4, saying the talks were aimed at restoring military-level communication between the two countries. The ministry described the discussions as a clear dialogue intended to improve mutual understanding and build trust between the two militaries. Notably, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government did not issue any public statement about the meeting, while Bei