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CanadaMay 28, 2020

Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean

The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.Six Canadian service members died April 29 when the Cyclone helicopter crashed within sight of HMCS Fredericton, which is participating in a NATO mission.Early this morning Canadian military and United States Navy search-and-recovery teams deployed a remotely operated vehicle to a depth of more than 3,000 metres, and discovered a large piece of the fuselage and the remains of fallen military personnel.Remains of only two of
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IndiaMay 28, 2020

US ready to mediate 'raging border dispute' between India, China: Trump

Amid the stand-off between India and China in Ladakh region, President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that US is 'ready' and 'willing' to mediate their 'raging border dispute'. "We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute. Thank you!" tweeted President Trump. Amid efforts to de-escalate the tensions with China in Ladakh through talks, the Indian military leadership had on Tuesday gave their inputs to the government on dealing with the situation. Chief of Defence Staff had briefed Prime Minister
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CanadaMay 28, 2020

For second day Canada reports less than 1,000 COVID-19 cases

There are 87,519 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. Quebec: 49,139 confirmed (including 4,228 deaths, 15,319 resolved) Ontario: 26,483 confirmed (including 2,155 deaths, 20,372 resolved) Alberta: 6,926 confirmed (including 141 deaths, 6,106 resolved) British Columbia: 2,550 confirmed (including 161 deaths, 2,144 resolved) Nova Scotia: 1,053 confirmed (including 59 deaths, 975 resolved) Saskatchewan: 637 confirmed (including 10 deaths, 559 resolved) Manitoba: 281 confirmed (including 7 deaths, 271 resolved), 11 presumptive Newfoundland and Labrador: 260 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 2
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BCMay 28, 2020

Illicit-drug deaths up in B.C. and remain highest in Canada: Chief coroner

British Columbia's overdose deaths spiked in March and April reaching the same heights recorded over a year earlier. The BC Coroners Service says 117 people died last month, matching the number of fatalities in March 2019, followed by a steady decline in deaths every month since then. However, the service says 112 deaths in March and 117 in April mark the first time since late 2018 that the province has recorded more than 100 fatalities two month in a row. The service reports 78 deaths in January, and 75 in February this year More than 4,700 people have died of overdoses since the B.C. governm
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BCMay 27, 2020

British Columbia has entered its longest period in a state of emergency

British Columbia has entered its longest period in a state of emergency in its history. Premier John Horgan says the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging the province's social and economic foundations but people in B.C. are perservering in what will likely be an extended emergency period. B.C. first declared a public state of emergency on March 18 and today's extension will run until June 9, weeks longer than the emergency declaration during the devastating 2017 fire season. In a wide-ranging news conference, the premier also says he is pleased Vancouver remains in the running as a potential hub
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BCMay 27, 2020

9 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death reported in B.C.

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing nine new cases, for a total of 2,550 cases in British Columbia." “There are 244 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 2,144 people who tested positive have recovered. “Of the total COVID-19 cases, 37 individuals are hospitalized, seven of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in self-isolation.
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WorldMay 27, 2020

Bad weather postpones historic SpaceX launch

The first launch of NASA astronauts from Florida in nine years has been pushed to Saturday after bad weather forced the space agency to cancel today's scheduled launch of a Space-X rocket ship. Both U-S President Donald Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence were present at Cape Canaveral to watch the now-scrubbed lift-off. The mission is seen as a giant leap forward for the booming business of commercial space travel. Space veterans Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken were scheduled to ride into orbit Wednesday afternoon aboard the brand-new Dragon capsule.
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CanadaMay 27, 2020

Many health and safety issues to be tackled before an in-person G-7 meeting: PM Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are many health and safety issues to be tackled before there can be an in-person gathering of G-7 leaders. President Donald Trump is pushing the idea of having leaders meet in or near Washington sometime next month. While Trudeau says that would be more effective than a virtual meeting, he wants to make sure the US has a plan to deal with the potential COVID-19 risk first and consider whether he'd have to quarantine for two weeks afterwards.
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CanadaMay 27, 2020

Military report on Quebec senior homes says conditions difficult but improving

The military's report into its mission inside Quebec's long-term care homes reveals many facilities in the network continue to struggle to bring down the number of COVID-19 infections.Members of the Canadian Armed Forces noted that upon arrival they found a widespread lack of personnel and high absenteeism, which they said negatively affected patient hygiene.Other issues they found included problems with distribution of personal protective equipment, disappearing medical supplies and residents circulating within facilities without protective equipment.But the report released today is less crit

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BCJul 13, 2026

45-year-old man feared drowned in Okanagan Lake after falling from inflatable tube

A 45-year-old man is feared drowned after falling into Okanagan Lake while riding an inflatable tube being towed behind a boat, according to West Kelowna RCMP. Police said the incident happened Saturday afternoon when the man lost his balance and fell into the water. Investigators said he was not wearing a life jacket and struggled to stay afloat after entering the lake. According to RCMP, the boat operator jumped into the water in an attempt to rescue the man but was unable to reach him. The operator was later rescued by another boater who was passing through the area. A dive team has been de
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AlbertaJul 13, 2026

Calgary landlord charged after alleged hidden cameras found in tenants' bedrooms and bathrooms

Calgary police have charged a 41-year-old landlord after tenants allegedly discovered hidden cameras inside bedrooms and bathrooms at a southwest Calgary home. According to the Calgary Police Service, a tenant reported on June 7 finding a small camera concealed inside a surge protector in a bathroom and another camera attached to a smoke detector in a bedroom. After informing other tenants, they also located similar hidden cameras in their rooms and contacted police. Investigators executed a search warrant on June 12 at a home in the 200 block of Springborough Way S.W., where they seized sever
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BCJul 13, 2026

Vancouver police seek witnesses after unprovoked assault at Marpole bus stop

Vancouver Police are asking the public for information after a man was allegedly assaulted without provocation while waiting at a bus stop in the Marpole neighbourhood last week. According to a Vancouver Police Department news release, the incident occurred at about 9:25 a.m. on July 7 near Southwest Marine Drive and Ash Street. Investigators say the victim was waiting for a bus when a man approached from behind, pushed him and pulled the headphones from his head. Police allege the suspect then struck the victim several times with a longboard-style skateboard. The victim was able to flee the a
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BCJul 13, 2026

Nearly 150 residents displaced after apartment fire in New Westminster

Nearly 150 residents were displaced after a fire damaged an apartment building in New Westminster on Friday, with firefighters continuing suppression efforts through the weekend to extinguish remaining hot spots. According to New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services, crews responded to a fire at Pinecrest Manor, located at 905 Fourth Ave., at about 1:30 p.m. Firefighters used ladders to rescue several residents from their balconies as the blaze spread through the building. Officials said the roof above the main entrance was destroyed, and part of the structure collapsed. Mayor Patrick Johnston
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AlbertaJul 13, 2026

Alberta, Ottawa and major oil producers sign MOU to advance Pathways carbon capture project

The Alberta government, the federal government and five major oil producers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance the multi-billion-dollar Pathways Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project, according to the governments involved. The agreement outlines a framework for collaboration on one of Canada's largest proposed carbon capture initiatives. According to the Alberta government, the MOU establishes shared objectives aimed at supporting Canada's economy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The project is designed to capture carbon dioxide from industrial operations and