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BCMar 06, 2020

Elementary school near Prince George closed again today, after train derailed on Thursday

An elementary school northeast of Prince George is closed again today as crews clean up following a train derailment yesterday morning, barely 200 metres from the school grounds. Canadian National confirms 27 cars jumped the tracks and what is described as ``a small amount'' of petroleum coke, a non-hazardous product of the refining process, spilled into a nearby creek. CN says environmental experts and regulatory officials are overseeing that clean up, while the Transportation Safety Board will lead an investigation into the cause of the crash. None of the workers on the train, and no staff
BCMar 06, 2020

The man who stabbed two Abbotsford teens in their school, convicted of second degree murder

A judge has found a man guilty of second degree murder and aggravated assault in an attack more than three years ago on two students at a British Columbia high school. Defence lawyer Martin Peters had argued in December that Gabriel Klein did not have the intent to kill a 13 year old girl on Nov. 1, 2016, when he walked into the rotunda of Abbotsford Secondary School. He urged Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes of the B.C. Supreme Court to find his client guilty of manslaughter, but she found Klein guilty of second-degree murder today. Letisha Reimer died after being stabbed 14 times and
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CanadaMar 06, 2020

Federal government increases funding for COVID-19 research

The federal government is increasing funding for COVID-19 research from the initial $7 million level to $27 million. Health Minister Patty Hajdu says applications for the initial amount were overwhelming. 47 research teams will now receive money to work on everything from treating the new coronavirus to getting useful information out on it. The latest patient in Ontario recently travelled to Las Vegas and used public transit in Toronto for several days before he was tested, but officials say transit riders without symptoms do not need to seek medical help. Canada's first apparent case of comm
BCMar 06, 2020

Vernon man sentenced 5 years for assisting in brother’s escape after murder

A man charged in a more than three decade old Vernon murder case has been sentenced after a plea deal on a lesser charge.Paramjit Singh Bogarh had been charged with murdering his wife, Saminder in 1986.But he pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact for lying to police to help his brother escape to India after the killing.Bogarh was given a five year prison sentence after a joint submission by Crown and defence, with two more years to serve after credit for time served.
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IndiaMar 06, 2020

Delhi: Chinese man suspected of coronavirus, locks himself in Greater Noida flat

A Chinese man locked himself in his flat in Greater Noida's Beta 2 police station area last night. He suspected to have been infected with COVID-19. Chief Medical Officer Anurag Bhargav says, "He has tested negative for coronavirus".
BCMar 06, 2020

8 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in B.C., total number in Canada goes past 40

British Columbia has announced eight new cases of COVID-19, but the provincial health officer says the additional cases are not surprising. Dr. Bonnie Henry says four of the new cases are people with close household contacts of previously announced cases. Two other cases involve people who recently returned from Iran, a woman in her 50s and a man in his 60s who live in the same household. Henry says a resident of Seattle visiting family in B.C. has also tested positive. She says the other case was picked up through the province's ongoing influenza testing, and officials are now trying to dete
BCMar 06, 2020

BC: 20 rail cars derailed, Canadian National Railway says there is no danger to public safety

About 20 rail cars have gone off the tracks in a small northern BC community, but Canadian National Railway says there is no danger to public safety. The company is not saying what the cars were carrying. It says there are no fires, leaks or injuries as a result of the derailment in Giscome, northeast of Prince George. CN says its crews are responding, the cause of the derailment is under investigation and it will provide more updates as information becomes available.
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WorldMar 05, 2020

Elizabeth Warren: Honour of a lifetime to run to be the Democratic candidate in the 2020 US presidential election

Elizabeth Warren says it has been an honour of a lifetime to run to be the Democratic candidate in the 2020 U-S presidential election, but she is ending her campaign. Her voice cracking, the Massachusetts senator says she will likely endorse one of the two major candidates left in the race, Joe Biden or Bernie Sanders, but after she takes some time to herself. While she says she has no regrets, Warren became emotional when she spoke about meeting little girls who will have to wait at least another four years to see a woman in the White House.
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CanadaMar 05, 2020

PM Trudeau: Canada focused on co-ordinating with health authorities in all provinces and territories on COVID-19

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says misinformation about COVID-19 is hurting the ability of some communities to keep their people safe. He says Canada plans to stay focused on co-ordinating with health authorities in all provinces and territories to ensure our response is active and up to date, rather than make any ``knee-jerk'' reactions. Australia has banned travellers from South Korea who aren't Australian citizens or permanent residents, following similar bans for China and Iran, but Trudeau says Canada has no plans to follow suit.

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Farmers to hold Delhi Mahapanchayat over proposed India–U.S. trade agreement

Farmers from different parts of the country are scheduled to gather at Kisan Ghat in New Delhi on Tuesday for a Mahapanchayat to protest the proposed India–U.S. trade agreement. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said the gathering, being organised on the call of the Desh Bachao Morcha, will oppose the proposed deal, which he described as being against the interests of farmers. According to Pandher, the agreement could adversely affect the farming community, and protesters will urge the Centre not to implement it. Pandher said buses carrying farmers from Punjab are expected to leave for Delh
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BCJul 20, 2026

Four charged after alleged retail theft at Markham business, York Regional Police say

Four men have been arrested following an alleged retail theft at a business in Markham, while police continue to search for a fifth suspect, according to York Regional Police. Police said officers responded at about 8 a.m. Tuesday to a business near Fairburn Drive and Highway 7 after receiving reports that several suspects had filled shopping carts with power tools and left the store without paying. Investigators allege the suspects were attempting to flee in a vehicle when officers arrived and, with assistance from store security staff, took four individuals into custody. York Regional Police
BCJul 20, 2026

Woman seriously injured in stabbing at Campbell River parking lot, RCMP investigating

A 30-year-old woman was seriously injured in a stabbing early Sunday morning in Campbell River, according to the RCMP. Police said the incident occurred at about 2:30 a.m. in a parking area in the 1200-block of Cedar Street. Responding officers provided first aid before BC Emergency Health Services transported the woman to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. According to the Campbell River RCMP, the detachment's Major Crime Unit, Forensic Identification Services and general duty officers remained at the scene for several hours to collect evidence and interview witnesses. I
CanadaJul 20, 2026

Canada Child Benefit payments increase takes effect today, millions of families to receive higher amounts

Higher Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments began rolling out today following the federal government's annual benefit adjustment. According to the Government of Canada, the increase is expected to benefit approximately 3.6 million families and about 6 million children across the country. Under the updated benefit rates, eligible families can receive up to $8,157 annually for each child under the age of six, an increase of $160 from the previous benefit year. For children aged six to 17, the maximum annual payment has increased to $6,883, up $135 from last year. According to the Canada Revenue A
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WorldJul 20, 2026

At least 930 dead as Congo's Ebola outbreak continues to grow

At least 930 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak, according to the country's Ministry of Health. The ministry said 2,344 Ebola cases had been confirmed as of Saturday. In an overnight update into Monday, officials reported 37 additional deaths in the previous 24 hours, marking one of the highest single-day death totals recorded during the outbreak. According to the Ministry of Health, the outbreak was declared in eastern Congo on May 15 and has become the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record. Health officials said the outbreak is caused by the Bundibug