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BCMar 13, 2020

Vancouver police seek pink shirt-wearing suspect in Anti-Bullying Day attack

Metro Vancouver Transit Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man wearing a pink shirt who allegedly violently robbed an elderly man on Pink Shirt Day, or Anti-Bullying Day.Transit police say on the morning of February 26th the man in the pink shirt approached the elderly man on a SkyTrain that had just left Granville Station in Vancouver.Police say the suspect reached into the elderly man's pocket and took five dollars before punching him in the face multiple times, breaking his glasses.The suspect left the train at Main Street-Science World Station and paramedics were called
BCMar 13, 2020

L.A. Matheson high school locked down after staffer assaulted, seriously injured

A staff member has been seriously hurt in an attack at L.A. Matheson high school in Surrey. RCMP say an emergency response team has been sent to L.A. Matheson Secondary School and the building has been locked down. They say a staff member was assaulted just before 8:30 a.m. and has been taken to hospital. A suspect was seen leaving the school grounds in a grey KIA. Police are appealing for information from witnesses or from anyone who may have surveillance or dashcam footage. RCMP have not said how the staff member was injured but say updates will be provided when more information is avai
CanadaMar 13, 2020

Canadian Parliament shuts until April 20 due to pandemic

Canada's Parliament has agreed to shut down for more than a month. The move comes while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is governing remotely from his home, in self imposed quarantine after his wife tested positive for the new corona virus. Friday's vote is meant to to help ensure lawmakers do not contribute to the spread of for virus. The moves a day after Trudeau's wife tested positive. The prime minister himself has been in selfimposed quarantine. All parties in Parliament agreed to the suspension, which means lawmakers will miss two weeks of sessions since they had previously planned to be a
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CanadaMar 13, 2020

Sophie Gregoire Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19: PMO

The Prime Minister's Office says Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has tested positive for COVID-19. Following medical advice, the prime minister's wife is remaining in isolation for the time being. The PMO says she is feeling well, is taking all the recommended precautions and her symptoms remain mild. The PMO says the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in good health with no symptoms. As a precautionary measure and following the advice of doctors, he will be in isolation for a planned period of 14 days.
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IndiaMar 13, 2020

All cinema halls in Delhi to be closed till March 31: Arvind Kejriwal

Amid growing cases of deadly coronavirus in India, Delhi government has announced to shut all cinema halls in Delhi till March 31. While speaking to media persons, CM Kejriwal said, "We held a meeting on coronavirus where all officials including Delhi Health Minister and LG were there. As I even earlier said that Delhi government is fully prepared to fight coronavirus. We have reviewed all the measures that have been taken so far. We took some more measures. All cinema halls to remain shut in Delhi till 31st March. Schools and colleges where exams are not being held will also remain closed. We
BCMar 13, 2020

7 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. bringing the total to 53

Health officials in British Columbia are advising against all non essential travel outside of Canada including to the United States. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says anyone who chooses to travel outside of Canada will be required to stay away from work or school for 14 days upon their return. She is also recommending that organizers cancel any events for 250 or more people. Health Minister Adrian Dix says schools will remain open but officials will consult over the spring break to determine appropriate policies and procedures. Henry and Dix made the announcement as the province
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CanadaMar 13, 2020

4 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, total cases-23

Alberta has four new confirmed cases of COVID-19. The province's chief medical health officer, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, says the cases include a two year old who had travelled with family to Florida. The child, who is from the Calgary area, is expected to recover. Hinshaw is also recommending organizers cancel events in the province with more than 250 people, and that no one travel outside Canada. Alberta now has a total of 23 cases, all travel related.
CanadaMar 12, 2020

Canada: Major winter sport world championships cancelled

All three major winter sport world championships scheduled for Canada this season have now been cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers have called off the world women's curling championship in Prince George, BC, which was scheduled to start Saturday. The world women's hockey championship in Nova Scotia was called off over the weekend and the world figure skating championships in Montreal were cancelled yesterday.
WorldMar 12, 2020

Markets crash amid COVID-19 fears

Concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic saw global markets in freefall, with New York's Dow Jones industrial average posting its biggest loss since 1987, closing down almost 10 per cent to 21,200.62. Canada's main stock index plunged 1,761.64 points, or 12.34 per cent, to 12,508.45, with every sector in the red. European stock markets have had one of their worst days in history, with investors worried about a US travel ban that covers much of Europe.

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IndiaOct 13, 2026

Punjab Bandh Called for October 15 Over Killing of Anti-Drug Activist Parminder Singh

Punjab is witnessing widespread anger among the family members and supporters of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh, who was shot dead in broad daylight in Mansa on Tuesday. A Punjab bandh has been called for October 15 to protest the killing. The activist’s supporters have alleged a nexus between drug traffickers and the police in Punjab and demanded the resignations of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the state’s Director General of Police (DGP). Meanwhile, the Congress has accused AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal of running a drug nexus in Punjab, while the BJP has urged the Governor to orde
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BCOct 13, 2026

David Eby Announces Three Women’s Health Initiatives in B.C.

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby announced three women’s health initiatives during a campaign event in Vancouver on Tuesday, including a commitment to establish a perinatal mental health unit at BC Women’s Hospital. The proposed unit would provide specialized care for women experiencing mental health challenges and depression during pregnancy and after childbirth. Eby also promised to improve access to menopause-related medical services and introduce a province-wide women’s health strategy. However, Eby faced questions during the news conference about the childcare subsidy controversy. He did n
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CanadaOct 13, 2026

Anita Anand Visits India for High-Level Talks as Canada-India Ties Advance

Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand is on a two-day visit to India starting today, marking her third trip to the country since June 2025. During her visit, Anand will hold high-level talks with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi. Ahead of Anand’s arrival, Canada’s High Commissioner to India, Christopher Cooter, described the coordination between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as excellent. He said relations between the two countries are currently at their highest point in history. Speaking about recent high-level meeting
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BCOct 13, 2026

Man Injured in Police-Involved Shooting in Burnaby, IIO Investigating

A man was injured in a police-involved shooting in Burnaby and was taken to hospital for treatment. According to the B.C. RCMP, police received a report of a disturbance at a home on Kingsway Avenue at approximately 10:15 a.m. on Sunday. When officers arrived at the scene, a man allegedly approached them while carrying a sharp-edged weapon. In response to the perceived threat, one of the officers fired their service weapon, injuring the man. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of B.C. has taken over the investigation. The agency is appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come
AlbertaOct 13, 2026

Former Alberta Premiers Unite to Oppose Separation from Canada

Two former Alberta premiers who once stood on opposite sides of provincial politics have joined forces to oppose Alberta’s separation from Canada. Former United Conservative Party Premier Jason Kenney and former NDP Premier Rachel Notley are scheduled to speak at an event organized by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. Kenney defeated Notley’s NDP government in the 2019 provincial election. Their joint appearance comes just one week before Albertans vote in a 10-question referendum that includes the issue of separation from Canada.