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BCFeb 14, 2020

Government officials tentatively set to meet with provincial Indigenous leaders

B.C. and federal government officials are tentatively set to meet with provincial Indigenous leaders in the hope of ending an anti-pipeline rail blockade that has stalled travellers and choked Canada's economy. Premier John Horgan responded to a letter from a Gitxsan leader today, saying the government wants to meet with chiefs of the Gitxsan and Wet'suwet'en Nation over a rail blockade in New Hazelton. Indigenous Relations Minister Scott Fraser says he will represent the provincial government at the meeting with chiefs, and federal Crown Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett will als
CanadaFeb 13, 2020

Former Conservative cabinet minister John Baird decides to stay out of leadership race

Former Conservative cabinet minister John Baird says he's not running to lead the federal Conservative party. His announcement puts an end to days of speculation that he could enter the race, talk that began late last month after both current MP Pierre Poilievre and former interim party leader Rona Ambrose decided not to run. Baird had been poised to run Poilievre's campaign, but Poilievre dropped out last month, saying his heart wasn't in it. The absence of what some in the party feel is a ``true blue'' voice in the contest a role some saw as belonging to either Poilievre or Ambrose _ put pr
BCFeb 13, 2020

Homicide team takes over Langley, B.C., shooting probe after death of victim

Homicide investigators in Metro Vancouver confirm a man shot last week in Langley has died in hospital. In a message posted to social media, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says the victim, who has not been named, died recently. He was attacked Feb. 7 in the parking lot of a mall in Langley, B.C. RCMP identified him only as an adult male and said he was in grave condition. They said the shooting did not appear random. Few other details of the case have been released.
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BCFeb 13, 2020

Civil servants warned, protests could affect government offices on Friday

B.C.'s civil servants are being warned that a protest could affect government offices tomorrow. The head of the B.C. civil service has sent an email to employees saying demonstrators have vowed to ``shut down'' as many ministries as possible, just days after hundreds blocked the entrance to the B.C. legislature. Don Wright says a flexible plan has been developed in order to maintain as much service to the public as possible. But he asks government employees to ensure their safety is the first priority.
CanadaFeb 13, 2020

Japan confirms 12 Canadians on cruise ship infected with novel coronavirus

Japanese authorities might soon allow people quarantined aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship near Tokyo, where 12 Canadians have contracted the novel coronavirus, to disembark and finish out their isolation on land. The 3,500 passengers on the ship have been under quarantine since last week, and so far 218 have tested positive for the disease, which the World Health Organization has dubbed COVID-19. Foreign Affairs Minister Francois Philippe Champagne says it's the biggest concentration of confirmed cases outside of mainland China. Champagne says emergency response teams and consular offi
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CanadaFeb 13, 2020

Bombardier completes its exit of commercial aviation as it sells CSeries stake

Bombardier is selling its remaining stake in the A-220 jet for nearly 600 million dollars in a deal that involves Airbus and the Quebec government.The Montreal based company is transferring its shares to Airbus and the province as it tries to emerge from more than 9 billion dollars in debt.Quebec Economy Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon calls the agreement a ``win-win'' for all partners.This morning Bombardier also reported a 2019 loss of 1.61 billion dollars.Rumours persist that it will sell one of its two main divisions later this year.
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WorldFeb 13, 2020

China is reporting 254 new deaths and a spike in virus

China is reporting 254 new deaths and a spike in virus cases of more than 15,000, after its hardest hit province applied a new system that broadens the scope of diagnoses for the outbreak, which has spread to more than 20 countries.Japan is also reporting its first death.The hardest hit Chinese province has replaced its top officials in an apparent response to public criticism of local authorities' handling of the epidemic.The total deaths in mainland China now are more than 1,300, with confirmed cases exceeding 59,000.That number now includes patients who have been diagnosed with a doctors'
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WorldFeb 13, 2020

Cruise ship turned away in other ports anchors off Cambodia

A cruise ship turned away by other Asian and Pacific governments due to virus fears anchored Thursday off Cambodia, which is checking the health of its 2,200 passengers and crew. The Westerdam was unwelcome elsewhere even though operator Holland America Line said no cases of the COVID-19 viral illness have been confirmed among the 1,455 passengers and 802 crew members on board.The ship is anchored a kilometre (.6 miles) from the main Sihanoukville port and a team of health officials will conduct health checks and determine the disembarkation process, Preah Sihanoukville Gov. Kouch Chamrouen t
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BCFeb 13, 2020

John Horgan says anti-pipeline demonstrators need to respect the rights of others

B.C. Premier John Horgan says anti-pipeline demonstrators who prevented people from entering the legislature for his government's throne speech on Tuesday need to respect the rights of others. ``Peaceful demonstration is fundamental to our success as a democracy,'' he told a news conference today. ``But to have a group of people say to others you are illegitimate, you are not allowed in here, you are somehow a sellout to the values of Canadians is just plain wrong, and I want to underline that.'' Horgan said he cancelled a news conference on Tuesday because he wanted to take 24 hours to refle

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BCOct 14, 2026

Third Victim Dies After Pickup Truck Crashes Into Crowd in Delta

A 64-year-old woman, Gwenyth Brigit Dwyn, has died in hospital from injuries sustained when a pickup truck struck a crowd outside Tsawwassen Mills mall in Delta last month. Delta police confirmed her death on Wednesday, making her the third victim to die in the incident. The crash occurred on September 30, when a pickup truck drove into a crowd gathered to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Two elders from the Tsawwassen First Nation died at the scene, while Dwyn later succumbed to her injuries in hospital. A fourth injured person has been discharged from hospital and is recov
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BCOct 14, 2026

BC Conservatives Promise 60-Day Gap Between Provincial and Municipal Elections

BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson has announced that if his party comes to power, it will legally require a minimum 60-day gap between provincial and municipal elections in the future. Doerkson has promised to introduce the Respect for Local Democracy Act, describing it as one of the party’s top priorities. He argued that the current provincial election campaign has overshadowed municipal election campaigns, preventing local issues such as healthcare, public safety and the cost of living from receiving adequate attention. Criticizing BC NDP Leader David Eby, Doerkson said the NDP had a m
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BCOct 14, 2026

7 Charged in Toronto Crypto Exchange Owner Kidnapping, Including 3 Canadian Armed Forces Members

Toronto police have charged seven people, including three members of the Canadian Armed Forces, in connection with the kidnapping of a cryptocurrency exchange owner. A total of 82 charges have been laid against the accused, including kidnapping, extortion, firearms offences and drug trafficking, Police Chief Myron Demkiw said at a news conference on Wednesday. According to Demkiw, the incident began on July 25, 2026, when the victim was abducted at gunpoint near Finch Avenue East and Bayview Avenue in North York. The kidnappers allegedly handcuffed and severely tortured the victim to gain acce
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WorldOct 14, 2026

Energy Cooperation to Be Discussed During Marco Rubio’s Visit to India

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will depart on Saturday for a five-day visit to India and Uzbekistan, the U.S. State Department has announced. During his visit to India, Rubio will discuss energy cooperation and meet with government officials to exchange views on regional and global issues. According to the State Department, his itinerary includes Samarkand in Uzbekistan and Mumbai and Jamnagar in India. The visit comes as efforts to finalize a long-pending bilateral trade agreement between India and the United States have once again stalled. Officials from both countries indicated earlier
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IndiaOct 14, 2026

No One Will Be Spared in Parvinder Jhota Murder Case: CM Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has assured that no accused will be spared in the murder case of Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. He has issued strict instructions to Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav to conduct a thorough investigation and get to the bottom of the case. Mann said the accused would face strict punishment. He added that if any conspiracy behind the murder comes to light, those involved in planning it would also be held accountable. Expressing his condolences to Parvinder Singh Jhota’s family, the Chief Minister said the loss of a young son was deeply painful and that such an inciden