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IndiaMay 10, 2025

'War is certain now', Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif a statement

Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said that war between India and Pakistan is certain now. In a TV interview, on the question of war, he said that there is no other option other than this. Along with this, Army Spokesperson Ahmed Chaudhry today said that the Indian government is involved in funding terrorists. It is encouraging cross-border terrorism. India is also running many terrorist camps. He also said that if India likes Pakistan's firing so much, then we will fulfill your wish at the place, time and manner of our choice. Meanwhile, amidst the war situation, the International Monet
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

Continuous explosions in Jalandhar, red alert issued, DC appeals to people

After Operation Sindhur, Pakistan is continuously attacking India. Punjab is being targeted. The Deputy Commissioner has issued a red alert in Jalandhar. Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Agarwal again appealed to the people that if a drone falls somewhere near you, then do not go near it. An explosion in it can cause damage. Immediately inform the nearest police station about the fall of the drone. According to the orders issued by the Deputy Commissioner, people have been appealed not to gather and avoid going outside. People have also been asked to avoid going into big buildings. Along with
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

Jalandhar on high alert, a day after drone strikes, missile strikes in city

A day after the drone strikes, several missile strikes took place in Jalandhar on the intervening night of May 9-10. During this, intermittent explosions were heard, causing panic among the people. People of Kangniwal village near Adampur heard the blast around 1:30 am. The villagers said that as soon as they came out of their houses, they saw the debris of the missile. A car parked outside the house was damaged and cracks appeared in the water tank of another house. Immediately after the incident, the district administration imposed a blackout at 1:30 am, which continued till 6 am.
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BCMay 09, 2025

BC Greens say they will not support Bill 15

Premier David Ebby government’s proposed Bill 15, which would speed up approvals for new schools and hospitals in the province, will not receive support from the Green Party. West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Jeremy Valeriott says the provincial government wants to take more power through Bill 15. He said that we agree that unnecessary red tape should be eliminated to speed up the development of hospitals, schools and other public infrastructure, but with Bill 15 as it stands, we are concerned that the government could bypass environmental assessments, municipal authorities and First Nations ju
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IndiaMay 09, 2025

Pakistan drone attacks on 7 districts of Punjab

Pakistan has carried out drone attacks on 7 districts of Punjab, a house caught fire after a drone fell in Khai Seme village of Ferozepur. Three people were seriously injured here. All three have been admitted to the hospital. Villagers say that when the drone fell, the lights of the house were on. At the same time, a powerful explosion took place in Gurdaspur, 20 km from the Kartarpur Corridor. The people injured in the drone attack in Ferozepur have been identified as Lakhwinder Singh, his wife Lakhwinder Kaur and Monu.
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IndiaMay 09, 2025

Farmers' organizations suspend all agitations for 15 days in view of India-Pakistan tension

Farmers' organizations in Punjab have suspended all agitations for 15 days in view of India-Pakistan tension. This announcement has been made by the United Kisan Morcha Non-Political. The morcha said that in this tense atmosphere, the agitating farmers of the country stand firm with the soldiers of their country. Jagjit Singh Dallewal, state president of Bharatiya Kisan Union Ekta Sidhupur, who is a prominent leader of the United Kisan Morcha Non-Political, also appealed to the people to strictly follow the instructions given by the government and administrative authorities of the country a
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IndiaMay 09, 2025

Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur issues orders amid India-Pakistan tension

The Jalandhar administration in Punjab has issued orders against noise pollution and hoarding of rations in the city amid the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan. Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur has ordered not to create any kind of noise pollution in residential areas from 10 pm to 6 am. According to the order of the Police Commissioner, action will be taken against any kind of noise pollution during the night, except in cases of public emergency. There are also orders not to blow loud horns on vehicles from 10 pm.
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CanadaMay 09, 2025

Canada's unemployment rate hits 6.9% as tariffs hit manufacturing sector

Canada's unemployment rate has hit 6.9% as tariffs hit manufacturing sector. That's the highest unemployment rate in 8 years excluding COVID. April is the third consecutive month that the Canadian economy has seen either little change in employment or job losses. It's also the first month that the impact of tariffs on auto, steel, aluminum and other sectors has been more pronounced. According to Statistics Canada, the manufacturing sector lost 31,000 jobs last month, the biggest decline since January 2009, excluding the 2020 COVID crisis. According to the Statistics Department, the econom
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IndiaMay 09, 2025

Pakistan launches drone attacks on several cities in Punjab as soon as it got dark

Pakistan launched drone attacks on Ferozepur, Fazilka, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur and Pathankot as soon as it got dark in Punjab. When the Pakistani drones entered, the army's defense system shot them down. However, Pakistan is continuously firing drones. Explosions are continuously heard in the sky in many places in Punjab. Amid the attacks, blackout was imposed in Pathankot, Ferozepur, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Fazilka and Patiala. Pakistan also launched a drone attack in Amritsar at 5 am on Friday.

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BCOct 27, 2025

Richmond RCMP steps up patrols to ensure a safe Halloween night

Richmond RCMP is reminding families to take extra precautions this Halloween as officers increase patrols across the city to help keep trick-or-treaters safe. Police say additional officers and community policing volunteers will be out on the streets to support public safety and engage with residents. The detachment says the focus this year will be on visibility and prevention, with patrols targeting busy residential areas where children are expected to be out after dark. Officers will also monitor for unsafe or suspicious behaviour and enforce the city’s ban on fireworks. Under Richmond’s
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BCOct 27, 2025

Number of extortion related files in Surrey reaches 74 with 39 shooting related

The number of extortion related files with Surrey police in 2025 has reached 74. Of these, 39 cases were shooting related. Just around a couple of weeks ago, this number was reported to have reached 57. Meanwhile, shots were also fired in the 7800 block of 124 Street in Surrey at around 2:45 a.m. yesterday (Sunday, Oct. 25). There were people inside the house at the time of the incident, but no one was injured. It has not yet been confirmed that this incident is related to extortion, although the matter is suspected to be extortion-related. Connect FM reached out to Staff Sgt. Lindsey Hough
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BCOct 27, 2025

Surrey's $133million Cloverdale recreation centre is now open

This past weekend, the City of Surrey officially opened the Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex. Surrey's newest recreation and sporting facility is conveniently located in the heart of Cloverdale's community near 62nd Avenue and 177 street. This facility has two sheets of ice, skate and helmet rentals, skate sharpening, multipurpose rooms, food services, and free parking. (Image - City of Surrey)This fully-accessible facility offers registered and drop-in arena programs for everyone in the community from preschool to seniors. Construction began in Summer 2022. The project was designed by TK
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CanadaOct 27, 2025

U.S. to Begin Mandatory Photo Collection for All Non-Citizens, Including Canadians

The United States government will soon require all non-citizens, including Canadians, to have their photos taken when entering or leaving the country under new security regulations announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). According to a notice published in the Federal Register, the policy will take effect on December 26, though officials acknowledge full implementation could take several years. The DHS says the updated rule aims to strengthen border security and prevent visitors from overstaying their visas. Under the new system, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will expand it
BCOct 27, 2025

One dead after car crashes into Prince George home

A driver has died after a vehicle crashed into a house in Prince George on Saturday afternoon. Prince George RCMP say officers were called to a home on Queensway around 2 p.m. on October 25, where they found a single vehicle had collided with the front of the residence. Two people were inside the home at the time but were not injured. BC Emergency Health Services transported both the driver and a passenger to hospital. Police say the driver later died from their injuries, while the passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Corporal Jennifer Cooper, spokesperson for Prince George RCMP,