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BCSep 22, 2025

Premier goes to New York to promote B.C.’s clean energy, critical minerals

Premier David Eby is travelling to New York to promote B.C. as a leading destination for investment in clean energy and the critical minerals that are powering the transition to a sustainable, innovation-driven economy. “British Columbia has what the world needs, including valuable critical minerals, skilled workers and access to strategic global markets,” said Premier Eby. “New York is home to investors from around the world, and I’ll be showcasing to these international investors all the things that give B.C. a competitive advantage — we’re a clean-energy powerhouse, a stable and
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BCSep 22, 2025

Convoy of police and other vehicles outside B.C. ostrich farm, advocate says

An advocate for a flock of 400 ostriches in British Columbia's Interior says she believes the cull at the farm is imminent. A spokeswoman for the farm, Katie Pasitney, says a convoy of police vehicles and waste disposal trucks is outside the property in Edgewood, B.C. A live video posted on Facebook shows the vehicles driving along the road heading toward the farm. Neither the RCMP nor the Canadian Food Inspection were immediately available to provide comment. Pasitney asks the farm's followers in the video to please "stop the massacre" from happening. Some of the birds on the farm were infect
AlbertaSep 22, 2025

Searchers look for missing boy, 5, last seen walking near Alberta campground

Searchers from Alberta and British Columbia have joined the effort to find a five-year-old boy who police say disappeared near a campground. RCMP say in a news release that Darius Macdougall was reported missing around 11:30 a.m., and was last seen walking with his family about four kilometres south of Crowsnest Pass near Island lake Campground in southern Alberta. Police say the boy has a medical issue which may prevent him from responding to others. They say RCMP and conservation officers are on the scene, joined by searchers from multiple agencies. Police say the searchers ar
WorldSep 22, 2025

UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, prompting anger from Israel

The U.K., Australia and Canada have formally recognized a Palestinian state, prompting an angry response from Israel. The coordinated initiative on Sunday from the three Commonwealth nations and longtime allies of Israel reflects growing outrage at Israel's conduct of the war in Gaza. More countries are expected to join the list recognizing a Palestinian state at the U.N. General Assembly this week, including France, which like the U.K., is one of the five permanent members of the Security Council. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.K.'s move is intended ``to revive the ho
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BCSep 19, 2025

Police investigate shooting in Northwest Surrey

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating a shooting at a business in Northwest Surrey. On September 19, 2025, at approximately 8:35 am, Surrey Police Service received reports of a shooting near 108 Avenue and 125 Street, Surrey. Police arrived on scene and located numerous bullet holes in the rear of a business. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. SPS Frontline Investigation Support (FLIS) Team are attending and assisting with the investigation. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation. Anyone with information about this incident, the identity of the suspect,
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CanadaSep 19, 2025

Liberal MP Kody Blois says to expect more ministers visiting China, after canola trip

Liberal MP Kody Blois says to expect more high-level visits to China, as Canada tries working out a trade spat targeting Canadian canola. Blois is the parliamentary secretary to Prime Minister Mark Carney, and he joined Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on a visit to China earlier this month to advocate for Beijing to drop its tariffs on Canadian canola. China imposed significant tariffs on Canadian canola this year following Ottawa's move to match U.S. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Blois says during the four-day trip, he and Moe visited Chinese officials in the country's trade, foreign-a
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BCSep 19, 2025

RCMP Assistant Commissioner David Teboul charged with assault, choking, in B.C.

One of the top RCMP officers in British Columbia has been charged with multiple counts of assault while off-duty, leading to the appointment of a special prosecutor. The BC Prosecution Service says Assistant Commissioner David Teboul, who is the RCMP's Pacific Region commander, is accused of assault and assault by choking against one person, and a single count of assault against a second person. A news release from the prosecution service says Teboul was charged in provincial court on Thursday, as a result of alleged offences in Abbotsford on July 2. It says his first appearance in court is sc
BCSep 19, 2025

Workers, communities affected by tariffs will benefit from expanded supports in B.C.

People adversely affected by tariffs imposed by the United States will benefit from expanded supports through two new initiatives delivered by the Province in partnership with the Government of Canada. Originally focused on forestry, the Build Your Own Future (BYOF) program is being expanded to support workers across all industries affected by U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs. The program offers five-day business bootcamps, with one-on-one coaching and mentorship to help displaced workers transition into entrepreneurship. Participants who complete the program are eligible for a $5,00
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CanadaSep 19, 2025

Pierre Poilievre targets Mark Carney's Mexico trip

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre today targeted Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Mexico, saying that Carney has returned empty-handed. Poilievre said that the Prime Minister's visit was all about air-to-air talk and nothing but fake deals. He said that our free trade with Mexico has been in place for three decades and Carney's visit has added nothing new to it except a photo shoot. Poilievre is also attacking the Prime Minister over the delay in the federal budget, saying that Carney calls himself a 'great economist' but never ask him why the budget was delayed so much or how big the

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BCOct 23, 2025

Superintendent Peri Mainwaring appointed new head of North Vancouver RCMP

The North Vancouver RCMP has a new Officer-in-Charge. Superintendent Peri Mainwaring has been appointed to lead the detachment, bringing more than three decades of policing experience with the RCMP. Mainwaring began her career in Saskatchewan and has served in municipal, provincial and federal roles across the country. Before her latest promotion, she was the Community Programs Officer with the Burnaby RCMP, where she helped strengthen community safety initiatives and led work on mental health and crisis intervention. Her connection to North Vancouver is longstanding — Mainwaring previously
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CanadaOct 23, 2025

PM Modi invites Canadian PM to New Delhi

India has invited Prime Minister Mark Carney to New Delhi early in the new year for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This could pave the way for a new economic relationship and a free trade agreement between the two countries. India's High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh Kumar Patnaik said that a sincere effort is being made by the two leaders to improve diplomatic relations and increase trade and investment opportunities amid the tariff war with the US. Patnaik said that if the two countries negotiate a far-reaching agreement, annual trade between Canada and India could cross $50-billio
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BCOct 23, 2025

Interior Health testing virtual emergency care to support rural hospitals

Interior Health is planning a pilot project that would use virtual emergency care to help keep small hospitals in British Columbia’s Interior open during staffing shortages. The proposal would link hospitals in Clearwater, Nakusp, Lillooet, and Princeton, allowing physicians to share responsibilities through a combination of on-site and remote support. Interior Health says the four facilities face similar challenges, with low overnight patient volumes but frequent service interruptions due to limited staffing. The health authority says it is consulting with local doctors and staff to determi
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IndiaOct 23, 2025

Grand Alliance announces Tejashwi Yadav as Chief Ministerial Face

In India, the activities of political parties have intensified regarding the Bihar elections. Meanwhile, RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav has been made the Chief Ministerial Face of the Grand Alliance for the Bihar elections. Gehlot said that Tejashwi Yadav is our leader, now the NDA should announce who will be their Chief Ministerial Face, just saying that we will fight the elections under the leadership of Nitish Kumar will not be enough. 14 leaders of seven parties attended the joint press conference of the Grand Alliance, which included RJD, Congress and VIP parties.
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CanadaOct 23, 2025

Federal, Ontario governments contributing $3B to small nuclear reactor project

The federal and Ontario governments are putting a total of $3 billion toward a project to build four small nuclear reactors in the Greater Toronto Area. Prime Minister Mark Carney has added the Darlington New Nuclear Project to his list of projects deemed to be in the national interest and therefore worthy of fast tracking. He and Premier Doug Ford are at the site east of Toronto today to announce that their governments are contributing $2 billion and $1 billion, respectively. Ontario Power Generation has said the entire project should cost about $21 billion. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commis