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IndiaJun 18, 2024

The new video call of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, the mastermind of Sidhu Moosewala's murder, has surfaced

A new 17-second video call of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, the mastermind of Sidhu Moosewala's murder, has come out. In it, he is seen talking to Pakistani gangster Shehzad Bhatti. Wishing Lawrence-Bhatti a happy Eid. This video is believed to be from June 16. Lawrence is currently in jail in Gujarat. However, Sabarmati Central Jail Officer Paresh Solanki has denied that the video is from his jail. He said that Lawrence is locked here in tight security, no suspicious thing has been received from him. Earlier, Lawrence has given two interviews while in Punjab jail. The DGP of Punjab had given s
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IndiaJun 17, 2024

Power supply in Punjab can fail at any time! Engineers Association wrote a letter to the Chief Minister

In Punjab, the demand for electricity amid paddy harvesting and rising heat has put the government in trouble. The Power Engineers Association has asked the state government to review the free power policy, change the timings of government offices and order closure of shopping malls by 7 pm. The organization says that if concrete steps are not taken, there will be a power outage in the state. According to the Association of Power Engineers, power demand in Punjab is constantly crossing the all-time high of 15,500 MW. In view of this, in the areas of the state where paddy has not yet been plan
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BCJun 17, 2024

North Vancouver's ICBC headquarters to become housing project development site

The head office of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia in North Vancouver will be transformed into an urban housing development with hundreds of homes near major transit hubs. Premier David Eby says the province has reached an agreement to buy the Crown auto insurer's waterfront headquarters with plans to develop market and below-market homes close to transit and the SeaBus to Vancouver. Eby says the agreement to turn the property into a mixed use residential area with ICBC was also reached with the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations, and there are plans to work with the C
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BCJun 17, 2024

Cool air mass over southern B.C. brings in record-breaking low temperatures

Environment Canada says an unseasonable cool air mass over southern B.C. has broken minimum temperature records, including one dating back about 70 years. The forecaster says temperatures fell to 4 degrees in the Trail area on Sunday, breaking the record of 4.4 degrees set in 1954. In the Bella Bella area, the minimum of 3.9 degrees broke the 4-degree record set 10 years ago. Records for low daily maximum temperatures were also set, with the Kelowna area reaching just 13.3 Celsius, breaking the 15-degree record set in 1906. Penticton and Princeton also reset records established in 1939, while
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BCJun 17, 2024

Search turns to recovery operation for missing B.C. boater presumed dead

Police and other rescue agencies say they're still looking for a 37-year-old boater who went missing near Mission, B.C., but local rescue crews say “it’s unlikely he is still alive.” RCMP say police responded to Nicomen Slough, about 14 kilometres northeast of Mission, on Friday evening after receiving reports of a boating accident in which two men were thrown into the water. They say the boaters were reportedly doing donuts in a small aluminum boat, and both got tossed from the craft after hitting their own wake. Police say the boat's passenger was able to make it to shore, but the driv
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BCJun 17, 2024

B.C.'s first health centre catering to francophone community to open in the fall

A new health centre dedicated to serving British Columbia's French-language speakers will open its doors this fall in Vancouver. A statement from B.C.’s Ministry of Health says the current Vancouver Urban Health Centre cannot accommodate the needs of the Lower Mainland’s growing French-speaking community even though it offers primary care in both French and English. It says the new centre, expected to open in October in Vancouver, will be equipped with a care team of family doctors, nurses and social workers. The government hopes to connect 4,400 people to primary care by 2029. Provincial
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BCJun 17, 2024

Taseko says tentative deal reached with striking workers at Gibraltar mine

Taseko Mines Ltd. says it has reached a tentative agreement with striking employees at its Gibraltar Mine in central British Columbia. The deal is subject to ratification by the workers, who are represented by Unifor. Voting is expected to take place on Monday and Tuesday. Workers at the mine have been on strike since June 1. Taseko says if the agreement is ratified, it expects to resume operations at the mine on Wednesday. Gibraltar is an open pit copper-and-molybdenum mine located about 200 kilometres south of Prince George, B.C.
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IndiaJun 17, 2024

Rahul Gandhi left the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, Priyanka Gandhi will contest the by-election

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has decided to resign from Kerala's Wayanad seat. He had won the election from two Lok Sabha seats, due to which he had to vacate one seat. He will now represent UP's Raebareli seat only and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest the by-election from Wayanad. Priyanka said that she and her brother Rahul Gandhi will continue to visit both Rae Bareli and Wayanad. Along with this, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from the Gandhi family has also entered politics directly. Wayanad is considered a safe seat for them.
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IndiaJun 17, 2024

At least 14 people died due to drug overdose in Punjab this month

At least 14 people have died due to drug overdose in Punjab this month, with which the issue of drugs has become hot again in the politics of the state. The number of overdose deaths is up to June 15 and nine deaths have occurred within 7 days. It is feared that these deaths were due to heroin overdose or adulterated drugs, two youths succumbed to drug addiction in just two days in Bhalur village of Moga. Among them was a young kabaddi player who won many medals from Punjab. Among the deceased, 3 belong to Gurdaspur, 2 Abohar, 2 Moga, 1 Muktsar, 2 Ferozepur, 1 Faridkot, 1 Ludhiana and 2 Amri

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AlbertaMar 09, 2026

Alberta announces 10 new school projects for Edmonton to address classroom shortages

The Alberta government says it will move ahead with 10 new school projects in Edmonton as part of efforts to address growing classroom shortages linked to rapid population growth. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides announced the projects under the province’s 2026 budget. The announcement brings the total number of public school projects currently underway in Edmonton to 37. According to the Alberta Ministry of Education, the newly announced projects include eight new schools and two replacement schools. The facilities are planned primarily for fast-growing suburban areas of the city whe
BCMar 09, 2026

Cranbrook RCMP investigate targeted shooting at residence on 3rd Avenue South

Cranbrook RCMP say they are investigating a shooting that targeted a residence Sunday night in the city’s downtown area. Police said officers were called at about 9:22 p.m. on March 8 to a report of gunfire at a home in the 300 block of 3rd Avenue South. According to an RCMP news release, investigators located evidence consistent with gunshots and secured the area to allow forensic examination. No injuries were reported. Staff Sgt. Barry Graham of the Cranbrook RCMP said early indications suggest the incident was not random. “While the investigation is in its infancy, early indications are
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CanadaMar 09, 2026

Surrey Police launch S.O.A.R. youth safety program during child exploitation awareness week

The Surrey Police Service has launched a youth safety initiative aimed at helping students recognize and respond to risks such as online exploitation, substance use and unhealthy relationships. The program, called S.O.A.R. – Strength, Opportunity, Autonomy, Resilience – is an interactive presentation designed for students in Grades 6 to 10. Police say the initiative is being highlighted during Stop the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Awareness Week, which runs from March 9 to 15. According to a Surrey Police Service news release, the program has reached more than 4,500 students s
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CanadaMar 09, 2026

Foreign national sentenced to four years after CBSA finds undeclared firearms at Victoria ferry terminal

A 44-year-old foreign national has been sentenced to four years in prison following a Canadian Border Services Agency investigation into firearms offences at a British Columbia port of entry. According to the Canadian Border Services Agency, Reuben Velasquez was sentenced on Feb. 3, 2026, in Williams Lake Provincial Court after being convicted of two offences under the Criminal Code: possession of a loaded, prohibited or restricted firearm without authorization or licence under section 95(1), and unauthorized possession of a firearm under section 91(1). The charges stem from an incident on Sep
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BCMar 09, 2026

Suspect arrested after ATM stolen in Abbotsford business break-in, police say

A man is in custody after an ATM was stolen during a break and enter at a business in Abbotsford late Sunday night, according to the Abbotsford Police Department. Police say officers responded at about 9:09 p.m. to a report of a break-in at a business in the 36300 block of Auguston Parkway in the city’s McKee area. According to police, suspects had already fled by the time officers arrived. The business sustained damage during the incident and an ATM was reported stolen. At approximately 9:41 p.m., a resident contacted police to report a suspicious vehicle near Wells Gray Avenue and McKinley