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CanadaNov 06, 2024

Jagmeet Singh Reacts to Trump’s Return, Appeals to Canadians to Unite

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has called on Canadians to unite in response to Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Singh expressed that Trump’s victory has disappointed many people, urging that Canadians must set aside their differences and work together for the greater good of the country and its jobs. It is worth noting that the United States is not only Canada’s neighbor but also its major trading partner, and there is concern about the potential impact of Trump’s policies, including possible tariffs. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, speaking to reporters in Ottawa, a
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AlbertaNov 06, 2024

Fatality inquiry into Alberta boxer's knockout death recommends better oversight

The judge leading a fatality inquiry into the knockout death of a boxer is recommending changes to how the sport is regulated and how head injuries are monitored. Timothy Hague, who was 34, competed in a boxing match licensed by the Edmonton Combative Sports Commission in June 2017 when his opponent, Adam Braidwood, knocked him unconscious. Hague came to and was able to walk to the dressing room, where he vomited, and was then taken to hospital where he underwent surgery for a large brain bleed. His condition did not improve, care was withdrawn and Hague died two days after the fi
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BCNov 06, 2024

B.C.'s new cabinet to be sworn in Nov. 18 after this week's judicial recounts

British Columbia's new cabinet is set to be sworn in on Nov. 18, one month after the provincial election that gave Premier David Eby's NDP the slimmest of majorities, pending recounts. A statement from Eby's office says the swearing-in dates of cabinet and members of the legislature have been set based on the judicial recounts in three ridings and reporting information from Elections BC. Eby says the judicial recounts taking place Thursday and Friday will ensure every vote is counted. After those recounts, he says B.C. residents want to see "urgent action" on priorities including affordability
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CanadaNov 06, 2024

Harjit Singh Sajjan appeared before committee over Afghan Sikhs dispute

Harjit Singh Sajjan, who was Canada's Defense Minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, appeared before the parliamentary committee on Tuesday to address the dispute related to Afghan Sikhs. He was accused of ordering special forces to evacuate Afghan Sikhs instead of Canadians during Canada's final rescue operation in Afghanistan, following the Taliban's takeover in 2021. The current Minister of Emergency Preparedness told the committee that he did not provide special treatment to Afghan Sikhs, but rather acted out of humanitarian concern. Sajjan explained that the Calgary-base
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CanadaNov 06, 2024

Justin Trudeau congratulates Donald Trump on his U.S. presidential win

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extended congratulations to Donald Trump on his re-election as president of the United States. "The friendship between Canada and the U.S. is the envy of the world. I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity and security for both our nations," Trudeau wrote on X. Trudeau included an undated photo of himself with Trump in the Oval Office from the president's first term.
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AlbertaNov 06, 2024

Alberta aims to add two seats to legislature, bringing total to 89 for next election

Alberta's surging population has the provincial government planning to add more seats to the legislature. Justice Minister Mickey Amery has introduced a bill that calls for the creation of two additional electoral districts to bring the new total to 89 ahead of the 2027 general election. Amery says the decision is driven by Alberta's recent population growth, which is now at almost five million. Government figures show that nine of Alberta's current 87 constituencies are overpopulated, and Amery says having two additional representatives in the legislative assembly will improve voter
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IndiaNov 06, 2024

Crucial meeting of Akal Takht, Sikh scholars today to address Sukhbir Badal issue

The political future of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patron and former Punjab deputy chief minister, Sukhbir Singh Badal, will be discussed on Wednesday during a meeting called by the Akal Takht, the supreme Sikh seat of authority. This is not a meeting of Sikh High Priests but the Akal Takht has called a meeting of Sikh Panthic scholars and intellectuals on Wednesday. Sukhbir Badal's Tankhaiya (guilty of violating the Sikh religious code) case and religious punishment will be discussed in this meeting to be held at the Sri Akal Takht Secretariat. As many as 18 Sikh scholars and intellectuals wil
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WorldNov 06, 2024

Donald Trump sweeps aside Kamala Harris in swing states, returns as President

Republican candidate Donald Trump secured the electoral college after winning Wisconsin state over Kamala Harris to become the 47th President of the United States. He also won other swing states including Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina and more while Democrat Kamala Harris bagged only 20 states so far as the projections started streaming in. The counting of ballots is underway in the remaining counties. Trump is all set to become the new President as he won key swing states bringing his electoral votes tally to 277. Nationally, there are a total of 538 electoral votes, or electors, mean
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CanadaNov 05, 2024

Quebec schools want exemption from foreign student cap, but minister unmoved

Quebec universities and public colleges say they should be exempt from the government’s plan to reduce the number of international students in the province, but the immigration minister says that’s unlikely. The schools say a bill tabled last month would hurt their ability to attract top talent from around the world. But Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge says it’s “not reasonable” to think the government could cut the number of foreign students in Quebec without including universities and public colleges. The bill would give the government new power to cap foreign student e

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BCJul 31, 2026

New Westminster police officers help rescue 15 residents from apartment fire

New Westminster Police Department officers helped rescue 15 residents from a burning apartment building Thursday evening after spotting smoke while working nearby, according to the police department. Police said officers were in the 800 block of 5th Avenue at about 6 p.m. when they became aware of the fire. As they approached the building, they saw several older adults leaning out of windows to avoid the smoke. According to a New Westminster Police Department news release, officers entered the building alongside crews from New Westminster Fire and Rescue Service and assisted 15 residents to sa
BCJul 31, 2026

Coquitlam man faces six firearms charges following Surrey and Coquitlam searches

A 35-year-old Coquitlam man is facing six firearms-related charges after a joint investigation by B.C.'s anti-gang police and the Surrey RCMP Provincial Operations Support Unit. According to the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC), the investigation began in June. On July 16, officers executed search warrants at two residences in the 11500 block of 141A Street in Surrey and the 4300 block of Quarry Road in Coquitlam. Police said investigators seized several firearms during the searches, including two Beretta handguns. Officers arrested Sadiq Azimali Daya at
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BCJul 31, 2026

Man dies after fleeing Surrey traffic stop, struck by vehicle on Highway 10

A man died after being struck by a vehicle while fleeing on foot following a traffic stop in Surrey late Thursday night, according to the Surrey Police Service. Police said an officer stopped a westbound vehicle for a traffic enforcement check at about 11 p.m. in the 15600 block of 56 Avenue, along Highway 10. The driver then exited the vehicle and fled on foot. According to the Surrey Police Service, the man was crossing the roadway when he was struck by an eastbound vehicle. Surrey police officers, Surrey Fire Service crews and BC Emergency Health Services paramedics attempted life-saving me
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BCJul 31, 2026

Suspect arrested after firearm reported at New Westminster shopping centre

A suspect is facing potential charges after allegedly brandishing a firearm at a patron outside a coffee shop in New Westminster on Wednesday morning, according to the New Westminster Police Department. Police said officers responded to a 9-1-1 call at about 6 a.m. on July 30 after receiving reports that a person had pointed a firearm at someone seated on the patio of a business in the Columbia Square shopping centre. Investigators determined the suspect fled across Columbia Street, passed through a hole in a fence and crossed nearby railway tracks. Officers searched the area with assistance f
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BCJul 31, 2026

B.C. Supreme Court strikes down parts of Mental Health Act allowing treatment without consent

The B.C. Supreme Court has ruled that portions of the province's Mental Health Act that allow patients to receive psychiatric treatment without their consent are unconstitutional, giving the provincial government six months to amend the legislation. Justice Lauren Blake found that British Columbia was the only province in Canada where patients could be subjected to psychiatric treatment without an assessment of their decision-making capacity. The court concluded that the provisions violate constitutional protections. The ruling comes as the B.C. government is pursuing plans to expand involunta