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IndiaJun 28, 2024

Pratap Singh Bajwa targeted Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

Senior leader of Congress and Leader of Opposition in Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Pratap Singh Bajwa has hit out at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for taking a house on rent in Jalandhar. He said that the Chief Minister had made a big claim of 13-0 during the Lok Sabha elections, but the people of Punjab brought him down from 13 to three and now the people of Jalandhar have to remove the remaining vote on July 10, when Jalandhar is on July 13. If the result of the western seat comes, people have to leave Bhagwant Maan from his native village Satauj.
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IndiaJun 28, 2024

Haryana Chief Minister Naib Saini paid obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Sachkhand, on his Punjab visit today

Haryana Chief Minister Naib Saini today met Dera Beas Chief Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon before campaigning for the BJP candidate in Jalandhar West Assembly Constituency of Punjab. After that he directly reached Sri Amritsar and bowed down in Sri Darbar Sahab. Meanwhile, he was wearing a turban on his head. While talking to the journalists, he felt very good after bowing down to this holy land. Along with this, on the issue of water, he said that Punjab is our elder brother and hope that he will not disappoint the younger brother. He said that we can only request the elder brother, a lot of la
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CanadaJun 28, 2024

Biden's performance leaves supporters worried after first presidential debate

The first debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump may not have brought the surge of excitement among voters that both leaders were looking for ahead of the November election. The matchup saw the current president and his political rival exchange personal barbs as well as criticism over their legacies in the Oval Office. But some Democratic supporters showed concern over portions of 81-year-old Biden’s uneven performance, which included a raspy voice and rambling responses. At a watch party in South Philadelphia, Danina Moore was a bit uneasy after the debate but the Democrat says she’s h
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BCJun 27, 2024

Head-on crash kills two, shuts highway, blocks ferry terminal in West Vancouver, B.C.

Police in West Vancouver, B.C., say two people are dead after a head-on crash along Highway 1 that blocked access to the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal. They say a vehicle travelling east in the westbound lanes near Westport Road caused the collision at about 11:40 p.m. Wednesday night. An unspecified number of passengers were taken to hospital. West Vancouver Police say the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service was at the scene to investigate. B.C.'s driver information portal, DriveBC, showed Highway 1's westbound lanes had reopened before 9 a.m. between Westport Road and Hea
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IndiaJun 27, 2024

Rahul Gandhi meet Lok Sabha Speaker

Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha of India, meet the Lok Sabha Speaker and expressed his displeasure over the reference given by him about the Emergency. He said that it was clearly political, which could have been avoided. At the same time, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal also wrote a letter to the Speaker separately, in which he expressed his displeasure about the Speaker bringing a resolution on emergency. It may be mentioned that after being elected Lok Sabha Speaker on Wednesday, Om Birla had read a resolution condemning the imposition of Emergency on t
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BCJun 27, 2024

Food service workers walk off the job at Vancouver airport for 'one-day strike'

The union representing food service workers at Vancouver International Airport says more than 200 have walked off the job to push for higher wages. A statement from Unite Here Local 40 says the workers are employed by SSP America, which operates more than a dozen food outlets at the airport. It says food attendants, servers, cooks, dishwashers and other workers set up picket lines at 4:30 a.m. for what's described as a "one-day strike action." The move ahead of the Canada Day long weekend comes after the union says workers turned down SSP's latest offer as they negotiate their first collective
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CanadaJun 27, 2024

Change-of-command ceremony for new defence chief set for July 18

The defence chief's office says a change-of-command ceremony for the country's top military commander is set for July 18. Gen. Wayne Eyre announced plans last January to retire from the post. At the time, Eyre said he asked for his successor to be identified as soon as possible to allow for an orderly handover. The defence chief is appointed by the federal cabinet, but the prime minister has not announced who will be taking over. The Armed Forces' second-in-command is also retiring this year. The vice-chief of the defence staff, Lt.-Gen. Frances Allen, will be replaced in an early August cerem
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CanadaJun 27, 2024

Eligibility for Ottawa's dental plan expands to children, people with disabilities

Ottawa plans to expand eligibility for the federal dental program today to include children under the age of 18 and people who receive a disability tax credit. The government estimates 1.2 million more people will now be able to apply for the program. Critics have suggested that basing eligibility for people with disabilities on the tax credit will leave out a huge number of individuals who most need the help. Federal ministers have said eligibility will be fully expanded to include everyone who meets income criteria in January 2025, so those who are left out won't have to wait much longer to
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IndiaJun 27, 2024

Shiromani Akali Dal's decision to support the BSP candidate

After a major revolt in the Shiromani Akali Dal, the party has decided to support the BSP candidate in the Jalandhar West by-election. The party has withdrawn its support from Surjit Kaur, who was made a candidate on the recommendation of Bibi Jagir Kaur and Gurpratap Wadala, senior leaders of the rebel faction. Now the faction led by Sukhbir Badal will support BSP candidate Binder Lakha. On the other hand, Bibi Surjit Kaur has also decided to remain in the election field of Jalandhar West Vidhan Sabha constituency. For this, they have sought support from the parents of Amritpal Singh and Sar

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BCMay 08, 2026

Illegal gambling investigation in Metro Vancouver leads to 11 arrests

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Lethbridge man charged with breaching release conditions tied to child sexual abuse case

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CanadaMay 08, 2026

Smith presses Carney on pipeline agreement and project approvals

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith met with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa on Thursday to discuss federal–provincial energy cooperation and major infrastructure project approvals. Smith said Albertans and industry investors are growing frustrated with delays tied to large-scale projects. She called for an oil pipeline and energy cooperation memorandum of understanding to be finalized within days. According to Smith, some conditions tied to the agreement between the federal and Alberta governments were supposed to be completed by April 1, a deadline that has already passed. She also argued
CanadaMay 08, 2026

Manitoba declares public health emergency over rising HIV cases

The Manitoba government has declared a public health emergency following a sharp rise in HIV cases across the province, marking the first time Manitoba has issued such an emergency declaration related to HIV. According to Manitoba chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin, the number of reported HIV cases increased from 90 in 2019 to 328 in 2025. Preliminary data for the first quarter of 2026 shows approximately 120 cases, a level health officials describe as concerning. Final figures for 2026 have not yet been released. Provincial health officials said Manitoba’s HIV rate has
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CanadaMay 08, 2026

Canada Post begins notifying residents of end to door-to-door mail delivery

Canada Post has begun sending letters to residents whose homes are expected to lose door-to-door mail delivery as part of a nationwide transition to community mailboxes. In notices sent to customers, the Crown corporation said mail and parcel delivery to residents’ doors will continue for now, but service is expected to shift to community mailboxes by late 2026 or early 2027. According to Canada Post, the change is being introduced as part of efforts to modernize operations and improve the long-term financial sustainability of the postal system. The plan would affect approximately four milli