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BCJan 29, 2024

BC: Bodies of victims killed in helicopter accident recovered

The head of the heli-skiing company involved in a fatal crash north of Terrace says the three victims' bodies have been recovered after nearly a week. A statement from John Forrest, president of Northern Escape Heli-Skiing, says the R-C-M-P along with Terrace Search and Rescue led the effort yesterday (Sunday). The victims of the crash last Monday have been identified as three Italians. Search and rescue personnel had said last week that poor weather was hampering the recovery efforts, and Forrest says he knows how important it has been for their families to bring their loved ones down fr
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IndiaJan 29, 2024

Navjot Singh Sidhu targeted Raja Waring

The issue of Navjot Singh Sidhu's separate rallies in Punjab Congress is hot. Party president Amarinder Singh Raja Waring suspended the two leaders who organized Sidhu's Moga rally, after which Sidhu has said that he stands by those two leaders. Targeting Waring, he said that if a crowd of 15,000 gathers in my rally, then why does anyone have a stomach ache. Sidhu said that when I was president, I did not expel a single leader from the party. The same criteria apply to yourself. It is to be noted that Bollywood star Sonu Sood's sister and Congress leader Malvika Sood had complained against S
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IndiaJan 29, 2024

Bhana Sidhu jailed for 14 days

Bhana Sidhu's case is in the headlines in Punjab. After the remand ended today, the Patiala police produced him in the court where the court sent him to jail for 14 days. Patiala Police had arrested Bhana Sidhu in the chain snatching case. On the other hand, former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and MLA from Bhaluth Sukhpal Singh Khaira have stood in favor of Sidhu after his arrest. During a private function, Channi said that the government is taking action against those who oppose the wrong policies of the Punjab government. It is worth mentioning that on the complaint of another immig
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CanadaJan 29, 2024

Foreign interference inquiry to probe thorny questions on secrecy as hearings begin

A federal inquiry into foreign interference begins a week of hearings today on the preliminary point of how to handle the shroud of official secrecy around the controversial issue. The inquiry says the initial five days of hearings will help identify ways to make information public, even though much of it comes from classified documents and sources. The discussions on national security and confidentiality of information will help set the stage for the next public hearings, likely to take place at the end of March. The March hearings are intended to delve into allegations of foreign interferenc
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WorldJan 29, 2024

A small camp in America was attacked by a drone last night

A drone attack on a small US camp near the Syrian border in Jordan has taken place last night, killing three soldiers and injuring more than 30. Iran has been accused of being behind the attack and President Joe Biden has warned of a befitting response. The attack is expected to worsen the situation in the Middle East, which is already in a bad state with Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The official said Iran-backed terrorists were behind the drone strike and it appeared to have come from Syria. He said that it is being ascertained which terrorist group is particularly responsible behind this. On
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IndiaJan 29, 2024

Drug trafficking case: 4 persons close to Bikram Singh Majithia summoned for questioning

In the case of drug trafficking worth crores of rupees in Punjab, the special investigation team of the police has summoned 4 persons close to Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia for questioning. They also include the names of people who were Majithia's former PA and OSD. In the Majithia case, DIG SHO Bhullar of Patiala range is leading the investigation. Their special investigation team interrogated Majithia for seven hours on January 15. In this case registered on 20 December 2021, Majithia is on bail but the Punjab Police has not yet filed any charge sheet against him. The spec
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CanadaJan 26, 2024

Ontario cabinet minister Parm Gill resigns to join Poilievre’s team

The leader of the main opposition in Canada's House of Commons, Pierre Poilievre is going to contest the federal election for a minister of Punjabi origin from the Ontario government.Yesterday Parm Gill has resigned as MLA and Cabinet Minister of the province.Parm Gill said that the people of his constituency wanted him to join Pierre Poilievre.Gill was a two-time MLA from Milton constituency.Premier Doug Ford had previously made him Citizenship and Multiculturalism Minister in 2021 and was Red Tape Reduction Minister at the time of his resignation.Gill said that he decided to submit his resig
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BCJan 26, 2024

BC to restrict cellphones in schools : Premier

BC Premier David Eby announced on Friday that the use of cellphones in BC classrooms will soon be restricted. Eby announced this measure as part of new actions to keep kids safe and healthy from "online threats." He said that other efforts include services to remove images from the internet and legislation to hold social media companies for any harm being caused to students.
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IndiaJan 26, 2024

Ludhiana: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Celebrates Republic Day

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann hoisted the tricolor at Ludhiana today on the occasion of 75th Republic Day. Addressing the gathering on this occasion, the Chief Minister said that today is a special day for Punjab. Punjabis made great sacrifices for the sake of this country, but it is a matter of great sadness for the people of Punjab that the tableau of the state was deliberately kept out of the Republic Day parade in the national capital. Targeting the centre, he asked to tell the people what was wrong with Punjab tableau.

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AlbertaFeb 03, 2026

Junior hockey community mourns three Southern Alberta players killed in highway crash

The junior hockey community across western Canada is mourning the loss of three young players who were killed in a vehicle collision in southern Alberta while travelling to practice. RCMP say the crash happened Monday in the community of Stavely, about an hour south of Calgary, involving a passenger vehicle and a semi truck. Police have confirmed that JJ Wright, Cameron Casorso and Caden Fine, members of the Southern Alberta Mustangs junior hockey program, died as a result of the collision. The investigation remains ongoing. Tributes poured in from teams and hockey organizations across the cou
BCFeb 02, 2026

B.C. Rental Protection Fund surpasses goal, secures nearly 2,200 homes

More than 2,000 homes in British Columbia are now protected under the province’s Rental Protection Fund, giving thousands of renters greater housing stability and access to affordable rents. Launched in 2023 with a $500-million provincial investment, the fund works with non-profit housing providers to purchase rental buildings at risk of being sold to the private market. This approach helps ensure tenants can remain in their homes and communities without facing sudden rent increases or evictions. The fund originally aimed to secure 2,000 homes over three years. That target has been exceeded
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BCFeb 02, 2026

Nanaimo RCMP arrest man following break‑in on waterfront vessel

Nanaimo RCMP have arrested an adult man after a series of incidents that began with an attempted theft at a Port Place Mall grocery store and ended with an alleged break‑and‑enter on a privately owned vessel along the city’s waterfront. Police say the situation began around 2:45 PM at Thrifty Foods, where staff reported a man tried to leave the store with unpaid items. When confronted by store security, the suspect allegedly threatened a Loss Prevention Officer. Shortly afterward, the same individual was observed boarding a tugboat moored nearby. Officers who responded reported that he b
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BCFeb 02, 2026

Prince George RCMP Investigate Early-Morning Shooting on Ahbau Street

Prince George RCMP are investigating a shooting that took place shortly before 3:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, on the 600-block of Ahbau Street. Officers responding to the scene confirmed that no residents were injured during the incident. The early stages of the investigation suggest the shooting was targeted, and authorities say there is no ongoing risk to the public. Ahbau Street was temporarily closed while officers conducted their initial work but has since been reopened. Cst. Jenna Moore, media relations officer for the Prince George RCMP, urged anyone who witnessed the incident or noti
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WorldFeb 02, 2026

Trump signals tariff cut for India after pledge to halt Russian oil imports

U.S. President Donald Trump says his administration plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, down from the current 25 per cent, after India agreed to stop purchasing oil from Russia. The announcement follows months of pressure from Washington urging New Delhi to reduce its reliance on discounted Russian crude amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. India has been one of the world’s largest buyers of Russian oil since Moscow’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, taking advantage of lower prices as many Western countries moved to restrict energy trade with Russia. The issue has been a