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BCJan 17, 2024

Snowfall warnings in effect across most of province

Snow warnings remain in place in Southern BC, with the South Coast region in particular covered in snow.Snow warnings continue from Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley to the Alberta border.Between 10 cm and 20 cm of snow is expected in Metro Vancouver, eastern Vancouver Island, Howe Sound, Whistler, Sunshine Coast, Southern Gulf Islands, Sea-to-Sky Squamish to Whistler, Malahat Highway-Goldstream and Mill Bay today.According to Environment Canada, this snowfall is happening due to a Pacific low-pressure system.Greater Victoria is likely to experience snow showers by thi
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WorldJan 16, 2024

The first refugee MP to reach the Parliament of New Zealand. Resigned

The first refugee MP to reach the Parliament of New Zealand. has resigned Golriz Gehraman, 42, is accused of stealing three times from two clothing stores, one in Auckland and the other in Wellington. Gehraman made history in 2017 by becoming the first refugee to join the New Zealand government, who is now facing a police investigation in theft cases. Gehraman said in response to the allegations against him that I have disappointed many people, I am very sorry for it. Gehraman fled Iran as a child with her family, who were granted political asylum in New Zealand. His resignation on Tuesday w
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CanadaJan 16, 2024

Canada recorded an increase of 3.4 percent in the annual inflation rate during December

Canada has registered an increase in the annual inflation rate of 3.4 percent during December, which was 3.1 percent in November. The data comes as the Bank of Canada is set to make an interest rate decision next week. Statistics Canada says inflation accelerated last month due to increases in gas and grocery prices. Prices at grocery stores rose 4.7 percent last month, the same pace seen in November. However, the agency said inflation has declined year-on-year, excluding gasoline. Economists said the December inflation data was in line with their estimates and expected the central bank to k
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AlbertaJan 16, 2024

Former Premier of Alberta Rachel Notley Announced to resign from the post of NDP

Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley has announced her resignation as the province's NDP president. Notley has been the leader of the Alberta NDP since 2014. She first became an MLA from Edmonton-Strathcona in 2008. At that time the party was on only two seats. In 2015, under her leadership, New Democratic formed the government in the state with 54 seats and at that time Notley became the premier for the first time. With Notley's resignation announcement, the party will have to prepare for the election of a new leader. Notley says she can remain a member of Edmonton-Strathcona until her ter
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AlbertaJan 16, 2024

Water supply stopped in Calgary due to damaged pipes

In Calgary today, water supply to dozens of homes is off due to damaged water pipelines in many places. City officials reported that 28 homes are without water due to a damaged water pipe in the 100 block of Rundlehorn Lane N.E. Due to this, 13 houses in Charleswood and 6 houses in Montgomery are facing this problem. According to the city, they are sending water tanks to maintain water supply.
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CanadaJan 16, 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called a three-day cabinet meeting before the session of Parliament began

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has convened a three-day cabinet meeting before the start of the session of Parliament amid the heated issue of the housing crisis in Canada. The aim of this meeting starting from January 21 is to support the middle class and accelerate the development of the country. This meeting under the leadership of Trudeau will last till January 23 in Montreal. The Prime Minister's Office says the Cabinet will focus primarily on the issues that are most important to Canadians right now. These include reducing the cost of living, building more homes, creating good-paying jo
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CanadaJan 16, 2024

Canada's largest sugar processing plant is going to be established in Hamilton, Ontario

Canada's largest sugar processing plant is going to be established in Hamilton, Ontario. Major North American manufacturer Securecan Sourcing has revealed the plan. The company said it will invest $135-million in the new refinery, which is expected to open in 2025. This refinery will produce about 10 lakh metric tons of sugar per year. Sciurocan's Powder &c. E. oh Jonathan Taylor said recent demand for sugar is high amid a growing food processing sector and stable refining capacity in Canada and the US, particularly in Ontario, where sugar demand is growing the fastest in North America.
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BCJan 16, 2024

Pet custody now part of B.C. family law to help families going through break ups

British Columbia Attorney General Niki Sharma says the often difficult issue of pet custody for families going through break ups could be easier to decide with family law changes that took effect Monday. She says the changes aim to improve the process for determining ownership of pets after a separation or divorce. Previously, Sharma says pet ownership issues following a break up were similar to those used by the courts to determine how property is divided. Instead, the courts will now consider a person's ability and willingness to care for an animal, relationships between a child and an anima
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WorldJan 15, 2024

German farmers and their tractors throng Berlin in a protest against fuel subsidy cuts

Farmers have clogged Berlin streets with their tractors, honking their horns in protest at a plan to scrap tax breaks on thediesel they use. It's the climax of a week of protests that has tapped into wider discontent with Germany's government. Columns of tractors rolled into the capital ahead of the demonstration Monday at the landmark Brandenburg Gate. Over the past week, farmers have blocked highway entrances and slowed traffic across Germany with their protests, intent on pushing Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government to abandon the planned cuts entirely. They're not satisfied with concessi

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WorldMar 27, 2026

Nepal’s youngest prime minister sworn in after landslide election win

Nepal’s youngest prime minister was sworn in Friday following a decisive election victory earlier this month and months after a youth-led uprising that led to the fall of the previous government. Balendra Shah, 35, took the oath of office after being appointed by President Ram Chandra Paudel. According to official election results, Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party secured nearly two-thirds of the seats in the House of Representatives in the March 5 vote. The election followed political upheaval in September, when protests led largely by young people forced the resignation of the former gove
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IndiaMar 27, 2026

Punjab and Haryana High Court denies parole to MP Amritpal Singh to attend Parliament session

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh seeking parole to attend the ongoing Parliament budget session. The decision means Singh will remain in custody and will not be able to participate in the current sitting. Singh, who is detained under the National Security Act, argued before the court that he is an elected representative and that his absence from Parliament would infringe on the democratic rights of his constituents. According to submissions made in court, the Punjab government and security agencies opposed the plea, citing conc
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CanadaMar 27, 2026

Federal NDP convention opens in Winnipeg with leadership vote set for weekend

New Democrats from across Canada are meeting in Winnipeg this weekend for a federal convention that will culminate in the selection of a new party leader. According to party organizers, voting in the six-month leadership race is scheduled to close Saturday, with the results to be announced Sunday morning. The candidates include union leader Rob Ashton, social worker Tanille Johnston, filmmaker Avi Lewis, Alberta MP Heather McPherson and farmer Tony McQuail. The leadership vote follows the party’s poorest federal election result on record last year. The incoming leader is expected to oversee
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FeaturedMar 27, 2026

Alberta to introduce provincewide code of conduct for municipal councils

Alberta’s government says it will introduce legislation in the coming weeks to establish a provincewide code of conduct governing municipal councils, along with third-party oversight for ethics complaints. Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams said the proposed changes are intended to prevent misuse of local rules and improve public trust in elected officials. According to the minister, the legislation would bring in independent investigators to review complaints and would require public disclosure of municipal officials’ salaries. The move follows a 2025 decision by Premier Danielle Smi
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IndiaMar 27, 2026

India cuts excise duty on petrol, diesel amid rising global crude prices

The Government of India has reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel despite rising crude oil prices in international markets, according to a statement from the petroleum ministry. Excise duty on petrol has been cut from ₹13 per litre to ₹3 per litre, while the duty on diesel has been reduced from ₹10 per litre to zero, the ministry said. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the decision was taken to help stabilize fuel prices for consumers. According to the minister, the move is aimed at maintaining affordability and ensuring continued supply across the country. Puri said several