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CanadaJan 14, 2023

Alexandria Loutitt creates history for Canada in women's World Cup ski jumping

Alexandria Loutitt has reached unprecedented heights for a Canadian female ski jumped. The 19 year old from Calgary became the first Canadian to win a World Cup women's ski jump event, taking gold at a normal hill competition in Japan. It's just the third time a Canadian ski jumper has won a World Cup event, and the first time in 40 years.
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BCJan 13, 2023

Family of Surrey homicide victims provide statement

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) continue to investigate the deaths of three family members in their Surrey home. Background: On January 9, 2023, shortly after 12:00 p.m., Surrey RCMP attended a residence in the 15600-block of 112 Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered three deceased adults inside the home. IHIT took conduct of the investigation and continue to work closely in partnership with the Surrey RCMP, the BC Coroners Service and the RCMP Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS). IHIT is now identifying the deceased as 56 year-old Xiao Yan Zhen, 58 year-old
BCJan 13, 2023

New fund to protect thousands of renters in B.C. - Premier Eby

More renters in B.C. will be protected from housing speculators and profiteers through the creation of a new $500 million Rental Protection Fund dedicated to protecting tenants and preserving affordable rental homes for decades. "Today, we’re taking action to protect renters who found an affordable place to live, but are worried their building will be bought out from underneath them," said Premier David Eby. "This fund will allow non-profits to secure older rental buildings and protect vulnerable renters from speculators who can drive up rents and evict tenants that have lived there for year
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CanadaJan 13, 2023

OPP issue $100K reward in case of 37 year old woman abducted a year ago

Police are offering a $100,000 reward to anyone with information that will lead to the location of a 37-year-old woman who was abducted from an Ontario home exactly a year ago. Elnaz Hajtamiri was abducted by three men dressed in police gear on Jan. 12, 2022, from a relative's house in Wasaga Beach, Ont. Investigators are still looking for the three men. The reward is being offered by Ontario Provincial Police and York Regional Police. Weeks before her abduction, police have said Hajtamiri was assaulted with a frying pan in an underground parking lot in Richmond Hill, Ont., in December 2021.
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CanadaJan 13, 2023

Japanese PM Kishida visits Ottawa, asks for Canada's help on clean energy transition

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is looking to Canada to help his country wean itself off fossil fuels from places like Russia. Kishida is in Ottawa today for his first visit as Japan's head of government, as part of a tour of other G7 countries. Japan holds the G7 presidency this year and is set to host meetings with the leaders of some of the world's richest countries. Tokyo plans to use the year to co-ordinate with other states on economic management and punishing Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Kishida said at a lunch hosted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with numerous corporat
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BCJan 13, 2023

VPD searches for man wanted in summer stranger assault

Vancouver Police are asking for help to locate a man wanted province-wide in connection a random assault last summer. Andrew Kim Jack, 51, was charged with indecent act and assault with a weapon, following a series of incidents downtown on August 29. He was released on bail, but failed to attend court. His whereabouts are currently unknown. Anyone who sees Andrew Kim Jack, or knows his whereabouts, is asked to contact their local police agency.
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BCJan 12, 2023

Surrey: Police investigating overnight shooting

Surrey RCMP are investigating following a shooting in the Whalley area overnight. On January 11, 2023, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Surrey RCMP received multiple 911 calls that a man had been shot near a convenience store in the 13100-block of 104 Avenue. Police attended and located a 44-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to hospital with serious injuries. The Surrey RCMP General Investigation Unit has taken conduct of the investigation. Based on initial information it appears there was an altercation between parties believed to be known to each other, which
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BCJan 12, 2023

Police search for blue Pontiac Sunfire after man brutally assaulted

The New Westminster Police are appealing for witnesses, and dash-cam footage after a man was found unconscious and suffering serious injuries near Begbie and Carnarvon Street. The man was sent to a local area hospital and was being treated for life-altering injuries.The incident happened on December 23, 2022 at approximately 11:15 pm. The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit has learned the victim was assaulted by someone who was with two other people at the time of the assault. After the assault, the group left the area in a vehicle, and investigators are hoping by sharing video
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CanadaJan 12, 2023

Canadian airlines urging travellers headed to the US to check their flights ahead of time

Canadian airlines are urging travellers headed to the US to check their flights ahead of time today after thousands of flights were delayed by a computer outage. WestJet says six flights were delayed this morning due to problems at the U-S Federal Aviation Administration, but none were cancelled. Meanwhile, Air Canada says it has put a goodwill policy in place for customers affected by the outage so they can change their travel plans. The FAA issued a grounding order this morning for all departing aircraft due to a problem with what is known as the Notice to Air Missions System. That order wa

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BCJan 23, 2026

Kelowna RCMP, provincial gang unit seize weapons and drugs after enforcement operation

Police in Kelowna say a joint enforcement and training effort with a provincial gang unit has led to dozens of arrests and the removal of weapons and drugs from the community. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit’s Uniform Gang Enforcement Team worked alongside Kelowna RCMP and officers from across the Okanagan between January 12 and January 16. The operation focused on identifying repeat violent offenders while also providing specialized training to local officers on weapons, firearms, and drug interdiction. According to police, the multi day initiative resulted in more than 20 new
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CanadaJan 23, 2026

Nearly 10,000 federal public servants warned of possible job cuts, unions say

Nearly 10,000 federal public servants across multiple departments have been notified in recent days that their positions could be affected by upcoming workforce reductions, according to the unions representing them. The Public Service Alliance of Canada says more than 5,000 of its members received workforce adjustment notices over the past week. Those notices were issued to employees working in several federal departments, including Global Affairs Canada, Transport Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, and Health Canada. Workforce adjustment notices signal that positions
WorldJan 23, 2026

Spain declines to join Trump-backed ‘Board of Peace’ initiative

Spain has declined an invitation to participate in a proposed international initiative known as the ‘Board of Peace,’ which was launched by U.S. President Donald Trump, citing its long-standing commitment to the United Nations system. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Madrid respects the invitation extended by President Trump but will not take part in the initiative. He stated that Spain’s foreign policy remains firmly anchored in multilateral institutions, particularly the United Nations, which Spain views as the central forum for global peace and conflict resolution. Sánchez
WorldJan 23, 2026

Drone strike in eastern Ukraine kills four, including child, as peace talks continue

A Russian drone attack late Thursday in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region killed four people, including a five-year-old child, according to Ukrainian local authorities. Officials confirmed the deaths on Friday, saying the strike hit a residential area. Authorities said five other people were injured in the attack, while at least two homes were completely destroyed. Emergency crews were deployed overnight to assist residents and assess damage in the affected community. Ukrainian officials say Russia continues to press for Ukrainian forces to withdraw from Donetsk, a region that has remained a
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IndiaJan 23, 2026

High Court directs Punjab government to decide Amritpal Singh parole plea within seven days

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government to take a decision within seven days on a parole petition filed by Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh, who is seeking permission to attend Parliament’s upcoming budget session. The order was passed on Friday during a hearing on Singh’s petition, in which he requested temporary release to participate in the budget session scheduled to begin on January 28. The court instructed the state government to make a timely decision and disposed of the petition after issuing the direction. The case has drawn attention