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CanadaJul 24, 2020

Scheer calls on Trudeau to resign over WE deal

Outgoing Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should resign over his role in the controversy involving the We organization.Scheer has previously called for Finance Minister Bill Morneau to be fired for trips he and members of his family took in 2017, part of which were paid for by the WE organization.Scheer now says members of the Liberal caucus who do not want to be seen as complicit should demand that their leader quit.When asked if he would be willing to force an election over the issue in the minority Parliament, Scheer said such an opportunity will not come
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IndiaJul 24, 2020

Vegetable vendor in Indore expresses her agony on civic body in English

A vegetable vendor here on Thursday expressed her agony on Indore Municipal Corporation in fluent English. The video of the same has gone viral on social media. Raisa Ansari protested over the 'left-right' shop opening scheme of the civic body. She alleged that vegetable vendors are being harassed by IMC officials in the name of rules and regulations." I am selling fruits and vegetables here. People standing here are my family and friends. There are more than 20 members in the family. How will they survive? How they will earn? There is no rush on the stall but still, these officials keep telli
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CanadaJul 24, 2020

Ontario, Quebec and Alberta again record over 100 COVID-19 cases

There are 112,672 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 58,080 confirmed (including 5,662 deaths, 50,505 resolved) Ontario: 38,210 confirmed (including 2,755 deaths, 33,963 resolved) Alberta: 9,975 confirmed (including 176 deaths, 8,506 resolved) British Columbia: 3,392 confirmed (including 190 deaths, 2,898 resolved) Saskatchewan: 1,072 confirmed (including 16 deaths, 838 resolved) Nova Scotia: 1,067 confirmed (including 63 deaths, 1,003 resolved) Manitoba: 362 confirmed (including 7 deaths, 319 resolved), 13 presumptive Newfoundland and Labrador: 264 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 259 resolved
BCJul 24, 2020

B.C. significantly increasing fines for ``dooring'' to reduce cycling collisions

The provincial government is significantly increasing fines for ``dooring'' to help reduce cycling collisions. The fine for opening the door of a parked car when it is not reasonably safe to do so will quardruple to 368 dollars effective September 21st. Transportation Minister Clair Trevena says the new fine reflects the fact that dooring can cause serious injury. Trevena says the province is also investing in a public education and awareness campaign to make sure everyone uses the roads safely.
CanadaJul 24, 2020

Chief of defence staff Jonathan Vance announces impending retirement

Canada's top soldier, General Jonathan Vance, is retiring after a lengthy career. His nearly 40 years in uniform included battles to end sexual misconduct within the Forces when he became chief of defence staff. He is also credited for taking the military in new directions after Canada brought troops home from war in Afghanistan. Vance launched Operation Honour to try to root out sexual misconduct, and he pushed for more diversity. He says he will leave in a few months when his replacement is installed. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is thanking Vance for his service, saying in a statement th
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BCJul 23, 2020

30 more COVID-19 cases and one death reported, B.C. to restrict number of visitors at rental properties

Restrictions on the number of people using vacation rental properties is the next order being made by British Columbia's provincial health officer to limit the spread of COVID-19. Doctor Bonnie Henry says the onus will be on owner-operators to ensure they meet local bylaws and public-health requirements. She is expected to provide details in the coming days but says the limite on the number of people will be based on the size of a space, including houseboats. Dr. Henry says the measure is necessary after large numbers of young people at parties in Kelowna led to a recent spread of the virus t
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CanadaJul 23, 2020

COVID-19 tracing app starts beta testing after three-week delay

The federal government says a smartphone app meant to warn users if they've been in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19 is now in beta testing.The app was supposed to be tried in Ontario starting early this month but the trial to look for bugs and other problems was delayed.Now the Canadian Digital Service, an agency that puts federal services online, is asking people to sign up and try the app out.The COVID Alert app is supposed to track phones' locations without collecting personal data anywhere centrally.Then users can be told if their phones have recently been near t
BCJul 23, 2020

Vancouver votes to halt police street checks, but police board has final say

Councillors in Vancouver have voted unanimously toban officers from conducting street checks _ the process ofarbitrarily demanding and recording identification, outside of any sort of police investigation.Mayor Kennedy Stewart praised the outcome of the vote in a social media statement late Wednesday, thanking the almost seven dozen speakers who offered their opinions on his motion. He says street checks disproportionately affect people of colour and the city's Black and Indigenous residents.Stewart, who chairs the Vancouver Police Board, says only the board has the power to abolish the checks
CanadaJul 23, 2020

Elderly couple found dead after fire destroys home in Surrey

Two people have died in a house fire in B.C.'s Lower Mainland. Surrey Fire Service assistant chief Steve Serbic says crews were called just after 4:30 a.m. An elderly man and woman were pulled from the home a short time later. The blaze destroyed the upper floor of the house in Surrey's northwest corner. Serbic says crews had a difficult time reaching the fire, because the property was surrounded by debris and there was more inside the home. A cause has not yet been determined.

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IndiaApr 08, 2026

Navjot Kaur Sidhu says she will contest 2027 Punjab election with Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party

Navjot Kaur Sidhu says she plans to run in Punjab’s 2027 विधानसभा elections as a candidate of the Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party, according to remarks she made at a press conference in Chandigarh. Speaking at the Chandigarh Press Club, Sidhu confirmed her intention to contest under the party banner. The announcement follows a social media post in which she indicated her political plans and shared material related to the New Delhi–based party, which she described as being established about nine years ago. Sidhu, the wife of former cricketer and ex–Punjab Congress chief Navjot
AlbertaApr 08, 2026

Edmonton man charged with human trafficking offences involving five women, police say

Police in Edmonton say a 47-year-old man is facing multiple human trafficking-related charges following an investigation involving five women. According to a release from ALERT Edmonton’s Human Trafficking unit, Jonathan Allard was arrested March 26 and is charged with 26 Criminal Code offences, including trafficking in persons, forcible confinement and assault. Investigators say the case began in June after one of the alleged victims contacted police seeking help. She told officers she had been recruited through social media to move to Edmonton, where she was allegedly forced into the sex t
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BCApr 08, 2026

Man arrested after reported assault on woman in New Westminster

A man has been arrested after multiple witnesses reported seeing a woman being struck in the street in New Westminster on Sunday afternoon. According to a New Westminster Police Department news release, officers responded to two separate 911 calls at 1:20 p.m. reporting an assault involving a man and a woman walking along the street. Police attended the area near Nanaimo Street and 18th Street, where they located both individuals. Officers arrested the man without incident at the scene and provided assistance to the woman. Investigators also interviewed multiple witnesses who remained in the a
AlbertaApr 08, 2026

Alberta defence lawyers call for probe into Edmonton police chief over manslaughter case comments

A group representing criminal defence lawyers in Alberta is calling for an independent investigation into Warren Driechel and the Edmonton Police Service’s top lawyer, Megan Hankowich, over public comments tied to a recent manslaughter case. The Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association says the statements may warrant a third-party review to determine whether any criminal conduct occurred. The group is asking Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery to direct the province’s Police Review Commission to assess whether there are grounds for charges, including intimidation or obstruction of justice. Ac
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CanadaApr 08, 2026

Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu leaves Conservatives to join Liberals

Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu says she has left the Conservative caucus and will sit with the Liberals under Prime Minister Mark Carney, becoming the fifth member of Parliament to cross the floor since November. Gladu confirmed the move in a statement, saying she will support the government’s agenda going forward. The reasons for her decision were not immediately detailed, and it is not clear whether she will take on a formal role within the Liberal caucus. Floor crossings do not trigger a byelection under federal rules, meaning Gladu will continue to represent her Ontario riding as a Liberal MP