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BCNov 12, 2020

Pedestrian seriously injured in a collision in Surrey

A pedestrian has been seriously injured in a collision in Surrey, BC. RCMP say the incident took place in the Cloverdale area around 4 pm yesterday. Mounties say the pedestrian's injuries could be life threatening and the driver was co-operative and remained at the scene. The investigation is in its early stages and police are interested in hearing from witnesses.
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BCNov 12, 2020

Man arrested in Richmond for opening fire and violating hunting rules

Police in Richmond have arrested a man who didn't have his ducks in a row while hunting for birds in the area. A resident complained to police that a man appeared to be shooting at birds in a nearby field. While police say the man was shooting where hunting is permitted, he also violated numerous hunting rules, including firearm violations. RCMP say no one was hurt, but charges are pending against the man.
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BCNov 12, 2020

Interior Health alerts residents COVID surge 'becoming a concern'

British Columbia's Interior Health authority has issued a COVID-19 alert to its residents as cases rise in the region. The authority says in a statement that it's concerned by the upward trend and frequency of new local clusters. The provincial health officer's order limiting social interactions don't apply to Interior Health, but it says in a statement that it needs the public's help to prevent further restrictions. It is asking people to avoid non-essential travel, including unnecessary visits to the Lower Mainland or other jurisdictions with surging COVID-19 cases. B.C.'s provincial court
CanadaNov 12, 2020

Canada has diagnosed an average of more than 4,000 COVID-19 cases a day over the past week

The latest figures from the Public Health Agency of Canada say that the country has diagnosed an average of more than 4,000 COVID-19 cases a day over the past week. Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says the positivity rate on tests has recently hit 5.8 per cent. Canada had more than 41,000 people with active COVID-19 cases at last count Tuesday night. The numbers have kept rising over recent weeks and Tam is repeating her call for Canadians to cut their social contacts, wear masks and wash their hands. Quebec reports 1,378 new COVID-19 cases Quebec is reporting 1,378 new COVID-19 c
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WorldNov 11, 2020

President Trump makes first public appearance since his failed re-election bid

US President Donald Trump has visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. It's his first public appearance since his failed re-election bid. Trump honoured veterans in a ceremony that was held during a steady rain. He has spent the last several days holed up at the White House tweeting angry, baseless claims of voter fraud. "Refreshing" phone conversation with US President-elect Joe Biden: JohnsonBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he had a "refreshing" phone conversation with US President-elect Joe Biden. Johnson says it was their first contact since the Dem
CanadaNov 11, 2020

Small gathering in Ottawa for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial

COVID-19 meant a smaller, subdued gathering in Ottawa for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial. But some people did turn out to mark the service and sacrifice of those who have given their lives to defend the country. They watched as Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other dignitaries laid wreaths at the cenotaph. Chief of Defence Staff, General Jonathan Vance, told the gathering that Canadian Forces members showed the country what sacrifice means this year when they helped long-term care homes in Ontario and Quebec deal with surging COVID-
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CanadaNov 11, 2020

Trudeau says he expects trade deal with UK can be done before 2021

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he expects Canada can make a new trade deal with the U.K. before the calendar hit 2021.Speaking at a digital event hosted by the Financial Times, Trudeau said a deal should be relatively straightforward to manage even as the U.K. lurches toward its official exit from the European Union.Until Dec. 31, Britain remains a member of the EU, and is still bound by the continent's sweeping free-trade deal with Canada on goods and services, known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, or CETA.Trudeau said he and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson believe
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CanadaNov 11, 2020

Scaled-down COVID-19 ceremonies across Canada to mark Remembrance Day

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging everyone to show their support for veterans by wearing a poppy and watching Remembrance Day ceremonies online today.Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says the acts of reflection, remembrance, and respect don't just happen during parades or at cenotaphs. He says they are emotional acts we will uphold in a year when Canadians are adapting and persevering through challenging times.With COVID-19 cases surging in many provinces, the Royal Canadian Legion is severely scaling back ceremonies and telling people to stay home.
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BCNov 11, 2020

525 new COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths reported in B.C.

BC is reporting 525 new cases of COVID-19 and three more deaths. That brings the number of deaths linked to the pandemic to 284. The bulk of the new cases continue to be in the Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal heath regions. The province now has 5,133active cases of COVID-19, with 142 people in hospital, including 46 in intensive care.

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AlbertaApr 27, 2026

Apartment fire in northeast Edmonton causes $1.1M in damage, injures resident and firefighter

A fire at an apartment complex in northeast Edmonton has caused an estimated $1.1 million in property damage and displaced residents, according to emergency response information. The blaze broke out April 20 at the Wyndham Crossing Apartments, where about 200 people live. Evacuating residents safely was a significant challenge for crews responding to the scene. One person was seriously injured in the fire and taken to hospital for treatment. A firefighter was also hurt during the response and received on-site care from emergency services. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and
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CanadaApr 27, 2026

NDP leader Avi Lewis will not run in Quebec byelection after Boulerice departure

Newly elected federal NDP Leader Avi Lewis says he will not run in an upcoming Quebec byelection triggered by the departure of longtime MP Alexandre Boulerice. Boulerice announced he is leaving federal politics after 15 years to seek a provincial seat with Québec solidaire. He said in a statement that he believes his work in Ottawa is complete and described the move as a continuation of his political priorities at the provincial level. According to his announcement, Boulerice framed the decision as a transition rather than a strategic calculation, while confirming he will vacate his seat in t
AlbertaApr 27, 2026

Edmonton police seek public help to locate missing 19-year-old

Edmonton police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 19-year-old man, identified as Prayag Dalbhatwala. According to an Edmonton Police Service news release, Dalbhatwala was last seen on April 23 at حوالي 4 p.m. at a residence near 99 Street and 90 Avenue. Police and his family have expressed concern for his well-being. Investigators say Dalbhatwala had planned to travel to Calgary but cancelled those plans at the last minute. His whereabouts since then remain unknown. Police describe him as approximately five feet nine inches tall, with black hair, and he wears
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BCApr 27, 2026

More than 10 kg of suspected drugs seized in Kelowna trafficking investigation; two men arrested

Police in Kelowna say more than 10 kilograms of suspected illicit drugs have been seized following a co-ordinated investigation into drug trafficking and illegal firearms. According to an RCMP news release, officers executed search warrants at three homes on April 15 as part of an ongoing probe in the city. The searches resulted in the seizure of approximately seven kilograms of suspected cocaine, more than two kilograms of suspected fentanyl and about one kilogram of psilocybin mushrooms. Investigators also seized a loaded firearm and about $40,000 in cash, which police allege are connected t
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CanadaApr 27, 2026

Three Liberal MPs take seats in House after byelections, boosting government majority

Three newly elected Liberal members of Parliament formally took their seats in the House of Commons on Monday following recent byelections that strengthened the governing party’s position. Doly Begum, Danielle Martin and Tatiana Auguste were sworn in as MPs on Saturday, according to official parliamentary records. Their arrivals bring the Liberals to 174 seats in the House, reflecting gains from both the byelections and a series of defections over recent months. Begum and Martin won Toronto-area ridings previously held by former cabinet ministers Bill Blair and Chrystia Freeland. Auguste sec