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WorldNov 05, 2020

Biden campaign urges supporters: 'Stay patient', confident of winning Georgia

Joe Biden's campaign is expressing optimism at the ultimate result of the election but warning supporters to ``stay patient and stay calm'' as vote counting continues. Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon said Thursday on a briefing call with reporters that ``the story of today is going to be a very positive story'' for their campaign, but cautioned that as the counting continues, ``we need to allow it to get done and get done well.'' She says the campaign expects their lead to fluctuate in some states as more votes come in. O'Malley Dillon also charged that legal challenges by Presiden
vancouver-council-waits-until-staff-report-in-2021-before-making-olympic-bid-decision
BCNov 05, 2020

Vancouver council waits until staff report in 2021 before making Olympic bid decision

City council will wait until early 2021 before deciding whether Vancouver should make a bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics. In a message posted on social media, Coun. Melissa De Genova says she successfully delayed her motion until sometime in March 2021. She says the delay will allow time for a staff report on the merits of hosting the Games, and give the public a chance to register to speak on the issue. Council voted seven to four in favour of the referral request. De Genova put forward her original motion earlier this year calling on council to explore the merits of an Olympic bid but the e
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BCNov 05, 2020

335 new COVID-19 cases and one death reported in B.C.

Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued a joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia. "Today, we are reporting 335 new cases, including seven epi-linked cases, for a total of 16,135 cases in British Columbia. "There are 3,120 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, 7,133 people who are under active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases, and 12,659 people who tested positive have recovered. "Currently, 92 individuals are hospitalized with CO
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WorldNov 04, 2020

Biden wins Michigan, nears 270 electoral votes

Democrat Joe Biden has carried Michigan and its 16 electoral votes, further dismantling Donald Trump's Rust Belt wall of support that helped deliver him the presidency four years ago. The flip from red back to blue was a huge blow to Trump, whose victories in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania in 2016 sent him to the White House. Biden also carried Wisconsin, though Pennsylvania hasn't been called yet. Biden's victory in Michigan pushes him to 264 Electoral College votes, six short of the 270 needed to win the White House. Trump is at 214 electoral votes. Nevada, which has six electoral vot
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WorldNov 04, 2020

Biden declared winner in Wisconsin; Trump's campaign has requested a recount

Joe Biden has defeated President Donald Trump in battleground Wisconsin, securing the state's 10 electoral votes and reclaiming a key part of the blue wall that slipped away from Democrats four years ago. The Associated Press called Wisconsin for Biden after election officials in the state said all outstanding ballots had been counted, save for a few hundred in one township and an expected small number of provisional ballots. Trump's campaign has requested a recount. Statewide recounts in Wisconsin have historically changed the vote tally by only a few hundred votes. Biden leads by .624 perce
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BCNov 04, 2020

City of Surrey welcomes $15 Million in joint federal & provincial COVID-19 relief funding

While the City of Surrey has and continues to find ways to mitigate economic pressures created by COVID-19, the pandemichas nevertheless created a strain on the City’s finances. Today, the City of Surrey welcomes and is grateful for the nearly $15 million in federal and provincial funding from the COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant for Local Governments. "The City of Surrey has been working hard to safely navigate through the turbulent waters created by COVID-19," saidMayor Doug McCallum. "The $15 million in funding today helps to stabilize the sound foundation we have built for the city’s fiscal
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CanadaNov 04, 2020

Alberta confirms human case of swine flu in central part of province

Alberta's chief medical officer of health says Canada's first confirmed case of H1N2v, a variant swine flu virus found in humans, has been detected in the central part of the province. Dr. Deena Hinshaw and Dr. Keith Lehman, the province's chief veterinarian, say in a statement that it's an isolated case and there's no increased risk to Albertans. The statement says the virus was detected in mid-October after an Albertan with mild influenza-like symptoms sought medical care. Officials say H1N2v is rare with only 27 cases reported globally since 2005, and note there have been no cases in Canad
CanadaNov 04, 2020

Miss Vickie's Canada recalls Kettle Chip products over possible glass contamination

Miss Vickie’s Canada is recalling some Kettle Cooked Potato Chips due to possible glass contamination.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the products were sold online and in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.Recalled products include Applewood Smoked BBQ, Spicy Dill Pickle, Jalapeno, Sea Salt and Malt Vinegar, Original Recipe, Sweet Southern BBQ, Sweet Chili and Sour Cream and assorted multi-packs.The CFIA says there has been one reported injury associated with the recall. Consumers should not consume the products and retail
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CanadaNov 04, 2020

PM Trudeau carefully watching the political drama unfolding in US

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a few words about the US presidential election as he arrived on Parliament Hill this morning. He says he is carefully watching the political drama unfolding south of the border. Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet urged Trudeau to continue his neutral position, but told reporters he was under no such obligation. He says if he was a Democrat, he would be asking how come the American people, ``support a man who openly lies, avoids paying his taxes, carries and shares prejudice against so many people.''

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IndiaJun 30, 2026

Modi, Iranian President Pezeshkian discuss West Asia situation in phone call

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by telephone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday, with the two leaders discussing the latest developments in West Asia and possible paths forward in the region. According to the Government of India, Pezeshkian briefed Modi on recent developments and the current situation in the region.During the conversation, Modi welcomed progress between Iran and the United States and reiterated India's long-standing position that all issues should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. India has consistently advocated for peace and stability in
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AlbertaJun 30, 2026

Alberta to unveil next phase of proposed West Coast oil pipeline on July 2

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to announce new details Thursday about a proposed oil pipeline that would transport crude from Alberta to Canada's West Coast. Samuel Blackett, the premier's press secretary, confirmed Monday that Smith will outline the next steps for the project, which is being proposed with a capacity of one million barrels of oil per day. The proposal falls under an Energy Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reached last year between the Alberta and federal governments. Under the agreement, the province had until July 1 to submit its proposal to the Major Projects Of
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CanadaJun 30, 2026

Immigration department says unclear guidance led to recall of some citizenship certificates

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says unclear departmental guidance on applications for citizenship by descent may have resulted in some people receiving proof of Canadian citizenship without sufficient supporting evidence. The department said 100 people were asked to surrender their citizenship certificates after a routine review identified cases issued under Bill C-3 that had "potentially insufficient supporting documentation." The explanation and the number of affected cases were released 17 days after the initial notices were sent to certificate holders. Federal officials said
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CanadaJun 30, 2026

Carney to attend NATO summit in Turkey, then visit Saudi Arabia for trade talks

Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Turkey next week to attend the NATO summit before making an official visit to Saudi Arabia, marking his first trips to both countries as prime minister. NATO leaders are scheduled to meet in Ankara on July 7 and 8 as alliance members discuss increased defence spending and plans to meet a target of spending five per cent of gross domestic product on defence and security by 2035. The benchmark follows years of pressure from the United States for member countries to increase military spending. According to the Prime Minister's Office, Carney has been urgi
b-c-premier-invites-petrochina-to-consider-investment-in-lng-canada-phase-2-during-beijing-visit
BCJun 30, 2026

B.C. premier invites PetroChina to consider investment in LNG Canada Phase 2 during Beijing visit

British Columbia Premier David Eby met with senior executives of PetroChina in Beijing during his first official visit to China and invited the company to consider investing in a potential second phase of the LNG Canada project in Kitimat. According to the B.C. government, PetroChina is China's largest oil and gas producer and supplier and is already one of five partners involved in LNG Canada's Phase 1 project. Eby said the first phase became the largest private-sector investment in Canadian history. The premier said a second phase of the liquefied natural gas facility could become another ma