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CanadaSep 04, 2020

5 found dead after shooting in Ontario home

Police say five people have been found dead and another with serious injuries following an early morning shooting in a home east of Toronto. A spokesman says multiple calls came in around 1:20 a.m. Friday reporting the sound of gunshots from a home in Oshawa, Ontario. Constable George Tudos says four of the deceased are believed to be men and one of them is believed to be a woman, but adds police are waiting on the coroner to confirm ages. A woman also suffered non-life-threatening injuries.Investigators believe the shooter is among the dead.
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BCSep 04, 2020

New project to showcase Punjabi Canadian history in B.C.

British Columbia is celebrating the contributions of the Punjabi Canadian community to its economy, history and culture through the development of new educational supports, exhibits and online resources. The project is part of the Province’s commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive society. “The Punjabi community has a long and unique history that has contributed significantly to the strength and success of our province,” said Premier John Horgan. “The Punjabi Canadian Legacy Project will share these stories with future generations, while honouring the resilience and diversity
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CanadaSep 04, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 3

There are 130,493 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 62,933 confirmed (including 5,767 deaths, 55,615 resolved) Ontario: 42,686 confirmed (including 2,812 deaths, 38,625 resolved) Alberta: 14,310 confirmed (including 242 deaths, 12,653 resolved) British Columbia: 6,041 confirmed (including 210 deaths, 4,644 resolved) Saskatchewan: 1,634 confirmed (including 24 deaths, 1,574 resolved) Manitoba: 1,264 confirmed (including 16 deaths, 791 resolved) Nova Scotia: 1,085 confirmed (including 65 deaths, 1,014 resolved) Newfoundland and Labrador: 269 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 265 resolved) New Bru
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BCSep 04, 2020

B.C. at a precipice to flatten COVID-19 curve, Dr. Henry says ahead of long weekend

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says British Columbia is at a precipice when it comes to a potential surge of COVID-19 infections. But Henry says reducing the number of cases is still within reach as long as people work together and follow public health protocols. She urged people to avoid activities that are considered high-risk, such as spending time with groups of people that they may not know. B.C. announced 89 new cases of COVID-19 as well as one additional death today, bringing the province's total number of COVID-19 cases to 6,041 and 210 deaths. Dr. Henry's warning comes af
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IndiaSep 03, 2020

Pakistani nationals stranded in India due to lockdown return via Attari-Wagah border

Approx 198 Pakistani nationals, who got stuck in India since the lockdown have now left for their motherland. They thanked governments of both sides for assisting and helping them in returning to their homes. The Government of India on March 25 announced COVID-19 lockdown to curb its spread. One of the Karachi residents, Salma Chaudhary, who was stranded in India said that she faced a lot of problems due to the pandemic and lockdown but thanked the Ministry of External Affairs and Pakistan High Commission for helping her."I came on March for 15 days for the renewal of my passport and got stuck
CanadaSep 03, 2020

One dead, 6 injured after boat crash near Toronto beach

Police say one person died and six others have been injured in a boat crash near Woodbine Beach in eastern Toronto. The Toronto Police Marine Rescue unit says the boat crashed into rocks early this afternoon about 75 metres from shore. Six people were originally believed to be hurt but police say that officers have discovered a seventh person who was injured. They say one person rushed to hospital without vital signs has died of their injuries, three others were also taken to hospital while three were treated on scene.
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CanadaSep 03, 2020

Military members asked to use federal government's COVID-19 tracking app

Canadian Armed Forces members and their civilian colleagues in the Department of National Defence are being strongly encouraged to download the federal government's smartphone application for tracking potential exposure to COVID-19. Chief of defence staff Gen. Jonathan Vance and Defence Department deputy minister Jody Thomas say they understand some may have concerns when it comes to privacy and secrecy. But they say the app has been cleared by Defence Department experts and that while installing it is voluntary, using it is one way military personnel and defence officials can help prevent a s
BCSep 03, 2020

Significant quantity of drugs and cash seized from residence

A recent search warrant executed by the Surrey RCMP Drug Unit at a residence in Whalley has resulted in a significant seizure of illegal drugs, cash, and a firearm.On August 20, 2020, as part of their proactive enforcement, Surrey RCMP Drug Unit observed two individuals involved in suspicious activity consistent with drug trafficking, outside a residence in the 9400-block of 129 Street. Both individuals were detained and found to be in possession of cash and street level drugs. The investigation continued and officers obtained a search warrant for the residence. The search warrant was executed
CanadaSep 03, 2020

Tories ask languages czar to probe choice of WE Charity for student program

The federal Conservatives are asking the official languages commissioner to investigate the government's choice of WE Charity to run a student grant program, saying the move showed contempt toward francophones.Conservative MP Richard Martel alleges in a letter to commissioner Raymond Theberge that the youth group did not have the ability to deliver the multimillion-dollar Canada Student Service Grant program in both of Canada's official languages.Martel, who is making the letter public today, says the Official Languages Act clearly states the government is obliged to ensure any organization c

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Crane driver missing after vehicle plunges into Wapiti River near Grande Prairie

A crane operator remains missing after a commercial vehicle left a bridge and entered the Wapiti River near Grande Prairie, according to the RCMP. Police said the incident occurred Tuesday when the crane struck a guardrail on the Wapiti River Bridge and went into the river. Emergency crews, including RCMP officers, firefighters and search and rescue volunteers, responded to the scene. RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Mathew Howell said the crane remains submerged. The cause of the collision is under investigation. According to RCMP, divers have not been able to enter the river because of strong currents
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