10.05°C Vancouver

News

CanadaApr 02, 2020

4 people charged under Health Protection Act, fined heavy amount

RCMP in Nova Scotia say four people have been charged under the Health Protection Act in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Police say two people were charged for failing to self quarantine after returning from abroad, and two others were charged for not maintaining a social distance of two metres. Police say all four were fined $697.50. They did not say where in the province these charges were laid.
1-death-and-53-new-cases-of-covid-19-in-bc-number-of-deaths-rise-to-25
BCApr 01, 2020

1 death and 53 new cases of COVID-19 in BC, Number of deaths rise to 25

BC's provincial health officer is reporting 53 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death in the Fraser Health region. Doctor Bonnie Henry says there are now one thousand and 68 cases in the province, with a total of 25 deaths. Henry says 142 people are hospitalized and 67 of them are in intensive care. Two of the new cases are at the long term care centre in North Vancouver where many of the province's fatalities have occurred but Henry says she hopes strict new control measures are now beginning to take effect.
alberta-has-117-new-cases-of-covid-19-total-number-of-province-rises-to-871
CanadaApr 01, 2020

Alberta has 117 new cases of COVID-19, total number of province rises to 871

Alberta is reporting 117 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number in the province to 871. Premier Jason Kenney also announced two additional deaths for a total of 11. He says it's been a tough week in Alberta, and things will get worse before they get better. The province says 142 people have recovered.
dr-theresa-tam-health-system-is-not-designed-to-deal-with-this-kind-of-surge-could-face-difficult-decisions-about-how-to-allocate-scarce-resources
CanadaApr 01, 2020

Dr. Theresa Tam: Health system is not designed to deal with this kind of surge, could face difficult decisions about how to allocate scarce resources

Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says the health care system has the potential to be overwhelmed in all of the COVID-19 scenarios projected by the federal government. The government has not shared any of its projections related to how the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to play out in Canada. But Tam says the health system is not designed to deal with this kind of surge, and could be facing difficult decisions about how to allocate scarce resources in all those scenarios. She says in some of the worst case scenarios, the health care system will not be able to cope.
patty-hajdu-government-has-created-a-mobile-app-to-provide-direct-updates-on-covid-19
CanadaApr 01, 2020

Patty Hajdu: Government has created a mobile app to provide direct updates on COVID-19

Health Minister Patty Hajdu says the government has created a mobile app to provide direct updates on COVID-19. The app will provide updates on the latest government measures and public health advice to limit the spread of the virus. It will also include a self-assessment tool for people experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
pm-trudeau-says-he-is-asking-the-parliament-to-be-called-for-another-sitting
CanadaApr 01, 2020

PM Trudeau says he is asking the Parliament to be called for another sitting

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's asked the government house leader to reach out to opposition parties about bringing back parliament. He says the entire government needs to be involved in the largest economic program in Canada's history. Canada's parliament was suspended on March 13 to limit the spread of the virus and allow the cabinet to focus on the COVID-19 response. It briefly reconvened last week to pass the government's emergency COVID-19 response bill.
chrystia-freeland-appeals-to-landlors-to-not-evit-the-tenants-who-cannot-pay-the-rent-today
CanadaApr 01, 2020

Chrystia Freeland appeals to landlors to not evit the tenants who cannot pay the rent today

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has appealed to the nation's landlords to not evict tenants who cannot pay their rent today. The government is planning to provide benefits to people who have lost their income due to COVID-19 but that money has not started to flow yet, leaving many people unable to pay their rent. Freeland says it would be heartless for landlords to evict tenants during this crisis. She says for those landlords who need rent money to pay their mortgage, the federal government has worked with banks to try to give homeowners some breathing room.
bill-morneau-subsidies-for-large-and-small-businesses-will-cost-about-71-billion
CanadaApr 01, 2020

Bill Morneau: Subsidies for large and small businesses will cost about $71 billion

Finance Minister Bill Morneau says wage subsidies for large and small businesses will cost about $71 billion. The program is expected to offset the cost of emergency benefits for workers, and reduce spending on those benefits to $24 billion. The wage subsidy will be available to large and small businesses who have lost significant revenue due to COVID-19. Morneau has encouraged businesses to rehire employees they may have laid off in the wake of COVID-19, and says the wage subsidy will be available in six weeks.
increase-of-449-covid-19-cases-in-quebec-total-cases-rise-to-4-611
CanadaApr 01, 2020

Increase of 449 COVID-19 cases in Quebec, total cases rise to 4,611

Quebec Premier Francois Legault says the number of COVID-19 cases in the province is now 4,611, an increase of 449 over yesterday. There were also two new deaths, bringing the provincial total to 33. Legault says there are 519 seniors' residences with at least one case, which he described as a source of concern for the province.

Just In

surrey-police-seek-public-help-after-youth-assaulted-in-whalley-area
CanadaFeb 11, 2026

Surrey Police Seek Public Help After Youth Assaulted in Whalley Area

Surrey Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man accused of assaulting a teenage girl in the Whalley neighbourhood earlier this month. Police say the incident happened at about 4:35 pm on February 6, when the youth was walking eastbound along 100 Avenue near 123A Street. Investigators report that a man approached her from behind and briefly wrapped his arms around her upper body. The girl was able to free herself, and the suspect ran southbound on 123A Street. She was not physically injured. The suspect is described as an adult man, possibly White or Middle Ea
surrey-mayor-b-c-conservative-leader-express-condolences-after-tumbler-ridge-tragedy
BCFeb 11, 2026

Surrey mayor, B.C. Conservative leader express condolences after Tumbler Ridge tragedy

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke has expressed condolences following a tragic incident in Tumbler Ridge that has shaken communities across British Columbia. In a public statement, Locke said residents of Surrey stand in solidarity with the victims and their families during what she described as an extremely difficult time. “My thoughts are with the families in Tumbler Ridge who are facing this unimaginable loss,” Locke said, adding that the incident has deeply affected people across the province. She noted that Surrey, as one of B.C.’s largest cities, shares in the grief being felt in the north
alberta-premier-expresses-condolences-after-deadly-shooting-at-tumbler-ridge-secondary-school
AlbertaFeb 11, 2026

Alberta premier expresses condolences after deadly shooting at Tumbler Ridge secondary school

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has expressed condolences following a deadly shooting at a secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, that left 10 people dead, including the alleged gunman. In a public statement, Smith said her thoughts are with the students, staff and families affected, adding that Alberta stands with the entire Tumbler Ridge community during what she described as an unimaginable tragedy. According to the BC RCMP, officers responded to reports of shots fired at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School at approximately 1:20 p.m. Police said six people were pronounced dead at th
federal-flags-lowered-for-seven-days-to-honour-victims-of-b-c-mass-shooting
BCFeb 11, 2026

Federal flags lowered for seven days to honour victims of B.C. mass shooting

Prime Minister Mark Carney has ordered flags on all federal buildings and institutions to be flown at half-mast for seven days following a deadly mass shooting in northeastern British Columbia that left 10 people dead, including the suspect. The attacks took place Tuesday in the small community of Tumbler Ridge. According to the RCMP, the suspect is believed to have first killed two people at a private residence before going to a local school, where several others were shot in what police have described as one of the most serious mass shootings in recent Canadian history. Investigators have sa
high-court-told-no-provision-for-virtual-participation-in-lok-sabha-amid-amritpal-singh-parole-plea
IndiaFeb 11, 2026

High Court told no provision for virtual participation in Lok Sabha amid Amritpal Singh parole plea

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday heard a petition related to Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh seeking permission to participate in the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament. During the proceedings, the court was informed that the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha do not contain any provision allowing a Member of Parliament to attend or participate in House proceedings through virtual means. The submission was made as part of arguments concerning Singh’s request for relief that would enable him to take part in parliamentary proceedings. The court observed that