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CanadaJun 29, 2020

Tim Hortons mobile ordering app faces investigation by Canadian privacy agencies

The Tim Hortons mobile ordering app is being investigating by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and provincial agencies in Quebec, B.C. and Alberta.The joint investigation was prompted by concerns raised in media reports about how the app may be collecting and using data about people's movements as they go about their daily activities.It will examine whether the fast food restaurant chain owned by Restaurant Brands International Inc. is in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, Canada's federal private sector privacy law.The privacy age
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WorldJun 29, 2020

Iran issues arrest warrant for Donald Trump

Iran has issued an arrest warrant for U.S. President Donald Trump and asked Interpol to put out a "red notice" arrest request.But the international police agency says it will not consider the request on the grounds it was of a political nature.Iran wants murder and terrorism charges laid against Trump and dozens of others that it believes carried out the U.S. drone strike that killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad.
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BCJun 29, 2020

Lululemon, MEC and Arc'teryx join international brands in Facebook ad boycott

Lululemon Athletica Inc., Mountain Equipment Co-op and Arc'teryx are joining a growing list of top international brands vowing not to advertise on Facebook Inc. in July because of hateful content that continues to spread on the social media platform. The Vancouver-based athleticwear companies confirmed to The Canadian Press that they are pulling their paid ads from Facebook and joining the #StopHateForProfit boycott that has already been supported by Coca-Cola, Unilever, Honda America, Patagonia and more. Champions of the boycott say Facebook has not done enough to keep white supremacists and
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IndiaJun 27, 2020

Why unarmed soldiers were sent to face Chinese soldiers: Priyanka Gandhi asks PM Modi

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the ongoing India-China standoff and asked 'why PM sent unarmed soldiers to face Chinese soldiers'.Priyanka Gandhi posted a video on Twitter, with the caption, "People of India want to know why you (PM) sent our unarmed soldiers to face Chinese soldiers. The land on which they lost their lives is our land; we will not let you give our land to China. PM Modi has to answer questions asked from you. #SpeakUpForOurJawans"In the video, she said it is our duty to respect the 'martyrdom' of t
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CanadaJun 27, 2020

172 COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths reported in Canada

There are 102,794 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 55,079 confirmed (including 5,448 deaths, 23,786 resolved) Ontario: 34,316 confirmed (including 2,644 deaths, 29,754 resolved) Alberta: 7,888 confirmed (including 154 deaths, 7,225 resolved) British Columbia: 2,878 confirmed (including 174 deaths, 2,545 resolved) Nova Scotia: 1,061 confirmed (including 63 deaths, 998 resolved) Saskatchewan: 772 confirmed (including 13 deaths, 654 resolved) Manitoba: 307 confirmed (including 7 deaths, 300 resolved), 11 presumptive Newfoundland and Labrador: 261 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 258 resolved) Ne
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BCJun 27, 2020

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

Health officials say one more person has died from COVID-19 and 10 have tested positive in British Columbia. In a joint statement, Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry say the new figures bring the total confirmed cases to 2,878. The new total includes a data correction of one case from yesterday's report. Dix and Henry say there are 159 active cases in the province and 2,545 people who tested positive have recovered. The First Nations Health Authority announced today that 87 First Nations individuals have tested positive for COVID-19, a rate below the pro
WorldJun 26, 2020

Texas and Florida shutting down bars amid record breaking numbers of COVID-19 cases

Texas and Florida are shutting down bars again and scaling back restaurant dining as confirmed coronavirus cases surge. Texas has reported more than 17,000 new COVID-19 cases in the last three days. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says the community is careening toward a catastrophic situation. In Florida the daily increase for Wednesday was 5,500 cases. Record breaking COVID-19 cases reported in Florida Florida banned alcohol consumption at its bars after its daily confirmed coronavirus cases neared 9,000, almost double the previous record set just two days ago. The Florida agency that gove
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BCJun 26, 2020

Evacuation alerts for 29 low-lying homes and businesses in eastern Fraser Valley

Residents of the eastern Fraser Valley will be keeping a close watch on the level of the Fraser River this weekend as it swells with snowmelt and runoff from recent heavy rains in the Interior. The Fraser Valley Regional District has issued evacuation alerts for 29 low-lying homes and businesses outside diked areas, including an RV park, housing development and other properties between Mission and Kent. A release from the district says the level of the river had edged past 5.5 metres at the gauge in Mission by yesterday morning, an increase of almost a metre since June 11th. Officials say flo
CanadaJun 26, 2020

Constable Michael Theriault found guilty of assault in the beating of young Black man

A Toronto police officer has been found guilty of assault in the beating of a young Black man who lost an eye when he was arrested in 2016. Prosecutors alleged Constable Michael Theriault and his brother Christian chased Dafonte Miller in the early hours of the morning, cornering the then 19 year old between two homes in Whitby, Ontario, and beating him so badly with a pipe that his left eye burst. The Theriaults pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault and obstruction of justice in relation to the Dec. 28, 2016, incident and its aftermath. The judge convicted the officer and acquitted the br

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CanadaJun 23, 2026

Porter Airlines Cuts Fuel Surcharge on Reward Flights Amid Falling Oil Prices

Canadian carrier Porter Airlines has reduced the temporary fuel surcharge on bookings for its new VIPorter reward flights from $40 to $20, effective Tuesday, citing lower oil prices and improving market conditions. Although oil prices have remained volatile since the conflict involving Iran began in February and are still nearly 50 per cent higher than a year ago, the airline says it plans to eliminate the surcharge entirely once market conditions stabilize further. Porter's decision has raised expectations that other airlines may also reduce their fuel surcharges in the coming weeks. The surc
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BCJun 23, 2026

U.S. Kayaker Dies After Capsizing on B.C.'s Okanagan Lake

A tragic boating accident on British Columbia's Okanagan Lake has claimed the life of an American kayaker after strong winds caused two people to capsize. West Kelowna RCMP said the incident occurred Friday evening near the Westbank First Nation beach when two kayakers were caught in sudden and dangerous wind conditions on the lake. While attempting to swim back to shore, one of the kayakers disappeared underwater. People on nearby boats quickly responded and managed to rescue one of the kayakers, but the second person could not be located. The Central Okanagan Search and Rescue team later rec
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BCJun 23, 2026

House Destroyed in Wildfire Near B.C.'s Lytton Village Ahead of 2021 Fire Anniversary

A home has been completely destroyed by an out-of-control wildfire near the Village of Lytton, B.C. The incident comes just days before the fifth anniversary of the devastating 2021 wildfire that destroyed much of the community and claimed two lives. Officials say it remains unclear how many other structures may have been damaged by the current blaze, as emergency crews have not yet been able to fully assess the affected areas. According to the latest update from the B.C. Wildfire Service, the Saw Creek wildfire near Lytton has now burned approximately 704 hectares. However, the agency noted
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CanadaJun 23, 2026

Carney Pays Tribute to Air India Flight 182 Victims, Vows Stronger Security Measures

Prime Minister Mark Carney has issued a statement marking the National Day of Remembrance for the victims of the Air India Flight 182 bombing, paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the tragedy 41 years ago. Carney said the attack claimed the lives of 329 innocent people, including 268 Canadians, making it the deadliest act of terrorism in Canadian history. Honouring the victims of Flight 182, the prime minister stressed the need for continued vigilance against violent extremism and highlighted the government's commitment to strengthening national security laws. He said new measures
AlbertaJun 23, 2026

Alberta Reverses Increase in Minimum Alcohol Prices

Alberta's liquor authority has cancelled a recent increase to the minimum price of alcohol sold in bars and restaurants. The decision comes after a weekend social media dispute between Premier Danielle Smith and Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas. Smith and senior members of her government criticized Calgary City Council over new noise and curfew rules introduced for the Calgary Stampede. In response, Mayor Farkas criticized the province's decision to raise minimum alcohol prices. Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally said Calgary's leadership should follow the province's example by repealing the contr