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EnglishApr 06, 2020

British PM Boris Johnson in ICU for COVID-19 treatment

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in the intensive care unit of St Thomas' hospital in London after his COVID-19 case worsened. Johnson's office says he is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment. Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital late yesterday. He was diagnosed with COVID-19 10 days ago. Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him.
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EnglishApr 06, 2020

Dr. Theresa Tam: masks are a way for people who might have COVID-19 without realizing it to keep from spreading the illness

Canada's top public-health doctor says masks are a way for people who might have COVID-19 without realizing it to keep from spreading the illness. Dr. Theresa Tam says the change from previous advice is due to increasing evidence that people with the virus can spread it without knowing they're sick. She says masks worn this way protect others more than they protect the people wearing them, and she stresses that medical masks still need to be preserved for front-line health workers. She adds that wearing a mask doesn't exempt people from other measures they should take against COVID-19, includ
EnglishApr 06, 2020

PM Trudeau confident, shipments of medical gear from the U.S. will continue to arrive in Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's confident shipments of personal protective medical gear from the U.S. will continue to arrive in Canada. He was responding to reports U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to keep U.S. made medical equipment on American soil. Trudeau says talks between the two countries are ongoing and have proven to be productive.
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EnglishApr 06, 2020

Politicians in southeastern B.C. calling to close the B.C.-Alberta border to non-essential travel

Politicians in southeastern British Columbia are calling on the provincial health officer to close the B.C.-Alberta border to non-essential travel. A statement on the Regional District of East Kootenay website says people are not heeding the message from health officials in both B.C. and Alberta urging everyone to stay home. The regional district also wants all non-resident property owners to stay away and it is seeking closure of all private campgrounds, overnight and backcountry camping.
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EnglishApr 06, 2020

COVID-19: 309 more cases in Ontario take the provincial total to 4,347, 13 more deaths reported

Ontario is reporting 309 new COVID-19 cases, including 13 additional deaths. There have now been a total of 4,347 cases in the province, including 1,624 resolved cases. The new cases represent a 7.7 per cent increase in the past 24 hours, but the number of resolved cases jumped by more than 37 per cent.
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EnglishApr 06, 2020

Brian Pallister: Unanimous support from other premiers for a federal credit agency to help provinces

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he has received unanimous support from other premiers for a federal credit agency to help provinces deal with the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Pallister says the premiers have written to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asking for financial help. The premier says he wants Ottawa to borrow on behalf of the provinces because the federal government gets a lower interest rate.
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CanadaApr 06, 2020

Changes to emergency-relief program coming to expand eligibility : Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says 240,000 people successfully applied for emergency relief in the first few hours after Ottawa opened the process.Only people with birthdays in the first three months of the year can apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit today.The benefit offers $500-a-week payments for workers who have lost all of their income.Trudeau says changes to the program will come soon to offer help for people whose hours have been slashed but who are still working a little.
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CanadaApr 06, 2020

Ferries, commercial vessels told to reduce passenger numbers to avoid COVID-19

Commercial vessels and passenger ferries face more restrictions in a government effort to clamp down on the spread of the novel coronavirus. Transport Canada has ordered a stop on all non-essential vessels with a capacity of 12 or more passengers, such as recreation and tourism vessels. BC Ferries and other essential vessel operators have been told to immediately cut in half the maximum number of passengers carried on their ships. Over the weekend, BC ferries chopped its service after it said ridership was down by about 80 per cent.
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EnglishApr 06, 2020

Employees at two Metro Vancouver grocery stores test positive for COVID-19

Sobeys says employees at two of its Metro Vancouver stores have tested positive for COVID-19.The company says a pharmacy employee at the Safeway in King Edward Mall in Vancouver tested positive on March 31st, the last day that person worked.An employee at FreshCo at three-road and Williams in Richmond also tested positive on March 28th, and the last day that person worked was March 26th.Sobeys says when each case is reported, it deep cleans and sanitizes the store location.

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BCAug 11, 2026

B.C. Man Charged After Police Find More Than 14,000 Child Exploitation Images and Videos

A 37-year-old man has been charged following a police investigation in Surrey, B.C., that uncovered more than 14,000 images and videos related to child sexual exploitation. According to police, the investigation began in May 2025 after they received reports that a suspect was possessing and accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material online. A search warrant was executed at a Surrey residence in August 2025, where investigators discovered thousands of images and videos. Police say the evidence led to charges against Wade Bruce Craig for processing and accessing child sexual exploita
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CanadaAug 11, 2026

Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Enter Final Stage as Possible Deal Takes Shape

Canada-U.S. trade talks appear to be entering a critical final stage, with Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer potentially presenting the outline of a possible deal to President Donald Trump by Monday. The discussions are part of efforts to avoid new 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports that are set to take effect on August 19. LeBlanc met with Greer in Washington on Tuesday, marking their third meeting in three weeks. According to reports, the two countries are discussing a potential agreement under which Canada could agree to some U.S. demands in ex
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BCAug 11, 2026

68-Year-Old Woman Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in North Burnaby

A 68-year-old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle in North Burnaby. According to Burnaby RCMP, the incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Monday in the area of Pender Street and McDonald Avenue. Police said the Burnaby woman suffered serious injuries in the collision. She received medical attention at the scene and was rushed to hospital, where she later died due to the severity of her injuries. The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Burnaby RCMP is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. Investig
BCAug 11, 2026

Punjabi Truck Driver Allegedly Targeted in Racist Attack at Edmonton Walmart

A Punjabi truck driver from B.C. was allegedly assaulted in what is being described as a racially motivated attack at a Walmart store in Edmonton. The Edmonton Police Service’s Hate Crimes Unit is investigating the incident. The incident took place on August 6 at the Walmart on Tamarack Way in southeast Edmonton. Talwinder Singh Atwal says he had stopped at the store while working when a young man and a woman allegedly began making racist remarks toward him. Atwal says he initially ignored the comments, but after being repeatedly harassed, he asked them why they were behaving that way. He al
BCAug 11, 2026

Surrey Municipal Election 2026: Candidate Nominations Open September 1

The official nomination period for candidates running in Surrey’s 2026 municipal election has been set for September 1 to 11, with prospective candidates beginning preparations for their campaigns. Voting will take place on October 17, while advance voting will be available from October 7 to 15. Surrey voters will elect a total of 15 representatives, including one mayor, eight city councillors and six school trustees. According to city staff estimates, the election is expected to cost taxpayers approximately $3.448 million. The city has also introduced strict rules governing campaign signs.