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BCJul 27, 2022

Two B.C. women killed knew the suspect, who has been found dead: police

The family of one of two women killed in Chilliwack, B.C., last week says they'll never allow a murderer to put out her bright light or destroy the lives of her little boys. Police say 43-year-old Amber Culley and 49-year-old Mimi Cates were gunned down last Thursday and a man was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. A manhunt was launched for the suspect, 50-year-old Eric Shestalo, and police say his body was found in nearby Bridal Falls on Monday. Police say preliminary findings are that he died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds. They say the suspect and the victims knew each other. Cu
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BCJul 27, 2022

Former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen found not guilty of sexual assault

Former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen wept openly as he was found not guilty of sexual assault. A BC Supreme Court jury in Vancouver announced its decision after several hours of deliberations that began yesterday and continued this morning. Virtanen was charged in January with sexual assault after a now-23-year-old woman alleged she was assaulted in his hotel room in 2017. Virtanen was placed on leave after the allegations surfaced last year and the Canucks then bought out his contract.
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BCJul 27, 2022

Heat warnings now cover all but the edges of B.C.

Heat warnings now cover all but the edges of the province as Environment Canada warns today could be one of the hottest in an ongoing heat wave. Temperatures up to 40 degrees are forecast for parts of central and southeastern BC, including the Kamloops area, the Okanagan, parts of the Kootenays and the Fraser Canyon, where a wildfire continues to burn, unchecked, west of Lytton. Heat in the mid to high 30's is expected in many other parts of BC away from the water and cooling centres have been set up in most communities because hot conditions by day, and little relief at night, have the poten
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CanadaJul 27, 2022

'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich gets bail

``Freedom Convoy'' organizer Tamara Lich (LEECH) has once again been ordered released from jail. The Ontario Superior Court found errors in the decision to revoke her bail two weeks ago. Lich was arrested on a Canada-wide warrant at the end of June for an alleged breach of her bail conditions, after she was photographed with a fellow convoy protest organizer at an awards gala in Toronto. Superior Court Justice Andrew Goodman says the justice of the peace made several legal errors. But he warned Lich the authorities are watching her every move and to abide by the letter of her conditions, beca
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BCJul 27, 2022

Police release photos of gunman and seek witnesses to shootings in Langley, B.C.

Police have released photographs of a 28-year-old gunman, as they seek witnesses to Monday's shooting rampage in Langley, B.C., that left two victims dead and two wounded. The photos show Jordan Daniel Goggin wearing two outfits during the course of the shootings, which began around midnight and lasted nearly six hours before police shot and killed him.The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team describes Goggin as a six-foot-one Caucasian man, weighing 150 pounds, with light brown hair and a slight goatee.He is seen wearing a black T-shirt and board shorts, before police say he changed into br
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CanadaJul 26, 2022

Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge says she did not know of the Hockey Canada allegations until this year

Michel Ruest, a senior director of Sport Canada, says the federal organization was made aware of an alleged sexual assault involving members of Team Canada's world junior hockey team in late June 2018, but did not follow up with Hockey Canada at the time. Under questioning at a House of Commons committee today, Ruest also tells MPs that Sport Canada, a branch of Canadian Heritage, did not make then-sport minister Kirsty Duncan's office aware of the allegations. Current Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge has said she did not know of the allegations until this year. Sport Canada officials have been
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BCJul 26, 2022

'Heart breaks for victims,' Trudeau says of those involved in Langley, B.C., shooting

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expressing his shock at a shooting rampage in Langley, BC. Two people were killed and two others were wounded before police shot David Goggin dead. In a post on Twitter, Trudeau says his heart breaks for the victims' loved ones and communities. BC Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says the ``senseless act of violence'' is ``extremely disturbing.'' PM Justin Trudeau on Twitter: I’m horrified by the news that came out of Langley, BC yesterday. My heart breaks for the victims’ loved ones and communities, and my thoughts are with the people who were injure
CanadaJul 26, 2022

Pope Francis holds open air public mass in Edmonton

Priests, deacons and volunteers meted out communion wafers to tens of thousands of people at a public mass led by Pope Francis in Edmonton. Francis highlighted the importance of parents and grandparents as he delivered his homily to a packed Commonwealth Stadium. He says people should treasure and honour their elders and make sure they are not cast aside or treated with indifference. Pope Francis, who has been using a wheelchair, presided over a large public mass in Edmonton from a specially designed chair. Pope Francis is on a six-day tour of Canada aimed at reconciliation with Indigenous Pe
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IndiaJul 26, 2022

ED questions Sonia Gandhi: Delhi Police roughs up Indian Youth Congress chief Srinivas

Delhi Police personnel on Tuesday were seen grabbing Indian Youth Congress chief Srinivas BV by the hair and forcing him into a vehicle during a protest against the questioning of Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the National Herald case. Srinivas was seen shouting and resisting attempts by police to subdue him. Sonia Gandhi's second round of questioning in connection with the National Herald case began earlier Tuesday. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi along with several party leaders was detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday at Vijay Chowk during MPs

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AlbertaNov 02, 2026

Alberta Cuts Education Property Tax Rates, Freezes Them for Next Three Years

The Alberta government has announced plans to reduce provincial education property tax rates and freeze them for the next three years, a move aimed at providing greater financial certainty for residents and helping municipalities with budget planning. Under Budget 2027, the changes are expected to save Alberta property owners an estimated $100 million during the 2027-28 fiscal year. The government will introduce consistent provincial education property tax rates across municipalities, allowing local governments to have a predictable tax rate when making decisions for their communities. In area
BCNov 02, 2026

2-Year-Old Child Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Calgary Parking Lot

A two-year-old child has died after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot at Sunridge Mall in northeast Calgary on Sunday evening. The incident occurred at around 5:39 p.m. in the parking lot near the Winners store, located in the 2500 block of 36 Street N.E. According to police, the child suddenly ran ahead of his father when the collision occurred. The child was rushed to the Peter Lougheed Centre but later died from the injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene following the incident. Andy Woodward of the Calgary Police Service Traffic Unit described the incident as tra
CanadaNov 02, 2026

Canadian Citizen Confirmed Among 69 Killed in Spain High-Speed Train Crash

A Canadian citizen has been confirmed among the 69 people killed in a high-speed train collision in Spain last week. According to the latest report released by Spanish authorities, the victim was among those killed when two high-speed trains collided on October 28 while travelling from Madrid to Seville. The death toll includes 54 Spanish nationals, one Canadian and four Americans. Around 100 people were injured in the crash. Authorities have so far identified 66 of the 69 victims. Preliminary investigations suggest that a malfunction in the automatic signalling system may have led the control
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CanadaNov 02, 2026

Mark Carney Calls Six Federal By-elections for December 7

Prime Minister Mark Carney has called federal by-elections for December 7 in six parliamentary ridings across Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan. The seats became vacant following resignations by MPs from various political parties in recent months, as well as decisions by some to move into provincial politics. Under the announcement, three by-elections will be held in Quebec, in ridings previously represented by the Liberals, the NDP and the Bloc Quebecois. In Ontario, voters will head to the polls in Scarborough North, a former Liberal seat, and Brantford-Brant South, previously held by the Con
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CanadaNov 02, 2026

Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Expected to Resume After Positive Call Between Carney and Trump

Trade negotiations between Canada and the United States are expected to resume soon following a positive phone call between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump. In a social media post on Sunday, Carney described his conversation with Trump as highly productive, saying teams from both countries would work together over the coming weeks to reach a concrete trade agreement. Meanwhile, Trump confirmed to reporters that his administration already has a concept for a new trade deal with Canada, which he said would be very beneficial for American farmers and the country's inter