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CanadaJul 16, 2020

COVID-19 cases show rising trend in Canada

There are 108,829 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 56,859 confirmed (including 5,636 deaths, 26,097 resolved) Ontario: 37,052 confirmed (including 2,732 deaths, 32,920 resolved) Alberta: 8,994 confirmed (including 163 deaths, 8,127 resolved) British Columbia: 3,149 confirmed (including 189 deaths, 2,753 resolved) Nova Scotia: 1,067 confirmed (including 63 deaths, 1,002 resolved) Saskatchewan: 881 confirmed (including 15 deaths, 791 resolved) Manitoba: 319 confirmed (including 7 deaths, 318 resolved), 11 presumptive Newfoundland and Labrador: 262 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 258 resolved)
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BCJul 16, 2020

BC health officials concerned about the increase in new cases of COVID-19

BC health officials say they're concerned about the increase in new cases of COVID-19 in the province. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry say in a joint statement that they're worried COVID-19 is silently circulating in communities. The province has logged 21 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of three-thousand 149. While infections early in the pandemic were concentrated in long-term care and assisted living facilities, health officials say most of the new cases are in the broader community. The statement says residents need to do their part by layering
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WorldJul 15, 2020

Twitter accounts of Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Bill Gates hacked to apparent Bitcoin Scam

After many Twitter accounts belonging to Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Gates among others were on Wednesday hacked to promote a bitcoin scam, the microblogging site said it is investigating the incident and taking steps to fix it.In a first response after the incident, Twitter Support tweeted: "We are aware of a security incident impacting accounts on Twitter. We are investigating and taking steps to fix it. We will update everyone shortly."A number of high profile Twitter accounts including that of US presidential hopeful Joe Biden, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates and
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BCJul 15, 2020

RCMP investigating suspicious death after body found between Langley and Surrey

Police are investigating after a body was found in a wooded area on the boundary between Langley, B.C., and Surrey on Wednesday morning. Surrey RCMP say in a news release that officers and members of the Langley fire department responded to a report of a brush fire shortly before 11 a.m. They say the fire was put out and a body was found. The cause of the person's death is not known but police says it's suspicious. The Mounties did not provide information about the identity of the person found dead. Surrey RCMP's general investigation unit has taken over the investigation.
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CanadaJul 15, 2020

David Sidoo sentenced for 3 months for college admissions scam in United States

A former Canadian Football League player was sentenced Wednesday to three months in prison for hiring someone take the SATs in place of his two sons.David Sidoo, who played professional football for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions, lowered his head into his hands and cried as U.S. District Judge Nathaniel Gorton chided him for his actions. Sidoo told the judge he's "deeply ashamed.""I make no excuses. I broke the law. I pled guilty to a crime and now I must pay for my actions," Sidoo said.Sidoo appeared before the Boston federal court judges via videoconference because of the coron
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IndiaJul 15, 2020

'We have proof of horse trading attempts': Rajasthan CM Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot amid political turmoil in the state claimed that horse trading attempts were made. "We had to keep people at a hotel for 10 days, if we had not done that, the same thing that is happening in Manesar now would have happened back then," said CM Gehlot. Speaking good English, being handsome isn't everything: Ashok GehlotTaking a dig at sacked Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot amid the political tussle in the state, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on July 14 said that speaking good English, giving good bytes and being handsome isn't everything. He said,
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CanadaJul 15, 2020

Bloc leader Yves-Francois Blanchet denies anonymous allegations against him

The leader of the Bloc Quebecois is categorically denying allegations that were made against him Tuesday night in an anonymous Facebook post.Yves-Francois Blanchet reacted today through his spokeswoman, Carolane Landry.Landry says in a statement that Blanchet "unequivocally denies" the allegations, adding the Bloc leader is inviting the person who published the post to make an official complaint to authorities.Landry says it is Blanchet's continued wish that the justice system be used to protect real victims of criminal acts.She says Blanchet will continue his professional activities as Bloc l
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BCJul 15, 2020

Camping approved for Vancouver parks but tents must be gone by mid-morning

The Vancouver Park Board has passed a motion allowing overnight camping in parks around the city.In a social media post, the board says the vote includes provisions to "more effectively manage temporary structures and tents for those seeking shelter in parks."The board says the move reflects recent B.C. Supreme Court decisions recognizing the Charter right to stay in public spaces when adequate shelter is not available.The motion passed 4-3 after two nights of debate and submissions from dozens of speakers.The updated bylaw requires tents to be removed each morning.The change comes after more
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BCJul 15, 2020

Jagmeet Singh on 'Sver Wala Show': If evidence emerges, police should also investigate WE Charity contract

Leader of the Federal NDP, Jagmeet Singh shared his views on important political issues, on Connect FM's 'Sver Wala Show' this morning.Singh says that Public Services and Procurement Canada is a highly capable agency, and government should have undertaken the responsibility of administering Canada Student Service Grant on their own instead of giving it away to WE Charity.He says if substantial relevant evidence emerges out of the WE Charity probe, then police should also investigate the issue.About Canada's China policy, he agreed with government's decision to not swap Meng Wanzhou for the two

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B.C. public workers' strike expands to liquor, cannabis distribution warehouses

Liquor and cannabis warehouses in British Columbia are now behind picket lines as public sector workers step up job action to try to pressure the government back to the bargaining table. The BC General Employees' Union says workers at the Liquor Distribution Branch's headquarters in Burnaby as well as warehouses in Delta, Richmond and Kamloops are now on strike. The union has also added five new provincial ministry work sites in Vancouver and Victoria to the strike list, putting the total number of active picket lines across B.C. to 28. The job action in its fourth week now involves more than
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At least 24 people were killed in an explosion at a terrorist compound in the Tirah Valley of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday, according to reports. The blast took place in a bomb-making factory run by Pakistani Taliban fighters. A local police official said at least 14 militants and about 10 civilians, including women and children, were killed in the blast. He said Pakistani Taliban commanders were living in the compound and were using it as a bomb-making factory. Since it was close to civilian residences, many houses were destroyed in the blast.
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BCSep 22, 2025

Premier goes to New York to promote B.C.’s clean energy, critical minerals

Premier David Eby is travelling to New York to promote B.C. as a leading destination for investment in clean energy and the critical minerals that are powering the transition to a sustainable, innovation-driven economy. “British Columbia has what the world needs, including valuable critical minerals, skilled workers and access to strategic global markets,” said Premier Eby. “New York is home to investors from around the world, and I’ll be showcasing to these international investors all the things that give B.C. a competitive advantage — we’re a clean-energy powerhouse, a stable and
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Convoy of police and other vehicles outside B.C. ostrich farm, advocate says

An advocate for a flock of 400 ostriches in British Columbia's Interior says she believes the cull at the farm is imminent. A spokeswoman for the farm, Katie Pasitney, says a convoy of police vehicles and waste disposal trucks is outside the property in Edgewood, B.C. A live video posted on Facebook shows the vehicles driving along the road heading toward the farm. Neither the RCMP nor the Canadian Food Inspection were immediately available to provide comment. Pasitney asks the farm's followers in the video to please "stop the massacre" from happening. Some of the birds on the farm were infect