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BCJun 22, 2020

Man drowns after saving his daughter at waterfall near Kelowna

A man has died after rescuing his daughter during a visit to a waterfall near Kelowna, B.C., on Father's Day. The RCMP say emergency crews rushed to the Mill Creek waterfall area after receiving a 911 call reporting a drowning. Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy says police learned the victim had been at the waterfall with his family and he went into the water to help his daughter after she slipped in. She says the daughter was able to get to shore. Noseworthy says bystanders tried to save the man with CPR. Paramedics took over when they arrived but despite their efforts, she says the 46-year-old man fr
CanadaJun 22, 2020

Signs people will choose work over CERB in jobs data, Qualtrough says

Canada's employment minister says the country's most recent job figures suggest that low-wage workers will go back to a job if one is available instead of remaining on federal aid.Carla Qualtrough says the growth in jobs from May gives her confidence that workers will choose to work when they get an offer and are able to do so.Statistics Canada's labour force survey for May showed that lower-wage jobs rebounded at a faster rate than the national rate as restrictions meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus started to ease.Speaking at the Senate's finance committee today, Qualtrough sa
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CanadaJun 22, 2020

COVID-19 to leave some lasting economic damage, Bank of Canada chief says

Canada's top central banker says there will be long-term economic damage from the COVID-19 pandemic as the country charts a bumpy and prolonged course to recovery.Governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank expects to see growth in the third quarter of this year as people are called back to work and households resume some of their normal activities as restrictions ease.But he warns that Canadians shouldn't expect the short and sharp economic bounce-back expected over the coming months to last.The combination of uneven reopenings across provinces and industries, the unknown course of consumer c
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CanadaJun 22, 2020

Canada will not trade Meng Wanzhou for the two Michaels

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is rebutting Chinese officials for calling him "irresponsible" by linking the spying charges against two Canadians to the arrest in Canada of a Chinese high tech executive. He said today Chinese officials were the ones who initially linked the arrests of the Canadians to the arrest in Canada of a Huawei executive at the request of U.S. authorities. Trudeau rejected the notion of a prisoner exchange of sorts to win the release of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig. Earlier today, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on China to release two Canadian men that h
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CanadaJun 22, 2020

Feds lay out guidelines for returning public servants to workplaces

Canada's roughly 250,000 federal public servants are being primed for an eventual return to their workplaces, though many are expected to continue working remotely for the foreseeable future. The preparations, which include the distribution of a 30-page guidebook, come as provinces continue easing restrictions imposed due to COVID-19 and more Canadians return to their offices and other places of employment. The vast majority of federal public servants have been working from home since mid-March, during which time many have been called upon to help roll out new support programs for Canadians af
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WorldJun 21, 2020

Lower than expected turnout in Trump’s Oklahoma rally

Thousands of people, many not wearing masks, attended U.S. President Donald Trump's first campaign rally since the COVID-19 pandemic began. But the B.O.K. Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was far from its 19-thousand seat capacity. Trump campaign officials said protesters prevented the president's supporters from entering the stadium, but journalists in Tulsa reported there was no blocked entry to the area where the rally was held. Trump supporters faced off with protesters throughout the evening, but while there were shouting matches, things remained largely peaceful.
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IndiaJun 20, 2020

Delhi court grants bail to suspended J&K DSP Davinder Singh in terror attacks planning case

A Delhi court on Friday granted bail to suspended Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Davinder Singh in connection with a terror case after Delhi police failed to file charge-sheet within the stipulated period. However, Singh will remain in prison as he is also undergoing judicial custody in a separate case of trying to terrorists to travel outside Jammu and Kashmir, which is being probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Special Judge Dharmender Rana granted bail to Singh and another co-accused -- Irfan Shafi Mir -- asking them to furnish a personal bond of Rs 1
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CanadaJun 20, 2020

407 COVID-19 cases reported in Canada

There are 100,627 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. Quebec: 54,550 confirmed (including 5,375 deaths, 22,972 resolved) Ontario: 33,095 confirmed (including 2,564 deaths, 28,250 resolved) Alberta: 7,625 confirmed (including 152 deaths, 6,961 resolved) British Columbia: 2,790 confirmed (including 168 deaths, 2,444 resolved) Nova Scotia: 1,061 confirmed (including 62 deaths, 998 resolved) Saskatchewan: 716 confirmed (including 13 deaths, 636 resolved) Manitoba: 298 confirmed (including 7 deaths, 293 resolved), 11 presumptive Newfoundland and Labrador: 261 confirmed (including 3 deaths,
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BCJun 19, 2020

Longest stretch of no COVID-19 death in B.C., seven new cases reported

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: "Today, we are announcing seven new COVID-19 confirmed positive cases, for a total of 2,790 cases in British Columbia."There are 178 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 2,444 people who tested positive have recovered."Of the total COVID-19 cases, 11 individuals are hospitalized, six of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in

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AlbertaOct 15, 2026

Alberta Referendum: Danielle Smith Votes to Stay in Canada, Seeks Support for Remaining Nine Questions

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has voted in favour of staying in Canada in the province’s ongoing separation referendum, while urging the public to support the remaining nine questions, including those related to immigration. In a video posted on social media, Smith said that although many Albertans are frustrated with the federal government, these issues can be addressed while remaining part of Canada. The ballot contains 10 questions. The first asks whether Alberta should remain in Canada or move towards a referendum on separation. The other nine questions focus on immigration, constitutio
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CanadaOct 15, 2026

Canadian Fisheries Minister to Visit China Amid Uncertainty Over Seafood Tariffs

Canadian Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson will visit China later this month, her office confirmed Thursday, as a deadline approaches for Chinese tariffs affecting Canada’s lobster and crab industries. China imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Canadian seafood in 2025 in retaliation for Canada’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum. However, during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China in January this year, the two countries reached an agreement under which Beijing temporarily suspended the additional tariffs until December 31, 2026. With the deadline a
AlbertaOct 15, 2026

Alberta Referendum Sees Record 174,532 Advance Votes on First Day

A record 174,532 voters cast their ballots on the first day of advance voting in Alberta’s referendum, signalling strong voter interest in the province-wide vote. According to Elections Alberta, Tuesday’s turnout was significantly higher than the average of 151,000 daily voters recorded during previous general elections. Long queues forced around 20 polling stations across the province to remain open several hours beyond their scheduled closing times, with some staying open until 11 p.m. The 10-question referendum, initiated by Premier Danielle Smith’s government, covers major issues inc
IndiaOct 15, 2026

Punjab Observes Complete Shutdown Over Parvinder Jhota’s Murder

Punjab observed a complete shutdown today in protest against the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Jhota. Government and private schools remained closed across the state, while public and private bus services were also suspended. Police set up barricades at several locations to stop people from travelling towards Mansa. Leaders of various organisations were detained as protests and demonstrations against the government took place in different cities. Several toll plazas across Punjab were also made toll-free, including the Ladowal Toll Plaza, where members of the Waris Punjab De organisat
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BCOct 15, 2026

BC Election Debate Heats Up, Eby Faces Criticism Over Economy and Healthcare

The leaders of British Columbia’s three major political parties, Lorne Doerkson, David Eby and Emily Lowan, faced off in a live debate on Wednesday night ahead of the October 24 provincial election. Opposition leaders launched sharp attacks on Eby’s BC NDP government, criticizing its record on the economy, healthcare and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). Eby acknowledged that his government had not been perfect on every issue but defended his decision to call a snap election. He said his government’s one-seat majority had led the opposition to make 13 attem