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CanadaAug 08, 2023

Provinces may have to agree to Ottawa's 2035 clean power target to access funding

Provinces across Canada may have to agree to a 2035 'clean power' goal set by the federal government in order to receive billions of dollars in funding from Ottawa.This is because the federal government is now considering limiting tax credits and grants for power projects to states committing to zero-emission power projects.At the same time, Alberta has protested several times, saying that it will not be possible for it to meet this target before 2050.The Trudeau government's Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault made it clear in a document released on T
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AlbertaAug 08, 2023

Power outage at Banff Gondola left more than 300 people stranded

About 300 tourists were stuck in the gondola overnight due to technical issues at the Banff Gondola on Monday.According to the RCMP, several people trapped in the gondola called them and informed them about their situation.It is believed that the gondola got stuck due to a power outage.Fortis Alberta is also considering power outage as the reason behind the incident, but this has not been confirmed yet.According to the police, Parks Canada officials and independent contractors are trying to bring the trapped people down from the mountain.There are currently no reports of any injuries.
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AlbertaAug 04, 2023

Father who assaulted baby girl in southern Alberta sentenced to seven years in prison

A southern Alberta man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for the horrific attack on his own daughter.The 50-year-old from Lethbridge was also charged with physical abuse, although the Crown dropped those charges in June due to a lack of medical evidence.Provincial Court Justice Christine Ailsby said the girl's injuries were so severe that doctors did not expect her to survive.The girl's mother has also pleaded guilty to not providing her daughter with basic needs.The 8-month-old girl has now been sent to a foster home from a Calgary hospital.
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CanadaAug 04, 2023

Health Canada approves first RSV vaccine for 60 and above

Health Canada has approved the first vaccine for RSV for adults aged 60 and older.Manufacturer GSK says the federal agency has approved the vaccine called Arexvy.Notably, doctors have been calling for the RSV vaccine for the elderly because they are more likely to get seriously ill and be hospitalized.The RSV season in Canada typically begins in late fall and lasts through spring.Company says the vaccine is 94 percent effective in preventing the disease in seniors with underlying medical conditions.
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BCAug 04, 2023

YVR launches new tool to help passengers catch flight on time

Vancouver International Airport has released a new tool to help travelers get to their gate on time during the busy long weekend.By scanning a new QR code called YVR TimeLine, passengers will know if there is any risk of missing their flight.If the security staff of the airport feel that the passenger may miss the flight, they will be fast-tracked through security.It is estimated that more than 318,000 passengers will pass through the airport from today to Monday.
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CanadaAug 04, 2023

Canada loses 6,400 jobs in July, jobless rate rises to 5.5%

An increase in Canada's unemployment rate has been recorded for the third consecutive month.In the month of July, Canada's unemployment rate was 5.5%.Statistics Canada says the country lost a total of 6,400 jobs last month.According to the July data, the number of jobs in Canada is not increasing according to the population.The federal agency says the construction sector experienced the largest job loss last month, while the health care and social assistance sectors saw the largest job gain.
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BCAug 03, 2023

Surrey Board of Trade to attend G20/B20 Summit in India from Aug 24-27

The President and CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade will travel to New Delhi for the G20/B20 summit as part of a summit organized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce from August 24-27, 2023.Surrey Board of Trade President Anita Huberman says the Surrey Board of Trade was the first board of trade/chamber of commerce to advocate for the Canada-India Free Trade Agreement.India has officially taken over the G20 chairmanship from Indonesia on December 1, 2022.Areas like supply chain resilience, energy, climate change, tech, digital transformation will be discussed in the G20/B20 summit.
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CanadaAug 03, 2023

Police 'engaged' as video targets Indian diplomats

The Canadian government says it is investigating after a video circulated online threatening Indian diplomats in Canada.Public Safety Canada tweeted this week that Ottawa will ensure the safety of all diplomats in Canada, but the department would not provide details on whether a criminal investigation has been launched or which specific video is under investigation.Notably, some Canadian Sikhs have claimed that New Delhi was involved in the death of Surrey's Hardeep Singh Nijjar in the month of June, although police say they have no evidence of such a link.
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AlbertaAug 03, 2023

Alberta announces pause on renewable energy, citing rural concerns

Alberta's United Conservative government is announcing a pause on all approvals of large renewable energy projects.In a statement this morning, the government says it will stop approving all wind and solar power projects greater than one megawatt, effective immediately.Nathan Neudorf, minister of affordability and utilities, says the move is in response to rural concerns about development on agricultural land, the effect on scenery, reclamation security and system reliability.Pau McLaughlin of Rural Municipalities Alberta is welcoming the move, saying his group wants to see an approval process

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AlbertaOct 16, 2026

Three Dead, 16 Injured in Calgary Bus Crash and Explosion

Three people have died and 16 others, including a police officer, were injured in a bus collision and fire in Calgary on Thursday. All three deceased were passengers on the same bus. Two of the victims have been identified, while the identity of the third is still being confirmed. According to police, the crash involved two transit buses and several other vehicles in the northeastern part of the city. A bus carrying compressed natural gas tanks caught fire, followed by a powerful explosion within seconds. One bus driver managed to escape unharmed, while the driver of the second bus was taken t
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IndiaOct 16, 2026

Punjab and Haryana High Court Clears Bhagwant Mann’s Proposed France Visit

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has overturned the Centre’s decision to deny political clearance for Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s proposed visit to France. According to reports, Mann may now leave for France tomorrow. The Union Ministry of External Affairs had refused permission, citing security concerns and the absence of a formal invitation from the French government. The Punjab government challenged the Centre’s decision in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The court’s ruling today has provided relief to the state government. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is scheduled to
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BCOct 16, 2026

Burnaby Man Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison for Online Sextortion of Teenage Girls

A 22-year-old man from Burnaby has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for online sextortion involving underage girls. The accused, Anwar Jelassi, obtained nude images from eight or nine girls aged 15 to 18 whom he met on social media between October 2022 and December 2023. The victims were from Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia. He threatened to expose their images to extort money from them. According to reports, Jelassi sent an online message to a 17-year-old victim from Ontario who refused to pay him, threatening to ruin her life until her entire family had seen her nude images
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BCOct 16, 2026

Eby Slams B.C. Conservatives, Warns Their Promises Could Leave $5B Budget Hole

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby has launched a sharp attack on the B.C. Conservative Party during an election rally in Coquitlam, as the provincial election campaign enters its final stretch. Eby accused B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson of making promises that could create a massive $5 billion hole in the provincial budget, claiming the party has no clear roadmap to cover the shortfall. According to Eby, the consequences of the Conservatives’ proposals would be particularly damaging to the province’s education and health-care sectors. Outlining his own party’s plans, Eby said his govern
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CanadaOct 16, 2026

Canada Updates Express Entry Rules for PR, Offering More Points for High-Wage Jobs

Canada has introduced changes to its Express Entry system for permanent residency (PR), giving additional points to candidates with Canadian work experience or job offers in high-wage sectors such as engineering. According to an announcement made by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab on Friday, candidates with Canadian work experience or qualifying high-wage job offers will receive additional points under the updated system. The government will define a high-wage job as one that pays at least 1.3 times the national median wage. Candidates with higher-paying job offers will be eligible for