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BCOct 29, 2020

Two men arrested in Victoria, investigation leads to seizure of drugs: Police

Victoria police say two men have been arrested in an investigation that led to the seizure of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and other drugs. Police say they also found a loaded firearm. The bust followed an investigation into a ``dial-a-dope'' drug trafficking operation in the city in which suspected traffickers took orders for drugs by phone or text messages. The names of the accused and what they have been charged with have not been released.
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CanadaOct 29, 2020

Fredericton man says he is sorry he shot and killed four people

A 50 year old Fredericton man says he is sorry he shot and killed four people in August 2018. Matthew Raymond is on the witness stand for a third day as he stands trial for four counts of first-degree murder. Yesterday he told the jury he thought the people around him were demons coming to kill him, but today says he no longer believes in the presence of demons. The defence admits Raymond shot Donnie Robichaud, Bobbie Lee Wright and police constables Robb Costello and Sara Burns but argues he should be found not criminally responsible because of a mental disorder.
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CanadaOct 29, 2020

Trudeau condemns deadly attack at Nice church that killed three

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is condemning what he is calling a deadly terrorist attack in the French city of Nice.French authorities say an attacker armed with a knife killed three people at a church in the Mediterranean city Thursday, prompting the country to raise its security alert status to the highest level.Trudeau says in a Twitter post that Canada stands in solidarity with the French people and denounces the attack as unjustifiable, adding his thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims.Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet called on Trudeau to issue a strong condemnati
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BCOct 29, 2020

B.C. reports another outbreak at seniors facility and two more deaths, 287 new COVID-19 cases reported

Public health officials have declared another outbreak of COVID-19 at a seniors assisted-living facility in B.C., while case counts keep climbing. A news release Wednesday says the latest outbreak in the facility in Surrey brings the total number of long-term care or assisted-living sites in the province with active COVID-19 outbreaks to 21. B.C. health officials also say there has been a new community outbreak at the Okanagan Men's Centre, a counselling and addiction treatment centre. B.C. health officials are asking people to refrain from holding private parties and gatherings this Hallowee
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BCOct 28, 2020

Meng lawyer accuses RCMP officer of dishonesty in explanation about her arrest

A lawyer representing Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou has accused an RCMP officer of lying about Meng's arrest nearly two years ago at Vancouver International Airport. Richard Peck made the accusation in BC Supreme Court this morning as proceedings continue at Meng's extradition trial. Peck says he does not believe Constable Winston Yep was being honest when he testified why Meng was not immediately arrested and instead was questioned by border services officials for three hours before being taken into custody. Meng is seeking to have her case thrown out, arguing she was a victim of abuse of pr
BCOct 28, 2020

Security hired to watch B.C. parents angered by COVID rules at youth soccer games

Parents of a youth soccer club in Chilliwack are being warned they face expulsion from the club or their children could be banned from practices or games if families violate COVID-19 rules. The warning is posted on the Chilliwack FC website after what the club's chair describes as borderline violent confrontations between some parents, volunteers and club officials. Andrea Laycock says the club must enforce provincial regulations on the number of spectators and players at a game but some parents are so upset that they have created potential ``violence in the workplace'' issues. Laycock says a
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WorldOct 28, 2020

'No excuse for looting or violence': Biden, Trump respond to Philadelphia protests

Joe Biden is denouncing violence that occurred in some protests in response to the police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. in Philadelphia and promising to study ways to prevent such shootings if elected president. Speaking to reporters in Wilmington, Delaware after voting on Wednesday, Biden said that ``there is no excuse whatsoever for the looting and the violence'' that's broken out in Philadelphia in response to the shooting, but he said protesting overall is ``totally legitimate.'' President Donald Trump is weighing in on two nights of clashes with Philadelphia police and store break-ins
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BCOct 28, 2020

Apartment fire in Penticton, B.C., leaves two people dead

Two people died in an early morning apartment fire in Penticton yesterday. RCMP spokesman Sergeant Jason Bayda says the bodies were found after a structural engineer deemed it safe for emergency personnel to enter the ruined building and begin a search. Penticton fire Chief Larry Watkinson says early indications suggest the blaze started on the building's exterior and travelled up to the roof, although he cautioned the investigation is still in its infancy and has been turned over to the police due to the two deaths. He says the wood-framed building was built in 1981 and didn't have a sprinkl
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BCOct 28, 2020

Gearbox issue prevents BC Ferry from docking Tuesday, stranding passengers for hours

Nearly 200 BC Ferries passengers finally disembarked from a broken-down ferry Tuesday night after being stuck aboard for hours. A problem with a gearbox on the Queen of Alberni prevented the ferry from docking at the Tsawwassen terminal in the mid-afternoon. Ferries spokeswoman Deborah Marshall says passengers were provided with snacks and drinks while waiting. A tug arrived after dark to safely nudge the vessel into a berth so travellers could finally disembark. All the Queen of Alberni's remaining sailings Tuesday between Tsawwassen and Duke Point in Nanaimo were cancelled, along with the f

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BCNov 04, 2026

Fire Near Burnaby’s Gilmore SkyTrain Station Disrupts Millennium Line Service

A fire near Gilmore SkyTrain Station in Burnaby caused heavy smoke early Wednesday morning, forcing TransLink to suspend Millennium Line services and disrupting travel between Vancouver and Burnaby. According to TransLink, service was suspended at around 5:50 a.m. due to heavy smoke at Gilmore Station. Additional shuttle buses were arranged between Holdom, Brentwood, Gilmore, Rupert and Renfrew stations to assist affected passengers. Meanwhile, Expo Line and Canada Line services continued operating normally. The fire department received a report of a fire inside the station building at around
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IndiaNov 04, 2026

ED Raids AAP MLA Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora’s Residences in Punjab

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted raids at two residences linked to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Moga MLA and Punjab women’s wing president Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora. The searches also extended to Ashirwad Mental Health and Drug De-addiction Private Hospital in Bagha Purana, in which she is a partner, and her parental village of Chandumajra near Patiala. Dr. Arora was present at her residence during the raids, where ED officials questioned her. The action comes months ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, with AAP having already announced her candidature from the Moga con
WorldNov 04, 2026

Democrats Capture Both Chambers of Congress in Major Setback for Trump

The Democratic Party has won control of both the US Senate and the House of Representatives in the midterm elections, securing control of Congress for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term. President Trump has acknowledged that the war with Iran played a significant role in the election results. Rising living costs have also been identified as a major factor behind the Republican Party’s losses. Voters expressed growing frustration over inflation and everyday expenses, contributing to a strong electoral setback for the Trump administration. In the Senate races, Democrats secured v
CanadaNov 04, 2026

Canadian Truck Driver Arrested in Michigan with 93 kg of Suspected Cocaine Worth $1.86 Million

A Canadian truck driver has been arrested by Michigan State Police after approximately 93 kilograms of suspected cocaine, worth more than $1.86 million, were discovered inside his trailer during a traffic stop in St. Clair County on Halloween night. Police stopped the Ontario-plated truck around 12:20 a.m. for a traffic violation. During a search of the trailer, officers found two garbage bags and two duffel bags containing the suspected cocaine. According to reports, the truck was travelling from Texas to Ontario carrying folding cartons, allegedly using the shipment as cover to transport dru
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AlbertaNov 04, 2026

Edmonton Police Arrest Suspect Linked to Pakistan-Based International Telecom Fraud Network

Edmonton police have arrested a man allegedly connected to an international fraud network operating through call centres in Pakistan. According to police, scammers linked to call centres in Lahore have been targeting residents since 2024 by posing as representatives of major telecommunications companies, including Rogers, Telus and Virgin Mobile. The scheme has resulted in total losses of approximately $20 million for Edmonton residents. The fraudsters allegedly lured victims with offers of free or heavily discounted cellphones and mobile plans to obtain their personal information. They then a