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BCFeb 10, 2020

Police arrest 33 anti-pipeline protesters at Vancouver ports

Police made 33 arrests at the Port of Vancouver at Hastings and Clark streets Monday as they enforced an injunction against protesters blocking access to the site. The stage is set for a possible confrontation between police and anti-pipeline protesters blocking access to four ports in the Vancouver area. Yesterday the protesters were served with a court injunction ordering them to stop blocking access to four ports in the Vancouver area or face arrest but the protesters say they intend to stand their ground. The protesters are acting in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs, who are
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WorldFeb 10, 2020

Princess Cruises confirms new Canadian coronavirus case aboard ship

An eighth Canadian is among the 66 fresh cases of the new coronavirus detected aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship under quarantine in Japan. All affected passengers and crew have been transported to Japanese hospitals. None of the 213 Canadians flown out of Wuhan, China last week is showing any symptoms of the virus while in quarantine at CFB Trenton, Ontario. Another 236 Canadians are hoping to board a plane due to leave Wuhan today.
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IndiaFeb 09, 2020

Delhi Election: Kejriwal questions the delay in releasing final voter turnout figure

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday questioned as to why the Election Commission (EC) has still not released the final voter turnout for the Delhi Assembly elections. "Absolutely shocking. What is EC doing? Why are they not releasing poll turnout figures, several hours after polling?" the Chief Minister said in a tweet. The polling for 70-seat of Delhi Assembly took place on Saturday. The counting for votes will be done on February 11. Delhi recorded a voter turnout of over 61 per cent in the hard-fought Assembly election with the polling having picked up pace in the evening on Satu
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IndiaFeb 08, 2020

Delhi's oldest voter ready to cast her vote

A 110-year-old woman is Delhi's oldest voter. She is ready to cast her vote in Delhi's Assembly elections. As per the newly introduced system, the lady will be able to vote from the comfort of her home by using the postal ballot system by including her name in absentee voter list. She is an inspiring figure for the youth to exercise the right to vote. Delhi will vote on February 08, while the result will be declared on February 11.
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WorldFeb 08, 2020

Disturbing numbers from China, as virus death toll goes past 700

The death toll in the viral outbreak in mainland China has risen to 722, while new cases jumped to 34,546, reversing declines over previous days. China's ruling Communist Party faced public anger and recrimination over the death of a doctor who was threatened by the authorities after trying to sound the alarm about the new coronavirus back in December. Meanwhile, cruise ship passengers faced more woe as Japan reported 41 new cases on one quarantined vessel and turned away another. President Xi Jinping spoke with President Donald Trump and urged the U.S. to ``respond reasonably'' to the outbre
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BCFeb 08, 2020

BC's health officials ask British Columbians to come together in time of uncertainity

BC's health minister and the provincial health officer have issued a joint statement over the coronavirus calling for tolerance and saying British Columbians need to come together in this time of uncertainty. The virus has killed or sickened thousands in China and Adrian Dix and Doctor Bonnie Henry ask that anyone who is concerned they may have been exposed to the virus to isolate themselves for 14 days. Two planes loaded with passengers from Wuhan, China, stopped at Vancouver's airport overnight, but Henry and Dix say no passengers or crew remained in BC and they're now in quarantine at Cana
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WorldFeb 07, 2020

PM Trudeau some star power from the sports world to his game plan in Africa

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has brought some star power from the sports world to his game plan in Africa this week as he pursues support for a seat for Canada on the powerful United Nations Security Council. Trudeau is in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa where he will attend a weekend session of the African Union. It's a chance for Trudeau to meet directly with several of the 54 African leaders, whose votes at a June meeting at the UN will be critical to Canada's success. Along with three of his cabinet ministers, Trudeau is travelling with Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri. While T
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IndiaFeb 07, 2020

Haryana court awards death sentence to PSO who killed judge's wife, son

A Haryana court on Friday awarded death sentence to a personal security officer (PSO) for murdering Additional Sessions Judge Krishna Kant Sharma's son and wife in the year 2018. Additional Sessions Judge Sudheer Parmar awarded death sentence to PSO Mahipal. A case was registered against him under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including murder, giving false information, etc and several relevant sections of the Arms Act. The statements of as many as 64 witnesses were recorded in connection with the case which went on for over two years and five months. The PSO of Additional
BCFeb 07, 2020

Statistics Canada: unemployment in BC dipped in January

The latest numbers from Statistics Canada show BC is holding its own as overall unemployment in the province dipped in January to 4.5 per cent from 4.8 the month earlier. Jobs Minister Michelle Mungall says in a statement that B-C continues to have the lowest unemployment of any province or territory and the data confirms the NDP government's approach toward building a stable economy. The jobless rate across Canada was also down slightly to 5.5 per cent, one-tenth of a point lower than its December setting. Number crunchers say strong performances from the manufacturing, construction and agri

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BCOct 06, 2026

30-Year-Old U.S. Man Charged in Tumbler Ridge School Shooting Conspiracy

A 30-year-old U.S. man has been charged with conspiracy in connection with the mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia. The charge was confirmed by U.S. Acting Attorney Neil Floyd. The suspect, who is from western Washington, has been taken into custody on allegations of conspiring to murder people in a foreign country. Floyd said the arrest is linked to the tragic shooting at the school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on February 10, 2026. In that mass shooting, an 18-year-old gunman killed five students and an educational assistant. The shooter later died by suicide. His
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CanadaOct 06, 2026

Carney to Visit Türkiye to Strengthen Trade, Energy and Defence Ties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a visit to Türkiye from October 21 to 23 aimed at strengthening trade, investment, energy and defence ties between the two countries. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, this will be the first bilateral visit to Türkiye by a Canadian prime minister. During the visit, Carney will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, where they are expected to discuss a potential free trade agreement. Carney will also meet with business leaders and investors in Istanbul. The visit comes as Canada seeks to reduce its r
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BCOct 06, 2026

David Eby Pledges New MRI, CT Scanners to Cut Health-Care Wait Times

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby made several health-care announcements during a campaign stop in Coquitlam this morning, promising measures to reduce patient wait times. Eby pledged to purchase eight new MRI machines and 10 new CT scanners, including one MRI machine that would be installed at Eagle Ridge Hospital. He also promised a new coordinated regional surgical waitlist system to help reduce lengthy surgery wait times by matching patients with the earliest available surgery date across the region. In addition, Eby said his government would make new investments in robotic-assisted surgery as par
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CanadaOct 06, 2026

Carney Vows to Work with Quebec’s Separatist PQ Government

Prime Minister Mark Carney has emphasized the need to work with Quebec’s incoming separatist Parti Québécois government. Speaking to reporters Tuesday morning, Carney said he had spoken by phone with incoming Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and congratulated him on his election victory. Carney described the current period as a critical time for the country, saying it is important to focus on the challenges facing Canada today rather than issues that may be years away. The Prime Minister said Ottawa is already working closely with Quebec on issues including affordable housing and ad
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BCOct 06, 2026

Fatal Shooting Outside Langley Restaurant, IHIT Takes Over Investigation

Langley RCMP have confirmed a fatal shooting outside a restaurant last night. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over the investigation. Police said officers were called to the 6000-block of 200 Street at around 9:45 p.m. after reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from serious injuries. According to Sgt. Zainel Sharoum, despite efforts to save his life, the victim died at the scene. Just minutes later, at around 10:03 p.m., police received a report of a vehicle fire near 232 Street and 75 Avenue in Langley. Investigators are now working to