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CanadaAug 22, 2020

Increase of COVID-19 cases in Ontario, Alberta, Quebec and B.C.

There are 124,372 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 61,495 confirmed (including 5,733 deaths, 54,472 resolved) Ontario: 41,179 confirmed (including 2,796 deaths, 37,397 resolved) Alberta: 12,748 confirmed (including 230 deaths, 11,374 resolved) British Columbia: 4,915 confirmed (including 202 deaths, 3,889 resolved) Saskatchewan: 1,595 confirmed (including 22 deaths, 1,439 resolved) Nova Scotia: 1,077 confirmed (including 64 deaths, 1,008 resolved) Manitoba: 830 confirmed (including 12 deaths, 553 resolved) Newfoundland and Labrador: 268 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 265 resolved) New Bruns
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BCAug 21, 2020

90 new COVID-19 cases reported in B.C., number of active cases rise past 800

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Réka Gustafson, B.C.’s deputy provincial health officer, have issued a joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia. "Today, we are announcing 90 new cases, for a total of 4,915 cases in British Columbia. "There are 824 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, 2,594 people who are under active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases and 3,889 people who tested positive have recovered. "Currently, 13 individuals are hospitalized with COVID-19, five of whom are in
BCAug 21, 2020

Officials in BC urging sports fans to ``stay out of the penalty box''

The Vancouver Canucks could make a rare advance to the next round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a victory over last year's champions, the St. Louis Blues, in Edmonton tonight. But officials in BC are urging sports fans to ``stay out of the penalty box'' as they enjoy the game. Surrey RCMP say in a release that, in past years, fans have gathered at the intersection of 72nd Street and Scott Road to celebrate a victory. Police say officers will join them tonight to ensure everyone is peaceful, liquor and other laws are respected and crowds maintain appropriate physical distancing to slow the
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BCAug 21, 2020

One critically and one seriously injured in a fight in Surrey

One man has critical injuries and another is listed in serious condition following a fight in Surrey. RCMP say the fight, involving around one dozen people, broke out shortly before 9 last night. Corporal Eleanor Sturko says both men were hurt during the melee but she doesn't say what caused their injuries, what happened to the other combatants or why the fight occurred. The serious crime unit has taken over the case and anyone with information about the assaults is urged to contact police.
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CanadaAug 21, 2020

Canada Post reports second-quarter loss of $378 million due to COVID-19

Canada Post is reporting a second quarter pre-tax loss of $378 million, a figure the service says was largely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Crown corporation says it saw an unprecedented growth in parcel volume and revenue from Canadians shopping online while staying at home, delivering as much early in the second quarter as the postal service does during the peak Christmas season.But mail and direct marketing revenues dropped faster with businesses mailing and advertising less than they did pre-pandemic.Traditional mail revenue dropped by 15.4 per cent compared to the same period in 20
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BCAug 21, 2020

B.C. clamps down on COVID-19 enforcement with fines for large party hosts

As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continues to climb in BC, especially among young people, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says a party is ``not worth someone's life.'' Farnworth says $2,000 tickets can now be issued to the owner of a home where a large party is underway or to the organizer of an event such as a drum circle if such gatherings violate health rules. $200 tickets can also be issued to anyone refusing to leave a gathering or who is abusive to staff trying to maintain physical distancing rules. Farnworth says a small minority of people are either wilfully ignorant
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CanadaAug 21, 2020

Man accused of threatening PM in Rideau Hall incident due back in court Sept. 18

The man accused of ramming through a gate at Rideau Hall while heavily armed is slated to return to court Sept. 18 after making a brief appearance Friday.Corey Hurren, a Manitoba military reservist and sausage-maker, faces 21 weapons charges and one of threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Police say Hurren used a pickup truck to break through a side gate at Rideau Hall early in the morning of July 2 and made his way toward the residence where Trudeau and his family live. They say Hurren was armed with several guns, one of which had an illegal magazine.Neither the Trudeaus nor Gov. Gen. J
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CanadaAug 21, 2020

Trudeau, Ford unveil deal to produce N95 masks at Brockville, Ont.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have announced a partnership deal designed to produce made in Canada personal protective equipment. The two were in Brockville, Ontario this afternoon, where 3M is going to increase capacity at a local plant and produce up to 100 million medical grade N-95 masks a year. In return for their contributions of 23.3 million dollars, the federal and Ontario governments will each get 25 million masks per year for five years for front-line health-care and other essential workers. Trudeau repeats he knew nothing about the WE charity recommend
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CanadaAug 21, 2020

Increase in COVID-19 cases in B.C., Alberta and Quebec

There are 123,873 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 61,402 confirmed (including 5,730 deaths, 54,383 resolved) Ontario: 41,048 confirmed (including 2,793 deaths, 37,291 resolved) Alberta: 12,604 confirmed (including 228 deaths, 11,292 resolved) British Columbia: 4,825 confirmed (including 200 deaths, 3,845 resolved) Saskatchewan: 1,590 confirmed (including 22 deaths, 1,419 resolved) Nova Scotia: 1,077 confirmed (including 64 deaths, 1,007 resolved) Manitoba: 796 confirmed (including 12 deaths, 537 resolved) Newfoundland and Labrador: 268 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 263 resolved) New Bruns

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CanadaOct 27, 2026

Canada and UAE Sign Historic Trade Deal After Record 47-Day Negotiations

Canada and the United Arab Emirates have signed a historic free trade agreement in Ottawa. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was signed during a ceremony on Parliament Hill attended by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Canada’s Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu and UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Thani Al Zeyoudi signed the agreement, which was concluded in a record 47 days after free trade negotiations began. The deal aims to eliminate tariffs, reduce regulatory barriers and create new business opportunities
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BCOct 27, 2026

45-Year-Old Woman Dies After Being Hit by SUV in Vancouver

A 45-year-old woman has died after being struck by an SUV while crossing the street in Vancouver. According to police, the collision occurred around midnight on Sunday at a marked crosswalk at Main Street and National Avenue. The impact threw the woman approximately 30 metres away. Despite efforts by paramedics, she could not be saved. Police said it was dark and raining heavily at the time of the collision. The SUV driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Investigators do not believe alcohol or drugs were factors in the incident. This marks the second pedestrian col
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IndiaOct 27, 2026

Sunil Jakhar Seeks NIA Probe into Drug and Arms Smuggling Networks in Punjab

Former Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into drug trafficking, gangster activities and international arms-smuggling networks in Punjab. In his letter, Jakhar highlighted two cases. The first relates to the seizure of 4 kg of heroin in 2023 at Nathana police station in Bathinda district. According to the investigation, the consignment had allegedly been arranged by a man identified as Harry, who was serving a 20-year sentence at Ferozepur Jail. Jakhar alleged that police officials colluded to secu
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BCOct 27, 2026

Environment Canada Issues Snowfall Warning for B.C. Interior

Environment Canada has issued a special weather warning for parts of British Columbia’s Interior, forecasting the first significant snowfall of the season. Snow is expected to begin late Tuesday evening in areas including Kamloops, 100 Mile House, the Thompson region and the Chilcotin, with accumulations of up to 10 centimetres possible in some areas. A separate snowfall warning has been issued for Highway 97 near Fort Nelson in northern B.C., where up to 25 centimetres of snow could fall by Wednesday afternoon. Environment Canada is urging drivers to remain alert for sudden reductions in vi
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CanadaOct 27, 2026

Trump Congratulates Lorne Doerkson on BC Conservatives’ Historic Election Victory

U.S. President Donald Trump has congratulated Lorne Doerkson on the Conservative Party’s historic victory in British Columbia’s provincial election. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Congratulations to Lorne Doerkson on your big win. Conservatives are making strong gains in Canada.” During the election campaign, the BC NDP and David Eby had attempted to appeal to voters by portraying the BC Conservatives as being aligned with Trump-style politics. However, the Conservatives went on to win more than 60 of the 93 seats, marking their biggest electoral vi