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FeaturedJul 23, 2024

Two Albertans charged in online death threats to Trudeau, other federal leaders

Two Alberta men have been charged after death threats were allegedly directed at top federal politicians, including the prime minister. RCMP say a social media user on the platform X had allegedly posted threats in May to kill Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Twenty-three-year-old Mason John Baker of Calgary has been charged with uttering threats. In a separate case, police say someone on YouTube allegedly posted threats in June to kill Trudeau along with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Sixty-seven-year-old Garry Belzevick of Edmonton is charged with
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IndiaJul 23, 2024

Amritpal Singh's brother Harpreet Singh has not got bail at present

Amritpal Singh's brother Harpreet Singh, who was arrested by the Punjab Police in a drug case, could not get bail at the moment. Due to some reasons, the bail application of Harpreet Singh and his partner was not heard in the court today. Now the next hearing in this case will be held on July 25. Phillaur police arrested Harpreet Singh along with his accomplice Lovepreet on the Phillaur highway on the evening of July 11. 4 grams of ice drug was recovered from them. Along with this, the police have also sent the person from whom the drug was bought to jail.
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IndiaJul 23, 2024

Sukhbir Singh Badal dissolved the core committee of Akali Dal

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal has dissolved the core committee of Akali Dal. This core committee included many stalwart leaders of the Akali Dal, including leaders who had defected from the Akali Dal. In this Prof. The names of Prem Singh Chandumajra and Bibi Jagir Kaur were prominently included. These rebels are demanding the resignation of Sukhbir Singh Badal. Sukhbir Badal took the decision to dissolve the core committee at a time when he has to appear regarding the apology given by the rebel faction to Sri Akal Takht Sahib. Now it has to be seen when the new core commi
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BCJul 22, 2024

K'omoks First Nation signs draft treaty with B.C., federal governments

Officials with the K'omoks First Nation and the B.C. and federal governments have signed a draft treaty in a step toward the nation's self-governance. K'omoks Chief Ken Price says it was an "exciting, memorable, and emotional day" for the community on Vancouver Island as it marked another step toward a treaty. Price says in a statement that many K'omoks leaders have been part of negotiations over the last 30 years aiming to "build the best treaty possible." He says treaties are "the highest form of reconciliation between nations." The draft treaty must still be ratified by a vote among K'omoks
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IndiaJul 22, 2024

Sarabjit Singh Khalsa will form a new party together with Amritpal

Sarabjit Singh Khalsa, who won the free election from Faridkot in Punjab and became a Member of Parliament, will soon form a new party along with Member of Parliament from Khadur Sahib, Amritpal Singh. This party will be announced when Amritpal comes out of jail. Sarabjit Singh Khalsa made this claim while addressing the Jan Sabha in a program. He also claimed that many leaders who were ministers in the Shiromani Akali Dal government and people with clean image are in contact with him. He has invited the people to be ready for Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee elections and cast maximum
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IndiaJul 22, 2024

Bibi Jagir Kaur made serious allegations against the Punjab government on the issue of blasphemy

Bibi Jagir Kaur and Gurpratap Singh Wadala, senior leaders of the rebel faction of the Shiromani Akali Dal, held a press conference in Jalandhar today and made serious allegations against the Punjab government on the issue of blasphemy. He said that CM Bhagwant Mann is engaged in wooing Ram Rahim's lovers in view of the upcoming elections in Haryana, on the other hand, according to the statements made by the main witness Pradeep Keller in the court, both Ram Rahim and Honeypreet were involved in the blasphemy case but Still, the Aam Aadmi Party government did not take any action. Bibi Jagir K
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CanadaJul 22, 2024

Trudeau and family head to British Columbia for vacation in unnamed location

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will head to British Columbia on Sunday, where he will be on vacation with his family until Aug. 1. A government official says the Prime Minister's Office is not disclosing the specific location for security reasons. Spokesman Mohammad Hussain says in an email that Trudeau travels on government aircraft as required, and will reimburse the equivalent of a commercial airline ticket for himself and his family. Hussain says Trudeau will also pay for his family's stay. The PMO has consulted with the Ethics Commissioner's office about the trip. Trudeau and his family va
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WorldJul 22, 2024

Secret Service director says Trump assassination attempt was biggest agency 'failure' in decades

The director of the Secret Service says the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was the agency's “most significant operational failure” in decades. Director Kimberly Cheatle told lawmakers Monday during a congressional hearing: “On July 13, we failed." Cheatle says she takes full responsibility for the agency's missteps related to the attack at Trump’s Pennsylvana rally earlier this month. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. WASHINGTON (AP) —The Secret Service directoris set to testify Monday before a congressional committee as calls
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BCJul 22, 2024

Residents back home after evacuations in Williams Lake, B.C.

A fast-moving wildfire on the edge of the City of Williams Lake in British Columbia's central Interior triggered evacuations as water bombers swooped low over the community over the weekend. But the director of the community's emergency operations centre says residents have since been told they can go home after the tactical evacuations conducted by Mounties on Sunday. Rob Warnocksays in video posted to the city's website last night that those homes are subject to an evacuation alert, meaning residents must be ready to leave again quickly. The alert spans properties along Mackenzie Ave., Count

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CanadaAug 10, 2026

Quebec premier open to return of U.S. wines if trade gains are made

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette says the province could allow U.S. wines to return to liquor store shelves, but only if there are gains for Quebec and Canada in ongoing trade discussions with the United States. Fréchette said she wants to see reductions in tariff barriers affecting key Quebec sectors, including forestry, aluminum and manufacturing, before considering a return of American wine products to provincial liquor stores. The Quebec government previously directed the province’s liquor board to stop selling U.S. products in response to tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald T
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Merritt closes hiking and biking trails amid wildfire risk

Merritt’s fire chief has ordered the immediate closure of all hiking and biking trails in forested areas under the city’s jurisdiction, citing the risk of human-caused wildfires. Fire Chief David A. Tomkinson said the restriction took effect Monday and will remain in place until Sept. 15. Members of the public are not permitted to enter the affected trails and forested areas during the closure. According to the city, the closure is authorized under its bylaw, which allows the administration to restrict access to areas when necessary to protect public safety and property. Tomkinson said the
BCAug 10, 2026

Overnight Highway 99 closures planned in Delta for bridge work

Drivers in Delta should expect overnight closures on Highway 99 as crews install new bridge girders for the 78th Street overpass. The closures are scheduled for Monday, Aug. 10, and Tuesday, Aug. 11. Work will begin with lane restrictions before the highway is fully closed in each direction. Southbound lane closures are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., with a full southbound closure at 8 p.m. Northbound lane closures will begin at 8 p.m., followed by a full northbound closure at 9 p.m. The closures will affect Highway 99 between the Highway 91 and Highway 17 interchanges. The highway is expected
BCAug 10, 2026

Canadian Armed Forces on standby as B.C. wildfires displace thousands in Okanagan

The Canadian Armed Forces have been placed on standby to assist communities affected by wildfires in British Columbia, as thousands of residents in the Okanagan region have been forced from their homes. Defence Minister David McGuinty said military assistance will be deployed once the B.C. government makes a formal request for troops to operate on the ground. McGuinty said the provincial government submitted a formal request over the weekend through Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski. Federal assistance has since been approved to help provide accommodation and temporary shelter fo
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BCAug 10, 2026

Vancouver police seek public help identifying suspect in Kitsilano assault

Vancouver police are asking the public to help identify a man accused of assaulting a 73-year-old man in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood on July 31. According to Vancouver Police Department, officers were called after the two men became involved in a verbal altercation. Police allege the suspect had been yelling at passersby before the victim approached him and asked him to stop and leave the area. Investigators allege the suspect then pushed the victim to the ground. The 73-year-old suffered head injuries in the incident, police said. Police describe the suspect as a Caucasian man with