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IndiaJul 12, 2021

Deep Sidhu appears before Delhi Court in Red Fort violence case

Deep Sidhu and others accused appeared via video conferencing before the Delhi Court on Monday in connection with the Red Fort violence case on Republic Day.Deep Sidhu and other accused appeared before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Gajender Singh Nagar.One accused Mohinder Singh Khalsa did not appear before the court due to medical conditions. Khalsa moved an application through advocate Vir Sandhu, seeking exemption from personal appearance due to medical conditions, which was allowed by the court.The court directed Delhi Police to provide chargesheet to all accused persons and listed the mat
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BCJul 10, 2021

45 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths reported in B.C.

B.C. is reporting 45 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 148,031 cases in the province. This includes a data correction from yesterday, as well as reconciliation of records for cases followed up by the Federal Quarantine Program between March and April 2021.There are currently 661 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 145,594 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 73 individuals are currently in hospital and 19 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the last 24 hours, no new deaths have been reported, for an ov
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BCJul 10, 2021

VPD-led taskforce results in convictions against Metro Vancouver gangsters

After an extensive joint investigation with several other police agencies throughout Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Police today announced convictions against numerous gang members."In response to the increasing gang violence in 2017, Vancouver Police launched Taskforce Tourniquet. The VPD-led taskforce included officers from Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC (CFSEU-BC), the RCMP, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), and local municipal police departments," says Constable Tania Visintin, VPD. "Together, the team launched several projects under the Tourniquet umbrella, in
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WorldJul 09, 2021

Top-seed Novak Djokovic edges Canada's Denis Shapovalov in Wimbledon semifinal

Denis Shapovalov's run at Wimbledon has ended, with the Canadian losing in straight sets to top-seed Novak Djokovic in the semifinals. Djokovic edged the 22-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., 7-6 (3), 7-5, 7-5 at the All England Club today to secure his seventh final at the grass-court Grand Slam. Shapovalov, the tournament's 10th seed, pressured Djokovic but won just 1-of-11 breakpoints and committed 36 unforced errors. Djokovic saved all five break points he faced in the second set before Shapovalov double-faulted again to hand him a 6-5 lead. Djokovic broke again for 6-5 in the third set a
BCJul 09, 2021

Vancouver City Council unanimously votes to rename a west side street named after Joseph Trutch

Vancouver City Council has voted unanimously to rename a west side street named after Joseph Trutch, BC's first lieutenant governor, who enacted racist programs and policies against Indigenous people. The street in the city's Kitsilano neighbourhood lies on the unceded territories of the Musqueam First Nation and Mayor Kennedy Stewart says the city is responding to the band's request to change the name. Members of the First Nation will select a new name. Stewart's motion also says council will consider similar renaming requests submitted by the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
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BCJul 09, 2021

Prime Minister announces $1.3 billion for SkyTrain spur in Surrey and Langley, B.C.

The federal government is providing up to $1.3 billion to extend Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain line through Surrey and Langley. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement in Surrey today with the SkyTrain line in the background and several protesters yelling in the plaza behind him. He says the extension is 16 kilometres long and includes eight stations, three bus exchanges and 30 more SkyTrains. Trudeau, who was flanked by Infrastructure Catherine McKenna, B.C. Premier John Horgan, Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum and other politicians, says the project will create thousands of jobs and cut
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BCJul 09, 2021

VPD appealing for Tesla driver to come forward

Vancouver police want to speak to the driver of a White Tesla who may have dashcam video showing the moments leading up to a deadly crash in downtown Vancouver. Constable Tania Visintin says the Tesla was near a black Ford Escape when the Escape collided with a black McLaren sports car, pushing one of the vehicles onto the sidewalk where it hit a father holding his 23-month old baby, killing the toddler and injuring the dad. The driver of the Escape was arrested after the crash but has not been charged. Police say the driver of the Tesla waited for a few minutes at the scene before leaving an
NationalJul 09, 2021

StatCan-Jobs

The unemployment rate fell from 8.2 per cent in May to 7.8 percent last month as the economy added 230-thousand, 700 jobs.The gains came as pandemic restrictions were lifted or relaxedacross the country.Statistics Canada reports an increase of almost 264-thousandpart-time jobs, but a drop of more than 33-thousand full-time jobs.
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IndiaJul 09, 2021

PM Modi receives first copy of book 'The Ramayana of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received the first copy of the book 'The Ramayana of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji' penned by Late Baljit Kaur Tulsi.Rajya Sabha MP KTS Tulsi handed over the book to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in presence of his daughter Japna Tulsi and granddaughter Mukti Tulsi.Indian classical dancer and BJP MP Sonal Mansingh was also present.Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said the book has been published by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)."Received the first copy of the book, 'The Ramayana of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji' penned by Late Mrs. Baljit Kaur T

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BCOct 30, 2026

Metro Vancouver Board Delays 2027 Budget Vote Until New Board Takes Office

The Metro Vancouver Board has postponed a vote on its 2027 budget and five-year financial plan during its final meeting on Friday. Newly elected Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum had recently called for the meeting to be cancelled, arguing that voters had replaced mayors in 13 of the region’s 21 municipalities. He said there was little point in the outgoing board making decisions about future budgets and plans. Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West and Delta Coun. Dylan Kruger were among several leaders who supported the decision. They argued that the current board had lost its mandate and that the incomi
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BCOct 30, 2026

Todd Matsumoto Appointed Surrey Police Chief

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) has appointed a new chief following the removal of former Chief Constable Norm Lipinski. The SPS Board announced Friday that Todd Matsumoto, who had been serving as interim chief, has officially been appointed as the city's Chief Constable. Surrey Police Board Chair Perm Jawanda expressed confidence in Matsumoto, describing him as the right leader to guide the SPS. Matsumoto brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in policing and public safety. He has been serving as interim chief since June 2026, replacing Lipinski. Following his appointment, Matsumo
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BCOct 30, 2026

David Eby Absent as B.C. NDP Selects Jennifer Whiteside as Interim Leader

Former B.C. NDP leader David Eby was absent from a key caucus meeting held Thursday, during which Jennifer Whiteside was unanimously elected as the party’s new interim leader. Whiteside confirmed that Eby did not attend the meeting in person or join virtually. According to reports, Eby apologized and took full responsibility for the party’s election defeat during a final online meeting with outgoing MLAs on Wednesday. However, he reportedly added that he would have made the same decision under the circumstances, prompting frustration among several MLAs. The following day, Eby was absent wh
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CanadaOct 30, 2026

Modi to Visit Canada on December 11–12, May Address 30,000-Person Gathering

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada for two days on December 11 and 12 at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. According to reports, Modi will address a gathering of the Indo-Canadian community in Toronto on December 11, with approximately 30,000 people expected to attend. However, his visit could extend beyond two days, although the final itinerary has yet to be confirmed. After completing his official bilateral engagements in Ottawa and Toronto, Modi will travel to the United States to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit. The visit is also expected to provide a
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AlbertaOct 30, 2026

Edmonton Police Investigate Suspicious Death of 2-Year-Old Girl

Edmonton police are investigating the suspicious death of a 2-year-old girl in the Castle Downs neighbourhood. Police received a report of a sudden child death at a home in the area at approximately 2 p.m. on October 10. Officers immediately responded to the scene. The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Homicide Section has taken over the investigation. An autopsy has been completed, but the medical examiner is awaiting toxicology results to determine the exact cause of death. Police have not released any further details as the investigation continues.