Nearly $17,000 in fines have been handed out by RCMP in Surrey, B.C., in the last week to a growing number of people who police say are ignoring COVID-19 health orders. RCMP say in a statement that most of the fines were issued over large gatherings, including a $2,300 fine for the host of a wedding where 22 people attended against the provincial health officer's orders. Sgt. Tyler Wickware, with Surrey RCMP's COVID-19 Compliance and Enforcement Team, says officers have seen the number of people and businesses ignoring the health orders "creeping up." Mounties say the majority of the fines an

A veteran suburban Minneapolis police officer was arrested this morning and will be charged with second-degree manslaughter for killing 20-year-old Black motorist Daunte Wright. Sunday's shooting in Brooklyn Center sparked days of unrest and the resignations of officer Kim Potter and police chief Tim Gannon. Gannon said that Potter, who was a training officer, had intended to use her Taser on Wright but fired her handgun instead. A Minnesota prosecutor says he will charge a white former suburban Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot 20 year old Black motorist Daunte Wright with second

Chief medical adviser Dr. Supriya Sharma says there is no evidence showing certain people are more at risk than others and the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will remain authorized for all adults in Canada, along with the others that have been approved for use so far. Dr. Supriya Sharma says the vaccine, along with others approved for use so far, is safe for anyone to take. Dr. Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser with Health Canada, says the conclusions come after the department's drug regulatory experts completed a review of safety data, and are in line with those issued in Europe and the Unite

BC marks five years since overdoses were declared a public health emergency. Sheila Malcolmson, mental health and addictions minister, says COVID-19 has had a large impact on people who use drugs. She says the government is committed to decriminalization. But advocates say the government needs to take decisive action. Sheila Malcolmson on Twitter: We are committed to turning this crisis around, before the pandemic, we were making progress and we can and will get back on track until one day, toxic drug poisonings will be something in our past.

The B.C. Restaurants and Food Association says it has been told that current health orders restricting in-person dining will be extended beyond next Monday's deadline.The group says they had a meeting with provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry Tuesday, who indicated that the health order would run through to May.It says the continued high number of daily cases and the province's desire to have restrictions in place limiting socialization and gathering indoors was given as the reason.B.C. Premier John Horgan said Tuesday that further COVID-19 restrictions may be on the way. He said his ca

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Wednesday informed that he has tested positive for COVID-19.He informed that he has isolated himself and urged those who came in contact with him recently to take necessary precautions."I have tested positive for COVID-19 today. I have home isolated myself. All those who came in contact with me recently please take necessary precautions," Kailash Gahlot tweeted.On Wednesday, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also tested positive for COVID-19, while on Tuesday Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath decided to self-isolate after coming in conta

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. "I got tested for COVID-19 after showing some symptoms. The report is positive and I am in self-isolation and following all medical instructions. I am doing my work virtually. All the functions of the state government are running normally. Whoever came in my contact, please get their COVID test done," Adityanath tweeted in Hindi. The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on Tuesday went into self-isolation after coming into contact with some officials who tested positive for COVID-19.Uttar Pradesh reported 18,02

Farmers staged a protest against the three central agriculture laws at Jandiala Guru Dana Mandi in Amritsar on Tuesday.They also observed a one-minute silence to pay tribute to those who died in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on the occasion of its 102nd anniversary.Women protestors raised anti-government slogans, demanding a repeal of the agricultural laws. Speaking to ANI, Sarvam Pander, a member of Kisan Majdoor Sangh said, "We paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. We appeal to everyone including Hindu, Sikh, Muslim or Christians to unite against the ce

A Quebec woman has developed a blood clot after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, in Canada's first case of the rare condition. Federal and provincial health officials say the woman got an Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine that was produced at the Serum Institute of India, known as Covishield. The agency says the person is now recovering at home. Health Canada says the side-effect is extremely rare and the vaccine's benefits still outweigh its risks. More than 700,000 doses of the vaccine have been administered in Canada. In the House of Commons today, Health Minister Patty Hajdu was asked by the Conser