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CanadaFeb 11, 2020

Second plane carrying evacuees from Wuhan lands in Ontario

A second Canadian plane carrying evacuees from Wuhan, China landed at CFB Trenton, Ontario this morning with 185 passengers aboard.As was the case with passengers from the first Canadian flight, and those who got out on a US government plane, the passengers will be quarantined for two weeks.So far, no one in the first two sets of passengers has shown any symptoms of the new coronavirus.One of them, 25-year-old Myriam Larouche says her private room at Yukon Lodge, a motel on the base, has a fridge, a microwave, a T-V and an ensuite bathroom.Meals are delivered to her door and she is allowed ou
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IndiaFeb 11, 2020

Delhi: AAP registers another sweeping victory

After an initial lead on many seats and continued suspense at poll centres, only 8 BJP candidates were able to emerge victorious from their respective constituencies as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) swept almost two-third seats in the 70-member Delhi Assembly.Among eight candidates, two BJP sitting MLAs- Vijender Gupta and OP Sharma were comfortably able to retain their seats.Gupta defeated AAP's Rajesh Nama Bansiwala by a margin of 12,648 votes while OP Sharma won against Deepak Singla from by 16,457 votes.Jagdish Pradhan, who was among three BJP MLAs who won 2015 polls along with Gupta and Sharma, l
BCFeb 11, 2020

Vancouver protests: Police act on court order

This morning, police acting on a court order provided by the Supreme Court of British Columbia to the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, cleared three access points to the Port of Vancouver. Forty-three people were arrested after they refused to abide by the court order and did not clear access to the Port after requested by police. All 43 people have been released with conditions to abide by the injunction. The entrances were cleared without any major incidents. No additional information is available at this time.
IndiaFeb 11, 2020

Delhi Elections 2020: Counting of votes today

The counting of votes for 70 seats of the Delhi Assembly will begin amid tight security today at 8 am. According to Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Ranbir Singh, the counting of votes will take place at 21 centres. There will be a dedicated hall for every assembly constituency. A tight security net has been put in place to ensure the counting of votes takes place in a peaceful manner. Over 670 candidates are in the fray for 70 seats at stake in the country's capital. As much as 62.59 per cent voter turnout was recorded in Delhi on February 8, when the elections were held in a single-pha
BCFeb 11, 2020

BC: Ride hailing company Lyft is expanding its service

The ride hailing company Lyft is expanding its service to Richmond, New Westminster, northern Surrey and the rest of Vancouver, excluding UBC. The company says it has seen immense momentum since its app launched in Vancouver last month. Lyft initially chose to limit services to a smaller section of Vancouver, as well as rides to Vancouver International Airport and the PNE. That's changed as of today, and the company says it plans to expand to other areas of Metro Vancouver as soon as possible.
WorldFeb 11, 2020

Canadian plane from Wuhan takes off with 185 passengers

A second plane chartered to bring Canadians from Wuhan in China is bound for Vancouver International Airport, and scheduled to arrive shortly after 8 pm. Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says 185 passengers were screened for symptoms of the new coronavirus and allowed on board. The plane will stop briefly at the Vancouver airport for refuelling before continuing on to Ontario, where the passengers will be quarantined at a Canadian Forces Base for two weeks. Similar to the first chartered plane that departed from Wuhan last week, arrangements have been made with the BC gove
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BCFeb 10, 2020

Pattullo Bridge replacement will mean safer, easier, toll-free commutes

The contract for the Pattullo Bridge replacement has been awarded, creating good jobs and training opportunities for workers who will help build the toll-free crossing to better connect communities in the Lower Mainland. “People in the Lower Mainland depend on the Pattullo Bridge every day, and they deserve safe, easy, toll-free commutes,” said Premier John Horgan. “The current bridge has needed to be replaced for years, and I’m proud our government is getting it done in a way that benefits the local community with good jobs and training opportunities. This is all part of our work to
BCFeb 10, 2020

Missing person report leads police to plane crash at airport in BC

A man in his 60s was rushed to hospital with serious injuries this morning after RCMP in Merritt located a plane crashed on the tarmac at the city's airport. The unnamed man had to be cut out of the wreckage of the single seater plane and police say they don't know how long he was there before he was found. A statement from R-C-M-P says an officer checked the airport while investigating a report about a missing man, and the crash was spotted just after midnight. Police say Transport Canada is investigating while Mounties support that probe and want to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash.
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CanadaFeb 10, 2020

Ottawa launches consultations on Indigenous ownership of Trans Mountain pipeline

Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the federal government is launching a new set of consultations with Indigenous groups. It will determine if and how they might take part in ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline and its expansion project. Speaking in Calgary, the minister says up to 129 communities will be consulted over the next weeks and months to ensure they have a chance for ``meaningful economic participation'' in the pipeline. He says the groups will be asked their level of support for equity-based or revenue-sharing options, as well as whether groups are willing to work with each

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CanadaJul 08, 2026

U.S. says 24 arrested in global organized crime investigation linked to Nijjar killing

The U.S. Department of Justice says 24 people have been arrested in several countries as part of an investigation into alleged crimes involving India-based organized crime groups. According to the Justice Department, three of those arrests were made in Canada. Officials said the investigation includes the 2023 killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C. The department has not released additional details about the identities of those arrested or the specific charges they face. Canadian authorities have not yet publicly commented on the U.S. announcement. The investigation rema
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WorldJul 07, 2026

Trump reiterates call for U.S. control of Greenland during NATO summit

U.S. President Donald Trump has again said Greenland should be under United States control rather than Denmark, renewing remarks he has made previously about the strategically located Arctic territory. Speaking to reporters during the NATO summit in Türkiye while meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Trump said the presence of Chinese and Russian vessels in waters around Greenland is a security concern for the United States. He said Washington would not accept the current situation. Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Trump's comments revive a l
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BCJul 07, 2026

B.C. government says it will pursue legal action against OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge mass shooting

The British Columbia government says it is preparing to launch legal proceedings against OpenAI in connection with the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, alleging the company failed to alert police after identifying warning signs on its ChatGPT platform. Attorney General Niki Sharma made the announcement during a news conference in Vancouver on Tuesday. According to Sharma, the province has retained legal counsel in both British Columbia and California, where OpenAI is headquartered, to pursue the case on behalf of the government. Sharma alleged that OpenAI identified violent activity linked to t
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WorldJul 07, 2026

Iran says no final agreement talks if U.S. threats continue

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran will not begin negotiations on a final agreement with the United States if what he described as U.S. threats continue. In a post on social media, Araghchi said Clause 13 of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) states that negotiations on a final agreement cannot begin in an atmosphere of threats. He also urged the United States to honour its commitments under the agreement. According to Araghchi, Clause 13 commits both countries to implementing a ceasefire, removing restrictions affecting the Strait of Hormuz, providing sanctions relief and
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CanadaJul 07, 2026

CBSA lays 12 charges against two alleged immigration agents in $126,000 international student tuition fraud case

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has laid 12 criminal charges against two alleged immigration agents accused of defrauding international students of nearly $126,000 through a tuition fee scheme. According to the CBSA, the investigation began in February 2025 after Lambton College provided confidential information alleging that the suspects collected tuition payments from students, issued fraudulent documents, and failed to enroll them in the post-secondary programs they had promised. Following the seizure and examination of digital evidence, the CBSA said Hardik Dave of Cambridge, Ont.