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EnglishApr 14, 2020

Recovered COVID-19 patient alleges harassment at hands of neighbours in MP's Shivpuri, puts house on sale

A youth from Shivpuri, who had contracted coronavirus and was released following treatment and testing negative for the infection, has alleged that his family is being harassed by his neighbours, which has forced him to put his house on sale. "I have been working outside for the past eight-nine years. Upon learning of the COVID-19 pandemic, I returned to India on March 18, on 19th I went to the hospital and tests were conducted on March 21 which showed that I was borderline positive for COVID-19. The hospital management and administration fully cooperated with me and motivated me. Following t
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EnglishApr 14, 2020

25,682 COVID-19 cases in Canada, number of deaths rise to 780

There are 25,682 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. Quebec: 13,557 confirmed (including 360 deaths, 1,982 resolved) Ontario: 7,470 confirmed (including 291 deaths, 3,357 resolved) Alberta: 1,732 confirmed (including 46 deaths, 877 resolved) British Columbia: 1,490 confirmed (including 69 deaths, 905 resolved) Nova Scotia: 474 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 97 resolved) Saskatchewan: 300 confirmed (including 4 deaths, 178 resolved), 2 presumptive Manitoba: 229 confirmed (including 4 deaths, 99 resolved), 17 presumptive Newfoundland and Labrador: 244 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 133 r
EnglishApr 14, 2020

Crews battling a large fire in Mission's downtown core, fire has caused an outage affecting more than 1,700 customers

Crews are battling a large fire that has erupted in Mission's downtown core. Mission Fire Rescue Service is on the scene and called in crews from Abbotsford Fire Rescue. BC Hydro says in a tweet that the fire has caused an outage affecting more than 17-hundred customers in Mission and Abbotsford.
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EnglishApr 14, 2020

BC's provincial health officer concerned about a growing outbreak of COVID-19 at a federal prison in Mission

BC's provincial health officer says she is concerned about a growing outbreak of COVID-19 at a federal prison in Mission. Doctor Bonnie Henry says there are now 35 confirmed cases at the Mission Institution and eight people are in hospital. Henry says all efforts are underway to contain the outbreak at the facility but the virus spread before it was recognized. There is still only one positive case at the Okanagan Correctional Centre but testing and surveillance are ongoing.
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BCApr 14, 2020

COVID-19: 11 more deaths reported in British Columbia, number of deaths rise to 69

British Columbia is reporting 11 new COVID-19 deaths, bringing the province's total to 69. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says B.C.'s total number of cases has increased to 1,490, up 45 from Saturday. Henry says 137 people are in hospital, with 58 of those in intensive care. She says there remains 20 long-term care facilities with COVID-19 outbreaks. Henry says a COVID-19 outbreak at the federal Mission Institution is causing concerns, with 35 positive cases and eight people now in hospital. Henry says all efforts are underway to contain the outbreak at the prison.
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EnglishApr 13, 2020

Number of COVID-19 cases in Alberta rise to 1,732, 81 new cases reported

Alberta is reporting 81 new cases of COVID-19. The province's chief medical health officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw says the total number of cases is now at 1,732. She also says there have been two additional deaths, bringing the total fatalities in the province to 46. She says 877 people with COVID-19 have recovered.
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EnglishApr 13, 2020

Dr. Theresa Tam: deaths from COVID-19 will continue to rise even as the number of cases overall in Canada may go down

Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam says deaths from COVID-19 will continue to rise even as the number of cases overall in Canada may go down. Tams says that's because of outbreaks in long-term care facilities. She says close to half of the deaths being tracked are linked to long-term care facilities. Tam says all jurisdictions are trying to deal with those outbreaks but as people learn more about how to respond, new measures are being put in place.
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EnglishApr 13, 2020

BC Wildfire Service responded to 11 blazes between Good Friday and Easter Sunday

The BC Wildfire Service lists the fire danger rating across most of the province as low to moderate but firefighters in several regions still had a busy Easter weekend. The wildfire service website shows crews responded to 11 blazes between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Most were barely larger than spot fires and were quickly handled, but of the eight reported on Sunday, four remained listed as out of control by midnight. They included a fire covering half a square kilometre in the southern Interior east of Merritt, and two of three separate fires along Highway 3 south of Cawston in the Simi
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EnglishApr 13, 2020

Bernie Sanders has endorsed Joe Biden's presidential candidacy

This is something that at one time would have been unheard of. Bernie Sanders has endorsed Joe Biden's presidential candidacy. The two former rivals made a joint online appearance today. Sanders says he's asking all Americans to come together to support Biden's candidacy. The Democrats are showing solidarity after years of bitter divide. Sanders recently admitted he can't beat Biden for the Democratic nod.

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BCNov 09, 2026

Lorne Doerkson Appoints Angelo Isidorou as Principal Secretary Ahead of Taking Office

B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson has announced the appointment of Angelo Isidorou as his principal secretary ahead of officially taking office on November 20. Isidorou is one of the key strategists credited with helping the B.C. Conservative Party rise to power. He previously served as the party’s executive director and campaign manager, playing a significant role in its growth under former leader John Rustad. The party, which secured less than two per cent of the vote in 2020, has now formed the provincial government. In another key appointment, Doerkson has named Ellie Blades as his d
WorldNov 09, 2026

At Least 34 Migrants Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Senegal Coast

At least 34 people have died after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Senegal, according to local media reports. Only one person has been rescued so far, while the number of people still missing remains unknown. The wooden boat reportedly sank between Senegal’s capital, Dakar, and the northern city of Saint-Louis. It was heading towards Spain’s Canary Islands when the tragedy occurred. Rescue operations are underway, and the bodies recovered so far are believed to belong to Senegalese nationals. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye expressed condolences to the familie
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BCNov 09, 2026

BC Conservatives Gain 64th Seat After Final Count Flips Burnaby South-Metrotown Riding

The final count in British Columbia’s October provincial election has flipped the Burnaby South-Metrotown riding to the BC Conservatives by a margin of just 64 votes, giving Lorne Doerkson’s party a total of 64 seats in the legislature. Meanwhile, the BC NDP has retained its seat in Ladysmith-Oceanside by a margin of 50 votes. The party had initially won the riding by just 13 votes. Following its defeat, the BC NDP now holds only 27 seats in the legislature, while the BC Green Party has retained both of its seats. According to figures released by Elections BC, the Conservatives received 47
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CanadaNov 09, 2026

Canada Launches Real-Time Payment System for Instant Money Transfers

Transferring money between bank accounts in Canada is set to become faster and easier with the launch of a new real-time payment system. Payments Canada announced on Monday the launch of its Real-Time Rail (RTR) payment system. Currently, transferring money between banks and completing business transactions can take considerable time. However, the new RTR system will allow consumers and businesses to send and receive money within seconds, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. Initially, fintech companies such as Wealthsimple and KOHO are testing the system to offe
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IndiaNov 09, 2026

Bibi Jagir Kaur Set to Rejoin Shiromani Akali Dal After Four Years

Former Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Bibi Jagir Kaur is expected to rejoin the Shiromani Akali Dal on November 13, sparking fresh political discussions in Punjab and the Sikh community. Bibi Jagir Kaur has confirmed that Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal will visit Begowal on November 13. She said people in Punjab are concerned about the weakening of the Akali Dal, which was established in 1920 at Sri Akal Takht Sahib, and stressed the need to strengthen the party. She also stated that she has never sought any position and has always worked for the pa