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BCJul 03, 2024

Suspect's pants catch fire in arson attempt gone wrong: B.C. RCMP

Police in Metro Vancouver say they're looking for a man whose pants caught fire in an alleged arson attempt that went wrong. Richmond RCMP shared a photo showing two men, one on the ground with a pained facial expression as he reaches for his blazing pants, while the other man apparently tries to put out the flames. Police say officers responded to an alarm at a business on April 24, finding a broken window and a small fire directly in front with evidence it had been set intentionally. They say surveillance video subsequently revealed two men wearing masks had approached the business, and one
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IndiaJul 03, 2024

Kangana Ranaut slap case: CISF constable Kulwinder Kaur and husband transferred to Bangalore

CISF constable Kulwinder Kaur, who slapped Bollywood actress and MP Kangana Ranaut at Chandigarh airport, has been posted to Bangalore along with her husband. This information was given by his brother Sher Singh Mahiwal in a video. Constable Kulwinder Kaur and her husband are both in the same department. Kulwinder's brother said that the investigation of Kangana Ranaut's case is still going on. It may be noted that a case was registered against Kulwinder Kaur on June 7 at the airport police station. He allegedly slapped Kangana when She was going to board a flight to Delhi. A special investig
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BCJul 03, 2024

Jewish teachers file antisemitism complaint against B.C. Teachers' Federation: lawyer

A Vancouver labour lawyer says a group of British Columbia teachers has launched a human rights complaint against their union, saying the BC Teachers' Federation "has engaged in and enabled antisemitism." Paul Pulver, who says he represents BC Teachers Against Antisemitism, filed the complaint with the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal over what he calls the "erasure of Jewish and Zionist voices and opinions" within the union and members' workplaces. Pulver says in a statement the union's leadership caused "trauma and fear" among members who have been "intimidated and shamed" by colleagues. He says t
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IndiaJul 03, 2024

Amritpal Singh got permission to take oath as Member of Parliament

Amritpal Singh, who was elected Lok Sabha member from Khadur Sahib in Punjab, has been granted parole, which has paved the way for him to take oath as a Lok Sabha member. According to information, they may take oath on July 5. Sources in the Punjab Police say that the head of the 'Waris Punjab' is likely to be taken directly to Parliament by helicopter from Assam's Dibrugarh Jail. It may be mentioned that recently the Punjab government had sent an application to Speaker Om Birla to grant parole to Amritpal Singh to take oath as Member of Parliament from Khadur Sahib.
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BCJul 03, 2024

Sixteen-year-old girl dies after fentanyl overdose in Prince George, B.C.: RCMP

Police in Prince George, B.C., say a 16-year old girl who was taken to hospital last week after a drug overdose has died. Prince George RCMP's Serious Crime Unit is investigating and says the girl appears to have been targeted by a fentanyl trafficker. RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Jennifer Cooper says the girl died over the weekend and the investigation into her overdose and death is a top priority for the unit. Police had been called to a home on McMaster Crescent in the B.C. Interior community last Wednesday where they found the girl unconscious. They say she was taken to hospital and f
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IndiaJul 02, 2024

Raja Waring raised the issue of Sidhu Moosewala's murder in Parliament

Punjab Congress President and Member of Parliament from Ludhiana Amarinder Singh Raja Waring raised the issue of Sidhu Moosewale's murder in Parliament and appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to ensure justice for Moosewale's family. Participating in the debate on the vote of thanks on the President's speech, he also questioned how a gangster sitting in jail can commit murder. Waring said that when the central government makes claims of national security, it should clarify how Lawrence Bishnoi managed to kill Musewala while he was detained in Tihar Jail in Delhi. 29 May 2022 was such a
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IndiaJul 02, 2024

Surjit Kaur again turned around and joined the Akali Dal again

A lot of political drama is being seen before the by-election in Jalandhar West Vidhan Sabha constituency of Punjab. Bibi Surjit Kaur, who left the Shiromani Akali Dal and joined the Aam Aadmi Party, has returned to the Akali Dal again. Surjit Kaur's return was arranged by Bibi Jagir Kaur and Gurpratap Singh Wadala, leaders of the rebel faction of Akali Dal. It is to be noted that the Akali Dal is currently divided, the faction headed by Sukhbir Badal is supporting the BSP candidate.
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BCJul 02, 2024

Rapper Rick Ross involved in Canada Day concert altercation in Vancouver

American Rapper Rick Ross has been involved in a violent altercation in Vancouver, where he performed a concert on Sunday. A video posted on social media early Monday shows the rapper at the Plaza of Nations across the street from BC Place Stadium, when he is punched in the face by a man. A melee involving multiple individuals then breaks out, with another video appearing to show an unconscious man being dragged away. It is unclear if Ross was injured the brawl. Neither Vancouver police nor Ross's agents immediately responded to requests for comment. Ross was the headliner at the Ignite Music
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FeaturedJul 02, 2024

Calgary lifts indoor water restrictions, outdoor ban remains after water main break

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says the city is no longer asking residents to restrict their indoor water use stemming from a major water main break. Gondek says residents can resume the normal number of showers, toilet flushes and loads of laundry and dishes. But a mandatory ban on outdoor water use, such as lawn-watering, remains in effect. The city and surrounding municipalities have been under the water restrictions since a water main that supplies 60 per cent of the drinking water ruptured on June 5. Crews have been scrambling to repair the breach ever since, and that work was further complic

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BCOct 19, 2026

Surrey Police Arrest 28-Year-Old in Electronics Store Robberies

The Surrey Police Service’s Prolific Offender Unit has arrested a 28-year-old suspect in connection with a series of break-ins and robberies at electronics stores across Surrey. According to police, Austin Thomas Romeo Hogan is accused of smashing display cabinets at electronics retailers, assaulting staff members and stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise between June and October 2026. The BC Prosecution Service has approved 17 charges against Hogan, including robbery and assault with a weapon. Police said the incidents caused an estimated $100,000 in losses for Surrey busine
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BCOct 19, 2026

24-Year-Old Surrey Man Killed in Coquihalla Highway Crash, Three Others Seriously Injured

A 24-year-old man from Surrey has been killed in a head-on collision between a Toyota Tacoma and a Toyota RAV4 on the Coquihalla Highway near Merritt, B.C., on Saturday morning. According to B.C. Highway Patrol, police received multiple reports of a vehicle travelling in the wrong direction on the highway. Officers were on their way to intercept the vehicle when the collision occurred near the Helmer exit. One of the four Surrey men travelling in the RAV4 died at the scene. The other three men, aged between 24 and 38, suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital, where they remain unde
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CanadaOct 19, 2026

Canada’s Inflation Rises to 3.1%, Raising Prospects of Interest Rate Hike by Year-End

Economists believe the Bank of Canada could raise interest rates by the end of 2026 following the release of the country’s September inflation figures. According to Statistics Canada, the annual inflation rate climbed to 3.1 per cent, driven by higher oil and gas prices, moving above the Bank of Canada’s target range of 1 to 3 per cent. However, underlying inflation has eased, offering some relief to the central bank. Ongoing trade tensions with the United States and the crisis in the Middle East could put further upward pressure on inflation. According to KPMG Canada, the Bank of Canada i
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BCOct 19, 2026

13 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Semi-Truck and Double-Decker Bus in Surrey

Thirteen people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck, a double-decker bus and several other vehicles on Highway 99 in Surrey on Friday evening. According to the Surrey Police Service, the collision occurred around 4:30 p.m. near the Highway 99 and Highway 91 interchange. A semi-truck first struck three cars travelling in the same direction before losing control, crossing the median and colliding with an oncoming double-decker bus and another car. Approximately 50 to 60 people were aboard the bus at the time of the crash. According to B.C. Emergency Health Services, two
BCOct 19, 2026

Eby Urges Green Party Voters to Back NDP as Emily Lowan Fires Back Ahead of B.C. Election

Political activity has intensified in the final week of British Columbia’s provincial election campaign, with NDP Leader David Eby urging Green Party supporters to vote for the NDP, prompting a sharp response from Green Party Leader Emily Lowan. On Sunday, Eby appealed to Green voters not to waste their votes on the Green Party, arguing that Lowan is unlikely to become premier. He warned that votes for the Greens could split the vote and benefit the B.C. Conservatives. Responding to Eby’s remarks, Lowan accused him of calling the election two years ahead of schedule for political gain. She