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IndiaJul 25, 2024

Amritpal Singh's brother and partner got bail

Amritpal Singh's brother Harpreet Singh and his accomplice Lovepreet, who were arrested by the Punjab Police in a drug case, have been granted bail by the Phillaur court. Both of them were arrested a few days ago by the Phillaur police allegedly along with four grams of ice drug. Regarding this case, Amritpal's family and lawyer accused the police of implicating him in a false case. According to Harpreet Singh's lawyer, some conditions have been set by the court for bail. The lawyer said that politics of revenge is being practiced by the ruling Aam Aadmi Party. According to him, this is an at
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CanadaJul 25, 2024

Poilievre says Ontario teenager's killing shows Liberal, NDP policies have failed

Opposition Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre blames a national rise in crime and the recent killing of an Ontario teenager on what he calls failed Liberal and NDP policies. Poilievre held a press conference in London, Ont., today, just one day after the community held a vigil for Breanna Broadfoot, 17, who police say was a victim of intimate partner violence. Poilievre says the suspect had previously been arrested, but was released before the fatal attack on Broadfoot. The Conservative leader says Broadfoot is the latest victim of radical "wacko" policies by the Liberals and NDP, and repeat
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IndiaJul 25, 2024

Sukhbir Singh Badal's problems are not diminishing

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal's problem is not getting any less. Senior leaders of the rebel faction of the party, Sucha Singh Chhotepur and Bhai Manjit Singh, have requested that the closed envelope explanation handed over by Sukhbir Badal to Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh of Sri Akal Takht Sahab be made public. He said that this is a very big demand of the time because before this the apology of Dera Sirsa was not made public and was not allowed to be discussed in the Sikh panth and he was directly pardoned. Chhotepur and Bhai Manjit Singh said in a joint statement that at
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BCJul 24, 2024

Team chosen to design eight-lane replacement for B.C.'s Massey tunnel

A team has been selected to design a new eight-lane tunnel to replace the aging George Massey Tunnel under the Fraser River in Metro Vancouver, with British Columbia's transportation minister calling it a "huge step" for the project. Rob Fleming says the selection of the preferred proponent for the tunnel project, Cross Fraser Partnership, means design plans can now be finalized. A statement from Fleming's ministry says the proponent will build on extensive design work the province has already completed, working toward a final design and construction agreement that considers the risks and cost
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IndiaJul 24, 2024

Gurnam Singh Chaduni's party will contest in all the assembly seats of Haryana

Haryana's farmer leader Gurnam Singh Chaduni has announced his candidates for the by-elections to be held in the four assembly seats of Punjab. Chaduni said that his United Struggle Party will contest the by-elections in 4 constituencies Giddarbaha, Barnala, Dera Baba Nanak and Chabewal of Punjab and apart from this, elections will be contested in all 90 seats of Haryana. Talking to reporters, he also said that the option of an agreement with other parties except BJP and JJP in Haryana is open and if an honorable agreement is reached, they will fight the elections by forming an alliance.
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CanadaJul 24, 2024

Calgary loosening outdoor water restrictions as extreme heat continues

Calgary residents can now turn on their sprinklers for longer as the city swelters under an extreme heat warning. Mayor Jyoti Gondek says outdoor watering restrictions may befully lifted within days, but for now residents can turn on their hoses for up to two hours twice a week to water grass and outdoor plants. Michael Thompson, Calgary's infrastructure services general manager, says operational pump issues have been fixed, but other mechanical problems need to be resolved before the city can give the full green light. He says the city's water system is approaching 75 per cent c
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BCJul 24, 2024

B.C. wildfire tally surges as firefighters take to air to battle blazes

The numbers seem ever increasing for British Columbia wildfire statistics, including more than 400 fires, tens of thousands of lightning strikes and at least six homes lost. The homes were in the Venables Valley, and Colton Davies with the Thompson-Nicola Regional District says they were among 20 buildings destroyed by the Shetland Creek wildfire. The BC Wildfire Service says recent thunderstorms brought 58,000 lightning strikes, and they expect to see new fire starts from those over the next few days. More than 80 per cent of current wildfires were started by lightning and about two-thirds of
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BCJul 24, 2024

Police identify two women found dead in Vancouver, say deaths aren't connected

Police in Vancouver say they have identified the two women whose bodies were found on the shores of English Bay on Sunday and Monday. Sgt. Steve Addison says police now know the women's names and their families have been informed of their deaths. He says in a statement that police are still investigating both cases, but they are confident the deaths are not connected. They say the cause of death of the woman found on Sunset Beach on Sunday is not yet known and police are not releasing her name at this time. Police say criminality is not suspected in the death of the second woman found near Kit
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IndiaJul 24, 2024

Bibi Jagir Kaur took aim at Sukhbir Singh Badal's dissolution of the core committee of the party

Bibi Jagir Kaur, the veteran leader of Shiromani Akali Dal's rebel faction, has targeted Sukhbir Badal for disbanding the core committee of the party. Bibi Jagir Kaur said that Sukhbir Badal considers himself supreme from the beginning, when he is alive, he dissolves committees, when he is alive, he creates new ones and when he is alive, he expels someone from the party. Bibi Jagir Kaur said that Sukhbir Badal considers the party as his company and himself as CEO and all other members as shareholders of the party. He said that Badal is not concerned about the Akali Dal but the concern is for

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CanadaNov 12, 2026

Canada’s Economic Recovery Expected to Remain Slow Amid Trade War, KPMG Forecasts

Canada’s economy is expected to face a slow and uneven recovery over the next two years, according to a new report by KPMG. The accounting firm’s Fall 2026 Economic Outlook forecasts that Canada’s GDP growth will remain at just 1 per cent in 2026 due to ongoing trade tensions. The report projects economic growth to improve to 1.8 per cent in 2027 and 2 per cent in 2028. KPMG noted that its forecast does not factor in any potential trade deal with the United States. However, continued consumer spending, increased investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure and a boost from the 20
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BCNov 12, 2026

B.C. Premier-Designate Lorne Doerkson Calls for Immediate Halt to Work at George Massey Tunnel Site

British Columbia Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson is taking action on the proposed new George Massey Bridge, calling on the outgoing B.C. NDP government to immediately suspend all work at the tunnel site during the transition of power. Doerkson said only work that could support the construction of a new bridge should continue at the site. He said the move is aimed at preventing unnecessary taxpayer spending, as the incoming government plans to review the possibility of replacing the existing George Massey Tunnel with a bridge. The B.C. Conservatives, who are set to take office on November 20,
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BCNov 12, 2026

Woman Arrested After Stabbing Leaves Man Seriously Injured in Delta

A man has been seriously injured in a stabbing incident in Delta, and a woman has been taken into custody in connection with the case. According to the Delta Police Department, officers received a report of a stabbing in the 19900-block of 80 Avenue in North Delta at around 6 p.m. Wednesday. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man suffering from serious injuries. He was conscious and breathing at the time. Paramedics rushed the victim to hospital in life-threatening condition. Following surgery, his condition has since improved. Police quickly responded to the incident and arreste
BCNov 12, 2026

B.C. Home Sales Drop 11% in October as Average Prices Decline

Home sales in British Columbia fell by more than 10 per cent in October, according to the latest figures released by the B.C. Real Estate Association (BCREA) on Thursday. A total of 5,670 homes were sold across the province last month, marking an 11 per cent decline compared with the same month last year. The report also showed that the average home sale price dropped by 2.8 per cent to approximately $950,000, down from $977,000 a year earlier. BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson said the housing market continues to face several challenges, although sales remain steady in more affordable c
BCNov 12, 2026

BC’s Pemberton Village Under Shelter-in-Place Order Amid Heavy Rain and Flooding

Heavy rainfall and flooding in Pemberton, B.C., have prompted authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order for residents amid concerns that several major roads could become impassable. Residents have been advised to avoid non-essential travel and stay away from flooded roads. The entire village has also been placed under an evacuation alert. According to the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, several roads in the Pemberton Valley are currently impassable, including Pemberton Meadows Road and sections of Highway 99. Evacuation orders have also been issued for properties along Airport Road in