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AlbertaJun 27, 2022

Rodeo and parade organizers apologizes for the display of racist float

Rodeo and parade organizers apologized for the display, which is being condemned by the Sikh community as a racist act. Sundre Pro Rodeo posted a statement from its parade committee on Facebook which said the float had not been approved and that it joined the parade without passing through any registration. Photos of the float that circulated on social media drew condemnation from some Alberta M-Ps as well as a Sikh group in Calgary, which said the float was racist.
BCJun 25, 2022

Province seeks people to join anti-racism committee, help dismantle systemic racism

The province is looking for members to form its first anti-racism committee, and applicants have until July 18th to apply. A statement from the Ministry of the Attorney General says the anti-racism data committee is part of B.C.'s recently enacted Anti-Racism Data Act, which will safely use and share data about people of colour in an effort to make government programs and services more equitable. The act is the first in Canada to be co-developed with Indigenous Peoples and the province says Indigenous, Black and other racialized people are encouraged to apply for as many as 11 positions, incl
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BCJun 25, 2022

Horgan, Robinson and Lore issue a joint statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade

Premier John Horgan; Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance; and Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have issued a joint statement about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. "It is a dark day for everyone who has fought to protect women’s rights. The injustice of this day will be remembered – and the devastating consequences endured – for generations."The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade represents a horrific turning back of the clock. Women in the United States are facing a future where they have less control over their rep
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BCJun 25, 2022

IIO investigating a man's death who was being held at Campbell River detachment

RCMP say the province's police watchdog has been notified of the death of a man who was being held at the Campbell River detachment. Police say the man was arrested yesterday morning for breach of probation. They say an on-duty guard found him unresponsive and in medical distress late last night and he died after being taken to hospital. The Independent Investigations Office will be investigating in an effort to determine whether police actions contributed to the man's death.
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BCJun 25, 2022

B.C. watches flood risk as rains ease, but heat has potential to melt snowpack

A flood warning for Blue River west of Williams Lake has ended but warnings are still posted for the Quesnel River as flood warnings, watches or advisories cover much of BC. The River Forecast Centre says it's uncertain how snowmelt will be affected by this weekend's heat wave that will bring temperatures in the low to mid-30s to most of the province. But it says unsettled weather and thunderstorms could raise flood risks again next week. The City of Abbotsford says levels of the Lower Fraser River could peak as early as next Thursday and while major flooding is not predicted, Abbotsford offi
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BCJun 24, 2022

VPD seeks person of interest in downtown stranger assault

Vancouver Police are releasing video and appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted by a stranger while walking downtown earlier this month. "This woman did everything right. She fought off her attacker, got to a safe place, and called 9-1-1," says Constable Tania Visintin. "Her quick actions allowed investigators to secure important evidence, including the video we are releasing today."The woman, 26, was walking near West Hastings and Hornby streets just after midnight on June 11 when a man she didn’t know grabbed her from behind and sexually assaulted her. After fighting
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CanadaJun 24, 2022

PM Trudeau calls US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade ``horrific''

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade ``horrific'' and says no government, politician or man should tell a woman what she can and cannot do with her body. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says the US Supreme Court has walked back women's rights by effectively making abortion illegal in many states. Interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen says her party's position on abortion has not changed and that it would not introduce legislation or re-open the abortion debate. President Joe Biden spoke from the White House about the Supreme Court ruli
AlbertaJun 24, 2022

Calgary : Man charged in unprovoked CTrain platform assault

Police in Calgary have arrested a man after an unprovoked attack on an individual on a C-Train platform in the city in April. The victim was left unconscious on the train tracks. Ilya Zianchurin has been charged with assault causing bodily harm and will appear in court August 2nd. Investigators say they are still looking for a woman to discuss her involvement in the matter.
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WorldJun 24, 2022

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; Biden called the decision ``wrong, extreme and out of touch"

President Joe Biden spoke from the White House about the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that legalized abortion nationwide. He said the court has done what it's never done before in taking away a constitutional right that is so fundamental to so many Americans. He says the decision places the health and life of women at risk. Biden is vowing to do everything in his power to protect a woman's right to an abortion in states where they are now prohibited. The US Supreme Court voted 6-3 to strike down Row v. Wade. Biden called the decision ``wrong, extreme and

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BCAug 13, 2026

Vancouver Island Drug Trafficking Investigation: Three Arrested, Drugs and Over $100,000 Cash Seized

Vancouver Island RCMP have arrested three people following a drug trafficking investigation that resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of suspected drugs and more than $100,000 in cash. According to Port McNeill RCMP, officers searched several homes and vehicles in the city as part of the investigation. During the searches, police seized approximately one kilogram of suspected cocaine, a significant quantity of ketamine and other drugs. Officers also seized two rifles, a shotgun and several mobile phones. Investigators have asked the court to authorize the seizure of two vehicles alleged
WorldAug 13, 2026

Ebola Outbreak in Congo Could Become Deadliest on Record, WHO Warns

The Ebola outbreak spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is raising serious concerns, with the World Health Organization (WHO) warning that it could become the deadliest Ebola outbreak ever recorded if the virus continues to spread at its current pace. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that the 2026 outbreak could potentially surpass the devastating 2014–16 West Africa outbreak, which claimed the lives of around 11,000 people. The outbreak was officially declared on May 15, 2026. More than 4,300 cases have been reported so far, with over 2,000 d
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CanadaAug 13, 2026

Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Enter Critical Phase as Tariff Deadline Looms

Canada-U.S. trade talks have entered another critical phase, with Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer holding another emergency meeting in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. Canada’s chief trade negotiator, Alesia Charette, is also taking part in the meeting. The latest meeting comes as both sides race against the clock to reach a trade agreement and prevent the situation from escalating further. It is the second face-to-face meeting between Canadian and U.S. officials this week and the fourth in the past three weeks. According to reports, the nego
CanadaAug 13, 2026

E-Scooters and E-Bikes Pose Serious Risk to Children in Canada, 10 Deaths Reported Last Year

The use of e-scooters and e-bikes is proving increasingly dangerous for children in Canada. According to a report from the Canadian Paediatric Society, 10 children died last year from injuries linked to e-scooter and e-bike crashes, with six of those deaths occurring in Ontario. The report also found that 12 children were admitted to intensive care units following e-scooter-related crashes, while 26 children required hospital treatment for two or more days. The concerning findings are based on information collected from paediatric specialists across Canada. Nearly half of the serious cases inv
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IndiaAug 13, 2026

Sukhbir Singh Badal Attacked at Nanded Sahib, Sustains Injury to Hand

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal was reportedly attacked at Nanded Sahib in Maharashtra on Thursday. According to preliminary information, Badal sustained an injury to his hand and was taken to a private hospital for treatment. His condition is said to be stable. The incident reportedly took place at around 11 a.m. when Badal had gone to Mata Sahib Kaur Gurdwara at Nanded Sahib along with his supporters and security personnel. According to reports, taking advantage of the crowd at the gurdwara, a Nihang Sikh allegedly approached Badal carrying a sharp-edged weapon and attempte