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BCJul 19, 2021

Police seek witnesses to shooting in Whalley

Surrey RCMP Serious Crime Unit is seeking witnesses to a shooting which occurred outside of a pub in Whalley. At approximately 1:14 a.m. on July 19, 2012, Surrey RCMP Frontline responded to a report of an injured man under the Patullo Bridge. Frontline officers located the man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. Police believe the man was shot near the Brownsville Pub in the 11900-block of Old Yale Road and they are asking for witnesses or anyone with dash-cam video to contact Surrey RCMP. This investigation is
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BCJul 19, 2021

Fatal Crash near Hwy 1 on Bradner Road in Abbotsford

On July 19, 2021 at approximately 9:40 AM, BC Highway Patrol, Abbotsford Police Department and Emergency Services responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 1 (westbound) near Bradner Road in Abbotsford. Police are in the early stages of this investigation, but can confirm that the lone occupant of the vehicle involved has died. The cause of this crash has not yet been determined. BC Highway Patrol Chilliwack, the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS) and the BC Coroners’ Service are continuing the investigation at the scene and this will impact westbound t
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BCJul 19, 2021

Church destroyed by fire in Surrey, B.C.

Firefighters in Surrey, B.C., had to work quickly to keep an early morning fire from spreading to nearby buildings but they could not save the church where the blaze began. Surrey Fire Service assistant chief Shelley Morris says the St. George Coptic Orthodox Church was engulfed in flames by the time crews arrived at around 3:30 a.m. She says the roof of the church has collapsed and the building was destroyed. Firefighters drenched nearby trees and buildings to ensure embers could not ignite other properties in the dry conditions. Crews were expected to remain at the scene for hours dealing w
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BCJul 19, 2021

Surrey RCMP describes suspect vehicle involved in shooting

Mounties in Surrey are investigating a shooting where they say someone in an SUV fired a gun at a minivan that was stopped at an intersection. RCMP describe the suspect vehicle as a white, newer model Audi Q5, and they say it drove past the victim's red Dodge Caravan late Saturday afternoon. Police say the Audi driver then fired numerous shots into the windshield and passenger side of the minivan before driving off. One person in the minivan suffered minor injuries from broken glass.
CanadaJul 19, 2021

Federal government will begin letting fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents into Canada on Aug. 9

The federal government will begin letting fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents into Canada on Aug. 9, and the rest of the world Sept. 7. Officials say the 14-day quarantine requirement will be waived as of Aug. 9 for eligible travellers who are currently residing in the United States and have received a full course of a COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in Canada. Children under 12 who are accompanied by fully vaccinated family members will also be exempt, provided they wear a mask in public places and avoid indoor group settings. All travellers will still be required to sub
NationalJul 19, 2021

Canada set to receive 7.1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses this week

Canada's vaccine supply is on the verge of outstripping demand, with the official overseeing the national distribution saying more than two million doses are being held back because provinces have said they can't use them yet.Brigadier-General Krista Brodie says in the coming weeks, Canada will surpass 66 million doses -- enough shots to vaccinate everycurrently eligible Canadian. The country will hit the more than 60 million dose milestone this week when about 7.1 million shots arrive from Pfizer-BioNTech andModerna.
InternationalJul 19, 2021

Basketball's Ayim, rugby sevens' Hirayama named opening ceremony

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that women's basketball player Miranda Ayim and men's rugby sevens player Nathan Hirayama will be Canada's flag-bearers for Friday's opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics.This will be Ayim's third and final Games, with the fourth-ranked women's basketball team set to play its first game one week fromtoday.Hirayama is the captain of Canada's men's rugby sevens team, which starts play Sunday.
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IndiaJul 19, 2021

Indian World Forum demands case against convener of banned Sikh body for fuelling anti-national feelings

A criminal case of subversion against US-based Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, self-designated convener of the banned Sikhs For Justice organisation, has been demanded by the Indian World Forum for inciting anti-national feelings among Indians and provoking them to take to divisive and subversive activities. In an official statement, the Indian World Forum said that Pannun has released a 1.52-minute video asking the Sikhs to lay siege at the Parliament on July 22 carrying swords and Khalistan flags raising anti-national slogans in the national capital. In a communication sent to the Commissioner of D
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IndiaJul 19, 2021

Monsoon Session: PM Modi invites MPs to share details on pandemic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 19 has asked leaders of the parties if they can take out some time so that he can apprise them about the COVID-19 situation. "I have urged all Floor Leaders that if they can take out some time tomorrow evening then I would like to give them all detailed information regarding the pandemic. We want discussion inside the Parliament as well with the Floor Leaders outside the Parliament," he said.

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BCJan 23, 2026

Kelowna RCMP, provincial gang unit seize weapons and drugs after enforcement operation

Police in Kelowna say a joint enforcement and training effort with a provincial gang unit has led to dozens of arrests and the removal of weapons and drugs from the community. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit’s Uniform Gang Enforcement Team worked alongside Kelowna RCMP and officers from across the Okanagan between January 12 and January 16. The operation focused on identifying repeat violent offenders while also providing specialized training to local officers on weapons, firearms, and drug interdiction. According to police, the multi day initiative resulted in more than 20 new
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CanadaJan 23, 2026

Nearly 10,000 federal public servants warned of possible job cuts, unions say

Nearly 10,000 federal public servants across multiple departments have been notified in recent days that their positions could be affected by upcoming workforce reductions, according to the unions representing them. The Public Service Alliance of Canada says more than 5,000 of its members received workforce adjustment notices over the past week. Those notices were issued to employees working in several federal departments, including Global Affairs Canada, Transport Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, and Health Canada. Workforce adjustment notices signal that positions
WorldJan 23, 2026

Spain declines to join Trump-backed ‘Board of Peace’ initiative

Spain has declined an invitation to participate in a proposed international initiative known as the ‘Board of Peace,’ which was launched by U.S. President Donald Trump, citing its long-standing commitment to the United Nations system. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Madrid respects the invitation extended by President Trump but will not take part in the initiative. He stated that Spain’s foreign policy remains firmly anchored in multilateral institutions, particularly the United Nations, which Spain views as the central forum for global peace and conflict resolution. Sánchez
WorldJan 23, 2026

Drone strike in eastern Ukraine kills four, including child, as peace talks continue

A Russian drone attack late Thursday in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region killed four people, including a five-year-old child, according to Ukrainian local authorities. Officials confirmed the deaths on Friday, saying the strike hit a residential area. Authorities said five other people were injured in the attack, while at least two homes were completely destroyed. Emergency crews were deployed overnight to assist residents and assess damage in the affected community. Ukrainian officials say Russia continues to press for Ukrainian forces to withdraw from Donetsk, a region that has remained a
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IndiaJan 23, 2026

High Court directs Punjab government to decide Amritpal Singh parole plea within seven days

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government to take a decision within seven days on a parole petition filed by Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh, who is seeking permission to attend Parliament’s upcoming budget session. The order was passed on Friday during a hearing on Singh’s petition, in which he requested temporary release to participate in the budget session scheduled to begin on January 28. The court instructed the state government to make a timely decision and disposed of the petition after issuing the direction. The case has drawn attention