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CanadaJun 08, 2021

London incident that killed four Muslim family members a 'terrorist attack': Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the attack in London, Ont., that killed four members of a Muslim family and left one child in hospital was an act of terrorism.After observing a moment of silence for the victims, Trudeau spoke in the House of Commons and called the incident ``a terrorist attack, motivated by hatred.''Police say a man intentionally drove a truck into the family who were out for a walk on Sunday evening and he targeted them because of their faith.Trudeau says he's horrified by the attack and that his government stands in solidarity with the victims' loved ones during this ext
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IndiaJun 08, 2021

Punjab govt shouldn't have given vaccines to private hospitals: Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram claimed Punjab Government on impertinent vaccination drive. "When private hospitals were allowed to procure directly they were procuring and selling it at a higher rate. I agree that the Punjab government should not have given vaccines to private hospitals. But what is the proportion of vaccines they gave to private hospitals in few days when that policy was in force? Maybe 1 or 2 percent. They have corrected it now".
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BCJun 08, 2021

More second doses to put B.C. on 'good path' toward normal life: Dr. Reka Gustafson

British Columbia's deputy provincial health officer is encouraging residents to register for a second dose of vaccine as the province heads toward a return to normal life with declining COVID-19 cases and rising vaccination rates. Dr. Reka Gustafson says B.C. recorded 481 cases of COVID-19 and 12 deaths over three days while 199 people are in hospital. A total of 511 people were in hospital at the height of the pandemic, with 183 patients in intensive care. Gustafson says 72 per cent of residents 12 and over have now received a first dose of vaccine as the province pushes to get second doses
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CanadaJun 08, 2021

PM Trudeau horrified by the news from London, says Islamophobia has no place in any of our communities

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he stands with the Muslim community in London, Ont., and with Muslims across Canada in the wake of a vehicle attack that killed four people on Sunday. Trudeau says he's horrified by the news. He offered solidarity for the loved ones of those who were ``terrorized'' by the ``act of hatred,'' and expressed sympathy for the injured child. Trudeau says Islamophobia has no place in our communities. PM Justin Trudeau on Twitter: Tweet1 - I’m horrified by the news from London, Ontario. To the loved ones of those who were terrorized by yesterday’s act of hatred,
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CanadaJun 07, 2021

Conservatives are accusing PM Trudeau and his entourage of getting special treatment

The Opposition Conservatives are accusing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his entourage of getting special treatment because they are not staying at a designated quarantine hotel when he comes back from England. Instead Trudeau and his party will stay at a separate Ottawa hotel. Trudeau is travelling to the UK later this week to attend the G-7 leaders summit in Cornwall. The Public Health Agency of Canada says there might be security or other concerns behind the decision not to stay at an airport hotel for three days.
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CanadaJun 07, 2021

'Dark day:' Police say five pedestrians run down in London, Ont., targeted as Muslims

The mayor of London, Ontario says a man who allegedly drove a car into a family standing on a street corner committed an act of ``mass murder.'' Police say the victims were targeted because of their Islamic faith and they have assigned a special team of investigators who deal with hate crimes. Mayor Ed Holder says such an act of hatred must be followed by acts of compassion and solidarity with Muslims. Two women aged 74 and 44, a 46 year old man and a 15 year old girl were killed, and a 9 year old boy was seriously injured. Police have charged 20 year old Nathaniel Veltman with four counts of
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BCJun 07, 2021

Fatal single vehicle collision in Guildford area

Surrey RCMP is informing the public of road closures currently in effect following a fatal single vehicle collision in the Guildford area. On June 7, 2021, at 6:52am, Surrey RCMP received the report of a single vehicle collision into a pole on 108 Avenue just west of 144 Street. Upon arrival police located a male passenger with significant injuries. Despite lifesaving efforts performed by Surrey Fire Service and Emergency Health Services the man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision. Two other occupants of the vehicle were transported to local are
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WorldJun 07, 2021

Water polo players get $14 million in sex abuse settlement

A dozen female water polo players who accused their former coach of sexual misconduct will split nearly $14 million to settle a lawsuit against USA Water Polo and a California club. The settlement agreement was filed Friday in Orange County Superior Court. The athletes sued the sport's governing board and the International Water Polo Club over alleged abuse by Bahram Hojreh. The coach has been banned from the sport and faces criminal sexual abuse charges. The settlement follows a California State Supreme court ruling in April that found sports governing organizations have a duty to protect at
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BCJun 07, 2021

Man, child hurt, probe begins after police-involved shooting near Merritt, B.C.

A man and a child have been seriously injured in a shooting involving police in British Columbia's southern Interior. An RCMP statement says the man and the child, who is believed to be under the age of 12, were in a possibly stolen pickup truck Sunday, when an officer tried to pull it over south of Kamloops and the truck drove off. The truck was spotted again about 90 minutes later near Merritt and police say it did not stop, despite the use of a spike belt. Police say officers fired shots and shots also came from the truck. The man and the child were found in the truck when the chase ended

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BCJul 08, 2026

RCMP marine unit rescues 11 people after canoe overturns in Burrard Inlet

Eleven people, including several youths, were rescued from the waters of Burrard Inlet after a large canoe overturned near Ambleside Beach on Saturday afternoon, according to the BC RCMP. Police said officers with the RCMP Tactical Marine Operations Group (TMOG), who were conducting patrols in Burrard Inlet, received a distress call over Marine VHF Channel at about 3:30 p.m. on July 5 reporting an overturned canoe off Ambleside Beach. Four TMOG vessels were dispatched to the scene. According to the RCMP, officers arriving at the location found all 11 occupants clinging to the overturned canoe.
AlbertaJul 08, 2026

Report says Alberta has widest gender pay gap in Canada

Women in Alberta continue to earn less than men than in any other province, according to a new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). The report found that women in Alberta earn 64 cents for every dollar earned annually by men, compared with a national average of 72 cents. Looking at weekly earnings, women in the province earn 71 cents for every dollar earned by men, while the national average is 80 cents, according to the report. Katherine Scott, a senior researcher with the CCPA, said Alberta has ranked at or near the bottom nationally for years. She said the provinc
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AlbertaJul 08, 2026

Family distracted store staff while children swiped jewelry: Calgary police

Police say six family members, including children, worked as a team to pull off a jewelry store heist in Calgary. They say the family went into the store at CF Market Mall last month. Police allege that while adult family members spoke with staff, an eight-year-old and a 16-year-old swiped nearly $4,000 worth of jewelry. An employee called police and officers located the family members, some of whom were in a stolen truck, and stolen items were found. Police say two boys, ages 8 and 9, were returned to their father, who isn't involved in the case. Four others face several theft charges
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BCJul 08, 2026

U.S. tourist dies after cyclist collision at downtown Vancouver crosswalk

A 72-year-old man from the United States has died after being struck by a cyclist while crossing a downtown Vancouver street, according to the Vancouver Police Department. Police said the collision happened on June 29 at the intersection of West Cordova and Richards streets. Investigators said the man and his wife were crossing in a marked crosswalk and had the right of way when they were hit by a cyclist. The man was taken to hospital in critical condition and underwent emergency surgery following the crash. Police confirmed he died in hospital on Sunday. His wife suffered minor injuries and
CanadaJul 08, 2026

WSO welcomes Operation Hard Ball arrests, says questions remain about alleged role of Indian authorities

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has welcomed Operation Hard Ball, a joint law enforcement initiative by authorities in the United States, Canada and Europe targeting the Lawrence Bishnoi network and other India-based organized crime groups. In a statement, WSO President Danish Singh said the arrests made through the operation represent an important step but argued that questions remain about how Lawrence Bishnoi was allegedly able to operate an international criminal network while in custody in India. Singh also called for scrutiny of whether any Indian officials played a role in f