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CanadaSep 02, 2020

More than 100 cases reported in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec

There are 129,425 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 62,614 confirmed (including 5,762 deaths, 55,438 resolved) Ontario: 42,421 confirmed (including 2,812 deaths, 38,369 resolved) Alberta: 14,066 confirmed (including 241 deaths, 12,427 resolved) British Columbia: 5,848 confirmed (including 209 deaths, 4,505 resolved) Saskatchewan: 1,622 confirmed (including 24 deaths, 1,567 resolved) Manitoba: 1,232 confirmed (including 14 deaths, 759 resolved) Nova Scotia: 1,085 confirmed (including 65 deaths, 1,014 resolved) Newfoundland and Labrador: 269 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 265 resolved) New Bru
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BCSep 02, 2020

Funeral and feast gatherings in northern B.C. lead to COVID-19 warnings

An outbreak of COVID-19 in British Columbia's Nass Valley has prompted an alert from the Northern and First Nations health authorities. The warning goes out to anyone who attended gatherings between Aug. 21 and 25 in the valley. A statement from the Nisga'a government says all those who attended a memorial, a funeral or settlement feast need to contact their community clinic. A joint statement Tuesday from Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says there have been 58 new cases of COVID-19 for a total of 5,848 cases. There has been one additional death, whil
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BCSep 02, 2020

Snowbird jets grounded after crash, take off from airport in Kamloops, B.C.

Two Snowbird jets took off from the Kamloops airport today, more than three months after being grounded because of a deadly crash. Captain Jennifer Casey was killed in the crash on May 17th,while the pilot, Captain Richard MacDougall was injured. Kamloops councillor Bill Sarai lives in the Brocklehurst neighbourhood where the plane crashed and says the sound of the planes leaving has taken on new meaning. He says it's an emotional time for residents and had they been given more notice, there would likely have been a long line of residents paying tribute on the road to the airport.
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WorldSep 01, 2020

Donald Trump visits Kenosha, Wisconsin

President Donald Trump says he's committed to helping Kenosha, Wisconsin, and is promising more federal resources for police and small businesses. US President Donald Trump says Kenosha, Wisconsin, ``would have been burnt to the ground by now'' if he hadn't deployed the National Guard to quell demonstrations over the police shooting of a Black man.Trump is visiting the city over the objections of some state and local leaders, fearful that he will increase tensions. The city saw unrest after a police officer shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back on Aug. 23. Blake's family says the 29 year o
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BCSep 01, 2020

Two environmental leadership awards for BC Ferries

BC Ferries has won two environmental leadership awards for its green strategies. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has given the company its Blue Circle Award for BC Ferries efforts to save energy and reduce emissions. It has also been awarded the Green Marine certification by Prince Rupert Port Authority for its participation in the port's environmental incentive program. Ferries president Mark Collins says they operate in some of the most pristine waters in the world and they're honoured to win the awards recognizing Ferries commitment to improve its environmental sustainability.
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IndiaSep 01, 2020

What happened to my family in Punjab was 'horrible': Suresh Raina

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing the alleged killing of cricketer Suresh Raina's uncle and cousin case, said Punjab police on Tuesday. "We are taking the case seriously. Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing the case. We are conducting raids at different locations," Prabhjot Singh Virk, SP Pathankot told ANI.Earlier in the day, Raina said that his uncle and cousin were killed in an alleged attack by robbers in the Pathankot district of Punjab."What happened to my family is (in) Punjab was beyond horrible. My uncle was slaughtered to death, my bua & both my cousins ha
BCSep 01, 2020

New supportive housing coming for homeless in Vancouver, province and city says

The B.C. government and City of Vancouver are partnering to build 450 new supportive homes for people experiencing homelessness.Housing Minister Selina Robinson and Mayor Kennedy Stewart announced plans to build 98 temporary modular homes just a few blocks from Strathcona Park where a homeless encampment has been growing.Another 350 units of permanent supportive housing are planned for other city-owned lands with locations to be announced in the next few months.The goal is to open the temporary units next spring pending a public information session, and the units will remain in place for abou
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CanadaSep 01, 2020

NDP says documents prove youth minister played key role in WE controversy

Federal New Democrats are turning their aim on Youth Minister Bardish Chagger, suggesting she was the key driver in the Liberal government's decision to have WE Charity run a multimillion-dollar student-volunteer program.NDP ethics critic Charlie Angus says government documents released last month show Chagger was instrumental in connecting WE with federal officials and developing the now-defunct Canada Student Service Grant program.The government has insisted that federal bureaucrats were responsible for recommending WE administer the program, which was billed as having a budget of $912 milli
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CanadaSep 01, 2020

Ottawa firm hired to review workplace complaints at Rideau Hall

An Ottawa-based consulting firm with a history of reviewing allegations of workplace harassment on Parliament Hill is being tasked to do so again at Rideau Hall.The Privy Council Office says it has hired Quintet Consulting Corp. to conduct a third-party investigation into allegations of a toxic work environment at the office of Gov. Gen. Julie Payette.An online notice says Quintet is to interview current and former employees in the office of the Governor General so they can share their experiences.Payette will also get a meeting with the consultants as they try to determine precisely what beha

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BCMay 04, 2026

World relay championship: Canada wins Bronze in women's 4X400m

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Federal minister says national AI strategy coming soon, cites ongoing consultations

Canada’s minister responsible for artificial intelligence says the federal government will soon release its long-promised national AI strategy, with a focus on the technology’s impact on jobs and the labour market. Minister Evan Solomon told reporters the plan has been delayed as officials continue consultations with multiple groups, including labour leaders, environmental advocates and youth. He had previously committed to releasing the strategy by the end of last year. According to Solomon, the rapidly evolving nature of artificial intelligence has required additional input before finali
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BCMay 04, 2026

One dead, five injured in two-vehicle crash in Delta

One person has died and five others were injured following a two-vehicle crash in Delta on Saturday afternoon, according to police. Delta police said officers were called to the intersection of 118th Street and 75A Avenue at about 3 p.m. Staff Sgt. Mike Whiteley said in a police release that the driver of one of the vehicles was pronounced dead at the scene. BC Emergency Health Services said two people were transported to hospital in critical condition, while three others were listed in serious but stable condition. The injuries were confirmed in a statement from the agency. Images from the sc
IndiaMay 04, 2026

BJP leads West Bengal results as Mamata Banerjee loses Bhabanipur seat

Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee has lost the Bhabanipur assembly seat in West Bengal, according to early election results. Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Suvendu Adhikari defeated Banerjee by a margin of about 15,000 votes. The result marks the second time Banerjee has lost to Adhikari in a direct contest. In the 2021 state election, she was defeated by him in the Nandigram constituency, although her party went on to form the government with a statewide majority. According to preliminary trends from the Election Commission, the BJP has secured 184 of the 294 assembly seats, crossin