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IndiaJun 09, 2021

CM Kejriwal reviews 'Jahan Vote Wahan Vaccination' campaign

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on June 9 reviewed 'Jahan Vote Wahan Vaccination' in the national capital. "A new initiative started in Delhi, 'jahan vote wahan vaccination'. People weren't coming in large numbers, so we thought they'll have to be this invited. So it was started, people are being vaccinated where they used to vote, polling stations turned into vaccination centres," said Delhi CM. He added, "BLO is going from door to door, giving paper to people - with slots mentioned on it, asking them to come for vaccination."
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IndiaJun 09, 2021

'Mehul Choksi introduced himself as Raj': Barbara Jabarica

In an exclusive interview with ANI, 'mystery-woman' in Mehul Choksi case Barbara Jabarica said that she was not aware of his real name and background until last week. "I'm European, I live in Europe and I'm not following Indian news. I'm also not following list of fraudsters so I haven't been aware of his real name and background until last week and I believe most people in Antigua...I don't think anyone knew his name or background," said Barbara Jabarica.
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IndiaJun 09, 2021

'Ready to discuss options other than repealing farm laws': Agriculture Minister

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar on June 9 said that Centre is willing to hold talks with farmer organisations if they want to discuss anything other than repealing agricultural laws.Farmers'protest continues over several demands including repealing of Centre's farm laws.
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BCJun 09, 2021

B.C. records 165 cases of COVID-19 as officials encourage more 2nd doses of vaccine

Health officials in British Columbia say it's encouraging to see a steady increase in the number of people who are protected with a COVID-19 vaccine as cases decline. However, of the nearly 3.7 million doses of vaccine that have been administered, less than 346,000 are second doses. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix say the province has recorded 165 new infections and no additional deaths as part of its exit out of the pandemic. There are currently 2,051 active cases of COVID-19 in B.C., and of the 203 people in hospital, 57 are in intensive care. Peopl
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BCJun 08, 2021

More than one-million naloxone kits have been shipped across B.C.: Provincial Health Services Authority

The Provincial Health Services Authority and BC Centre for Disease Control say more than one-million naloxone kits have been shipped across BC since 2012, more than a quarter of them last year, alone. The kits are used to reverse opioid overdoses and a statement from the province says mathematical modelling shows naloxone averted more than three-thousand potentially fatal overdoses between January 2015 and March of this year. But users and those working to reduce the deadly toll from the ongoing illicit drug crisis say naloxone is not enough as BC endures the highest-ever rate of overdoses, r
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BCJun 08, 2021

Impaired driving investigation launched after woman seriously injured in hit-and-run crash

RCMP in Nanaimo have launched an impaired driving investigation following a hit-and-run crash in that city. The crash seriously injured an 18-year-old woman and totalled the car she was driving. The woman was hit from behind by a pickup truck that tried to cut behind her vehicle as she drove on the Nanaimo Parkway, sending her small car careening out of control, but causing little damage to the pickup. Witness reports led police to the suspected driver and his vehicle. The man was arrested for impaired driving after failing two breath tests, his truck was impounded for 30 days, and he was iss
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CanadaJun 08, 2021

PM Trudeau, Jagmeet Singh among politicians, dignitaries and community members attending a vigil in London

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on Canadians to rally around the family and friends of a Muslim family mowed down Sunday evening in what he describes as a terrorist attack. Trudeau told an Ottawa news conference Canadians can do many small things to counter racism.Trudeau is expected to be among the politicians, dignitaries and community members attending a vigil in London, Ontario tonight in support of the victims of Sunday's attack. Four members of a Muslim family were killed in what police said was a deliberate, hate-motivated attack, with a speeding pickup truck used as the weapon
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WorldJun 08, 2021

French leader Macron slapped in face on visit to small town

French President Emmanuel Macron has been slapped in the face by a man during a visit to a small town in southeast France. The incident on Tuesday prompted a wide show of support from politicians across the ideological spectrum. A video shows a man slapping Macron in the face and the president's bodyguards pushing the aggressor away as the head of state was quickly rushed from the scene in the town of Tain-l'Hermitage. The man appears to have cried out ``Montjoie! Saint Denis!'' a centuries-old royalist war cry, before finishing with ``A bas la Macronie,'' or ``Down with Macron.'' French broa
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CanadaJun 08, 2021

Canadian Armed Forces reports 16 military suicides in 2020

The Canadian Armed Forces says 16 service members took their own lives last year. That represents a slight decline from the 20 military suicides reported in 2019, which was the largest number in five years. The new figures nonetheless bring the total number of Canadian military personnel who have died by suicide over the last decade to 191. That is more than the 158 service members who were killed while serving in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2014. Military commanders have expressed concern about the mental well-being of those in uniform, particularly given the COVID-19 pandemic and a drop in the

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AlbertaJun 05, 2026

Edmonton police charge man in alleged sexual offences involving minor, seek additional victims

Edmonton police have charged a 30-year-old man in connection with alleged sexual offences involving a minor and say investigators believe there may be additional victims. According to the Edmonton Police Service, Brian Brook Kaskamin was arrested on June 2 and faces several charges, including sexual offences involving a minor and administering an intoxicating substance. The allegations have not been tested in court. Police allege Kaskamin used the Grindr app to contact minors and would often invite vulnerable youth to his residence in northeast Edmonton. Investigators said they are concerned t
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BCJun 05, 2026

Vancouver police seize drugs, cash and weapons in Downtown Eastside trafficking investigation

Vancouver Police say officers seized more than $79,000 worth of illegal drugs, cash and weapons following a targeted drug trafficking investigation in the city's Downtown Eastside. According to a Vancouver Police Department release, the operation, known as Project Bingo, began in December 2025 after investigators observed suspected drug trafficking activity at a single-room occupancy (SRO) building near East Hastings Street and Princess Avenue. Police said investigators spent approximately six months gathering evidence before executing a search warrant at the building last month. Officers repo
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BCJun 05, 2026

No injuries reported after shots fired from moving vehicle at Nanaimo park

Nanaimo RCMP are investigating after shots were reportedly fired from a moving vehicle toward people gathered at a local park on Wednesday evening. According to police, the incident occurred at about 8:40 p.m. at Knowles Park near the intersection of Old Victoria Road and Rainier Street. Witnesses reported that the suspects were travelling in a white Audi vehicle carrying multiple occupants. Police said the vehicle left the area immediately after the shooting. No injuries were reported. Investigators believe the shooting was targeted and not a random attack on members of the public. RCMP have
BCJun 05, 2026

B.C. adds 25,000 jobs in May as unemployment rate holds at 6.8%

British Columbia added 25,000 jobs in May, according to the latest Labour Force Survey released by Statistics Canada, reversing part of the employment losses recorded earlier this year. The gain follows a three-month period from February through April during which the province lost approximately 40,000 jobs. Despite the increase in employment, B.C.'s overall unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.8 per cent. According to Statistics Canada data, much of the job growth was concentrated in the construction and manufacturing sectors. B.C. Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Minister Ravi
CanadaJun 05, 2026

Canada joins 11 international partners in calling for restraint amid Lebanon–Israel attacks

Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has joined counterparts from 11 international partners, including Australia and Denmark, in issuing a joint statement expressing concern over ongoing attacks between Lebanon and Israel. The ministers welcomed ongoing ceasefire efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the region and called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint to prevent further escalation. According to the joint statement, civilians must be protected at all times. The ministers said the people of Lebanon have already endured significant hardship and stressed the importance of s