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BCJul 12, 2020

Police investigating sexual assault and robbery in Whalley

Surrey RCMP are investigating a robbery and sexual assault near the King George SkyTrain station on Friday night. Police say a woman was walking under the Expo line near the Fraser Highway at around 10:45 p.m. when a man approached her with a weapon. The woman was allegedly robbed, pulled into nearby bushes and sexually assaulted. The suspect is described as white, 30 to 40 years old, about five-foot-10, and wearing a red and blue bandana on his face and all black clothing.
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IndiaJul 11, 2020

Amitabh Bachchan, 3 family members test positive

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, his son and two other family members have tested positive for the coronavirus in Mumbai. In a tweet on Saturday, the 77-year-old Bachchan said his family and staff have also undergone tests. His 44-year-old son and fellow actor, Abhishek Bachchan, tweeted Saturday night that he also has tested positive for the virus and is hospitalized. He described their symptoms as mild. Maharashtra state Health Minister Rajesh Tope tweeted on Sunday that Abhishek Bachchan's wife, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and their eight-year-old daughter too have tested coronavirus posit
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IndiaJul 11, 2020

Vikas Dubey's father supports police action, says his son committed unforgivable sin

"The Uttar Pradesh administration has done the right thing by taking action against my son," said an old and feeble Ram Kumar Dubey, father of gangster Vikas Dubey.The father supported said his son killed eight police officials and it was an unforgivable sin."Had he listened to us, his life would not have ended this way. Vikas never helped us in any way. Due to him, even our ancestral property was razed to the ground. He also killed eight policemen, which is an unforgivable sin. The administration has done the right thing. Had they not done so, tomorrow others would have acted similarly," Ram
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CanadaJul 11, 2020

321 COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths reported in Canada

There are 107,125 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 56,316 confirmed (including 5,612 deaths, 25,675 resolved) Ontario: 36,464 confirmed (including 2,710 deaths, 32,155 resolved) Alberta: 8,596 confirmed (including 160 deaths, 7,844 resolved) British Columbia: 3,053 confirmed (including 187 deaths, 2,679 resolved) Nova Scotia: 1,066 confirmed (including 63 deaths, 999 resolved) Saskatchewan: 815 confirmed (including 15 deaths, 757 resolved) Manitoba: 314 confirmed (including 7 deaths, 314 resolved), 11 presumptive Newfoundland and Labrador: 262 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 258 resolved) Ne
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BCJul 10, 2020

25 new COVID-19 cases in B.C., health officials are reminding people to continue taking precautions

BC health officials are reporting 25 new cases of COVID-19 today, as well as one new death. That brings the death toll to 187 among 3,053 people who have tested positive for the disease so far. In a joint statement, Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry say 187 cases are active, with 16 people in hospital. There are ongoing outbreaks at two long-term care or assisted living facilities and one acute care facility. And while there are no active community outbreaks, Dix and Henry say exposure is still happening. The health officials are reminding people to con
CanadaJul 10, 2020

Amber Alert continues for missing Quebec girls, 6 and 11, and their father

Quebec Premier Francois Legault is commenting as an Amber Alert continues for a man and his 11 and 6 year old daughters. He says about 80 people are involved in the search for Martin Carpentier and Nora and Romy. The three disappeared after a car crashed in St-Apollinaire on Wednesday night. The 44 year old's partner Cathy Gingras made a tearful video saying, ``Martin, we're worried. We haven't heard from you since the accident.... give us some news, give us a sign.''
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CanadaJul 10, 2020

Quebec arts scene shaken by wave of anonymous sex misconduct allegations

A flurry of sexual assault and harassment allegations have hit Quebec's arts scene. The accused include musicians, concert promoters and comedians. David Desrosiers of the band, Simple Plan, resigned from the group today. He's accused of predatory behaviour involving female fans. TV personality Mariepier Morin has apologized publicly and La Presse reported she put her career on pause, after singer Safia Nolin alleged Morin uttered racist statements and once bit her on the buttocks. It's become the summer of the sex scandal in Quebec. The mostly anonymous allegations are being posted to an Ins
BCJul 10, 2020

Woman dead after apartment fire on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

A woman in her 50s has died in an apartment fire on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. The blaze broke out in an eighth-floor suite of the building (at 133 West Pender Street) just after seven last night. Fellow residents tried to douse the flames with a hose in the building but could not reach the woman inside and she could not be revived by the time firefighters had pulled her out. The fire was contained to the single suite and a cause is under investigation.
BCJul 10, 2020

Unfortunate to hear misinformation circulated about the closures of recreational facilities: Councillor Laurie Guerra

During this time of pandemic, ensuring the heath and safety of our residents, patrons and staff are the principles that determine the re-opening of City of Surrey recreational facilities. "It is unfortunate that there has been misinformation circulated about the closures of our recreational facilities," said Councillor Laurie Guerra, Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee. "Our recreational facilities were closed on March 15 dueto COVID-19 and not from budgetary pressures. Since June 1, we have re-opened to the public a number of outdoor facilities and programs. We are continuing

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WorldSep 10, 2025

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk fatally shot in Utah

Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was fatally shot Wednesday at an event at a Utah college, Turning Point said. Videos posted to social media show Kirk speaking into a handheld microphone while sitting under a white tent emblazoned with the slogan, ``The American Comeback'' and ``Prove Me Wrong.'' A single shot rings out and Kirk can be seen reaching up with his right hand as a large volume of blood gushes from the left side of his neck. Stunned spectators gasp and scream, and some run away. The AP was able to confirm the videos
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BCSep 10, 2025

Additional charges laid in Lapu Lapu Festival attack

Additional criminal charges have been laid against the alleged driver in the April 26 vehicle attack at the Lapu Lapu Festival, following an ongoing investigation by the Vancouver Police Department. The B.C. Prosecution Service has charged Kai-Ji Adam Lo with 31 counts of attempted murder, in relation to the surviving victims of the attack. The new charges are in addition to 11 counts of second-degree murder previously laid against Lo. Chief Constable Steve Rai: “This is another step toward answers and accountability in one of the most horrific incidents our city has ever faced, and I ex
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CanadaSep 10, 2025

PM Mark Carney condemns Russian drone attack in Poland

PM Mark Carney has condemned the Russian drone incursion into Poland, saying it is completely counterproductive to peace efforts. Carney said Canada is monitoring the situation closely. The prime minister said that to bring lasting peace to Ukraine and Europe, we must increase pressure on Putin to end the Ukraine war. Defence Minister David McGuinty said in a statement that several NATO countries were involved in shooting down a Russian drone that violated Polish airspace, but he did not confirm whether any Canadian resources were used in the operation. The government said that Canada's p
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BCSep 10, 2025

Stolen skid-steer recovered in Mission

Overnight on September 1-2, a Kubota skid-steer loader valued at over $150,000 was stolen from a construction site near Hope. The owner of the machine notified police, and investigators learned that the skid-steer had been transported to a rural property in Mission. A Search Warrant was obtained that same day, and the Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team attended to assist with safely executing the warrant. Officers from General Duty and Mission RCMP’s Crime Reduction Unit then carried out a search of the property – a large acreage along Cameron Avenue – and located the stolen skid
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BCSep 10, 2025

Dump truck driver loses his licence and his job after a rollover collision near Deroche

A 44-year-old Abbotsford man is facing fines, a licence suspension, and the loss of his job after allegedly rolling a dump truck into a ditch while impaired. BC Highway Patrol was called on September 4, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., after witnesses reported a single-vehicle dump truck collision on Lougheed Highway near Deroche, BC. When police arrived, the dump truck driver was given a breath demand and the reading on the Approved Screening Device was fail. The dump truck driver was not seriously injured in the collision, but he was issued the following: A 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition from driv