IndiaJul 01, 2020
PM did not speak on border tensions, fuel price hike during address to nation: IYC
Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra did not speak on India-China border tensions, unemployment, increasing price of petrol and diesel and "businesses going down" during his address to the nation."As expected, Prime Minister once again mute on China! Why?" IYC said in a tweet."Nothing on dispute with China, nothing on impact of petrol and diesel prices, nothing on businesses going down and nothing on young people who are unemployed. Modiji came and gave a rehearsed, prepared speech," it said in another tweet.Referring to government decision of banning 59 Chi
CanadaJul 01, 2020
286 new COVID-19 cases reported in Canada
There are 104,204 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 55,458 confirmed (including 5,503 deaths, 24,798 resolved) Ontario: 35,068 confirmed (including 2,672 deaths, 30,344 resolved) Alberta: 8,108 confirmed (including 154 deaths, 7,405 resolved) British Columbia: 2,916 confirmed (including 174 deaths, 2,590 resolved) Nova Scotia: 1,062 confirmed (including 63 deaths, 998 resolved) Saskatchewan: 785 confirmed (including 13 deaths, 684 resolved) Manitoba: 314 confirmed (including 7 deaths, 300 resolved), 11 presumptive Newfoundland and Labrador: 261 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 258 resolved) Ne
BCJul 01, 2020
Police asking for additional victims to come forward related to Pemberton child sex assault investigation
Police have released a photo of man charged in a historical child sexual assault investigation in Pemberton and Whistler in hopes of uncovering any further victims.
RCMP say they began the investigation in March into alleged incidents that occurred between 2007 and 2018 in the two communities involving two victims.
50 year old Roger Amadio Molinaro of Whistler was charged in April with multiple offences including two counts of sexual assault under the age of 16.
Staff Sergeant Paul Hayes says the Mounties are asking any additional victims to come forward.
BCJun 30, 2020
12 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths reported in B.C.
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued a joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia."Today, we are announcing 12 new cases, for a total of 2,916 cases in British Columbia."There are 152 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 2,590 people who tested positive have recovered."Of the total COVID-19 cases, 18 individuals are hospitalized, four of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in self-isolation. "Tomorrow, as we all celebr
CanadaJun 30, 2020
City council approves the temporary bylaw for mandatory face coverings in Toronto
Starting July 7th, face coverings will be mandatory in all public indoor settings in Toronto. City council approved the temporary bylaw this afternoon on the recommendation of the city's medical officer of health to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Doctor Eileen de Villa will review the need for the bylaw on a monthly basis. Mayor John Tory says the temporary bylaw does not affect social gatherings but will apply to public spaces including stores and other businesses. Face coverings made mandatory on all public transit across Quebec Starting July 13th, face coverings will be mandatory on all p
WorldJun 30, 2020
Ex-Atlanta officer who killed Rayshard Brooks granted bond
A judge says the former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks can be free on bond while his case is pending. A judge on Tuesday set a bond of $500,000 for Garrett Rolfe, who faces charges including felony murder in the killing of the 27 year old Black man. Rolfe fatally shot Brooks in the back when Brooks fired a Taser in his direction while running away after a struggle on June 12. Rolfe is white. Felony murder convictions are punishable by a minimum sentence of life in prison. The shooting happened against the backdrop of demonstrations nationwide over police brutality.
BCJun 30, 2020
Some visitors can return to B.C. long-term care homes after COVID shutdowns
Residents at long-term care facilities in British Columbia are now able to have in-person visits after months of being limited to virtual meetings or phone calls because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says restrictions stopping family visits to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among vulnerable people will now be eased to allow one designated person to see a long-term care resident. She says the designation could be expanded to allow more visitors in the future, but she wants to start slowly. Henry says she is immensely aware of the impacts the restrictions
WorldJun 30, 2020
America could start seeing 100,000 COVID-19 cases everyday: Dr. Fauci
America's top infectious disease expert has a stark warning about what could happen if Americans don't start following public health recommendations.Dr. Anthony Fauci told a Senate committee that the U.S. could start recording a hundred thousand COVID-19 cases per day.He says he is very concerned that areas seeing recent outbreaks due to people ignoring safety guidelines are putting the entire nation at risk.Earlier today, the European Union announced it is barring American tourists for at least another two weeks.
CanadaJun 30, 2020
Air Canada cutting 30 domestic routes, closing stations at eight airports
Air Canada is indefinitely suspending service on 30 domestic regional routes and closing eight stations at regional airports.
The airline says the cuts are being made as a result of continuing weak demand for both business and leisure travel due to COVID-19 travel restrictions and border closures.
The regional airports where Air Canada is closing its stations include four in Quebec and two in Ontario plus one in New Brunswick and one in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Air Canada also says other changes to its network and schedule, as well as further service suspensions, will be considered over the