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BCFeb 23, 2022

One teen arrested after two teenajers injured in an assault in a Surrey school

Surrey RCMP is informing the public of an assault with a weapon that has left two teens with injuries at Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary. The suspect, also a teen, has been taken into custody. On February 22, 2022 at 2:39 p.m., Surrey RCMP Frontline officers responded to a report of a stabbing at the school grounds of Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary school located in the 6100-block of 180 Street. Two victims were located and taken to hospital in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries. The suspect remained on scene and was taken into custody. Early indications are that this incident stemmed fr
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BCFeb 23, 2022

Nearly $19 million of federal funding announced today to help 11 BC airports and 2 airlines

Nearly 19 million dollars in federal funding was announced today to help 11 BC airports and two BC based airlines cope with the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Harjit Sajjan, the minister responsible for Canada's Pacific Economic Development Agency, says the money ensures airports and carriers can continue essential routine maintenance and facility operations during the pandemic. A statement from the government says regional airports and carriers offer vital commercial flight links, support critical supply chains, promote economic growth and help essential workers and medical pati
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CanadaFeb 22, 2022

Canada sanctions Russia over Ukraine 'invasion,' pledges more troops to Europe

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is sending hundreds more troops to eastern Europe and imposing new sanctions on Russia in response to its deployment of forces into Ukraine. Trudeau says up to 460 more members of the Canadian Armed Forces are being sent to Latvia and the surrounding region to bolster NATO in response to what he described as a Russian invasion of Ukraine. The new troops are being deployed alongside an additional naval frigate and Aurora surveillance aircraft, and are on top of the 540 Armed Forces members already deployed to Latvia. Trudeau says Canada is also taking
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BCFeb 22, 2022

Suspect charged in connection to alexander street assault and robbery

On February 10th the New Westminster Police Department asked witnesses to come forward following an assault and robbery that occurred on Alexander Street on February 8th. Since that time, New Westminster Police Department patrol officers have made an arrest. This arrest occurred on February 15th when police were called to Alexander Street for a report of two people having a verbal altercation and one person brandishing a knife. When police arrived on scene patrol officers recognized one of the men as the suspect in the assault and robbery that occurred on February 8th.Nicholas Gelaude, a 33-ye
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CanadaFeb 22, 2022

Ottawa police respond to Rideau Centre mall same day it reopens

Ottawa's largest mall has been evacuated and a suspect has been arrested with a possible weapon, on the first day the shopping centre has been open since protests forced stores to shut down late last month. Police say they responded to Rideau Centre for a shoplifting call. On Twitter, the police wrote one person has been arrested and there is no outstanding suspect or threat to public safety. Witnesses reported they were ordered to evacuate the centre, as police told people to avoid the area just before 1 p.m. ``due to an ongoing police operation.'' One witness said parts of the mall went dar
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BCFeb 22, 2022

Delta police investigate sex assault in Tsawwassen

Delta Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault in the area of Diefenbaker Park located at 5400 block of 2nd Avenue, Delta B.C on Saturday, February 19th. The incident occurred between 9:30 pm and 10:00 pm. The suspect attempted to pull the victim towards the vehicle, however the victim was able to free themselves.The suspect male is described as; Caucasian male between 30 to 40 years old, brown facial hair, 5’11" medium build, wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants and black shoes. The male was driving a black sedan with another male passenger. There has not been any similar r
CanadaFeb 22, 2022

Tamara Lich has been denied bail

Tamara Lich, one of the leading organizers behind protests against COVID-19 restrictions and the Liberal government on Parliament Hill, has been denied bail.An Ontario court judge issued the decision in Ottawa this morning, saying she believed there was a substantial likelihood Lich would reoffend if released.A separate bail hearing is scheduled this morning for fellow protest organizer Patrick King.Lich was arrested last Thursday and charged with counselling to commit mischief and promised during a bail hearing on Saturday to give up her advocacy of the protest and return to Alberta.King, 44,
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BCFeb 19, 2022

B.C. reports 692 new COVID-19 cases and 5 deaths

B.C. is reporting 692 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 343,631 cases in the province. The new cases include:Fraser Health: 157Vancouver Coastal Health: 75Interior Health: 217Northern Health: 138Island Health: 105People who reside outside of Canada: zeroThere are 733 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 and 113 are in intensive care.In the past 24 hours, five new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,786.There have been two new health-care facility outbreaks at Langley Memorial Hospital and Menno Home (Fraser Health). The outbreak at Queen's Park Care Centre (Fraser Health
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CanadaFeb 19, 2022

More than 100 people arrested in Ottawa as police operation continues

There's a sweeping police operation to end a three-week protest on Parliament Hill. Authorities so far have arrested more than 100 people. Law enforcement began the crackdown last night, setting up 100 checkpoints and arresting key organizers. Many more officers have descended on the downtown core, some clad in riot gear and holding what appeared to be tear-gas canisters. The national capital's interim police chief says the plan is ''deliberate and methodical'' and police are in control on the ground. Steve Bell says clearing the area will take time.

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CanadaMay 21, 2026

Poilievre says Conservatives would campaign against Alberta separation referendum

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he and all Conservative MPs would campaign to keep Alberta in Canada if a referendum on separation is held in the province. Poilievre said the party would take the same position in Quebec if a Parti Québécois government were elected and moved ahead with a sovereignty referendum there. The comments come as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to deliver a televised address later today. Her United Conservative government is considering whether to include a question related to Alberta’s future within Canada in a series of referendums planned for
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AlbertaMay 21, 2026

Alberta premier to deliver televised address amid renewed separation referendum debate

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to deliver a televised address Thursday evening amid renewed political debate over a possible referendum on Alberta’s future within Confederation. The address is set to air at 6:45 p.m. on CTV, Global and Rogers television networks and will also be livestreamed on the premier’s social media channels. The appearance follows controversy at a United Conservative Party caucus committee meeting Wednesday, where members debated a motion urging Smith to call an Oct. 19 referendum on Alberta’s place in Canada. The motion, introduced by UCP member Nate
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AlbertaMay 21, 2026

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces cabinet shuffle amid referendum process

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a cabinet shuffle Thursday, with several senior ministers receiving new portfolios as the provincial government continues work related to a proposed referendum process in the province. Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani administered the oath of office to the newly appointed ministers during a ceremony in Edmonton. Jason Nixon was appointed Alberta’s new finance minister, while Adriana LaGrange returned to the hospitals and surgical health services portfolio. Tara Sawyer was named minister of agriculture and irrigation. Nathan Neudorf was appointed mini
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CanadaMay 21, 2026

Carney, Eby discuss fast-tracking major projects during Vancouver meeting

Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Columbia Premier David Eby held a closed-door meeting in Vancouver on Wednesday, where both leaders discussed a new co-operation agreement aimed at accelerating development projects across the province. Following the meeting, Carney said closer collaboration between federal and provincial governments would help strengthen Canada’s economy and move major projects forward more quickly. He said governments can achieve more when they work together and added that economic growth remains a priority. Earlier in the day, the prime minister addressed a business
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CanadaMay 21, 2026

Unions raise concerns over possible changes to federal labour laws in Canada

Several Canadian unions are raising concerns over potential changes to federal labour laws being considered by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, warning the move could limit workers’ right to strike. According to reports, the federal government circulated a discussion paper on April 17 seeking feedback from selected stakeholders, including representatives from the airline, port, railway, telecommunications and banking sectors. Union groups say they are concerned the government could expand the number of workplaces classified as “essential services,” a designation that can restri