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IndiaFeb 05, 2021

Farmers protest: Delhi Police to seek info from Google on authors of 'Toolkit'

Delhi Police is set to write to Google to get the IP (internet protocol) address or the location from where the 'Toolkit' document was created and uploaded on the social media platform.According to Police sources, this inquiry is being done to identify the authors of the 'Toolkit' which was shared on Google Docs."Delhi Police is going to write to Google to get the IP address or the location from where the doc was made and uploaded on the social media platform. This is being done to identify the authors of the toolkit which was shared on the Google Doc," Delhi Police sources said.Addressing a p
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BCFeb 05, 2021

B.C. officials urge 'safe choices' on Super Bowl Sunday amid COVID-19 variants

The COVID-19 curve is slowly bending downward in British Columbia but health officials are urging caution for those making weekend plans given the presence of new variants. The province confirmed 465 new cases Thursday for a total of 69,245 since the pandemic began. There are 4,447 active cases and of those, 257 people are hospitalized including 76 in intensive care. Six more people have died for a total death toll of 1,240 in B.C., while about 62,078 people who tested positive are considered recovered. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix say in a joint s
BCFeb 05, 2021

BC Hydro is urging football fans to consider power consumption on Super Bowl Sunday

BC Hydro is urging football fans to consider power consumption as they munch snacks in front of the television on Super Bowl Sunday. A release from the Crown utility says, thanks to the pandemic, more people will be watching the big game at home, rather than gathering in large groups, and while that meets health requirements, it could hike electricity use. Eight hundred people were surveyed on Hydro's behalf and results show that electricity use is expected to climb as all those halftime snacks are cooked and more people watch the game at home on individual television screens, some even watch
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WorldFeb 05, 2021

Pictures of celebrities supporting farmers protest burnt; Greta Thunberg, Meena Harris among celebrities who said, 'they still support the farmers protest'

A mega pop star, a beloved activist and a relative of a ground-breaking politician have angered the Indian government by tweeting support for protesting farmers. It took just one tweet from Rihanna to anger the Indian government and supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party. Tens of thousands of farmers have been protesting new agriculture laws they say will devastate their earnings. Greta Thunberg and the niece of US Vice-President Kamala Harris are also among those who tweeted their support. Although Greta Thunberg tweeted again in the support of Indian farmers. She wrote "No amoun
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BCFeb 05, 2021

Victoria Police Department gratified by the response to a call for information about sexualized violence

Detectives with the Victoria Police Department's special victims unit are gratified by the response to a call for information about sexualized violence alleged to have involved a former employee at a downtown Victoria restaurant. Police issued a public notice on Monday urging witnesses or victims to come forward if they have details about incidents at the bar and grill. Since then, police say the response has been "amazing" and they are working through the many tips, although they caution the process takes time and patience is necessary. Officers were flagged about alleged sexualized violence
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BCFeb 05, 2021

Nearly 10,000 people have received a COVID-19 shot in Yukon, but Dr. Hanley says restrictions could remain, even after everyone is immunized

Yukon's chief medical officer of health says vaccination is going well and nearly 10,000 people have received a COVID-19 shot. But Dr. Brendan Hanley says restrictions could remain, even after everyone is immunized. Dr. Hanley made the comment during the regular COVID briefing today in Whitehorse. He says Yukon's initial four-phase response plan predicted public health orders might be scaled back once most people were vaccinated, but he says a surge in COVID-19 variants, plus a growing number of cases in northern BC mean Yukon must stay vigilant. Hanley says even though Yukon currently has no
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BCFeb 04, 2021

Woman dead and man injured after shots fired in Surrey

A woman is dead and a man has been injured in a shooting in Surrey, B.C., in what police say was not a random act. Police were called Thursday morning to a home after reports of gunshots being heard. Officers found a woman in grave condition and a man suffering non-life-threatening injuries inside the home. Both were taken to hospital, but police say the woman died of her injuries. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has been called to help with the investigation. Surrey RCMP's tweet: One woman is dead and one male injured following a shooting inside a residence this morning in North S
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CanadaFeb 04, 2021

COVID-19 ban on cruise ships in Canadian waters extended to 2022

The federal government says a ban on cruise ships in Canadian waters will stay in place for one more year. The ban until Feb. 28, 2022 applies to cruise ships carrying more than 100 people as well as pleasure crafts operating in the Arctic, except for those used by residents in the region. The ban was originally put in place last year was to expire at the end of February. A news release from Transport Minister Omar Alghabra says the ban in necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect vulnerable communities. He also says it will allow public health authorities to focus on pressing is
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CanadaFeb 04, 2021

Canada sees 30% dip in active COVID-19 cases: Public Health Agency

The Public Health Agency of Canada says there's been nearly a 30 per-cent drop in active COVID-19 cases across the country over the past two weeks. The agency says there are currently 48,221 active cases in Canada, down from more than 68,400 cases two weeks ago. National data suggest there's also been a downward trend in daily case counts, with an average of 4,061 new infections reported per day over the past week. Authorities say the slowdown has led to a gradual decline in severe COVID-19 outcomes. Provincial and territorial data shows a seven-day average of 3,711 patients being treated in
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CanadaApr 29, 2025

Liberals outperform Bloc in Quebec

In Quebec, Liberals have defeated Bloc Quebecois by 10 seats. Before these elections, Bloc Quebecois had 33 seats in the House of Commons, which has now come down to 23. However, Bloc leader Yves-François Blanchet easily won the riding of Beloit-Chambly. He defeated his rival Liberal candidate by nearly 10,000 votes. There are a total of 78 parliamentary seats in Quebec, of which 43 went to the Liberals, while the Conservatives won 11 seats. Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-François Blanchet is also known as the separatist leader. Late last week, he made controversial remarks calling Canada a
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IndiaApr 29, 2025

Harjinder Singh Dhami congratulates Punjabi and Sikh candidates who won the Canadian elections

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has congratulated the Punjabi and Sikh candidates who won the Canadian elections. He said that it is a matter of great pride for the Sikh community and all Punjabis that these candidates have proved their leadership in Canadian politics and raised the heads of Punjabis. The Shiromani Committee President expressed the hope that these elected Sikh and Punjabi MPs will represent the trust of the people in Canada politically while upholding their religious values. Advocate Dhami also congratulated the Liberal Party
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CanadaApr 29, 2025

Canada deserves equal respect from the US: Mark Carney

After winning the election as the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney has made a big statement. He said in a brief interview that he will not go to the US until Trump shows seriousness about Canada's independence and sovereignty. Carney said that Canada deserves equal respect from the US and any agreement between the two countries on trade and security will be made on Canada's terms. He also said that if he succeeds in building good trade relations with the European Union and the UK, and at the same time an agreement is reached with the US, then this will be the biggest advantage for Cana
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CanadaApr 29, 2025

Prime Minister Modi is eager to work with Prime Minister Mark Carney

Relations between Canada and India are expected to improve. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Mark Carney on his victory. He said in a social media post that he is eager to work with Prime Minister Mark Carney to strengthen the India-Canada partnership and create maximum opportunities for the people of both countries. PM Modi said that India and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, commitment to the rule of law and people-to-people relations and I look forward to further strengthening the partnership with you. It is noteworthy that India-Canada relations had declined
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IndiaApr 29, 2025

Situation in Punjab is becoming critical: Amarinder Singh Raja Warring

Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has alleged that the situation in the state is continuously deteriorating. Warring held a meeting with Congress workers at the party office in Chandigarh yesterday. During this, he said that first police stations and checkpoints were targeted in Punjab, then there were explosions in the houses of political leaders. He said that it is clear from this that the situation in Punjab is becoming critical which can take Punjab into a dark period again. He said that after the Pahalgam attack, the state and central governments should prepare a s