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BCNov 24, 2020

1,933 COVID-19 cases and 17 deaths reported in B.C.; Dr. Henry says this pandemic is like ironman championship

British Columbia health officials are working to clear up confusion surrounding COVID-19 restriction guidelines announced last week. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix spent part of their news conference Monday explaining what counts as an event or social gathering. Non-essential travel is not recommended across the province, and worship services along with community and social events have been suspended. Dr. Henry and Dix announced 1,933 new cases of COVID-19 over the past three days, along with 17 additional deaths for a total of 348 people since the p
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BCNov 24, 2020

Shirley Bond will serve as the B.C. Liberal party's interim leader after Andrew Wilkinson's resignation

Longtime legislature member Shirley Bond will serve as the B.C. Liberal party's interim leader after Andrew Wilkinson's resignation on Saturday. Bond has been a member of the legislature since 2001, representing Prince George-Valemount, and served in cabinet, including as justice minister and deputy premier in the province's previous Liberal government. Bond says in a statement that she is looking forward to holding the NDP government accountable over the coming months. The NDP won 57 seats in last month's provincial election to form a majority government. The Liberals won 28 seats and the Gr
BCNov 23, 2020

Hudson's Bay Coquitlam store shuttered over the weekend for non-payment of rent

The Hudson's Bay outlet in Coquitlam is the latest to run afoul of its landlord in a dispute over rental payments. The Coquitlam store was shuttered over the weekend for non-payment of rent, just the latest in a series of problems that have seen judges in Quebec and Ontario order the retailer to pay rents to various shopping mall landlords. A spokesman for one of the landlords says the court rulings are welcome and the retailer and its "New York-based private-equity owners" must honour obligations to pay rent. The ruling from Quebec reminds Hudson's Bay that it cannot take the law into its ow
BCNov 23, 2020

Base jumper recovering from minor injuries after being rescued in Squamish

A base jumper is recovering from minor injuries after being rescued from the face of the Stawamus Chief in Squamish on the weekend. BC Emergency Health Services says the call came Saturday afternoon and search and rescue crews flew to the top of the mountain to begin a highly technical rope rescue in the dark. The man's sail got caught after he jumped, causing him to collide with the mountain's west face, where he was able to tie himself to a tree and call for help. Rescuers descended and reached the man, securing him in a harness before lowering him to the ground.
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BCNov 23, 2020

Fraser Health warning of two possible COVID-19 exposures at a gym in Burnaby and a nail salon in Langley

Fraser Health is warning of two possible exposures to COVID-19 at a gym in Burnaby and a nail salon in Langley. The health authority is warning people who were at Gritt Athletics between November 9th and 12th to self-isolate for 14 days starting the last time they were at the gym. It's warning anyone who was at Haven Nails and Spa between November 14th and 17th to do the same. There were more than 7,100 active cases in BC as of the province's last update and the latest numbers from over the weekend are expected later today.
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BCNov 23, 2020

BC's seniors advocate is calling for rapid testing of all staff at long-term care homes

As COVID-19 infections surge, BC's seniors advocate is calling for rapid testing of all staff at long-term care homes. Isobel Mackenzie says rapid tests that produce results within 30 minutes could help catch infected staff who aren't experiencing symptoms and who could unknowingly spread the illness. About 3.8 million of the tests that don't need to be processed in a lab recently arrived in Canada and many provincial health authorities across the country are still evaluating how to use them. BC's provincial health officer, Doctor Bonnie Henry, has said the rapid tests are not as sensitive as
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BCNov 21, 2020

10 more COVID-19 deaths reported in B.C.; Health officials say, social restrictions and mask requirements are meant to keep loved ones safe

British Columbia health officials are urging residents to follow their latest orders to slow the spread of COVID-19 and relieve the pressure on the health-care system. The province recorded 516 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, for a total of 25,474. There are 7,122 active cases of COVID-19, with 227 people currently hospitalized. Ten new deaths were also announced, bringing the death toll to 331. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix say in a joint statement that the social restrictions and mask requirements announced Thursday are meant to keep loved ones safe
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BCNov 20, 2020

Surrey RCMP arrest a man and seize drugs, allegedly related to recent overdoses

Surrey RCMP say they have arrested a man and seized drugs they allege are related to a recent number of overdoses in the city. Mounties say they arrested a 19 year old man for possession for the purpose of trafficking in Langley, BC yesterday afternoon. Police seized multiple doses of suspected blue and purple fentanyl, crystal meth and crack cocaine. They're warning anyone who uses drugs to not use alone.
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BCNov 20, 2020

RCMP on Vancouver Island increasing presence around Cowichan District Hospital after reports of multiple sexual assaults

RCMP on Vancouver Island say will increase their presence around the Cowichan District Hospital as they investigate reports of multiple sexual assaults outside the building. North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP say were made aware of sexual assaults believed to have taken placed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 17 near the grounds of the hospital. Mounties say they're looking to speak to any potential victims. In the meantime, police say uniformed officers in marked police vehicles will increase their patrols of the property.

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CanadaOct 30, 2025

Two Arrested After Gunfire Damages Surrey Home; Police Probe Possible Extortion Link

Surrey Police Service has arrested two men following an overnight shooting that damaged a home in the area of 56 Avenue and King George Boulevard early Thursday morning. Officers were called to the scene around 2 a.m. on October 30 after reports of gunfire. When they arrived, police confirmed that the exterior of a residence had been struck by bullets. Several people were inside the home at the time, but no one was injured. Frontline officers later located a suspect vehicle nearby and arrested two men, who remain in custody as the investigation continues. The SPS Frontline Investigative Suppor
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WorldOct 30, 2025

Trump administration cuts U.S. refugee admissions to 7,500, with priority for white South Africans

The Trump administration has announced a sharp reduction in the number of refugees the United States will accept in the coming fiscal year, setting a cap of 7,500 – the lowest in the country’s modern history. A notice published Thursday in the Federal Register confirmed the decision, which also prioritizes applications from white South Africans, a move critics say signals a major shift in U.S. refugee policy. The new ceiling marks a drastic decline from the 125,000 refugee limit set under President Joe Biden’s administration. The White House offered no detailed explanation for the cut, s
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IndiaOct 30, 2025

Tripat Rajinder Bajwa resigns from Punjab Assembly select committee on sacred texts bill

Senior Congress leader and former Punjab cabinet minister Tripat Rajinder Singh Bajwa has resigned from the 15-member select committee of the Punjab Legislative Assembly formed to review the “Punjab Prevention of Offences Against Sacred Religious Texts Bill, 2025.” According to official sources, Bajwa’s resignation was submitted to the Speaker and has been formally accepted by the Assembly. Party insiders said the veteran leader stepped down citing procedural and political differences related to the committee’s functioning. Some accounts also attribute the decision to his health condit
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FeaturedOct 30, 2025

Alberta students walk out, gather at legislature over teachers’ back-to-work bill

Students across Alberta left their classrooms on Thursday to rally at the provincial legislature, protesting the government’s decision to force striking teachers back to work. Many wore red clothing and carried homemade signs to show solidarity with educators. The walkouts, coordinated through social media, spread to several schools as students voiced frustration with what they described as an attack on teachers’ rights. The demonstrations followed the provincial government’s move to fast-track a back-to-work bill through the legislature earlier this week. Premier Danielle Smith’s gove
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BCOct 30, 2025

Police investigate attempted home break-in in New Westminster

Police in New Westminster are investigating after a woman reported someone tried to enter her home early Thursday morning. The New Westminster Police Department said the woman called 911 around 4:30 a.m. after hearing her patio door open. When she approached the door, she reportedly saw a leg stepping inside. The intruder fled when she screamed. Officers responded to the 200 block of 11th Street but have not yet identified a suspect. Investigators continue to search for leads in the case. “It’s hard to imagine waking up to find someone trying to enter your home,” Sgt. Andrew Leaver said