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BCJun 15, 2021

Cannabis dispensary in Vancouver has been ordered to pay 40,000 dollars to Subway

The owner of the Budway cannabis dispensary in Vancouver has been ordered to pay 40,000 dollars to Subway for imitating the sandwich chain's branding. The Federal Court ruled the shop was both benefitting from and damaging Subway's brand by infringing on its trademark logo and using a mascot. Justice Nicholas McHaffie described it as ``a submarine sandwich filled with cannabis leaves.'' The pot shop has been ordered to pay 15,000 dollars in damages and 25,000 dollars to cover Subway's legal fees.
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CanadaJun 15, 2021

Trudeau visits Pfizer on final day of international trip

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent his last day in Europe thanking leaders and local workers for getting COVID-19 vaccines to Canada.Trudeau visited the Pfizer-BioNTech manufacturing facility in Puurs, Belgium, where Canada's vaccine supply was produced until the United States started shipping doses early last month.His main message to those at the plant was ``Thank you.''Trudeau repeated it multiple times to workers during a brief walking tour of the facility, as well as to Pfizer's managing director.He listened as officials showed the deep freezers where vaccines are stored, then walked up
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IndiaJun 15, 2021

SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal detained by Punjab police

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal was detained by Punjab Police during a protest against the Captain Amarinder Singh-led Congress government on Tuesday. Sukhbir Singh Badal and party workers were protesting outside chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh's residence in Siwan and demanding the dismissal of state health minister Balbir Singh Sidhu and a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into alleged selling of vaccines at an exhorbitant price. "If a storm rises, Captain won't be able to stop it, even if he uses all his force. There is a scam in vaccination, there is a sc
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IndiaJun 15, 2021

Farmers hold protest against Punjab govt over power shortage

Farmers under the aegis of Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee protested against Punjab government in Guruwali Village, Amritsar over the power shortage issue during paddy sowing season. They also burnt effigy of Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh to show their anger. The committee's secretary said, "We were promised 8 hrs of power supply on 10th June but we're getting only 5-6 hrs of supply. This is affecting our crops".
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BCJun 15, 2021

B.C. reports lowest daily rate since last August; 277 COVID-19 cases reported over the weekend

BC is reporting 68 new cases of COVID-19, the lowest daily rate since last August, as the province prepares to enter the second stage of its restart plan tomorrow. The new cases announced are among 277 diagnosed since Friday for a total of one-thousand-537 active infections, including 136 people who are in hospital. Another four people have died, pushing the death toll in BC to 1,734. Just over 74 per cent of all eligible residents aged 12 and up have now had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine out of more than four million shots administered overall. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provinci
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BCJun 14, 2021

Date set for pandemic-delayed inquest into 2016 in-custody death of B.C. teen

An inquest begins next week to examine the death in police custody of an 18 year old Indigenous woman just hours after she was airlifted to hospital from RCMP cells in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. Jocelyn George died in June 2016 and a report by the Independent Investigations Office cleared RCMP of wrongdoing, finding her death was due to inflammation of the lining around her heart following toxic drug use. The mother of two young children was held in custody because she seemed intoxicated and, at one point, appeared well enough to be released, but deteriorated after being picked up agai
CanadaJun 14, 2021

Defence vice-chief who golfed with Vance steps aside from role, but not from military

Lieutenant-General Mike Rouleau says his recent golfing trip with former defence chief Jonathan Vance was only an attempt to reach out and quote ``ensure his wellness.'' But Rouleau is apologizing, saying he understands how the activity could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest and controversy. Rouleau has announced he is stepping aside from his role as vice-chief of the defence staff. He will join the Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group, which helps members shift into civilian life. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan confirmed in the House of Commons that Lieutenant-General Mike
BCJun 14, 2021

British Columbians can hit the road again; Cinema halls and outdoor gatherings allowed in certain numbers

British Columbians can hit the road again, Premier John Horgan says restrictions are being lifted on travel within the province. Horgan announced the change as he, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and several cabinet ministers confirmed BC is moving to Step Two of its restart plan. That means non-essential travel within the province is allowed, but travel elsewhere in Canada is still not recommended. Starting tomorrow groups of up to 50 can gather outdoors, movie theatres can re-open and sports fans can watch events in person, while masks remain mandatory in indoor public places. Ba
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BCJun 14, 2021

Woman seriously injured in traffic stop in British Columbia: IIO

British Columbia's police watchdog says a woman suffered potentially life-threatening injuries after she was pulled over in a traffic stop in Castlegar on Saturday. The Independent Investigations Office says an officer ordered the woman who was riding an electric scooter to pull over late Saturday. The office, which investigates all cases of serious injury or death involving the police, says in a statement that a check turned up an outstanding warrant for the woman's arrest. The office says it has been told an ``interaction'' occurred as the RCMP officer attempted to take the woman into custo

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Bad déjà vu: Different impaired dump truck driver, same company

A dump truck was impounded for 30-days, the driver was issued a 90-day driving prohibition and multiple violation tickets were issued after another impaired investigation involving a commercial vehicle. On Thursday, July 3, 2025, Burnaby RCMP’s designated commercial vehicle enforcement officer was driving behind a loaded dump truck travelling southbound on Boundary Road in the left lane. In a short period of time, the officer observed the commercial vehicle cross over the centre line and swerve into the right lane several times. The dump truck was also observed hitting the raised centre medi
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Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown Receives Death Threat

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown recently received a death threat. Following this, Brown and his family were also given police security. According to sources, the threat was made to the mayor’s office via email two to three weeks ago and also mentioned his wife and son. Peel Regional Police Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich said at a separate press conference that police are investigating the matter, in which the threat was made not only to the mayor but also to his family. Milinovich said that given the nature of the threat, we felt it was appropriate to provide him with police protection. Accor
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CanadaJul 15, 2025

Project ghost: peel police take down organized crime group behind home invasions

Peel Regional Police’s Central Robbery Bureau has taken down an organized criminal network responsible for more than 15 violent home invasions involving high-end vehicle and jewellery thefts across the Greater Toronto Area. Project Ghost was initiated when a criminal network was identified to be connected to the following violent incidents: On Aug. 1, 2024, at about 2:45 a.m., three suspects attempted to break into a home on Maybeck Drive in Brampton after targeting a BMW parked in the driveway. The suspects fled in a white Acura after failing to gain entry. About 30 minutes later, the same
BCJul 15, 2025

Police seeking information on two assault investigations

Prince George RCMP is currently seeking witnesses to a pair of assaults that occurred on July 4, 2025. The initial investigation began just after 4:00 a.m. when a witness reported seeing a man get hit over the head with a baseball bat near the 100-block of George Street. When police officers attended, neither the victim nor the assailant were able to be located. “Surveillance from this initial investigation shows a man wearing a black jacket, white t-shirt and black pants get assaulted by another man wearing a black, long-sleeved shirt and jeans. We are looking to speak with anyone who m
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BCJul 15, 2025

Integrated emergency response team called in to assist Langley RCMP

On July 14, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m., Langley RCMP responded to a report that a man had discharged a firearm within a residence located in the 26400 block of 29B Avenue, Langley. Due to the nature of the incident, the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team (IERT) was deployed to the scene. Officers contained the area and engaged in negotiations with the suspect, resulting in a standoff that lasted several hours. While working to de-escalate the situation, the suspect discharged a firearm at the IERT Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) from inside the residence. At approx