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CanadaApr 05, 2022

Liberals introduce bill to support Canadian media outlets

The Liberals have introduced a bill to support Canadian media outlets. Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez says the legislation is designed to make digital giants like Google and Meta compensate the outlets for reusing their news content. The law will set up a process for digital platforms to privately negotiate deals with newspapers, magazines, digital news groups and broadcasters that publish news online. If the parties can't reach a deal, they would move to a mediation and arbitration process.
CanadaApr 04, 2022

Ontario teen who struck and killed two children sentenced to year in facility

A 17-year-old boy has been sentenced to a year in an open-custody facility and six months of community supervision in a crash that killed two children in Vaughan, Ont., north of Toronto. York Regional Police say the teen, who was 16 at the time of the crash, also faces a six-year driving ban. They say he pleaded guilty in December to two counts of dangerous driving causing death and one of dangerous driving causing bodily harm. Police say the boy, who cannot be identified because he is a minor, was at the wheel of a Mercedes that went off the road and struck three people in a residential driv
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CanadaApr 01, 2022

Canadian men to face Belgium, Croatia and Morocco in opening round at World Cup

Canada will face Belgium, Morocco and Croatia in Group F in the opening group stage of the World Cup in Qatar this November. The Canadian men are ranked 38th in the world compared to No. 2 for Belgium, No. 16 for Croatia and No, 24 Morocco. Canada was the last ball taken in the draw. The Canadians drew France, Hungary and the Soviet Union as first-round opponents in their only other visit to soccer's showcase, Mexico '86. Canada lost all three matches and was outscored 5-0. Friday's draw had Canada in Pot 4, which featured the lowest-ranked qualified teams. Rules of the draw meant that the Ca
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CanadaApr 01, 2022

Future waves of COVID-19 likely as Canada undergoes "period of transition": Dr. Tam

It’s not the news we want to hear on the COVID front. Canada's chief public health officer says we are seeing a steady increase in the B-A-2 variant of the virus. Dr. Theresa Tam says the rising numbers are totally expected because anytime we relax public health measures and increase in-person activities then cases are going to go up. She also says the B-A-2 variant is more transmissible and that will significantly impact people who aren’t up to date with their COVID vaccinations. Dr. Tam’s parting message at her briefing today was, Get your booster.
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CanadaMar 31, 2022

Starting Friday, vaccinated travellers to Canada don't need a COVID-19 test

Vaccinated travellers will no longer need a COVID-19 test to enter Canada as of Friday. The change is a departure from Canada's policy since the early days of the pandemic, and the struggling tourism industry describes it as a major boon. Travel agents say they've seen a surge in demand for flights since the change was announced two weeks ago. Domestic tourism groups also report a big bump in bookings over the last few weeks. While no test will be required after April 1 for people who are considered fully vaccinated, Health Canada still requires that anyone arriving from outside the country w
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CanadaMar 31, 2022

'Hope for change:' First Nations delegates meet with Pope Francis

One First Nations delegate who met with Pope Francis at the Vatican says he hopes the event marks the beginning of a new relationship. Chief Gerald Antoine, the head of the Assembly of First Nations delegation, says there is ``hope for change'' despite the collective grief and pain. The delegates were emotional as they walked out of the meeting, surrounded by the drumming of family and community members who waited in St. Peter's Square. They say they shared stories of residential schools and requested that the doctrine of discovery be rescinded and Indigenous lands returned. They also request
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CanadaMar 31, 2022

Toronto police indentifies the victim after finding a dismembered body in a plastic bag; Police now looking for victim's son

Toronto police have identified the woman whose dismembered body was found in a plastic bag Monday in the city's Leslieville neighbourhood. Homicide investigators identify the victim as 46-year-old Tien Ly of Toronto. Now, they are trying to locate her son, 20-year-old Dallas Ly. Investigators say they're concerned for his well-being based on evidence discovered in their apartment.
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CanadaMar 30, 2022

Former defence chief Vance sentenced to 80 hours community service after guilty plea

Retired general Jonathan Vance has pleaded guilty to one charge of obstruction of justice following a months-long investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. The judge has given the former chief of the defence staff a conditional discharge and sentenced him to 80 hours of community service. Vance was accused of repeatedly contacting a woman and trying to convince her to make false statements to military investigators about their past relationship. He was not charged with any inappropriate sexual misconduct. Defence Minister Anita Anand told reporters it's not her role to comment on c
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CanadaMar 30, 2022

Fundraiser launched to cover funeral costs of family killed in Brampton, Ont. fire

The sister of a man killed in a Brampton house fire along with his wife and three young children has set up a GoFundMe campaign to cover their funeral costs. The online fundraiser identifies the family as Nazir Ali, his wife Raven Alisha Ali-O'Dea, and their children Layla Rose, Jayden Prince and Alia Marilyn Ali-O'Dea. Bismah Fatimah Ali says her brother and his wife had dedicated their lives to their. She describes the kids as ``little angels'' whose smiles could light up a room. The mother of Raven Alisha Ali-O'Dea also lived with the family and remains in critical condition in hospital fo

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BCAug 27, 2025

Cricket club secretary raises questions on safety after alleged attack during a cricket match

Questions are being raised about the safety of players and staff at sporting venues after an incident during a cricket match in Surrey on Sunday. Surrey Warriors Cricket Club secretary Parvesh Kumar was attacked with bear spray during a match, this past Sunday, Aug. 24. Parvesh Kumar was sitting on a slope at the side of the cricket field during a match being played at North Surrey Community Park when a man attacked him from behind. He screamed in pain and irritation, prompting players and other staff to rush towards him. Some team members also tried to chase the attacker, but the suspect ma
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BCAug 27, 2025

West Shore RCMP seeking help in identifying a fraud suspect

West Shore RCMP is currently investigating a report fraud over $5000 involving a male suspect who is alleged to have used a fraudulent identification in order to obtain several smart phones from a mobile shop in Langford. Police are looking to identify this suspect who is described as: Black male in his 30’s;Dark brown eyes;Black facial hair;Wearing a white colored t-shirt and black baseball cap with white ribbing.If you know who this suspect could be please contact West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264. You can also report anonymously via Crime Stoppers online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.
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BCAug 27, 2025

More than 3,000 new student seats opening in B.C.

As families prepare to send kids back to school in September, new schools and additions are opening in several growing communities, with thousands more spaces under construction throughout British Columbia. “We’ve been working hard to build and deliver new schools to meet the needs of students now and in the future,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure. “Our historic investments in school infrastructure are already making a meaningful difference for B.C. students, and we look forward to welcoming young learners into even more brand-new classrooms this fall.” In Langford, one o
WorldAug 27, 2025

2 children killed in shooting at Catholic school

Two children have been killed in a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, US. The children were aged 8 and 10. The city's police chief Brian O'Hara confirmed this and said that 17 other people were injured, 14 of whom are children. He said that during the prayer service, an attacker came out of the building and began firing rifle shots through the church windows at children sitting in the mess. According to Police Chief O'Hara, the shooter was armed with a shotgun, a rifle and a pistol. He said that the shooter later shot himself in the parking lot, in which he died. Poli
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IndiaAug 27, 2025

Bikram Singh Majithia's anticipatory bail plea rejected

The anticipatory bail plea of former Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Bikram Singh Majithia has been rejected in Punjab. On July 31 this year, the Civil Lines police station had registered a case against the former minister on charges of obstructing the vigilance investigation, threatening the police, calling supporters and making them shout slogans. Majithia has said in his petition that this FIR has been registered against him by making it a political issue. It is worth mentioning that Bikram Singh Majithia is currently in jail in another case of possessing assets beyond his means registered by th