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CanadaJan 05, 2022

PM Trudeau "extremely frustrated" by video that shows passengers on a flight ignoring public health measures

Prime Minister Trudeau has provided his first COVID update for the new year. His message to Canadians was that he can understand that they're frustrated. Trudeau says after two years, Canadians now know how to keep their loved ones safe and how to keep our health-care system from being overwhelmed. He says as long as we keep doing our part, we'll be looking at a better spring. Trudeau expresses frustration over flight videos: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's "extremely frustrated" by video that shows passengers on board a Sunwing flight to Mexico last month apparently ignoring public he
CanadaJan 05, 2022

Stricter COVID-19 measures are taking effect in Ontario today

Stricter COVID-19 measures are taking effect in Ontario today. School classes will run remotely until at least Jan. 17, while most other measures, including business closures, are slated to last at least 21 days. Hospitals are ordered to pause all non-urgent surgeries to free up staff to cover absences and the rising number of hospitalized virus patients. Several kinds of business including cinemas, gyms, theatres and restaurants must close for indoor activities. Some other businesses including retail stores and personal care services are limited to 50 per cent capacity. Social gatherings are
CanadaJan 05, 2022

Trudeau, Horgan discuss Omicron response, B.C. flooding rebuilding efforts

The Prime Minister's Office says Justin Trudeau and B-C Premier John Horgan spoke Tuesday about flooding relief efforts as well as how governments can keep citizens safe during the wave of Omicron variant cases. Trudeau says he and Horgan -- who is the chair of the Council of the Federation -- discussed how provinces and territories can deal with the surge of cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Trudeau's office also says a talk will be scheduled with provincial leaders next week on efforts to reduce the health, economic, and social impacts of the variant. He and Horgan also spoke about
CanadaJan 04, 2022

PM Trudeau gets booster dose of COVID shot

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has again staged media coverage of himself getting a COVID shot. This time it was his third one, the booster. Trudeau got the jab at an Ottawa pharmacy this morning. Provinces have been racing to deliver booster shots as COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations continue to surge to new heights driven by the Omicron variant. Most provinces have so far delayed in-person learning in schools because of the rampant infection.
CanadaJan 04, 2022

Ottawa is slated to announced today a payment of billions in compensation to First Nations children

An agreement in principle that will see Ottawa pay billions in compensation to First Nations children harmed by an underfunded child welfare system is set to be announced in Ottawa today.Sources have confirmed to The Canadian Press that negotiations reached final stages on New Year's Eve, resulting in an agreement that may finally bring an end to a human rights challenge launched 14 years ago. The case has been a major sore point in reconciliation efforts with Indigenous Peoples in Canada, as both the former and current federal governments spent millions fighting it in court. The battle began
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CanadaDec 31, 2021

If you choose to celebrate new year, make sure you’re following the public health guidelines: PM Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has asked Canadians to celebrate new year while following the public health guidelines. PM Trudeau on Twitter: I know tomorrow’s a big day. We’re ready for the year to end, and we’re used to celebrating that with a bunch of our friends and family members. But just like we did last year, we’re going to have to switch things up - for our own safety, and for the safety of our loved ones. However you choose to celebrate tomorrow night, please, make sure you’re following the public health guidelines in your area. If we all do our part, we’ll be able to look
CanadaDec 30, 2021

Ontario reporting record-breaking 13807 new COVID-19 infections

Ontario is reporting a record-breaking 13-thousand, 807 new COVID-19 infections and three more deaths.There are now 965 people hospitalized with COVID-19, including 200 in intensive care.Chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore has a news conference planned for this afternoon as parents wait to find out if their children are going back to classes next week.Some provinces are extending the winter break, while others are switching to virtual learning starting next week.
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CanadaDec 29, 2021

World junior hockey championship cancelled due to COVID-19 cases on multiple teams

The world junior men's hockey championship in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alta., was cancelled Wednesday in the face of lost games due to COVID-19. A third game forfeited in two days left the International Ice Hockey Federation, Hockey Canada and organizing committee with few options to continue a tournament with competitive integrity, and they opted to call off the 11-day, 10-country tournament in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alta. After two days of games, players testing positive for COVID-19 had put defending champion United States, Russia and Czechia into mandatory quarantines by Wednesday. Canada w
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CanadaDec 29, 2021

Two separate incidents of train derailments in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Mounties are on the scene of a train derailment in southern Alberta. They say the Canadian Pacific Rail train had an engine derail at 9:30 am and some empty fuel cars tipped over near Barons north of Lethbridge. Some diesel is spilling out. No injuries have been reported. Crews are clearing the scene of a train derailment near a small village in Saskatchewan. Canadian Pacific Railway says in a statement that a freight train carrying potash went off the tracks last night near Craven, which is about 38 kilometres northwest of Regina. The company says there were no injuries or public safety conc

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BCAug 29, 2025

Richmond RCMP warns public about job posters written in Simplified Chinese

Richmond RCMP is warning the public about job advertisement posters targeted to the Chinese community. The posters are written in Simplified Chinese, and posted on various light posts throughout the City. The job posters advertise various types of employment such as vacation home house-sitter, care giver for the elderly, and tea leaves packager. The posters provide a brief description of the job, and a contact phone number. Investigators have reason to believe that these posters may be used to solicit personal information which may be used to identify potential scam targets. In one case, a vic
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BCAug 29, 2025

Richmond RCMP reminds drivers to slow down as students return to school

As students head back to school this September, Richmond RCMP is reminding drivers and parents to take extra care on the roads. Richmond roads will be busier this September as many people return from summer holidays and children return to school. Drivers are reminded to allow extra travel time, reduce speed, and avoid distractions by leaving your phone alone while driving. Watch for children and multimodal road users, especially near schools, parks, and residential areas. According to ICBC data, three children are killed and 402 injured in crashes while walking or cycling in B.C. every year. 5
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CanadaAug 29, 2025

Poilievre wants 'reasonable' self-defence defined in Criminal Code

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants the government to amend the Criminal Code to say that the use of force is presumed to be reasonable to defend your home is someone breaks into it. He says if the government doesn't do this, his party will introduce a private member's bill aimed at making the change this fall during a press conference in Brampton, Ont.. This comes after a 44-year-old Lindsay, Ont. man was charged with assault in an altercation after a man with a crossbow allegedly broke into his apartment. The alleged intruder, a 41-year-old man also from Lindsay, was airlifted to hosp
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BCAug 29, 2025

Fort St John RCMP arrest two males and execute search warrant in drug investigation

On August 15, 2025, the Fort St John RCMP Street Enforcement Team completed a drug trafficking investigation with the search of a hotel room near 93 Avenue and 100 Street in Fort St John, BC. The search followed the arrest of two males that day after they attempted to flee from Police in the parking lot of the hotel. The incident resulted in damage to police vehicles and the suspect vehicle. Inside the suspect vehicle, Police located drugs, currency and two loaded handguns; one of which had been converted to fire fully automatic. Police executed a search warrant on the room the males were sta
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AlbertaAug 29, 2025

Police charge 18-year-old man after three people stabbed at Calgary Stampede

Police have charged a man with three counts of aggravated assault for stabbings at the Calgary Stampede last month. Police say they identified the 18-year-old following an extensive investigation that included witness interviews and camera footage. Officers executed a search warrant of the suspect's house and seized a folding knife and clothing they say believe are consistent with the stabbings. The man is scheduled to appear in court next week. Three males were stabbed in an area of the Stampede midway, including two 18-year-olds and one 15-year-old. Police have said all three