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IndiaJan 25, 2021

India: Farmers to march to Parliament on February 1, Budget Day

Farmers protesting against the Centre's three farm laws on Monday announced that will undertake a foot march towards the Parliament building from various locations on Budget Day, on February 1."On February 1, we will march on foot towards Parliament in Delhi from different locations." Krantikari Kisan Union chief Darshan Pal said here today while addressing a press conference at the Singhu border.Farmers from all across the country are marching towards Delhi to participate the scheduled tractor rally on January 26, Republic Day to protest against the Central Government's three new farm laws.F
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CanadaJan 25, 2021

One year since Canada’s 1st COVID-19 case

It's been exactly one year since the first known case of COVID-19 was detected in Canada.The 56-year-old man had arrived at Sunnybrook hospital in Toronto with what seemed to be mild pneumonia. But because he had travelled from China and his X-rays were unusual, the decision was made to admit him.Samples were sent by taxi to Ontario's public health laboratory, which had been working to come up with a reliable test.The lab was soon able to confirm the man was infected with what was then being called the novel coronavirus. Although ``Patient Zero'' eventually recovered, more than 19,000 people
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BCJan 23, 2021

508 new COVID-19 cases and 9 deaths reported in B.C.; BC has rolled out the next stages of its age-based COVID-19 vaccination plan

B.C. is reporting 508 new cases of COVID-19, pushing active infections to 4,479. Nine more people have died due to the illness, bringing the death toll in the province to 1,128. There have been 110,566 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in B.C., including 2,202 second doses. The province is reporting new outbreaks at two hospitals, one in Kamloops and the other in New Westminster, as well as at the North Fraser Pretrial Centre in Port Coquitlam. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry say in a joint statement the risk from the virus in B.C. remains high a
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CanadaJan 23, 2021

Government could impose mandatory quarantine in a hotel at own expense on arrival in Canada: PM Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is warning that his government could impose stricter restrictions on travellers at any moment in response to new, likely more contagious variants of the coronavirus. That could include making it mandatory to quarantine in a hotel at their own expense when they arrive in Canada. Trudeau said Friday that such measures could be imposed suddenly and bluntly warned against nonessential trips abroad. Canada already requires those entering the country to self-isolate for 14 days and to present a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days before arrival. The suggeste
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CanadaJan 23, 2021

Over 50,000 people have cancelled their flights and postponed travel over the past week: Patty Hajdu

Health Minister Patty Hajdu is thanking Canadians for altering their travel plans because of the pandemic. During a virtual news conference with cabinet ministers and public health officials, Hajdu said there is evidence the message is getting through and people are not leaving the country. She says over the past week, over 50,000 people have cancelled their flights and postponed travel. Earlier today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the government is considering a number of options that will make it harder for people to return to Canada. The decision being taken as the new variants of COV
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BCJan 22, 2021

Three post-COVID recovery clinics created in B.C. for patients enduring long-term effects

The BC government has created three post-COVID recovery clinics for patients enduring long-term effects from the novel coronavirus. The clinics, at St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver General Hospital and at the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre in Surrey, will offer interdisciplinary care from a range of health experts. A statement from the province says the three clinics will also help specialists gain a better understanding of the long-term adverse effects of COVID-19. Doctors at St. Paul's say they have already seen more than 160 post-COVID patients reporting some long time sympt
CanadaJan 22, 2021

90 reports of adverse events for a patient who received COVID-19 vaccines; 31 cases of UK COVID-19 variant identified

Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says there have been 90 reports of adverse events for a patient in Canada who received one of the COVID-19 vaccines. She said those include all health problems after the vaccine was given and may not all be related to the vaccine. Twenty-seven of those events, or one in 22,000 doses injected, were serious, including allergic reactions. 31 cases of the COVID-19 variant first identified in the UK reported in CanadaChief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says there have now been 31 cases of the COVID-19 variant first identified in the United Kingdo
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BCJan 22, 2021

More indoor spaces opening in Vancouver to ensure people without homes have shelter as the first snowy, cold snap of the season looms

Vancouver is opening more indoor spaces to ensure people without homes have shelter as the first snowy, cold snap of the season looms. The city says warming centres will be open at three locations, the Powell Street Getaway, Vancouver Aquatic Centre and Creekside Community Centre, starting today and continuing until next Wednesday. The statement says the centres are activated as a life-saving measure for people sleeping outside during the winter months. Vancouver also says it has more than 100 vehicles, three-thousand tonnes of salt and hundreds of staff ready for deployment to keep city stre
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BCJan 22, 2021

RCMP investigating a possible mobile drug lab

RCMP are investigating a possible mobile drug lab. It was found this week in a motel parking lot in Cache Creek. Corporal Jesse O'Donaghey says a rented moving van was found abandoned at the motel.Although he did not give an exact location. He says the van was impounded on Tuesday, and police found items inside that were likely used to produce illicit drugs. O'Donaghey says federal drug-lab teams have been called in from Surrey, and says HAZMAT teams are investigating the van as well.

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BCJul 28, 2025

Abbotsford teen faces almost $1,800 in fines after speeding away from BC Highway Patrol and crashing into a parked dump truck

Everybody makes mistakes sometimes, and if you’re caught speeding, it’s best to just pull over and accept the consequences. On July 21, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., an Abbotsford boy made his situation immeasurably worse when he did not accept the consequences. The trouble started when a BC Highway Patrol officer used laser radar to record a grey BMW sedan going 180 km/h in a 100 zone on Highway #1 at Popkum, BC. To the officer, the speeding grey BMW made other highway traffic look like it was standing still, said Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. The BMW was not pursued, but a fe
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CanadaJul 28, 2025

Surrey Council to vote on $15.9 M contract for major road projects

At Monday’s Regular Council Meeting, Surrey City Council will consider a combined contract award for improvements to 192 Street, from 16 Avenue to 28 Avenue in Campbell Heights, and the first phase of preloading for the 72 Avenue extension between 152 Street and Highway 15. The $15.9M combined contract will help advance these major road projects to reduce congestion and support the city’s growth and economy. “I’m thrilled that we’re moving ahead on the latest phase of the 72 Avenue Corridor Project, which is the largest municipal road investment in B.C.’s history,” said Mayo
CanadaJul 28, 2025

Structure fire claims 2 lives

On July 25, 2025, at 2:23 p.m. Prince George RCMP was notified that Prince George Fire Rescue was responding to a residential fire at the corner of Strathcona Avenue and Quince Street. Sadly, the RCMP confirms that two people lost their lives in the fire. The fire is not considered suspicious. BC Coroners Service has conduct of the investigation and any further inquiries should be directed to them. There are no further details at this time.
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CanadaJul 28, 2025

Federal government should impose equivalent tariffs on US: Doug Ford

As the deadline for the end of trade talks in Canada and the US approaches on August 1, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has demanded that the federal government be prepared to impose equivalent tariffs on the US if no trade deal is reached by Friday, he said that the retaliatory measures should also include an equivalent 50 percent tariff on US aluminum and steel. Ford's comments come after Trump recently threatened to impose a 35 percent tariff on several Canadian goods from August 1 amid ongoing negotiations with Canada. Ford said that my position is clear that if Trump continues the trade war,
BCJul 28, 2025

B.C. boosts clean-energy supply, drives economic growth

BC Hydro has launched a new call for power for 2025 to secure new sources of affordable, clean or renewable electricity that will support British Columbia’s expanding economy and create thousands of skilled jobs. “B.C. will be the economic engine of Canada’s new economy, and that engine will be powered by abundant clean electricity,” said Premier David Eby. “By boosting our clean-energy supply in partnership with First Nations, we are supporting growing communities and industries while creating thousands of good-paying jobs and making life more affordable. This is just one way we are