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BCMar 16, 2020

Vancouver Vaisakhi parade cancelled because of COVID-19

The annual Vancouver Vaisakhi parade has been cancelled due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.The parade was scheduled to happen on April 18, 2020.Each year this celebration draws over 150,000 spectators.It’s the first time in the event’s 41 year history that it’s been cancelled.Organizers said they look forward to everyone’s participation and enjoyment in next year’s parade.
BCMar 15, 2020

City of Surrey recreational facilities closed effective tomorrow

City of Surrey Recreation Centres, Ice Arenas, Pools and Libraries will be closed effective tomorrow (Monday, March 16) until further notice. Mayor Doug McCallum has directed the closure of all City of Surrey Recreation Centres, Ice Arenas, Pools and Libraries to minimize the risk of transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Full refunds will be provided to anyone who has registered for activities affected by the closure and library due dates will be suspended during this period. “Given the ongoing concerns surrounding COVID-19, I am taking a proactive approach to ensure the health and saf
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CanadaMar 15, 2020

341 coronavirus cases nationwide. Dr. Tam says situation “serious” now.

There are now 341 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Canada. All 10 provinces report cases either confirmed or presumptive. At a briefing today in Ottawa, Dr. Theresa Tam, the head of the Public Health Agency of Canada, calls the situation “serious”.She says the window for controlling the virus is narrowing.Tam says all the medical officers of health in Canada agree things like travel, and large gathering of 250 people or more must be cancelled.
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CanadaMar 14, 2020

Government asks travelling Canadians to return

The federal government says any Canadian who's abroad should get back home while it's still possible. That's a step up from previous advice, which urged travellers outside the country to think about doing so. Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne tweeted the new recommendation. He warns that commercial travel options might not remain available amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some countries have already taken measures such as stopping or sharply limiting air traffic.
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BCMar 13, 2020

British Columbia has 11 new cases of COVID-19, Total cases in province-64

British Columbia has 11 new cases of COVID-19, all of them in the Vancouver area, bringing the total in the province to 64. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the new cases also involve an ``additional cluster'' that was reported earlier today at the Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver. Three administrative workers at the hospital have tested positive for COVID-19. Vancouver Coastal Health says they are in self-isolation at home and are recovering. Henry says they have not worked in the hospital's clinical areas. There is also another case related to the Lynn Valley Care Centr
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CanadaMar 13, 2020

Foreign Affairs Minister issued the global travel advisory for Canadians

Canadians are being told to avoid non essential travel outside of the country and to be prepared not to be allowed back home if they do. Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne issued the global travel advisory this afternoon, urging those currently aboard to consider ending their trip early. The government notes new border restrictions, flight cancellations and quarantines could prevent people from returning to Canada. And those out of the country should make sure they have enough money and necessities in case their plans are disrupted.
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CanadaMar 13, 2020

Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 0.75%

The Bank of Canada is cutting its overnight rate target by half a percentage point to 0.75 per cent in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last rate cut was last week, when it dropped from 1.75 per cent to 1.25 per cent. @bankofcanada has slashed overnight lending rate by another 50 basis points to 0.75%. @Bill_Morneau announces a stimulus package of $10b to support small businesses.#COVID2019 #economy— Connectfm915 (@connectfm915) March" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://twitter.com/connectfm9... 13, 2020 Meantime, Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the government is making 10-
CanadaMar 13, 2020

Canadian Parliament shuts until April 20 due to pandemic

Canada's Parliament has agreed to shut down for more than a month. The move comes while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is governing remotely from his home, in self imposed quarantine after his wife tested positive for the new corona virus. Friday's vote is meant to to help ensure lawmakers do not contribute to the spread of for virus. The moves a day after Trudeau's wife tested positive. The prime minister himself has been in selfimposed quarantine. All parties in Parliament agreed to the suspension, which means lawmakers will miss two weeks of sessions since they had previously planned to be a
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CanadaMar 13, 2020

Sophie Gregoire Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19: PMO

The Prime Minister's Office says Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has tested positive for COVID-19. Following medical advice, the prime minister's wife is remaining in isolation for the time being. The PMO says she is feeling well, is taking all the recommended precautions and her symptoms remain mild. The PMO says the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in good health with no symptoms. As a precautionary measure and following the advice of doctors, he will be in isolation for a planned period of 14 days.

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BCSep 10, 2025

Dump truck driver loses his licence and his job after a rollover collision near Deroche

A 44-year-old Abbotsford man is facing fines, a licence suspension, and the loss of his job after allegedly rolling a dump truck into a ditch while impaired. BC Highway Patrol was called on September 4, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., after witnesses reported a single-vehicle dump truck collision on Lougheed Highway near Deroche, BC. When police arrived, the dump truck driver was given a breath demand and the reading on the Approved Screening Device was fail. The dump truck driver was not seriously injured in the collision, but he was issued the following: A 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition from driv
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BCSep 10, 2025

Burnaby RCMP continues to search for missing person, George Lorry Wood

Burnaby RCMP are appealing for public help in finding a man who went missing nearly 10 years ago. RCMP say George Laurie Wood was last seen on June 20, 2015, when he was dropped off at the Surrey Central Sky Train station. Corporal Doug McLaughlin said there is no word yet on Laurie Wood. He said the search for Laurie Wood has not stopped and anyone with information about his whereabouts should contact Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999. Police said Laurie Wood is an Indigenous man, 5 feet 9 inches tall, with brown hair and eyes.
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IndiaSep 10, 2025

AAP MLA from Khadoor Sahib Manjinder Singh Lalpura convicted in 12-year-old case

In Punjab, 12 people, including Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Khadoor Sahib Manjinder Singh Lalpura, have been convicted in a case of beating and molesting a woman 12 years ago. The district court of Tarn Taran, while hearing the case on Wednesday, said that the convicts will be sentenced on September 12. The police have arrested 7 people, including the MLA, who have been sent to Goindwal Sahib jail by the court. Six policemen are also among the accused, but one policeman has died during the court proceedings. The case dates back to March 3, 2013, when the victim was openly beaten up and even h
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BCSep 10, 2025

Langley RCMP impound two motorcycles for excessive speed

On the evening of September 9, 2025, Langley RCMP officers stopped and impounded two motorcycles involved in separate incidents of excessive speeding. At approximately 6:15 p.m., an officer conducting proactive speed enforcement near 216 Street and 58 Avenue observed a white street bike traveling northbound at a radar-confirmed speed of 124 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. The motorcycle’s rear licence plate had been bent upward and was illegible until the officer physically adjusted it. The rider was issued violation tickets for excessive speed and an illegible licence plate. The motorcycle was impo
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CanadaSep 10, 2025

Anand says Canada stands with Poland and Ukraine after Russian drone incursions

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada is standing in solidarity with Poland and Ukraine after Russian drones violated NATO airspace. Poland says multiple Russian drones entered its territory over the course of several hours overnight and were shot down with help from NATO allies. Anand says on social media that this is "another horrendous example" of Russian President Vladimir Putin's refusal to seek peace. Poland has triggered a formal consultation with NATO allies and Anand says Ottawa is again calling on Russia to end its unjustified and illegal war on Ukraine. The Polish militar