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BCNov 02, 2021

Man shot and killed in Maple Ridge

A 57 year old man has been shot and killed in Maple Ridge. Ridge Meadows RCMP say it happened just before seven last night in a remote, rural area of the community. The critically injured victim was found in a white GMC pickup and police day he died at the scene, despite life-saving efforts by officers. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is on the scene and RCMP say it's not yet known if the shooting is related to Metro Vancouver's ongoing gang conflict.
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BCNov 02, 2021

B.C. Premier John Horgan working virtually after throat biopsy

The premier's office in British Columbia says John Horgan is making good progress following last week's biopsy surgery for a growth in his throat. A statement on Tuesday said Horgan is participating virtually in meetings and briefings this week. It says the premier will provide further details about his condition and potential treatment in the coming days. The statement says Horgan thanks everyone who senttheir well wishesand he expressed his gratitude to health-care workers. Horgan said Thursday he had noticed a lump on his neck and the biopsy was scheduled for the following day after furthe
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WorldNov 02, 2021

PM Trudeau urges the world to have 60 per cent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions covered by a price by 2030

World leaders at the UN climate summit are promising to protect the world's forests, cut methane emissions and help South Africa wean itself off coal. Britain is hailing the commitment by over 100 countries, including Canada, to end deforestation in the coming decade as the first big achievement of the conference known as COP-26. Meanwhile, the U-S is launching a plan to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used his speech at the opening of an event on carbon pricing to urge the world to have 60 per c
CanadaNov 02, 2021

Ottawa to ease international flight restrictions

Transport Canada is easing its restrictions on international flight arrivals.It's increasing the number of Canadian airports where international flights will be allowed to land, as of November 30th.Transport Minister Omar Alghabra made the announcement this morning at an airport in Waterloo, Ontario.Eight more locations will be added to the current list of 10 Canadian airports where international passenger flights are allowed to land.
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BCNov 02, 2021

British Columbians who got two doses of AstraZeneca vaccine eligible for a booster shot

BC is expanding early eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots to people who received two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Boosters are already being offered to seniors and people with compromised immune systems but AstraZeneca recipients will also be getting invitations for boosters six months after their second dose. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says that's because data has shown that individuals who received two doses of the viral vector vaccine have had waning protection from infection, although it is still strong. Boosters for all people 12 years and older are expected to be
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BCNov 02, 2021

B.C. reports 1,370 new COVID-19 cases and 25 deaths over a three day period

Over a three-day period, B.C. is reporting 1,370 new cases of COVID-19, including three epi-linked cases, for a total of 206,284 cases in the province:Oct. 29-30: 568 new casesOct. 30-31: 470 new casesOct. 31-Nov. 1: 332 new casesThere are 4,668 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 199,107 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 436 individuals are in hospital and 140 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the past 72 hours, 25 new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,181.The new deaths include:Fr
BCNov 02, 2021

VPD officers made more than 110 arrests over the weekend

Vancouver Police are investigating dozens of serious crimes that occurred over the Halloween weekend, as thousands of people poured into the city for one of the busiest stretches of the Covid era."Despite deploying dozens of extra officers, VPD was stretched thin throughout the weekend after a number of violent incidents resulted in one homicide, several serious injuries, and extensive property damage," says Sergeant Steve Addison, adding that at least five people reported being sexually assaulted and four police officers were assaulted during the weekend.Multiple vehicles were set on fire ove
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BCNov 01, 2021

Any employee working directly for the BC Public Service needs to be vaccinated by November 22

The BC Public Service Agency says it has finalized its policy regarding proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all direct government employees. The policy requires any employee working for the BC Public Service, whether at home or in the office, to be fully vaccinated by November 22nd. Guidelines have also been updated to require contractors and others using employee-only areas of indoor public-service workplaces to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 13, although this order does not apply to members of the public using those same spaces. The agency says employees with just one COVID-19 shot may be offere
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CanadaNov 01, 2021

PM Trudeau talks about fire-ravaged community of Lytton as an example of why we need to cut emissions even faster

International delegates attending a UN climate convention underway in Glasgow were reminded of images of homes burning and people fleeing from the Fraser Canyon community of Lytton as a wildfire levelled it in just hours on June 30th. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed the fate of the village during his opening address to the COP-26 climate convention in Scotland. Trudeau noted an all-time Canadian high temperature of 49.6 degrees Celsius was set in Lytton just one day before the flames broke out. He reminded other world leaders that ``what happened in Lytton can, has and will happen any

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CanadaJul 02, 2025

IHIT investigating murder-suicide in Abbotsford

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) continues an investigation in Abbotsford where two people were found deceased inside a residence. Background: On the evening of June 30, 2025, at approximately 7:46 p.m., Abbotsford Police patrol officers responded to a dispute at a residence in the 36000 block of McKee Road. Upon arrival, officers entered the residence and discovered two deceased adults. IHIT was called to investigate and continues to work in close partnership with the AbbyPD Major Crime Unit, AbbyPD Forensic Identification Service (FIS) and BC Coroners Service to advance th
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AlbertaJul 02, 2025

Former United Conservative MLAs resuscitating Alberta's once-dominant PC Party

Two former members of Alberta's governing United Conservative Party are resuscitating the province's once-dominant Progressive Conservative Party. Former infrastructure minister Peter Guthrie and legislature member Scott Sinclair were booted from caucus earlier this year for pushing back against the Premier Danielle Smith's government and now sit as Independents. Sinclair says the province's two-party system has become too divisive, and they want to galvanize support from Albertans who feel they don't have a political home. Former NDP premier Rachel Notley ended the PC's 44-year
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WorldJul 02, 2025

Israel is ready to make a ceasefire in Gaza for 60 days: Trump

There may be a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. According to President Donald Trump, Israel is ready to make a ceasefire in Gaza for 60 days. He said that during this time, all parties will try to end the war together. Trump warned Hamas that if it does not accept the agreement, the situation will worsen. Trump said that Qatar and Egypt will send the final proposal of this agreement to Hamas. These two countries have been trying to bring peace for a long time. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will also visit Washington next Monday, where he will meet Trump at the White House.
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BCJul 02, 2025

More flexibility for development charges will unlock more homes for people

More affordable homes will be on the way quicker as the Province takes steps to speed up construction timelines and reduce up-front costs for homebuilders. “We are committed to finding innovative and cost-effective solutions to build housing, so everyone has a fair chance to live in communities where they work and belong,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. “These changes are about supporting housing development and easing the financial burden on builders and developers so they can get shovels in the ground faster to help unlock more homes for people in B.C.”
WorldJul 02, 2025

Sean 'Diddy' Combs acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of prostitution-related offenses

Sean ``Diddy Combs has been convicted of prostitution-related offenses but acquitted on the most serious charges at his New York trial on Wednesday. The mixed result could still put Combs behind bars for up to a decade. Combs was convicted of transporting people across state lines for the purpose of engaging in prostitution. But the jury acquitted him of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges, which were related to allegations that he forced girlfriends into hundreds of drug-fueled sex marathons with other men. His lawyers said the women were willing participants.