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BCSep 14, 2021

Crowd of about 400 gathered to protest against vaccinations and vaccine passports outside Vancouver city hall

Police estimated a crowd of about 400 gathered to protest against vaccinations and vaccine passports outside Vancouver city hall yesterday as similar demonstrations were held across the country. Some protesters carried signs that read ``My body, my choice.'' Police in Victoria say a man was arrested for assault during a protest at the BC legislature after a person was doused with hot liquid. Police say no charges have been laid in the incident, which remains under investigation.
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IndiaSep 14, 2021

Aam Aadmi Party holds 'Tiranga Sankalp Yatra' in Ayodhya

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on September 14 took out a 'Tiranga Sankalp Yatra' in Ayodhya. Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia along with party leader Sanjay Singh led the yatra. "We will fight elections in all 403 seats in the state," said Delhi Deputy CM. AAP is gearing up for 2022 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.
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CanadaSep 14, 2021

Trudeau making no apologies for losing his cool with a protester in Vancouver

Justin Trudeau is making no apologies for losing his cool with a protester in Vancouver who screamed obscenities at him. Trudeau says the man crossed a line yesterday when he started saying derogatory things about his wife.The man called Trudeau a communist and screamed a misogynist comment referencing the Liberal leader's wife. Trudeau responded by asking the man if there was a hospital he should be bothering, a reference to the anti-vaccine protests that took place yesterday outside hospitals across the country.
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CanadaSep 14, 2021

Justin Trudeau, Erin O'Toole tied as election campaign hits final bend

A new poll shows a complete deadlock between Justin Trudeau's Liberals and Erin O'Toole's Conservatives with less than one week left in the federal election.The poll conducted by Leger in collaboration with The Canadian Press shows both parties tied with the support of 32 per cent of decided voters, with the NDP in third place with 20 per cent.A similar poll conducted two weeks ago had the Conservatives ahead with 34 per cent compared with 30 per cent for the Liberals and 24 per cent for the NDP.The polls cannot be given a margin of error because internet-based polls are not considered random
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BCSep 14, 2021

B.C. reports 1,984 COVID-19 cases and 9 deaths

Over a 3 day period, B.C. is reporting 1,984 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 175,142 cases in the province. Sept. 10-11: 823 new casesSept. 11-12: 641 new casesSept. 12-13: 520 new casesNote: The numbers of total and new cases are provisional due to a delayed data refresh and will be verified once confirmed.There are 5,825 active cases of COVID-19 in the province and 167,078 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 278 individuals are in hospital and 139 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the past 72 hours, nine
BCSep 14, 2021

B.C. introducing COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all health-care workers

All health-care workers and volunteers will soon have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in British Columbia as the provincial government expands its immunization program. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says additional pandemic measures are needed to fight the spread of COVID-19. She says the vaccine mandate will take effect Oct. 26 and it will be a condition of employment for all workers, physicians, contractors and volunteers in health facilities. It also applies to people who work in home and community care locations, including client homes. The province is also giving third vacc
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BCSep 13, 2021

Vancouver Police stretched thin during violent weekend

Vancouver Police were kept busy during the weekend, with a series of shootings, stabbings, and other major crimes that sent several people to hospital with serious injuries."Our front-line officers and specially-trained detectives have been going full tilt since Friday in an effort to stem the violence and make headway on these cases," says Sergeant Steve Addison, VPD. "Dozens of police officers have been assigned to these investigations. We’re doing everything we can to solve them and to prevent more violence."More than 30 officers were already investigating the case of a 76-year-old woman
BCSep 13, 2021

Date set for inquest into death of Peter John De Groot

The BC Coroners Service has announced new dates for an inquest examining the death of Peter de Groot, who was fatally shot by police at a cabin in southeastern BC in October 2014. The inquest will begin September 27th in Nelson after being cancelled in May of last year due to the pandemic. The 45 year old was shot at a cabin in Slocan four days after he disappeared into the bush following a confrontation with officers. A report released by the Independent Investigation Office in 2018 ruled police were justified in shooting de Groot when they believed he raised a rifle as a Mountie opened a ca
BCSep 13, 2021

B.C. COVID-19 vaccine card system takes effect, one dose required in many settings

British Columbia's COVID-19 vaccine card system is now in effect as the province aims to curtail cases and hospitalizations in the fourth wave of the pandemic.Anyone who wants to access a range of non-essential indoor settings must show proof of at least one dose of vaccine, with a second shot required by Oct. 24. The digital or paper vaccine card is required at settings such as ticketed sports events, concerts, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, casinos, gyms and movie theatres. The card will not be required at grocery and liquor stores, pharmacies, fast food restaurants, salons, hotels, banks, r

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Student shooting at middle school in Kahramanmaras kills 9, injures 13

A shooting at a middle school in Kahramanmaras on Wednesday left at least nine people dead, including students, and 13 others injured, according to Turkish officials. Interior Minister Mustafa Sifti said six are in serious condition, with three in critical condition. Authorities have not released the identities of the victims. Governor Mukerem Unluar said the suspected shooter, an eighth-grade student at the school, was also killed. According to the governor, the student used a firearm belonging to his father, a former police officer. Officials said the student brought the weapon into the scho
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Canada finance minister Champagne to attend G7, G20 meetings in Washington amid global economic uncertainty

Canada’s Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is in Washington, D.C., from April 15 to 17 to participate in meetings of G7 and G20 finance ministers and central bank governors, according to a federal government statement. The meetings coincide with the spring sessions of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, where global economic conditions and financial risks are expected to be a central focus. Officials are set to discuss ongoing instability linked to conflicts in the Middle East and the war between Russia and Ukraine. According to the government release, Champ
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IndiaApr 15, 2026

Punjab withdraws police security for MP Raghav Chadha after party role change

The Punjab government has withdrawn the state-provided security cover for Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, according to information attributed to government sources. The move follows recent changes within the Aam Aadmi Party, which removed Chadha from his role as deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha. Chadha had been provided Punjab Police security in his capacity as the party’s co-incharge for Punjab and as a member of Parliament. According to officials, the decision was taken under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. No formal public statement detailing the reasons for the withdrawal h
AlbertaApr 15, 2026

Alberta to keep fuel tax formula unchanged after federal excise tax pause

The Alberta government says it will not change its provincial fuel tax framework following the federal decision to temporarily suspend excise taxes on gasoline and diesel. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the federal excise tax on gasoline and diesel will be suspended from April 20 to Sept. 7. According to the federal announcement, the measure is expected to lower prices by about 10 cents per litre for gasoline and four cents per litre for diesel during that period. Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner said the province will maintain its current fuel tax formula, which adjusts based o
AlbertaApr 15, 2026

Recall issued for 7-Eleven sandwiches and wraps in Western Canada over listeria risk

A recall has been issued for several 7-Eleven brand ready-to-eat products in Western Canada due to possible listeria contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The agency said the affected sandwiches, subs and wraps were distributed to stores in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Products listed in the recall include chicken Caesar wraps, pizza subs, tuna salad wedges and Japanese-style egg salad sandwiches, among others. According to the CFIA notice, the items carry best-before dates ranging from April 12 to April 16. Consumers are advised not to consume the pro