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BCMar 13, 2020

Vancouver police seek pink shirt-wearing suspect in Anti-Bullying Day attack

Metro Vancouver Transit Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man wearing a pink shirt who allegedly violently robbed an elderly man on Pink Shirt Day, or Anti-Bullying Day.Transit police say on the morning of February 26th the man in the pink shirt approached the elderly man on a SkyTrain that had just left Granville Station in Vancouver.Police say the suspect reached into the elderly man's pocket and took five dollars before punching him in the face multiple times, breaking his glasses.The suspect left the train at Main Street-Science World Station and paramedics were called
BCMar 13, 2020

L.A. Matheson high school locked down after staffer assaulted, seriously injured

A staff member has been seriously hurt in an attack at L.A. Matheson high school in Surrey. RCMP say an emergency response team has been sent to L.A. Matheson Secondary School and the building has been locked down. They say a staff member was assaulted just before 8:30 a.m. and has been taken to hospital. A suspect was seen leaving the school grounds in a grey KIA. Police are appealing for information from witnesses or from anyone who may have surveillance or dashcam footage. RCMP have not said how the staff member was injured but say updates will be provided when more information is avai
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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IndiaMar 13, 2020

All cinema halls in Delhi to be closed till March 31: Arvind Kejriwal

Amid growing cases of deadly coronavirus in India, Delhi government has announced to shut all cinema halls in Delhi till March 31. While speaking to media persons, CM Kejriwal said, "We held a meeting on coronavirus where all officials including Delhi Health Minister and LG were there. As I even earlier said that Delhi government is fully prepared to fight coronavirus. We have reviewed all the measures that have been taken so far. We took some more measures. All cinema halls to remain shut in Delhi till 31st March. Schools and colleges where exams are not being held will also remain closed. We
BCMar 13, 2020

7 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. bringing the total to 53

Health officials in British Columbia are advising against all non essential travel outside of Canada including to the United States. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says anyone who chooses to travel outside of Canada will be required to stay away from work or school for 14 days upon their return. She is also recommending that organizers cancel any events for 250 or more people. Health Minister Adrian Dix says schools will remain open but officials will consult over the spring break to determine appropriate policies and procedures. Henry and Dix made the announcement as the province
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CanadaMar 13, 2020

4 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, total cases-23

Alberta has four new confirmed cases of COVID-19. The province's chief medical health officer, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, says the cases include a two year old who had travelled with family to Florida. The child, who is from the Calgary area, is expected to recover. Hinshaw is also recommending organizers cancel events in the province with more than 250 people, and that no one travel outside Canada. Alberta now has a total of 23 cases, all travel related.
CanadaMar 12, 2020

Canada: Major winter sport world championships cancelled

All three major winter sport world championships scheduled for Canada this season have now been cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers have called off the world women's curling championship in Prince George, BC, which was scheduled to start Saturday. The world women's hockey championship in Nova Scotia was called off over the weekend and the world figure skating championships in Montreal were cancelled yesterday.
WorldMar 12, 2020

Markets crash amid COVID-19 fears

Concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic saw global markets in freefall, with New York's Dow Jones industrial average posting its biggest loss since 1987, closing down almost 10 per cent to 21,200.62. Canada's main stock index plunged 1,761.64 points, or 12.34 per cent, to 12,508.45, with every sector in the red. European stock markets have had one of their worst days in history, with investors worried about a US travel ban that covers much of Europe.

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BCJul 10, 2026

B.C. to add 132 involuntary care beds in Surrey and Prince George

The British Columbia government has announced plans to open new involuntary care facilities in Surrey and Prince George for people living with severe mental illness, substance-use disorders and brain injuries. According to the provincial government, the renovated facilities will add a total of 132 new beds, including 60 at a new involuntary care centre in Surrey. The expansion is intended to provide specialized treatment and care for people who require intensive support. Premier David Eby said the new facilities are designed to help people stabilize and rebuild their lives during periods of ac
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IndiaJul 10, 2026

Channi, Bajwa among senior Congress leaders to meet Bhupesh Baghel

Former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi and several senior Congress leaders are scheduled to meet Punjab Congress in-charge Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday as the party continues its organisational preparations ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly election. Channi confirmed the meeting in a social media post, stating that senior Congress leader and MLA Rana Gurjeet Singh will host the gathering at his residence. According to Channi, the meeting will focus on various organisational matters related to the party. According to available information, former deputy chief minister Sukhjinder Sing
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BCJul 10, 2026

Maninder Sidhu announces India trade mission, to lead Team Canada delegation

Canada's Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, has announced that he will lead a Team Canada Trade Mission to India from Oct. 12 to 17. According to the federal government, the mission is aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and economic ties while creating new opportunities for Canadian businesses in the Indian market. Sidhu said Canada and India currently share approximately $31 billion in two-way trade. He said the federal government's goal is to double that figure by 2030. He added that India remains one of the world's fastest-growing major economies, offering significant oppo
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BCJul 10, 2026

Saskatchewan man sentenced in CBSA immigration fraud investigation

A Saskatchewan man has been sentenced to a conditional sentence of two years less a day after a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigation into an immigration fraud scheme. According to a CBSA news release issued Friday, Balvir Singh was also ordered to pay a $10,000 fine. The agency said the investigation began in 2018 after border services officers across Canada noticed an unusually high number of immigration applications connected to a Saskatoon-based non-profit organization. The CBSA, working with the Government of Saskatchewan, said investigators identified foreign nationals who e
CanadaJul 10, 2026

West Vancouver's Gurinder Singh Deo arrested in France

West Vancouver resident Gurinder Singh Deo has been arrested in France, the RCMP's Pacific Region Federal Policing confirmed. Police said the 40-year-old is currently in custody in France while legal proceedings are underway to extradite him to the United States. According to the RCMP, Deo was identified in the recent joint FBI and RCMP investigation known as Operation Hard Ball. U.S. authorities have charged him in connection with a drug trafficking case, alleging he helped facilitate the movement of narcotics into Southern California through alleged links to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang. U.S.