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IndiaSep 30, 2021

Dirty fight for power is raging in Congress: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Ministerand AamAadmi Party Convenor Arvind Kejriwal addressed a Press Conference in Ludhiana on September 30. During the media briefing, CM Kejriwal slammed Congress over current political crisis in Punjab. "Punjab people had formed Congress Government with great hopes. But today they've made a mockery of the government. A dirty fight for power is going on. All their leaders want to become CM. There's so much infighting that Government has disappeared," said Kejriwal.
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IndiaSep 30, 2021

Capt Amarinder Singh meets NSA Ajit Doval in New Delhi

Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh met National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval at his residence on Thursday.Singh had on Wednesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the ongoing farmers' agitation and urged him to resolve the crisis by immediately repealing the three farm laws.The meeting came amid fresh turmoil in Punjab Congress with the sudden resignation of state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu and led to speculation that the Congress leader may be warming up to the BJP.Amarinder Singh had resigned as Chief Minister on September 18 and had told the media th
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IndiaSep 30, 2021

India hockey star Rupinder Pal Singh hangs his boots

India hockey player Rupinder Pal Singh has decided to hang his boots and make way for the young brigade. Having been a part of India's historic journey to a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics, Rupinder said he is happy and content after winning a medal in the showpiece event.Taking to Twitter, Rupinder made the announcement on Thursday. "I would like to inform you about my decision to retire from the Indian hockey team. The past couple of months have undoubtedly been the best days of my life. Standing on the podium in Tokyo along with my teammates with whom I have shared some of the most incre
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BCSep 30, 2021

B.C. reports 813 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths

B.C. is reporting 813 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 186,245 cases in the province. There are 6,185 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 177,729 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 340 individuals are in hospital and 146 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the past 24 hours, 11 new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 1,953.The new deaths include:Fraser Health: twoIsland Health: threeNorthern Health: oneVancouver Coastal Health: five There have been two new outbreaks at Royal Inland Ho
BCSep 30, 2021

Premier Horgan and Indigenous Relations minister issue joint statement on Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Premier John Horgan and Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, have issued a joint statement to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. "Tomorrow, we remember the children who didn’t come home. As we mark Orange Shirt Day and the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our country – and each of us as individuals – continue to grapple with the horrific findings made in the last several months at former Indian Residential Schools in British Columbia and across Canada. By wearing orange shirts, we are acknowledging th
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BCSep 29, 2021

Vancouver: Transit employee dies after getting trapped between two buses

Unifor Local 111's letter: It is with heavy hearts we are sharing tragic news with you today. Our member who was critically injured on Monday morning, has passed away. He has been a long-standing member with many friendships within our membership. He is going to be sorely missed by all of us. Today, we will share a moment of silence at 3PM all vehicles and vessels will stop for a moment of reflection. All flags at CMBC will be a half mast on Friday and black ribbons will be distributed throughout all properties. On behalf of the Unifor Executives, we are extending our deepest condolences to t
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BCSep 29, 2021

Burnaby RCMP seize significant amount of drugs and unregistered restricted “ghost gun” as part of trafficking investigation

Burnaby RCMP’s Drug Section has made a significant seizure of drugs and vehicles, as well as an unregistered restricted handgun, also known as a ghost gun, as part of a months-long drug trafficking investigation.On September 17, 2021, Burnaby RCMP’s Drug Section, with the assistance of several other Burnaby RCMP units, conducted four search warrants on residences in Burnaby and Vancouver. The warrants were executed simultaneously after a months-long investigation focusing on a Burnaby-based drug trafficking organization.The investigation led to the seizure of an unregistered restricted han
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BCSep 29, 2021

Weapons related incident in Squamish results in one man in custody

Residents of a Squamish neighbourhood were told to stay inside and lock their doors yesterday afternoon as RCMP tried to find a man who was allegedly carrying a rifle. Heavily armed officers patrolled the area and police say a suspect was arrested for a weapons offence about two hours later. A statement from the Squamish detachment says no one was hurt and public safety was not at risk. It doesn't say what charges, if any, the suspect could face or what caused the situation.
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BCSep 29, 2021

70 million dollar winning Lotto Max ticket sold in Burnaby

The BC Lottery Corporation says someone who bought a Lotto Max ticket in Burnaby is 70-million dollars richer today. The ticket was the only winner in last night's draw, and the payoff is so big it even eclipses the odds against winning, which were more than 33-million to one. The 70-million dollar Lotto Max haul is the largest lottery prize ever won in BC. A release from the lottery corporation says the name of the winner and the location of the lucky purchase will be announced once the ticket holder comes forward.

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CanadaAug 12, 2025

Potential strike notice looms for Air Canada

The union representing around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants could signal its intent to strike if a deal isn't reached by the end of today.The earliest that flight attendants could potentially walk off the job is Saturday at 12:01 a.m. ET.Since the union must provide 72-hours notice if it plans to strike, that means it could declare its plans for a work stoppage by Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. ET.Air Canada said yesterday it "remains at the bargaining table and is focused on achieving a negotiated settlement" without any disruption to travel.Flights are continuing to operate as scheduled, but
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CanadaAug 12, 2025

Police Appeal for Witnesses to Sexual Assault

A man has been arrested and charged in a Surrey Police Service (SPS) investigation of a sexual assault allegation that occurred on August 5, 2025, and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The alleged sexual assault took place at 12:15 pm on August 5, 2025, outside the Tim Horton’s located at 8080 120 Street and the Salvation Army Thrift Store located at 8066 120 Street, Surrey. SPS’s Special Investigation Unit has taken over the investigation and is now appealing to the public for any witnesses or those who may have CCTV and/or dashcam footage to come forward in the hopes o
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BCAug 12, 2025

Bridge replacement will improve Highway 1 through Fraser Canyon

Work will get underway in fall 2025 on a project to replace the aging Sackum overhead bridge on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Lytton, improving safety and supporting the long-term reliability of Highway 1 in the region. The project includes the design and construction of a modern two-lane bridge over the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) rail line. Additional upgrades will improve safety by realigning a section of the highway north of the bridge. This upgrade will remove a short passing lane that no longer meets standards, and create a gentler curve, wider and more consistent shoulders
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CanadaAug 12, 2025

Canada condemns Israel over deaths of journalists, new restrictions on aid

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says a "famine is unfolding" in Gaza which will be made even worse by new restrictions by Israel on international aid groups.Anand signed a joint statement along with two dozen foreign ministers from Europe, Asia and Australia today which says the humanitarian suffering in Gaza is already at "unimaginable levels."Israel denies widespread claims that starvation is taking place in Gaza amid strict controls on what aid enters the territory and how food is allowed to be distributed.The statement comes a day after Ottawa condemned the Israeli military's killing
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CanadaAug 12, 2025

Surrey Police Service Pilots Biometric Scanning for Jail Cells

Surrey Police Service (SPS) has taken steps to monitor the health and safety of those in custody in SPS’s jail cells by using biometric scanners. In March 2025, SPS began the process of installing biometric scanners in several adult and youth detention cells as part of a pilot project to determine whether biometrics could be used to better monitor and safeguard the health of those in SPS’s custody. This innovative approach to ensuring detainee’s health uses continuous, non-invasive monitoring of vital health metrics, enabling timely interventions and personalized care. From tracking h