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BCSep 20, 2021

Police in Kelowna investigating suspicious death of a woman

Mounties in Kelowna are investigating a suspicious death after a woman's body was found at a highway intersection. RCMP say officers were called to the intersection of Highway 33W and Nickel Road at 7 a.m. after the body was discovered. Police say the death is considered suspicious and the RCMP Serious Crime Unit has taken over the investigation. They're looking for witnesses as well as potential surveillance video.
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BCSep 20, 2021

Burnaby RCMP’s Investigative Support Team continue to investigate a shooting that has left a victim injured

RCMP in Burnaby say ``many officers'' are investigating a shooting near a popular hockey rink. Police say one man suffered non life-threatening injuries on Saturday afternoon in the shooting near the Scotia Barn. Mounties say they do not believe the shooting is connected to the Lower Mainland gang conflict. RCMP are asking potential witnesses or anyone who has dash cam video of the incident to come forward. Burnaby RCMP on Twitter: Burnaby RCMP’s Investigative Support Team continue to investigate a shooting that has left a victim with non-life-threatening injurieshttp://bit.ly/2Xx62jD
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IndiaSep 20, 2021

Charanjit Singh's supporters celebrate outside his residence

Charanjit Singh Channi has been unanimously elected as the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party of Punjab on September 19. Supporters of Channi celebrated outside his residence at Kharar, SAS Nagar in Chandigarh. Congress MLA Charanjit Singh Channi took oath as Punjab Chief Minister at Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh on September 20. The oath was administered by Governor Banwarilal Purohit. Channi took oath as 16th CM of the state. Congress leaders Sukhjinder S Randhawa and OP Soni also took oath as State Ministers today.
CanadaSep 20, 2021

Canadians heading to the polls to choose next federal government

Canada's first-ever pandemic election culminates today as Canadians from coast-to-coast go to the polls to choose the 338 members of Parliament to sit in the House of Commons.Elections Canada says almost 6.8 million people voted early, most of them at advanced polls over a week ago, and the rest through special ballots cast by mail or at Elections Canada offices.But a majority of Canada's more than 30 million eligible voters will mark their ballots today.Elections Canada encourages voters to wear masks but only requires them in places where they are mandated by provincial rules. Proof-of-vacci
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IndiaSep 20, 2021

Punjab govt standing with farmers, common man, says Charanjit Singh Channi after taking oath

Soon after taking the oath of office, the newly-sworn in Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said his government is standing with farmers and will appeal to the Centre to withdraw the three farm laws. In his first interaction with media after taking the oath, Chief Minister said he is representative of poor sections of society including daily wage labourers and farmers. "I am not the representative of rich. I am representative of common man of Punjab," he said. Channi also said his government will immediately waive the water and electricity bills of farmers. "Punjab government stand
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IndiaSep 20, 2021

Rawat's statement on Sidhu's leadership undermines Punjab CM's authority: Jakhar

A day after Punjab Congress in-charge Harish Rawat hinted that the party would fight the forthcoming Assembly polls under Navjot Singh Sidhu, former state Congress chief Sunil Jakhar on Monday raised objection to the statement and said the comments from Rawat were baffling. Jakhar, who was removed as Punjab Congress president to make way for Navjot Singh Sidhu in July, tweeted, "On the swearing-in day of Charanjit Channi as CM, Mr Rawats's statement that "elections will be fought under Sidhu", is baffling. It's likely to undermine CM's authority but also negate the very 'raison d'etre' of his
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IndiaSep 20, 2021

Charanjit Singh Channi takes oath as Punjab Chief Minister

Congress MLA Charanjit Singh Channi took oath as Punjab's 16th Chief Minister on Monday.Channi a three-time MLA from Rupnagar's Chamkaur Sahib - will be Punjab's first Dalit Chief Minister.He has served as Technical Education Minister in the Captain Amarinder Singh government.According to the official website of the Punjab Government, Channi remained Municipal Councilor for three terms and moved on to become the President of Municipal Council Kharar for a two-term.He was elected to the Punjab Vidhan Sabha from Chamkaur Sahib Consistency for the first time in 2007.He was elected to the assembly
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BCSep 18, 2021

Surrey RCMP asking for public help to locate Sanjana Singh

Surrey RCMP is asking public’s help to locate an 18-year-old woman, missing from Cloverdale. On September 17, 2021 at approximately 7:00 a.m. Sanjana Singh left her residence located in the area of 5500-block of 188A Street and has not been seen or heard from since. These actions are out of character for her. Sanjana Singh’s family and police are very concerned for her wellbeing.Sanjana Singh is described as an 18-year-old South Asian woman, 5’9", 145 lbs., long dark brown hair and dark brown eyes.
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IndiaSep 18, 2021

Shiromani Akali Dal promises to not implement black farm laws in Punjab

Shiromani Akali Dal leaders slammed the Central Government over new farm laws. "The government is not listening to farmers and instead, they are lathi-charged. They have left farmers to die. This government is not for the citizens of the country," said party leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal. "Shiromani Akali Dal promises that we will not allow black farm laws to be implemented in Punjab," said party president Sukhbir Singh Badal.

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Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal Coquitlam pub stabbing

A 33-year-old man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a fatal stabbing outside a pub in Coquitlam last year, according to homicide investigators. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said Timothy Vansnick was originally charged with second-degree murder following the incident on Jan. 31, 2025. Police said the stabbing occurred after a fight outside the pub. Bystanders attempted first aid before emergency responders continued life-saving efforts, but the victim died at the scene. Investigators said Vansnick was charged with second-degree murder on Feb. 1, 2025. On Tuesda
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Water restored in parts of Kamloops, but boil water advisory and restrictions remain

Water service has been restored to parts of Kamloops following a major water main break in the city’s east end, but officials say the supply remains unsafe to drink as repair work continues. The City of Kamloops said potable water trucks will remain stationed at four locations in the affected area through Friday to provide residents with safe drinking water. According to the city, residents are also being asked to temporarily stop using water again until 6 p.m. Thursday while crews complete what officials described as a critical repair to the damaged main. City officials said the temporary s
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Vancouver police seek public help locating missing man last seen near VGH

Vancouver Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 30-year-old man who was last seen near Vancouver General Hospital early Thursday morning. According to a Vancouver Police Department release, Sahil Dhallay was last seen around midnight on May 14 in the area of Vancouver General Hospital. Police described Dhallay as a South Asian man who was wearing a brown hospital gown and no shoes at the time he was last seen. Authorities said anyone who sees Dhallay should call 9-1-1 immediately and should not approach him. The case remains under investigation as police continue efforts to l
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AlbertaMay 14, 2026

Alberta court blocks separation petition over lack of First Nations consultation

An Alberta court has dismissed a petition related to separating the province from Canada, ruling the provincial government failed to meet its duty to consult First Nations before advancing the process. The court said any move toward separation from Canada could directly affect rights protected under Treaties 7 and 8, making consultation with affected Indigenous communities a constitutional requirement. Premier Danielle Smith criticized the ruling, calling it “wrong” and “anti-democratic.” Smith said the provincial government plans to appeal the decision immediately, arguing consultatio
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CanadaMay 14, 2026

Honda pauses proposed $15B EV project in Ontario indefinitely

Honda Motor Co. has indefinitely suspended plans for its proposed $15-billion electric vehicle project in Alliston, Ontario, a move that raises new questions about the pace of Canada’s EV manufacturing expansion. The company announced the decision Thursday, citing changing market conditions and slower consumer demand for electric vehicles. The proposed project was expected to create about 1,000 jobs in the region. Honda said the decision will not affect workers or production at its existing manufacturing facility in Alliston, where current operations will continue as planned. The project had