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CanadaDec 03, 2020

Liberals' failure to be transparent on vaccines fuelling anxiety: O'Toole

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says the Liberal government's failure to be transparent about plans to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine is fuelling anxiety among Canadians. O'Toole says a plan should help provide details about the vaccine candidates and educate Canadians on their research and approval. He says information is just as important a tool in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as rapid tests. The Conservatives have a motion before the House of Commons today that calls on the Liberals to present specific details on their vaccine rollout strategy by Dec 16. Among other things, the T
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IndiaDec 03, 2020

'Delhi Chalo': Govt should stop shaming this movement, says Bhim Army Chief

Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad met protesting farmers at Delhi-Haryana Border. Farmers are present at the Singhu Border as 'Delhi Chalo' protest entered 8th day. Chandra Shekhar said, "If government becomes dictator then people should come out on the streets. Government should stop shaming this movement. We are here to support our farmers and will stand by them till the end." Thousands of farmers have continued to protest against new farm laws at the border area.
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IndiaDec 03, 2020

Parkash Singh Badal sent strong message to government by returning Padma Vibhushan award: Sukhbir Singh Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday said his father and SAD patriarch Parkash Singh Badal has sent a strong message to the union government by returning his Padma Vibhushan award "as a sign of protest" against the government.In a telephonic interview to ANI, Sukhbir Singh Badal said, "Parkash Singh Badal fought for his whole life for farmers. If you look at the whole country, he is the tallest farmer leader and all his life he struggled for them.""He even spent 16 years in jail. So, he felt that to send a strong message to the government and for them to immediat
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BCDec 03, 2020

834 new COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths reported in B.C.; Dr. Henry says travel and social gatherings rules could be extended

British Columbia's top doctor says COVID-19 cases have levelled off in the Fraser and Vancouver Coastal health regions, but they've been rising in the North, Interior and to a lesser extent on Vancouver Island. Dr. Bonnie Henry says there is some variability in how the illness is spreading in different areas, but social interactions are driving transmissions across the province. Dr. Henry says transmissions remain high and while health restrictions on travel and social gatherings are set to end Monday, it's possible the rules could be extended. Dr. Henry is also urging people to avoid travell
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CanadaDec 03, 2020

Government is fine-tuning its COVID-19 vaccination plan to ensure Canadians can get inoculated as soon as doses are available: PM Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is fine-tuning its COVID-19 vaccination plan to ensure Canadians can get inoculated as soon as doses are available. But opposition parties are criticizing the Liberals' reluctance to reveal exactly how and when it will distribute a vaccine once one is approved by Health Canada. Opposition Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole questioned the prime minister about his vaccine plan today in the House of Commons.The Conservatives are expected to introduce a motion tomorrow that could compel the government to release details of the plan by the middle of
BCDec 02, 2020

Death of a teenager in Burnaby now being investigated as a homicide

The death of a teenager in Burnaby, B.C., is now being investigated as a homicide. A statement from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says the 18 year old woman was found in a Burnaby home on Sunday. She was suffering from critical injuries and died in hospital. Sgt. Frank Jang with the homicide team says one man was arrested at the scene but has been released without charges as the investigation continues. Jang says the woman knew her attacker, the case is considered isolated and there is no risk to the public. He urges anyone with information to contact investigators.
BCDec 02, 2020

Abbotsford police asking for help to identify a driver and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run

Abbotsford police are asking for help identifying a driver and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run. Police say in a statement the incident happened just after 5 pm Monday at Harris Road and Riverside Street. They say a 20 year old pedestrian was injured when she was walking on the roadside and knocked into a ditch. Police have limited information about the vehicle but say they believe it will have substantial damage to the windshield and passenger side view mirror.
BCDec 02, 2020

Environment Canada meteorologist says December will likely be warmer but conditions for January to be colder, wetter and whiter

Residents of southern BC may be looking at a mild December but things are expected to chill off in the New Year. Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Lundquist says December will likely be warmer than usual in Metro Vancouver. But he says conditions for January are predicted to be colder, wetter and whiter than usual. He says it's a La Nina year, which usually brings colder temperature right away, but a ridge of high pressure is delaying the freeze.
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CanadaDec 02, 2020

Conservatives criticizing the Trudeau government after Britain gives approval to emergency use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

The Conservatives are criticizing the Trudeau government for not moving faster after Britain became the first country in the world to approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. Health Canada is still reviewing the drug. Conservative MP Michael Barrett says Canadians are being forced to wait. He said the people in the UK, and soon the US and other countries are preparing to get vaccinated.

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BCJun 27, 2025

B.C. minister Bowinn Ma tells of 'frightening' incident at her constituency office

British Columbia's Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma says there was a "frightening" security incident at her constituency office in North Vancouver early Friday. Ma says in a statement that all meetings and appointments at the office have been cancelled for the day. Her statement says that thankfully, nobody was injured, and she appreciates the concern expressed by community members. Ma doesn't describe the incident and says due to an active police investigation, she won't be able to provide more details about what happened. She says she wants to thank the officers who responded to the inciden
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Trump 'terminating' trade talks with Canada over digital tax

U-S President Donald Trump says he is immediately ending all trade talks with Canada. The sudden termination is over Canada's plan to go ahead with its digital services tax on big U-S tech companies that do business here. The tax is set to take effect Monday but would be retroactive for the past three years, leaving U-S companies with atwo-billion-dollar U-S bill due at the end of the month. Trump says Washington will notify Canada about new tariff rates within the next week.
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BCJun 27, 2025

Surrey: Sikh Games Canada 2025 begin at Tamanawis Park

The Sikh Games Canada in Surrey began yesterday, June 26th. During the first days games, some interesting field hockey competition was witnessed in the under-10 category. Although the senior teams had also taken to the field this morning. The event, which started on Thursday, has not only the competition of different categories of field hockey as its main attraction, but also soccer, wrestling, volleyball, Gatka event, cultural performances etc. are also attracting people.Organizers say that this event, which started as a field hockey tournament in 2008, has now become one of the largest multi
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CanadaJun 27, 2025

Canada may cut student visas further

The Canadian government may cut student visas further. Immigration Minister Lina Diab is set to launch a consultation on immigration targets this summer, with a focus on student visas. This comes after the federal government last year announced a cap on study permits and a gradual reduction in the number of student visas. A spokeswoman for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says the government expects schools to only accept students they can support by providing housing and other services. Meanwhile, the main opposition Conservatives are already in favor of this cut, with the pa
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WorldJun 27, 2025

Big trade deal to be signed soon between Washington and New Delhi: Trump

US President Donald Trump says that a big trade deal is going to be signed soon between Washington and New Delhi. He said this at the White House. Trump said that recently America has signed a trade deal with China and now a big trade deal is going to be signed with India as well. He said that everyone wants to deal with us. Trump said that we will have a very big deal with India. The President also said that the White House will not make a deal with every country. Trump said that to some we are just going to send a letter saying thank you very much, you will have to pay 25 to 45 percent t