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BCJan 08, 2021

Man's body found hours after man, woman fatally stabbed in southeastern B.C.: RCMP

A body has been found in a small community in southeastern British Columbia and RCMP are trying to determine if it is linked to a recent double homicide in the same area. An RCMP statement says a man's body was found in Salmo, near where a missing vehicle was located shortly after two people were fatally stabbed Wednesday evening west of Creston, B.C. A vehicle belonging to one of the victims was taken following the attack on the 40 year old Calgary man and 25 year old West Kootenay woman at a highway pullout. At the time the two victims were found, investigators said they believed the man an
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BCJan 07, 2021

Drugs and cash found in secret compartment in a car in Surrey

Strategic targeted enforcement by the Surrey RCMP Gang Enforcement Team’s (SGET) has led to the seizure of drugs and cash, from a hidden compartment inside a vehicle. On January 1, 2021 at approximately 11 p.m., an SGET officer conducted a traffic stop with a Nissan Maxima, in the 9000-block of 156 Street. During the interaction with the driver, the officer observed a knife and bear spray inside the vehicle. As a result, the driver was arrested for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. As the investigation progressed, the officer observed signs that there may be a hidden compartmen
BCJan 07, 2021

Nanaimo woman says, money began falling from sky after a car raced by her

A woman walking in Nanaimo says money began falling from the sky after a car raced by her as she strolled in the city's north end. Nanaimo RCMP say the woman, who isn't being identified, noticed the floating cash as the vehicle disappeared down the street, so she gathered up the bills and called police. Investigators say the total value is significant and it's possible the owner may not know it wafted out the car window, or the money may be related to illegal activities and those involved may not want to report the loss. Constable Gary O'Brien says the money will be kept for 90 days and if
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WorldJan 07, 2021

Woman fatally shot inside the U.S. Capitol identified as Ashli Babbitt

Authorities have identified the woman who was fatally shot inside the U.S. Capitol as Ashli Babbitt. Family and her social media accounts say she was an Air Force veteran from San Diego and avid supporter of President Donald Trump and his efforts to stay in office. Police say she was part of a crowd that was breaking down the doors to a barricaded room where armed officers stood on the other side. The 35 year old woman got married in 2019 and she and her husband run a pool company. Her husband says "she loved her country and she was doing what she thought was right to support her country."
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CanadaJan 07, 2021

Governor General Julie Payette says, vaccines give hope but there aren't yet enough to go around

Governor General Julie Payette says it's the duty of every Canadian to adhere to public health measures.She said these measures are aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. She says in a video statement we owe it to front-line health workers, seniors, our loved ones and other people's loved ones to make the necessary sacrifices. Payette says vaccines give hope but there aren't yet enough to go around. She says keeping apart, minimizing movements and following restrictions are still the only ways to get the pandemic under control.
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BCJan 07, 2021

Victim of a random machete attack in Vancouver credits his hat for saving life

The victim of a random machete attack in downtown Vancouver on New Year's Eve says he credits his hat for helping save his life. William Johnson says he was hit over the head with a machete outside the Blenz coffee shop near Granville and Nelson streets at about 7 p-m. Johnson says he believes his hat helped save his life as he only required four stitches. A 33 year old man has been charged with two counts of assault with a weapon.The man has also been charged with two counts of assault causing bodily harm, robbery, and possession of a dangerous weapon in connection with the incidents.
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BCJan 07, 2021

Calgary man, B.C. woman killed after stopping at side of highway in B.C.

The RCMP say a Calgary man and B.C. woman have been attacked and killed after stopping on the side of a highway just west of Creston, B.C. Police say the victims were found at around 7 p.m. Wednesday just a few kilometres outside Creston at a pullout on Highway 3 in southeast B.C. Both had been stabbed and police say the suspect is reported to have fled in a vehicle belonging to one of the victims. A statement from the Mounties says a 40 year old Calgary man was pronounced dead at the scene and a 25 year old West Kootenay woman was rushed to hospital but could not be revived. The stolen vehic
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BCJan 07, 2021

Man with gang ties is victim of targeted shooting in Surrey, B.C. say police

Investigators are appealing for witnesses, dashcam video or other surveillance tape as they investigate the first homicide of the year in Surrey, B.C.A statement from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team identifies 24-year-old Gary Kang as the man fatally shot at his home in Surrey's Morgan Heights neighbourhood early Wednesday.The statement says Kang was known to police, had a history of gang activity and his death is linked to ongoing conflict in Metro Vancouver. Police believe more than one suspect was involved in the attack.They say they are also exploring possible connections betwe
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IndiaJan 07, 2021

Protesting farmers hold tractor march at Ghazipur border

Farmers' protest against the farm laws entered 43rd Day on January 07. Protesting farmers held a tractor rally at four borders of Delhi including Eastern and Western peripheral expressways. The tractor march is a rehearsal of the mega show on January 26. Ghaziabad District ADM Shailendra Kumar Singh said, "Earlier the farmers were to take out tractor rally till Palwal but now they will go only till Noida and return to Ghazipur. Sufficient police force deployed, video recording being done."

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WorldAug 13, 2025

India cannot take away even a drop of water: Shahbaz Sharif

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has threatened India for suspending the Indus Water Treaty. At a function held in the capital Islamabad on Tuesday, Sharif said that the enemy cannot take away even a drop of water from Pakistan. He said that if it tries to do so, Pakistan will teach you such a lesson that you will never forget in your life. This is the fourth consecutive threat from Pakistan in 48 hours, before this, Army Chief Asim Munir, former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif had threatened. Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir had said that if India stop
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CanadaAug 13, 2025

Roughly 20,000 people under wildfire evacuation alert in Newfoundland and Labrador

Thousands of people in Newfoundland and Labrador's capital and elsewhere in the province are under evacuation alerts as wildfires continue to threaten communities. About 5,400 residents in two areas of St. John's were told on Tuesday to be ready to leave their homes at a moment's notice. They joined roughly 15,000 others in parts of the nearby communities of Paradise and Conception Bay South who were placed under evacuation alerts a day earlier. The wildfire threatening the towns was about 250 metres from the Trans-Canada Highway on Tuesday night. Members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the c
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CanadaAug 13, 2025

Air Canada flight attendants' union serves 72-hour strike notice

The union representing around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants has signalled its intent to strike Saturday. Flight attendants have issued 72-hour strike notice and could walk off the job at 12:58 a.m. ET on Saturday if a deal isn't reached to avoid a work stoppage. In an update posted online, the union said it has made progress on some items during its contract talks, but has been unable to reach a deal. The Air Canada component of the Canadian Union of Public Employees said its move was followed by a lockout notice issued by Air Canada. On Tuesday, Air Canada said it had reached an impasse
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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