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BCJun 05, 2025

Dr. Bruce Choy appointed next KPU President and Vice-Chancellor

The Board of Governors at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) has appointed Dr. Bruce Choy as the university’s next President and Vice-Chancellor, effective Sept. 2. Dr. Choy, an adjunct professor with the University of Toronto and chair of the George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology’s Board of Governors, will replace Dr. Alan Davis, who steps down as KPU President on Aug. 31 after 13 years. “Dr. Choy brings an incredible depth and breadth of leadership experience to KPU from both the private sector and the post-secondary sector that will be invaluable in guiding KPU thro
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CanadaJun 05, 2025

Jenny Kwan criticizes a provision in the federal government's border security bill

The N-D-P immigration critic says a provision in the federal government's border security bill that would give cabinet the power to cancel immigration documents is dangerous. Jenny Kwan calls it an attempt to mimic measures deployed by the Trump administration in the U-S. Ottawa says the immigration minister would only be able to exercise the power to cancel, suspend or alter immigration documents in an ``emergency'' and after being granted the authority through an order-in-council. But Kwan notes that cabinet decisions are made in secret and there's no firm definition of an ``emergency'' in t
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IndiaJun 05, 2025

Navjot Kaur Sidhu willing to contest 2027 Punjab elections

Navjot Kaur Sidhu may once again make a comeback in Punjab politics. Talking to the media during a visit to her constituency in Amritsar, she said that I will contest the MLA elections 100 percent in 2027 and I am preparing for the same. She said that the party high command will definitely look at the past history and give a ticket. Navjot Kaur also said that Navjot Singh Sidhu will campaign for the Congress candidate in the by-election to be held in Ludhiana and she will also go with him.
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BCJun 05, 2025

Europe trade mission will promote B.C. tech, attract investment

BC government delegation to launch trade mission to Europe. The mission aims to attract investment to the province and boost trade with Europe. The delegation, which is heading to Europe from June 9 to June 14, includes BC Jobs Minister Diana Gibson and Minister of State for Trade Rick Glumack. They will participate in three major tech conferences on the world stage, where B.C.-made technologies and agricultural technology will be promoted. These include London Tech Week, the GreenTech in Amsterdam and the VivaTech conferences in Paris. The mission to Europe comes as Premier David Eby is wor
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BCJun 05, 2025

Two firearms seized, 5 individuals charged after search warrant: Peel police

Peel Regional Police say investigators from the 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau have charged five individuals with multiple firearms and drug related offences. Peel police shared: Following a lengthy investigation, on June 1, 2025, police executed a search warrant at a residence in Brampton that resulted in the seizure of two semi-automatic handguns. Approximately $30,000 in Canadian currency along with a quantity of illicit drugs believed to be fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamines and heroin were seized from the residence. As a result, the following individuals were arrested and char
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CanadaJun 05, 2025

Infant born prematurely dies in southwestern Ontario after measles infection

Infant born prematurely dies in southwestern Ontario after measles infection Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore says an infant born prematurely and infected with measles has died in southwestern Ontario.Moore says the infant got the virus from their mother, who was not vaccinated. He says measles may have been a contributing factor in the premature birth and death but noted the infant also had serious medical complications unrelated to the virus.Moore says he extends his heartfelt condolences to the family during this difficult time. He says out of respect for the family'
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IndiaJun 05, 2025

Punjab government is being run by former Delhi Chief Minister: Sukhbir Singh Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir has alleged that the Punjab government is being run by former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Badal, who reached Ludhiana, said that all the secretaries, staff and PAs of Kejriwal have come to Punjab, who have taken control of the Punjab Civil Secretariat in their hands. He said that the Chief Minister has been kept only to take the facilities of Punjab. Sukhbir Badal said that Manish Sisodia is holding meetings with the officials in Punjab and taking the same decisions.
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BCJun 05, 2025

BC Highway Patrol says BC saw safest long weekend in years

For the first time in at least six years, the Victoria Day long weekend did not have a single fatality on BC roads. BC Highway Patrol released the stats for the high risk driving and motorcycle awareness month. According to the BC Highway Patrol, the high number of tickets shows that there’s still work to do to make BC highways safer as we look back on the High Risk Driving and Motorcycle Awareness Campaigns for May 2025. BC Highway Patrol shared: We had a lot of positive public feedback about the impact of BC Highway Patrol’s high-visibility enforcement, and we’re very happy to do our p
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CanadaJun 05, 2025

Canada's trade deficit plunged in April as tariffs kicked in

Canada has reported its biggest drop in exports in nearly 17 years due to US tariffs, pushing the country's trade deficit to a record high. Canada posted a trade deficit of $7.1 billion in April, its highest ever, as demand from the US weakened. The trade deficit in March was $2.3 billion. Total exports fell 10.8 per cent in April, the third consecutive monthly decline and the biggest decline since December 2008 during the global financial crisis, excluding the Covid period, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Thursday. Exports to the US fell 15.7 per cent and imports from th

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BCOct 15, 2025

Brampton Blitz wins Canada Super 60 cricket tournament at B.C. Place

Canada Super60, a cricket tournament played at Vancouver's iconic BC Place Stadium, concluded Monday night. Brampton Blitz defeated the Montreal Royal Tigers in a lopsided contest in yesterday's title match. In the final match, the Montreal Royal Tigers team could not even last the full 10 overs and were all out for 69 runs in 8 overs. In reply, the Brampton Blitz team achieved the target in the 6th over. This tournament was organized by cricketer Yuvraj Singh along with some other organizers. Yesterday, on the last day of the league, Yuvraj Singh arrived with his family and he also took a to
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CanadaOct 14, 2025

Quebec universities see steep decline in international student enrolment amid tighter immigration rules

A group representing Quebec universities is reporting that international student enrolment has dropped sharply compared to last year. Preliminary data from the Bureau de coopération interuniversitaire indicates that enrolment for the current fall session has plummeted by more than 21 per cent at the master's level and by 12.1 per cent overall. The sharpest drops were among four schools in the Université du Québec network, which reported between 17.1 per cent and 43.5 per cent fewer international students than in fall 2024. Montreal's Concordia University was also high on the list with a 16.
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CanadaOct 14, 2025

SPS Launches Body-Worn Camera Pilot

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is launching a six-month body-worn camera pilot project this fall. Beginning October 15, 2025, 20 SPS Road Safety Section officers will be wearing and testing the Axon Body 4 body-worn cameras (BWCs) for the duration of the pilot project. In 2021, SPS began researching and developing a BWC program. This process included completing a privacy impact assessment, ensuring alignment with provincial policing standards, conducting two community consultations, and developing guidelines for usage. In October 2024, the Surrey Police Board approved the purchase of 20 BWCs in
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WorldOct 14, 2025

Grammy Award winning singer D'Angelo passed away at the age of 51

The famous Grammy Award-winning artist, D'Angelo, passed away at the age of 51. His death left the entire industry in shock. The family confirmed his death on October 14, 2025. His real name was Michael D’Angelo Archer. He is survived by three children. His family shared an official statement on his demise and revealed how his passing has left a big void.
AlbertaOct 14, 2025

Alberta teachers, province set to meet for first time since strike began last week

Negotiations between the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) and the provincial government are scheduled to resume today, marking the first formal talks since thousands of teachers walked off the job on October 6. The provincewide strike has now entered its sixth day, leaving more than 740,000 students across 2,500 schools out of classrooms. The dispute centres on wages and class sizes. The government’s last proposal, which teachers decisively rejected late last month, offered a 12 per cent salary increase over four years and a plan to hire 3,000 additional teachers. Finance Minister Nate