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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 19, 2026

Canada Could Get Tariff Relief on Steel, Aluminum and Automobiles

Canada could receive some tariff relief on steel, aluminum and automobiles under a new trade deal with the United States that is reportedly nearing completion. According to reports, Washington could reduce the current 50% tariff on some Canadian steel and aluminum exports to 25% as part of the agreement. However, the details have not yet been finalized, and the new rates are not expected to apply equally to all products. Different tariffs could be imposed on certain steel- and aluminum-derived products. Meanwhile, the top-line tariff on automobiles could reportedly be reduced from 25% to 15%.
AlbertaAug 19, 2026

Calgary Police Officer to Stand Trial for Murder After Two Die in Slow-Speed Chase

A Calgary police officer charged with two counts of second-degree murder will stand trial in connection with the deaths of two men during a slow-speed police pursuit in 2023. A judge ordered a trial for 52-year-old Const. Craig Stothard on Tuesday, following the conclusion of a preliminary inquiry. The inquiry was held to determine whether there was enough evidence for the case to proceed to trial. Stothard was charged after Wesley Davidson and Levon Boyce Fox were shot and killed on May 29, 2023, following a police pursuit involving a stolen cube van. Police had responded to a report of suspi
CanadaAug 19, 2026

Canada Confirms Trade Deal With U.S.; Details Expected Friday

Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that Canada is moving toward a trade agreement with the United States, saying it will deliver the best possible deal across the country’s most important sectors. U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra welcomed the progress and credited President Donald Trump for the development. Details of the interim agreement could be released by Friday, with Canada reportedly making progress on reducing sector-specific tariffs. The deal could help bring an end to the trade war that has continued between the two countries for the past year and a half.
IndiaAug 19, 2026

Various Sikh Organisations Support ‘Punjab Bandh’ Call

Various Sikh organisations have extended their support to the ‘Punjab Bandh’ call given by the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha for August 21. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has also backed the bandh and decided to keep its offices and all affiliated institutions closed on August 21. Apart from the SGPC, the Shiromani Akali Dal Reunited, Akali Dal ‘Waris Punjab De’, Dal Khalsa, Hawara Committee, Mann Dal and several other Sikh organisations have announced their support for the bandh. Sikh leaders have appealed to the public to completely shut their businesses until 2 p.m. on Aug
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BCAug 19, 2026

Vancouver Granville Street Homicide: 35-Year-Old Man Arrested

Vancouver Police have arrested 35-year-old James Christopher Holmgren after Crown counsel approved a second-degree murder charge in connection with a fatal stabbing on Granville Street last year. Police were called to the area of Granville Street and Helmcken Street on November 17, 2025, after reports of a man suffering from a stab wound. The victim, 20-year-old Aymen Al-Hafidh, was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Holmgren was arrested by Vancouver Police Homicide Unit detectives and remains in custody.