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CanadaJun 24, 2025

Brampton man charged after CBSA seizes 187 kg of cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today a significant seizure of cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry in Point Edward, Ontario. On June 12, 2025, a commercial truck arrived from the United States at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry and was referred for a secondary examination. During the inspection of the trailer, border services officers, with the assistance of a detector dog, discovered 161 bricks of suspected cocaine contained in 6 boxes. The total weight of the suspected narcotics was 187 kg, with an estimated street value of $23.3 million. The CBSA arrested K
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BCJun 24, 2025

New ferry terminal in Victoria’s inner harbour begins major construction this summer

Construction of a new ferry terminal in downtown Victoria, BC’s capital, is set to begin later this month. Transportation and Transit Minister Mike Farnworth announced the project, saying the new Belleville Terminal will add a new travel experience for travelers traveling between Victoria and the South Island. It will boost local jobs, businesses and the region’s economy in downtown Victoria. Farnworth described it as a modern ferry terminal and said it has been a goal of the community and all levels of government for the past two decades. It will provide safe transportation for goods an
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IndiaJun 24, 2025

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann meets Governor Gulab Chand Kataria

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and sought space for an office for the Aam Aadmi Party in the capital Chandigarh. CM Mann said that the Aam Aadmi Party has now become a national party. In the recently held by-elections, AAP has won in Ludhiana and Gujarat. Apart from this, the party also has MLAs in Goa and there is a government in Punjab. The Chief Minister said that we now fulfill all the conditions for the party office in Chandigarh. He said that the Governor has assured that a place for the party office will be provided as per the rules a
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BCJun 24, 2025

B.C. Conservatives start voting on Rustad's leadership in marathon six-month process

The Conservative Party of British Columbia has quietly begun voting on the leadership of John Rustad in a marathon process that could last about six months. Rustad says in-person voting has already taken place in at least two ridings and he expects the ballot to be completed in December, once members in all 93 B.C. ridings have taken part. The voting comes amid questions over Rustad's handling of a group of former Conservative MLAs who he recently accused of trying to blackmail their former colleagues in a bid to take over the party. The Opposition Leader says he's "pretty optimistic" about th
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CanadaJun 24, 2025

Canada men's team beat 6th ranked Austria in 3X3 Basketball world cup

The Canadian men's team recorded one win and one loss today at the FIBA 3X3 Basketball World Cup being played in Mongolia. The Canadian team recorded a victory today against Austria, which is ranked higher than them. The 17th ranked Canadian team won against the 6th ranked Austria by a margin of 22-19. However, in another match played today, the Canadian team had to face a defeat against China by a margin of 20-22. The Canadian team will face Olympic silver medalist France on Thursday.
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CanadaJun 24, 2025

Nigerian judge convicts man of sextorting B.C. teen who died by suicide

Nigeria's financial crimes agency says a man who tried to blackmail a Surrey, B.C., teenager by posting his intimate images online has been sentenced to prison terms totalling 76 years. RCMP have said that the boy's sudden death in 2023 came after he fell victim to "financial sextortion." Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says in social media posts that Olukeye Adedayo faced 18 charges, including possession and distribution of child pornography, attempted extortion by threats and money laundering. It says Adedayo set up an Instagram account using the boy's name to distribute t
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AlbertaJun 24, 2025

Premier Smith to announce details surrounding promised Alberta Next panel

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to announce today next steps in her plan to challenge what she and her government have called unfair intrusions from the federal government. Smith will be in Calgary to announce details of the Alberta Next Panel. She will be joined by Adam Legge of the Business Council of Alberta at a news conference in Heritage Park. The premier has previously said she will chair the panel, which will tour the province to hear concerns and suggestions from Albertans about the province's relationship with Prime Minister Mark Carney's government. The panel
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CanadaJun 24, 2025

Inflation holds steady at 1.7% in May as rent hikes cool

The annual pace of inflation held steady at 1.7 per cent in May as cooling shelter costs helped tame price pressures, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. Shelter costs rose three per cent in May, StatCan said, marking a slowdown from 3.4 per cent in April. The agency singled out Ontario as the major source of rent relief in the country. Slowing population growth and a jump in new supply helped dampen rent hikes in May. Mortgage interest costs meanwhile decelerated for the 21st consecutive month amid lower interest rates from the Bank of Canada. Economists had broadly expected inflation would remai
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CanadaJun 24, 2025

More than 100 people on Canadian chartered flight leaving Middle East tonight: Anand

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says a Canadian chartered flight will leave Jordan this evening with more than 100 people on board. Speaking from The Hague, Anand says Canada is also helping allied nations get their citizens out of the Middle East but adds the number of foreign nationals asking for help is "minimal" compared to the number of Canadians. Global Affairs Canada deployed more consular assistance to the region after war broke out between Israel and Iran last week. Anand says Global Affairs Canada has helped more than 500 Canadians in the region since the conflict began. She add

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BCNov 27, 2025

Police examine shooting that damaged home in north Surrey

Surrey Police Service and the Surrey RCMP’s Provincial Operations Support Unit say they are reviewing evidence after shots were fired at a home in the Fraser Heights area early Thursday morning. Officers were called around 3:05 am to a residence near 112 Street and 153A Street, where they confirmed the house had been struck by gunfire. Police say no one was hurt. The General Investigation Unit with the RCMP support unit has taken over the file and is gathering surveillance footage and witness statements. Investigators are also checking whether the incident may connect to other recent police
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BCNov 27, 2025

Richmond RCMP warns residents as sophisticated grandparent scams resurface

Richmond RCMP is urging residents to be cautious after a recent rise in reports of so-called grandparent scams, a type of fraud that often targets seniors but can impact anyone who receives an unexpected call claiming a loved one is in trouble. Investigators say the scams share a common pattern in which suspects create panic and pressure victims into paying large sums of money. Police say one of the latest cases involved a caller pretending to be an official with a foreign embassy. The scammer told the victim that their grandson had been detained and that urgent bail money was required. The vi
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BCNov 27, 2025

Mission RCMP seeks public assistance after violent home invasion and weapons theft

Mission RCMP says investigators are searching for two outstanding suspects after a violent home invasion earlier this month that left several residents injured and resulted in the theft of multiple long guns. Police were called to a home around 1:30 a.m. on November 13, where intruders allegedly forced their way inside, used pepper spray on the occupants, and struck one person with a crowbar. Officers say one suspect was injured during the altercation with the homeowner before fleeing. About half an hour later, staff at a local hospital reported that a man with suspicious injuries had been dro
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CanadaNov 27, 2025

Ottawa and Alberta sign agreement on West Coast pipeline, propose path to revisiting B.C. tanker limits

The federal government and Alberta have signed a new memorandum of understanding that lays out a framework for advancing an oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast, while also opening the door to potential changes to British Columbia’s tanker restrictions. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith formalized the agreement at a ceremony in Calgary on Thursday, describing it as a step toward defining the project as one of national interest under the Building Canada Act. Under the terms released by officials, Ottawa says it would be prepared to adjust the West Coast tanker ban
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IndiaNov 27, 2025

Akal Takht acting Jathedar meets family of slain Jalandhar teen, calls for strongest penalties

The acting Jathedar of the Akal Takht, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, met with the family of a 13-year-old girl who was killed during an alleged attempted sexual assault in Jalandhar, urging authorities to pursue the maximum punishment allowed under law. The visit comes as community members continue to express concern about the handling of the case. During the meeting, the Jathedar offered prayers for the victim and received a detailed account of the events from the family. He assured them that the Panth’s highest temporal seat, along with the broader Sikh community, supports the family as the