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BCMay 25, 2021

B.C. records 974 new COVID-19 cases, officials ask residents to follow restrictions

Officials are continuing to urge British Columbia residents to follow COVID-19 health restrictions ahead of Tuesday's restart announcement. B.C. recorded 974 new cases of COVID-19 over the long weekend, for a total of 142,347 during the pandemic, as well as a drop in hospitalizations. The majority of the cases occurred in the hard-hit Fraser Health Authority region, which accounted for roughly two-thirds of the new cases. The province also reported 12 new deaths for a total of 1,679. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry say in a joint statement that they
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IndiaMay 25, 2021

India's daily COVID-19 positivity rate drops to 9.54 pc

With 1,96,427 fresh cases and 3,26,850 recoveries in the last 24 hours, India's daily COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 9.54 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry's data on Tuesday.The ministry informed that the daily new cases have fallen below 2 lakh to a level seen 40 days before (daily new cases were 1,84,372 on April 14, 2021). Cumulatively, the active caseload has also now reduced to 25,86,782. Active coronavirus cases in the country have decreased since its last peak on May 10, 2021. A net decline of 1,33,934 is witnessed in the last 24 hours. It now comprises 9.60 percent
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BCMay 23, 2021

IHIT investigating deadly shooting Saturday in Coquitlam

Police say a man is dead after a shooting Saturday evening in Coquitlam, B.C. Investigators say the victim was gunned down near Hart St. and Henderson Ave. around 5:30 p.m. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) tweeted that they believe it was a targeted shooting. The victim's identity was not immediately released, nor was any suspect information. And IHIT did not say in their tweet whether they suspect the shooting is tied to the ongoing gang conflict in Metro Vancouver. There have been 20 gang-related homicides and 20 attempted murders in Metro Vancouver so far this year.
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BCMay 22, 2021

B.C recorded 420 new cases of COVID-19 and 6 deaths

British Columbia recorded 420 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, for a total of 141,373 since the pandemic began, along with six new deaths. The authority's push to get young people vaccinated is being spread on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Lee says they're looking forward to more young people registering, booking and getting their shots as quickly as possible so the pandemic can be put behind us. The Fraser Health authority is leveraging the fear of missing out in its campaign aimed at convincing young adults to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Dr. Victoria Lee
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CanadaMay 21, 2021

FreshCo donates $50,000 to support India in Covid-19 crisis

Today, in an effort to support India’s COVID-19 response, senior executives from FreshCo and Chalo! FreschCo presented a cheque for $50,000 to the Canadian Red Cross at the Chalo! FreshCo Brampton store on Airport Road. These funds will directly support preparedness, response and recovery activities on the ground in India, helping communities that have been affected or are at risk of being affected by the deadly virus. Today’s donation cheque was presented by Tony McGrath, VP Operations, Discount Format, Sobeys Inc., Donny Sandher, National Chalo Operations District Operator, Discount Form
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BCMay 21, 2021

Police, inspectors won't ease COVID-19 restriction enforcement over long weekend

Restaurants, pubs and breweries with outdoor patios will be under the microscope in British Columbia over the Victoria Day long weekend as WorkSafeBC inspectors ensure businesses abide by COVID-19 safety plans. A statement from the agency responsible for workplace health and safety says it will be stepping up inspections of businesses in potential COVID-19 hot spots in the Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health regions. As WorkSafe reminds businesses to pay strict attention to safety plans designed to limit the spread of the virus, Vancouver police are reminding city residents that provin
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CanadaMay 21, 2021

Canada reports fourth blood clot death linked to Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

Four people in Canada have now died from a rare blood-clotting event linked to the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. The latest person was in their 50s in New Brunswick. The province's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Jennifer Russell, says the person received a first dose of AstraZeneca on April 11th. They developed blood clot symptoms 17 days later and died recently. This latest death comes as Ontario is resuming use of the vaccine, but only as a second dose. More than 2.1-million Canadians have received at least one dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
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BCMay 21, 2021

Court case against a New Westminster man accused of arson has been ended by his death

The court case against a New Westminster man accused of arson has been ended by his death. New Westminster police say the prosecution of Sean Warnick has been abated. Warnick was 49 when he was charged last October with setting the fire that destroyed a large section of the New Westminster pier one month earlier. Warnick had been released on conditions while awaiting his trial and police say the prosecution was abated when his death was confirmed, no further investigation is planned and no other suspects are linked to the case. New Westminster police department on Twitter: Charges abated in P
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BCMay 21, 2021

Probe begins after fatal crash near Sicamous, B.C., as car tries to evade police

The actions of police are under scrutiny after a fatal crash in B.C.'s Interior as a vehicle tried to evade a traffic stop. A statement from RCMP says the independent office that examines all cases of police-involved death or serious injury has been notified about the single-vehicle crash Thursday near Sicamous. Police say a woman in the vehicle died and the man driving was seriously hurt when he lost control as RCMP tried to stop the car. An officer in an unmarked cruiser was among a line of vehicles on Highway 1 near Salmon Arm when the vehicle passed and police say the driver wouldn't pull

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BCAug 07, 2026

Motorcyclist seriously injured after Surrey police attempted traffic stop; IIO investigating

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a collision in Surrey early Friday following an attempted traffic stop by the Surrey Police Service. According to a Surrey Police Service news release, an officer attempted to stop a speeding motorcycle at about 3:30 a.m. near the Trans-Canada Highway and the 104 Avenue off-ramp. Police said the rider fled into oncoming traffic before colliding with a civilian vehicle. The motorcyclist was transported to hospital by BC Emergency Health Services for treatment. Police said no other people were injured in th
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CanadaAug 07, 2026

Canadian dairy farmers urge Ottawa not to make dairy concessions in U.S. trade talks

Canadian dairy producers are urging the federal government not to offer any concessions on the dairy sector or Canada's supply management system as trade negotiations with the United States continue ahead of a key tariff deadline. In a statement, Dairy Farmers of Canada said the country's food sovereignty "is not for sale" and warned that any agreement weakening the dairy sector would not be in Canada's national interest. The organization said Canada has already made several concessions in recent months in an effort to advance discussions with the United States, but argued that the Trump admin
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IndiaAug 07, 2026

Punjab seeks Centre's intervention over Canadian work permit issues affecting students

Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh says the state government is making efforts to protect the interests of Punjabi students in Canada who are facing work permit-related difficulties. According to the minister, about 1,500 students have been affected. He said the Punjab government is closely monitoring the situation to better understand the challenges faced by the students and to identify measures that could support them. Dr. Ravjot Singh said he has written to External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar seeking an urgent meeting on the issue. In the letter, he urged the Central gover
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BCAug 07, 2026

RCMP investigating five suspicious brush fires near Shuswap Lake amid extreme wildfire danger

RCMP are investigating five suspicious brush fires reported in the Shuswap Lake area after multiple fires broke out within a short period Wednesday evening while the region was under an extreme wildfire danger rating. According to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, three fires were reported along Squilax–Anglemont Road, each approximately 100 metres apart. Shortly afterward, two additional fires were reported in the nearby Anglemont Estates area. Officials said the fires were contained quickly due to the prompt response of local residents and firefighters, preventing significant damage.
CanadaAug 07, 2026

Canada weighs trade concessions as it seeks relief from U.S. tariffs

The federal government is considering a series of trade concessions as it seeks relief from tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The measures under consideration reportedly include easing restrictions on the sale of U.S. liquor in some provinces, removing Canada's retaliatory tariffs on automobiles and expanding market access for U.S. dairy products. According to the sources, Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is attempting to demonstrate to the United States that Canada is committed to improving bilateral trade relations. One of