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BCMar 02, 2021

1,478 new COVID-19 cases and 8 deaths reported in B.C.; 42 new cases are variants of concern

More than 275 thousand COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in BC, but that isn't nearly enough to prevent new health facility outbreaks at Glacier View Lodge, Chilliwack General Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital and Surrey Memorial Hospital. However, several outbreaks were also declared over, including one at St. Paul's Hospital in downtown Vancouver. BC is reporting 1,478 new COVID-19 infections from Saturday to Monday, for a total of 80,672 cases in the province since the pandemic began. There are 4,464 people with active cases in the province, of whom 236 are hospitalized and 65 are
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BCMar 02, 2021

Two arrested after youth hurt in assault with weapon outside school in Surrey

RCMP say two youths have been arrested after a male was injured in an assault with a weapon outside a high school in Surrey, B.C. Mounties say investigators have identified three suspects in the assault, which happened Monday morning outside of Panorama Ridge Secondary School. The injured youth was taken to hospital in stable condition and the school was placed on a "hold and secure" until the safety of all students was confirmed, police say. All of the suspects are youth and were not previously known to police, RCMP say, and while two have been arrested and are in custody, officers are still
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CanadaMar 01, 2021

Meng's defence team argues for admission of evidence to bolster its case

A lawyer for the Huawei executive facing extradition to the United States says there's evidence showing the case against her is "manifestly unreliable" and he wants that evidence admitted to the record. Meng Wanzhou's lawyer Frank Addario says emails between staff at the telecom giant and international bank HSBC show the bank was well aware that Huawei controlled another company called Skycom, therefore Meng wasn't responsible for any violation of U.S. sanctions again Iran by the bank. He told the B.C. Supreme Court hearing that staff at HSBC knew that Skycom was sold to Canicula, that Canicu
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BCMar 01, 2021

IHIT called after a child was found in medical distress in a small community in Fraser Valley

Police say homicide investigators have been called after a child was found in medical distress in a small community in the Fraser Valley. The RCMP in Agassiz say the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over after they were called to a home in Harrison Mills to assist BC Ambulance Service when it was called to a medical emergency. They say the child was taken to a regional hospital where he was in critical condition and not expected to survive. The RCMP say no other details are being released. Upper Fraser Valley RCMP on Twitter: Agassiz - Agassiz RCMP Engage IHIT Following Call o
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BCMar 01, 2021

Host of a party gets $2,300 fine for violating COVID-19 provincial health order: VPD

Police say they've fined the host of a gender reveal party in downtown Vancouver. The host got a fine of 2,300 dollars for violating the COVID-19 provincial health order banning gatherings. Police spokesman Sergeant Steve Addison says officers were called to an apartment Saturday evening for a report of a large gathering. He says 17 people were found inside the apartment. Addison says the incident shows terrible judgment and a lack of consideration for the community.
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WorldMar 01, 2021

Prince Philip moved to new hospital to treat infection, pre-existing heart condition

Prince Philip was moved by ambulance to a specialized London heart hospital earlier today. Doctors will run some tests and keep him under observation for a pre-existing heart condition as he continues to be treated for an unspecified infection. Philip will be 100 in June. He was first admitted to hospital almost 13 days ago on his doctor's advice because he wasn't feeling well. Prince Philip was shielded from photographers by people holdingopen umbrellas as he was moved by ambulance to a specialized London heart hospital. Buckingham Palace says the Queen's 99 year old husband will undergo tes
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BCMar 01, 2021

Man was shot and killed in a First Nations community near Tofino, BC's police watchdog investigating

BC's police watchdog is investigating after a man was shot and killed in a First Nations community off the west coast of Vancouver Island. The RCMP say two Mounties from the Tofino detachment were sent to a residence on the Opitsaht First Nation Saturday night to investigate a report of a woman in distress. They allege an unspecified "interaction" then occurred in which one man was shot and another was arrested. Police say the woman was taken to hospital for assessment, and no one else was injured. BC RCMP on Twitter: #bcrcmp #Tofino - BC RCMP notify the IIO BC of an incident in Tofino https:
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BCMar 01, 2021

Units in two Vancouver-area hospitals closed by COVID-19 outbreak

Health officials have declared COVID-19 outbreaks at two more Metro Vancouver hospitals after finding evidence the virus was transmitted within a medicine unit at both locations. A statement from Fraser Health says the outbreaks are in single units of Surrey Memorial Hospital and Chilliwack General Hospital. One patient at Surrey Memorial and five patients at Chilliwack General have tested positive for COVID-19. Those units have been closed to admissions, but Fraser Health says other units and the emergency rooms of both hospitals remain open. Information from Vancouver Coastal Health shows a
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IndiaMar 01, 2021

Centre wants to take away farmers' lands and give them to 3-4 capitalists: CM Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during a public rally in Meerut came down heavy on Centre government's three agriculture laws. Terming them as "death warrants," Kejriwal said that it is a do or die situation for farmers sitting on border. "The government wants to take away their lands and give them to 3-4 capitalists. Farmers will become labourers in their own fields," Kejriwal added. CM Kejriwal said that Centre government has left behind Britishers. He said, "Even Britishers did not oppress our farmers to this extent, they did not fix nails on the ground."

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BCJun 08, 2026

German Energy Firm Signals Interest in LNG Supply from Proposed Ksi Lisims Project

A second German energy company has expressed interest in purchasing liquefied natural gas from the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project on British Columbia’s North Coast. Project partners announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany-based Uniper that could see the company purchase up to two million tonnes of LNG annually beginning in 2032. The agreement is non-binding and remains subject to further negotiations and project development. The announcement follows a separate deal reached last month between Ksi Lisims LNG and German energy company SEFE. Under that agreement, S
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Canada Post warns of possible mail service disruptions in Toronto and Vancouver during FIFA World Cup

Canada Post is warning residents in parts of Toronto and Vancouver that mail delivery services may be affected during the FIFA World Cup tournament this summer. In an announcement released Monday, Canada Post said mail delivery could be disrupted in areas near match venues and related event sites due to security measures and road closures associated with the tournament. According to Canada Post, any mail that cannot be delivered because of access restrictions or safety concerns will be securely held at local depots and delivered on a priority basis on the next business day. The postal service
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Alberta launches major recruitment drive for referendum workers ahead of October vote

Elections Alberta has launched what it describes as one of the largest referendum staffing campaigns ever undertaken in Canada as the province prepares for a provincewide vote scheduled for October 19. The agency says it needs approximately 60,000 workers to administer and count ballots for 10 referendum questions that will be put to Alberta voters. Under provincial rules, ballot counting must be completed within 48 hours of polls closing. One of the referendum questions will ask Albertans whether the province should remain part of Canada or begin the legal process required to hold a binding r
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WorldJun 08, 2026

Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes near Mindanao, at least 32 dead as tsunami warnings issued

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday morning, leaving at least 32 people dead, according to preliminary reports from authorities. More than 100 people were injured, about two dozen remain missing, and roughly 10,000 residents have been evacuated from affected areas. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at approximately 7:40 a.m. local time and had a depth of about 33 kilometres. Tsunami warnings were issued for several countries following the quake as authorities assessed potential coast
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CanadaJun 08, 2026

Former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour sworn in as Canada's 31st Governor General

Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour was sworn in Monday as Canada's 31st Governor General during a ceremony at the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa. Arbour succeeds Mary Simon, who became Canada's first Indigenous Governor General in 2021. The appointment is reported to be the first approved by King Charles III. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Mark Carney, Chief Justice Richard Wagner, House of Commons Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, among other dignitaries. Arbour, 79, is a Montreal-based juri