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CanadaAug 22, 2020

Increase of COVID-19 cases in Ontario, Alberta, Quebec and B.C.

There are 124,372 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 61,495 confirmed (including 5,733 deaths, 54,472 resolved) Ontario: 41,179 confirmed (including 2,796 deaths, 37,397 resolved) Alberta: 12,748 confirmed (including 230 deaths, 11,374 resolved) British Columbia: 4,915 confirmed (including 202 deaths, 3,889 resolved) Saskatchewan: 1,595 confirmed (including 22 deaths, 1,439 resolved) Nova Scotia: 1,077 confirmed (including 64 deaths, 1,008 resolved) Manitoba: 830 confirmed (including 12 deaths, 553 resolved) Newfoundland and Labrador: 268 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 265 resolved) New Bruns
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BCAug 21, 2020

90 new COVID-19 cases reported in B.C., number of active cases rise past 800

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Réka Gustafson, B.C.’s deputy provincial health officer, have issued a joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia. "Today, we are announcing 90 new cases, for a total of 4,915 cases in British Columbia. "There are 824 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, 2,594 people who are under active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases and 3,889 people who tested positive have recovered. "Currently, 13 individuals are hospitalized with COVID-19, five of whom are in
BCAug 21, 2020

Officials in BC urging sports fans to ``stay out of the penalty box''

The Vancouver Canucks could make a rare advance to the next round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a victory over last year's champions, the St. Louis Blues, in Edmonton tonight. But officials in BC are urging sports fans to ``stay out of the penalty box'' as they enjoy the game. Surrey RCMP say in a release that, in past years, fans have gathered at the intersection of 72nd Street and Scott Road to celebrate a victory. Police say officers will join them tonight to ensure everyone is peaceful, liquor and other laws are respected and crowds maintain appropriate physical distancing to slow the
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BCAug 21, 2020

One critically and one seriously injured in a fight in Surrey

One man has critical injuries and another is listed in serious condition following a fight in Surrey. RCMP say the fight, involving around one dozen people, broke out shortly before 9 last night. Corporal Eleanor Sturko says both men were hurt during the melee but she doesn't say what caused their injuries, what happened to the other combatants or why the fight occurred. The serious crime unit has taken over the case and anyone with information about the assaults is urged to contact police.
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CanadaAug 21, 2020

Canada Post reports second-quarter loss of $378 million due to COVID-19

Canada Post is reporting a second quarter pre-tax loss of $378 million, a figure the service says was largely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Crown corporation says it saw an unprecedented growth in parcel volume and revenue from Canadians shopping online while staying at home, delivering as much early in the second quarter as the postal service does during the peak Christmas season.But mail and direct marketing revenues dropped faster with businesses mailing and advertising less than they did pre-pandemic.Traditional mail revenue dropped by 15.4 per cent compared to the same period in 20
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BCAug 21, 2020

B.C. clamps down on COVID-19 enforcement with fines for large party hosts

As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continues to climb in BC, especially among young people, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says a party is ``not worth someone's life.'' Farnworth says $2,000 tickets can now be issued to the owner of a home where a large party is underway or to the organizer of an event such as a drum circle if such gatherings violate health rules. $200 tickets can also be issued to anyone refusing to leave a gathering or who is abusive to staff trying to maintain physical distancing rules. Farnworth says a small minority of people are either wilfully ignorant
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CanadaAug 21, 2020

Man accused of threatening PM in Rideau Hall incident due back in court Sept. 18

The man accused of ramming through a gate at Rideau Hall while heavily armed is slated to return to court Sept. 18 after making a brief appearance Friday.Corey Hurren, a Manitoba military reservist and sausage-maker, faces 21 weapons charges and one of threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Police say Hurren used a pickup truck to break through a side gate at Rideau Hall early in the morning of July 2 and made his way toward the residence where Trudeau and his family live. They say Hurren was armed with several guns, one of which had an illegal magazine.Neither the Trudeaus nor Gov. Gen. J
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CanadaAug 21, 2020

Trudeau, Ford unveil deal to produce N95 masks at Brockville, Ont.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have announced a partnership deal designed to produce made in Canada personal protective equipment. The two were in Brockville, Ontario this afternoon, where 3M is going to increase capacity at a local plant and produce up to 100 million medical grade N-95 masks a year. In return for their contributions of 23.3 million dollars, the federal and Ontario governments will each get 25 million masks per year for five years for front-line health-care and other essential workers. Trudeau repeats he knew nothing about the WE charity recommend
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CanadaAug 21, 2020

Increase in COVID-19 cases in B.C., Alberta and Quebec

There are 123,873 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 61,402 confirmed (including 5,730 deaths, 54,383 resolved) Ontario: 41,048 confirmed (including 2,793 deaths, 37,291 resolved) Alberta: 12,604 confirmed (including 228 deaths, 11,292 resolved) British Columbia: 4,825 confirmed (including 200 deaths, 3,845 resolved) Saskatchewan: 1,590 confirmed (including 22 deaths, 1,419 resolved) Nova Scotia: 1,077 confirmed (including 64 deaths, 1,007 resolved) Manitoba: 796 confirmed (including 12 deaths, 537 resolved) Newfoundland and Labrador: 268 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 263 resolved) New Bruns

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CanadaJan 12, 2026

Carney to meet Coastal First Nations in Prince Rupert on major projects, marine protection

Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to meet with leaders of Coastal First Nations in Prince Rupert on Tuesday, with discussions expected to focus on major resource projects and marine conservation along British Columbia’s coastline. Carney will be joined by Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson, whose early dealings with the alliance have drawn criticism. Hodgson faced backlash after failing to consult Coastal First Nations before the federal government signed an agreement with Alberta that could advance a new pipeline to the B.C. coast. The minister later apologized for remarks made du
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CanadaJan 12, 2026

Police, Fire Crews Investigate Fatal House Fire in Surrey

Surrey police and firefighters are investigating an early morning house fire that left one man dead in a residential neighbourhood of the city’s Newton area. The incident has prompted a joint investigation involving police, fire officials, and the BC Coroners Service. Surrey Police Service officers were called shortly after 7:00 a.m. to assist Surrey Fire Service crews at a blaze in the 12700 block of 56 Avenue. The home was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived, and road closures were put in place as crews worked to control the fire. While searching the residence, firefighters located th
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IndiaJan 12, 2026

Punjab to launch Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme on January 22

The Punjab government will roll out its Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme on January 22, a week later than originally planned, state Health Minister Balbir Singh said on Monday. The scheme was initially scheduled to be launched on January 15, but the date was deferred after the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee’s Jathedar summoned Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on that day. As a result, the government decided to postpone the formal launch by one week. Balbir Singh said a trial phase will be conducted before the full rollout to ensure the system is functioning smoothly. He added
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CanadaJan 12, 2026

Police probe second shooting at Cloverdale home amid Surrey extortion investigations

Police in Surrey are investigating an early-morning shooting at a Cloverdale residence that left a home damaged but no one hurt. Officers were called shortly after 2:20 a.m. to the 18700 block of 54 Avenue following reports of gunfire in the area. According to police, responding members found evidence that a residence had been struck. No injuries were reported, and occupants were not harmed. The RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit General Investigation Unit has taken over the case and continues to gather evidence. Investigators say the home was also targeted in a previous shooting o
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AlbertaJan 12, 2026

Calgary police probe speed, alcohol and drugs in fatal Deerfoot Trail crash

Calgary police are investigating whether speed, alcohol or drugs played a role in a deadly crash on Deerfoot Trail over the weekend that claimed the life of a man in his 50s. Investigators say the man was driving a Nissan Altima southbound on Deerfoot Trail, approaching Glenmore Trail, when the vehicle struck a construction barrier. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say the impact was severe enough that the car’s engine was ejected and landed in an adjacent lane of traffic. Shortly afterward, a second vehicle, a Toyota, struck the engine. The driver of that vehicle was take