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CanadaJul 07, 2020

Photos surface of Andrew Scheer failing to wear mask while travelling

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer was spotted Tuesday in a Toronto airport lounge not wearing a mandatory mask.Two separate photos of the bare-faced party leader sitting comfortably in a waiting area circulated online but his office says he was wearing a mask for his trip.A spokesperson said the photos must have been taken after he doffed the covering to take a call but before he put it back on.Toronto's Pearson airport currently has a policy that masks must be worn at all times to curb the spread of COVID-19, with limited exceptions that include being at a food or beverage service location.Th
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WorldJul 07, 2020

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro says he has tested positive for COVID-19 after months of downplaying the virus' severity. Bolsonaro confirmed the test results while wearing a mask and speaking to reporters in the capital of Brasilia. ``I'm well, normal. I even want to take a walk around here, but I can't due to medical recommendation,'' Bolsonaro said. After months of downplaying the virus' severity, Brazil's president says he has tested positive for COVID-19. Wearing a mask, Jair Bolsonaro told reporters he is already taking hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial medicine un-proven to treat
BCJul 07, 2020

Two dead in multi-vehicle crash just south of Whitehorse

A motorcyclist from Whitehorse and a Manitoba woman travelling in Yukon have died in a multi-vehicle crash just south of Whitehorse. RCMP and the coroner say an eastbound vehicle tried to pass another but clipped it and veered into the path of the oncoming motorcyclist. 43 year old Travis Adams died at the scene along with 47 year old Nicole Sanderson of Winnipeg, who was a passenger in the vehicle. Police say the driver of the car carrying Sanderson and a passenger in the vehicle were seriously hurt but are expected to recover.
BCJul 07, 2020

Inmate death in Vancouver Island jail prompts coroners service investigation

The BC Coroners Service is investigating the death of an inmate at the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre in Greater Victoria. 26 year old David Gordon Ivany was found dead in his jail cell on June 21. He had been arrested by West Shore RCMP three days earlier on probation-related charges and was being held in custody while awaiting his next appearance in provincial court in Victoria. A statement from the Public Safety Ministry says BC Corrections is completing a review of the death while the coroners service will examine how, when and by what means Ivany died. The ministry has not
BCJul 07, 2020

Vancouver police investigate double homicide on the city's east side

Two people have been found dead in a home in east Vancouver.A statement from Vancouver police says the two men had been shot.Officers were called to the home near Commercial Drive and East 11th Avenue just after midnight.They say the unnamed victims were deceased, but have released no further details.The slayings are Vancouver's sixth and seventh homicides of 2020.
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CanadaJul 07, 2020

Budget officer pegs cost of basic income as calls for it grow due to COVID-19

The parliamentary budget office says it could cost more than $98 billion to provide almost all Canadians with a basic income for six months beginning this fall.That figure is the upper range of the scenarios the budget watchdog was asked to research as part of a report out this morning.The idea of providing a basic income to Canadians has taken on more steam as millions have watched their jobs or earnings evaporate in the COVID-19 pandemic, and the federal spending of about $174 billion to provide a financial floor for individuals and businesses.The cost for the federal government could range
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IndiaJul 07, 2020

Kanpur encounter: 3 cops suspended after their suspicious activities linked to Vikas Dubey surfaced

The Inspector General (IG) of Kanpur Range, Mohit Agarwal spoke on Kanpur police encounter case. He said, "Today, three police officers have been suspended after their suspicious activities linked to Vikas Dubey surfaced." "25 teams of 40 police stations have been formed to carry out searches to arrest people involved and very soon we will arrest all," Kanpur Range IG added. Cops put up posters of history-sheeter Vikas Dubey in UP's LakhimpurPolice officials put up posters of history-sheeter Vikas Dubey in UP's Lakhimpur district on July 06. He is the main accused in Kanpur encounter which too
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CanadaJul 07, 2020

First time in weeks no deaths reported in Ontario, as total COVID-19 deaths rise to 8,693 in Canada

There are 105,935 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 55,937 confirmed (including 5,577 deaths, 25,378 resolved) Ontario: 35,948 confirmed (including 2,689 deaths, 31,426 resolved) Alberta: 8,389 confirmed (including 155 deaths, 7,627 resolved) British Columbia: 2,978 confirmed (including 183 deaths, 2,629 resolved) Nova Scotia: 1,065 confirmed (including 63 deaths, 998 resolved) Saskatchewan: 805 confirmed (including 14 deaths, 732 resolved) Manitoba: 314 confirmed (including 7 deaths, 304 resolved), 11 presumptive Newfoundland and Labrador: 261 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 258 resolved) Ne
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BCJul 06, 2020

B.C. reports six additional deaths from COVID-19

British Columbia is reporting six more deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic with all those who died in long term care. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says four deaths were in the Vancouver Coastal health region and two were in Fraser Health. One person died in June but that death has now been attributed to the virus. The total number of people who have died due to COVID-19 in B.C. stands at 183. There have been 31 new cases of the novel coronavirus since Friday. The province has recorded a total of 2,978 cases of COVID-19.

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BCApr 15, 2026

Vancouver police seek witnesses after downtown incident, man charged

Vancouver police are asking for additional witnesses following an incident in the city’s downtown business district last month that led to charges against a 47-year-old man. According to a Vancouver Police Department news release, officers responded around 7:20 p.m. on March 25 to Granville Street between Dunsmuir and Pender streets after receiving reports of a man yelling at people in the area. Police said the man was arrested at the scene and remains in custody. Investigators have identified the accused as Derek Jason Sangris, who is charged with one count of sexual assault and unauthorize
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IndiaApr 15, 2026

ED searches Lovely Group premises in Jalandhar, Phagwara over alleged FEMA violations

India’s Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple premises linked to the Lovely Group in Jalandhar and Phagwara on Tuesday, according to information provided by officials familiar with the operation. The searches were carried out by a Delhi-based ED team under provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, focusing on alleged violations. Authorities did not publicly detail the nature or scale of the suspected irregularities. Premises covered in the Action include Lovely Professional University, Lovely Autos, Lovely Sweets and a distance education centre operated by the group
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BCApr 15, 2026

Spring snowfall drops 30 cm on Coquihalla Highway, warnings remain across B.C.

A spring storm system brought significant snowfall to parts of British Columbia overnight, with 30 centimetres recorded on the Coquihalla Highway, according to Environment Canada. The agency said the accumulation on the major route connecting Metro Vancouver and the Interior was the highest recorded in the province during the event. Travel conditions were affected across several Interior highways as snow continued to fall. Environment Canada also reported 21 centimetres of snow at Kootenay Pass along Highway 3 between Salmo and Creston. Snowfall warnings remain in effect for parts of southern
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CanadaApr 15, 2026

Carney meets newly elected Liberal MPs, highlights increase in women in Commons

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with three newly elected Liberal members of Parliament in Ottawa on Tuesday following their victories in recent byelections, according to remarks delivered on Parliament Hill. Government ministers and MPs welcomed the new members with applause during the meeting, marking their formal introduction to the Liberal caucus. Speaking to reporters, Carney said the additions – along with the recent inclusion of Marilyn Gladu to the party – bring the number of women on the government side in the House of Commons of Canada to 71. Carney described the development as a s
AlbertaApr 15, 2026

Alberta proposes early cabinet review for industrial projects over $250M

Alberta’s government has introduced legislation that would allow cabinet ministers to review major industrial project proposals earlier in the approval process, according to a bill tabled Tuesday. Energy Minister Brian Jean said the proposed changes would apply to projects valued at more than $250 million and are intended to help companies strengthen their applications before entering formal regulatory review. According to the provincial government, the system would involve select cabinet members assessing proposals at an initial stage, with the aim of identifying issues that could delay app