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BCJul 25, 2020

COVID-19 notification for another location in Kelowna

Further testing of individuals has allowed Interior Health (IH) to identify an additionallocation in Kelowna where individuals may have been exposed to COVID-19. Individuals who visited Fossello’s clothing store, 565 Bernard Avenue, on July 18 or on the morning ofJuly 20 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.) are asked to self-monitor themselves closely for symptoms of COVID-19. Individuals have been asked to get tested if they begin to exhibit symptoms. Public health contact tracing is under way, and where possible, IH is reaching out directly to individualswho have been exposed.
BCJul 24, 2020

Witnesses sought after woman is badly hurt when pushed from B.C. train platform

Police say a woman suffered serious injuries after being pushed onto the tracks in front of an oncoming train in New Westminster, B.C. Officers, along with ambulance and fire personnel, arrived to find a 32 year old woman trapped beneath a train at a SkyTrain station. Police say the woman was conscious when she was freed and suffered non life threatening injuries. A 24 year old man was arrested at the scene but released and police say the investigation is continuing. Acting Insp. Andrew Perry says interviews with witnesses and the suspect as well as a review of SkyTrain video revealed the wom
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CanadaJul 24, 2020

Trump used Huawei CFO as 'bargaining chip' in trade fight with China: documents

The legal team representing Huawei CFO Meng Wenzhou has filed another raft of documents urging a BC court to throw out the extradition proceeding against her. The documents allege US President Donald Trump has ``poisoned'' the case against Meng and has abused the legal process by trying to use the telecom executive as a ``bargaining chip'' in trade negotiations. Meng's team says the BC Supreme Court Justice hearing the extradition case against Meng has the power to stay the proceedings when these arguments are presented to her in February. At the request of the US, Meng was arrested in Decemb
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BCJul 24, 2020

Explosive devices to scare bears banned in Vancouver over safety, noise issues

Vancouver City Council has approved a ban on the sale of bear bangers and other exploding animal deterrents within city limits. Council says the new rule takes effect immediately and violators face a maximum $1,000 fine. The ban comes as several neighbourhoods have been repeatedly rocked at all hours by blasts from bear bangers, devices with an explosive charge that is supposed to be used to scare away curious bruins. Council says Vancouver residents who need bear bangers outside the city can buy them online or in neighbouring communities while the city mulls a permitting system to provide th
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CanadaJul 24, 2020

Dr. Tam to young people: stop spreading COVID-19, don't infect parents, elders

Canada's chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam is doubling down on warnings to young Canadians to stop fuelling the spread of the novel coronavirus. Tam says that age group accounted for the highest incidence rates for COVID-19 cases in the past two weeks. "I must urge all Canadians, particularly younger adults, to not give in to COVID-19 fatigue," she said Friday in Ottawa."This is your generation and your future that is being shaped. Younger age groups are not invincible against COVID-19," said Tam, who returned to the government's public briefings after her own summer break.Chief publ
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IndiaJul 24, 2020

Rajasthan: Congress MLAs supporting Gehlot raise slogans at Raj Bhawan

Congress MLAs supporting Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot raised slogans at Raj Bhawan on July 24. The protest is being made over the issue of convening of the Assembly session. Chief Minister had met Governor Kalraj Mishra in the afternoon of July 24. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot after meeting Governor Kalraj Mishra in the Raj Bhawan on July 24 said that he would have not stooped the assembly session without some pressure from the top. Ashok Gehlot said, "Governor is our constitutional head. I don't hesitate to say that he couldn't have stopped it without some pressure from the top. Why d
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CanadaJul 24, 2020

Government of Canada is providing funding to support child care for returning workers

The Government of Canada has been working closely with provinces and territories to ensure all families have access to affordable and high quality child care. The COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges, including temporary closures and loss of critical revenue from placement fees, which have put the sector at risk. Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, announced $625 million in federal support for Canada’s child care sector to help ensure that safe and sufficient child care spaces are available to support parents
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CanadaJul 24, 2020

Scheer calls on Trudeau to resign over WE deal

Outgoing Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should resign over his role in the controversy involving the We organization.Scheer has previously called for Finance Minister Bill Morneau to be fired for trips he and members of his family took in 2017, part of which were paid for by the WE organization.Scheer now says members of the Liberal caucus who do not want to be seen as complicit should demand that their leader quit.When asked if he would be willing to force an election over the issue in the minority Parliament, Scheer said such an opportunity will not come
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IndiaJul 24, 2020

Vegetable vendor in Indore expresses her agony on civic body in English

A vegetable vendor here on Thursday expressed her agony on Indore Municipal Corporation in fluent English. The video of the same has gone viral on social media. Raisa Ansari protested over the 'left-right' shop opening scheme of the civic body. She alleged that vegetable vendors are being harassed by IMC officials in the name of rules and regulations." I am selling fruits and vegetables here. People standing here are my family and friends. There are more than 20 members in the family. How will they survive? How they will earn? There is no rush on the stall but still, these officials keep telli

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CanadaJun 24, 2026

Alleged Driver in Canada's Biggest Gold Heist Sentenced to 13 Years in U.S. Gun Smuggling Case

Durante King-McLean, the alleged getaway driver in the largest gold theft in Canadian history, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison by a U.S. court on weapons trafficking charges. The 27-year-old faces charges in Canada for allegedly driving the truck that fled with the stolen gold during the massive heist at Toronto Pearson International Airport in April 2023. Authorities say King-McLean fled Canada shortly after the robbery. He was arrested in September 2023 during a traffic stop by Pennsylvania State Police. A search of his rental vehicle uncovered 65 handguns hidden inside various soc
CanadaJun 24, 2026

Canada and Switzerland Set for Crucial FIFA World Cup Group B Clash in Vancouver

Canada and Switzerland will face off today at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver in their final Group B match of the FIFA World Cup. Canadian captain Alphonso Davies is expected to make his tournament debut after missing Canada's first two group-stage matches due to a hamstring injury. The match is of great importance for both teams as they look to secure top spot in the group and strengthen their position heading into the knockout stage. A win or a draw for Canada would ensure the team finishes first in Group B and earns the opportunity to play its next-round match on home soil in Vancouver. Both
CanadaJun 23, 2026

Porter Airlines Cuts Fuel Surcharge on Reward Flights Amid Falling Oil Prices

Canadian carrier Porter Airlines has reduced the temporary fuel surcharge on bookings for its new VIPorter reward flights from $40 to $20, effective Tuesday, citing lower oil prices and improving market conditions. Although oil prices have remained volatile since the conflict involving Iran began in February and are still nearly 50 per cent higher than a year ago, the airline says it plans to eliminate the surcharge entirely once market conditions stabilize further. Porter's decision has raised expectations that other airlines may also reduce their fuel surcharges in the coming weeks. The surc
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BCJun 23, 2026

U.S. Kayaker Dies After Capsizing on B.C.'s Okanagan Lake

A tragic boating accident on British Columbia's Okanagan Lake has claimed the life of an American kayaker after strong winds caused two people to capsize. West Kelowna RCMP said the incident occurred Friday evening near the Westbank First Nation beach when two kayakers were caught in sudden and dangerous wind conditions on the lake. While attempting to swim back to shore, one of the kayakers disappeared underwater. People on nearby boats quickly responded and managed to rescue one of the kayakers, but the second person could not be located. The Central Okanagan Search and Rescue team later rec
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BCJun 23, 2026

House Destroyed in Wildfire Near B.C.'s Lytton Village Ahead of 2021 Fire Anniversary

A home has been completely destroyed by an out-of-control wildfire near the Village of Lytton, B.C. The incident comes just days before the fifth anniversary of the devastating 2021 wildfire that destroyed much of the community and claimed two lives. Officials say it remains unclear how many other structures may have been damaged by the current blaze, as emergency crews have not yet been able to fully assess the affected areas. According to the latest update from the B.C. Wildfire Service, the Saw Creek wildfire near Lytton has now burned approximately 704 hectares. However, the agency noted