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BCOct 29, 2020

Two men arrested in Victoria, investigation leads to seizure of drugs: Police

Victoria police say two men have been arrested in an investigation that led to the seizure of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and other drugs. Police say they also found a loaded firearm. The bust followed an investigation into a ``dial-a-dope'' drug trafficking operation in the city in which suspected traffickers took orders for drugs by phone or text messages. The names of the accused and what they have been charged with have not been released.
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CanadaOct 29, 2020

Fredericton man says he is sorry he shot and killed four people

A 50 year old Fredericton man says he is sorry he shot and killed four people in August 2018. Matthew Raymond is on the witness stand for a third day as he stands trial for four counts of first-degree murder. Yesterday he told the jury he thought the people around him were demons coming to kill him, but today says he no longer believes in the presence of demons. The defence admits Raymond shot Donnie Robichaud, Bobbie Lee Wright and police constables Robb Costello and Sara Burns but argues he should be found not criminally responsible because of a mental disorder.
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CanadaOct 29, 2020

Trudeau condemns deadly attack at Nice church that killed three

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is condemning what he is calling a deadly terrorist attack in the French city of Nice.French authorities say an attacker armed with a knife killed three people at a church in the Mediterranean city Thursday, prompting the country to raise its security alert status to the highest level.Trudeau says in a Twitter post that Canada stands in solidarity with the French people and denounces the attack as unjustifiable, adding his thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims.Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet called on Trudeau to issue a strong condemnati
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BCOct 29, 2020

B.C. reports another outbreak at seniors facility and two more deaths, 287 new COVID-19 cases reported

Public health officials have declared another outbreak of COVID-19 at a seniors assisted-living facility in B.C., while case counts keep climbing. A news release Wednesday says the latest outbreak in the facility in Surrey brings the total number of long-term care or assisted-living sites in the province with active COVID-19 outbreaks to 21. B.C. health officials also say there has been a new community outbreak at the Okanagan Men's Centre, a counselling and addiction treatment centre. B.C. health officials are asking people to refrain from holding private parties and gatherings this Hallowee
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BCOct 28, 2020

Meng lawyer accuses RCMP officer of dishonesty in explanation about her arrest

A lawyer representing Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou has accused an RCMP officer of lying about Meng's arrest nearly two years ago at Vancouver International Airport. Richard Peck made the accusation in BC Supreme Court this morning as proceedings continue at Meng's extradition trial. Peck says he does not believe Constable Winston Yep was being honest when he testified why Meng was not immediately arrested and instead was questioned by border services officials for three hours before being taken into custody. Meng is seeking to have her case thrown out, arguing she was a victim of abuse of pr
BCOct 28, 2020

Security hired to watch B.C. parents angered by COVID rules at youth soccer games

Parents of a youth soccer club in Chilliwack are being warned they face expulsion from the club or their children could be banned from practices or games if families violate COVID-19 rules. The warning is posted on the Chilliwack FC website after what the club's chair describes as borderline violent confrontations between some parents, volunteers and club officials. Andrea Laycock says the club must enforce provincial regulations on the number of spectators and players at a game but some parents are so upset that they have created potential ``violence in the workplace'' issues. Laycock says a
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WorldOct 28, 2020

'No excuse for looting or violence': Biden, Trump respond to Philadelphia protests

Joe Biden is denouncing violence that occurred in some protests in response to the police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. in Philadelphia and promising to study ways to prevent such shootings if elected president. Speaking to reporters in Wilmington, Delaware after voting on Wednesday, Biden said that ``there is no excuse whatsoever for the looting and the violence'' that's broken out in Philadelphia in response to the shooting, but he said protesting overall is ``totally legitimate.'' President Donald Trump is weighing in on two nights of clashes with Philadelphia police and store break-ins
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BCOct 28, 2020

Apartment fire in Penticton, B.C., leaves two people dead

Two people died in an early morning apartment fire in Penticton yesterday. RCMP spokesman Sergeant Jason Bayda says the bodies were found after a structural engineer deemed it safe for emergency personnel to enter the ruined building and begin a search. Penticton fire Chief Larry Watkinson says early indications suggest the blaze started on the building's exterior and travelled up to the roof, although he cautioned the investigation is still in its infancy and has been turned over to the police due to the two deaths. He says the wood-framed building was built in 1981 and didn't have a sprinkl
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BCOct 28, 2020

Gearbox issue prevents BC Ferry from docking Tuesday, stranding passengers for hours

Nearly 200 BC Ferries passengers finally disembarked from a broken-down ferry Tuesday night after being stuck aboard for hours. A problem with a gearbox on the Queen of Alberni prevented the ferry from docking at the Tsawwassen terminal in the mid-afternoon. Ferries spokeswoman Deborah Marshall says passengers were provided with snacks and drinks while waiting. A tug arrived after dark to safely nudge the vessel into a berth so travellers could finally disembark. All the Queen of Alberni's remaining sailings Tuesday between Tsawwassen and Duke Point in Nanaimo were cancelled, along with the f

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CanadaSep 25, 2026

Canada, Germany Sign Intelligence-Sharing Agreement

Canada has announced a significant intelligence-sharing agreement with Germany aimed at strengthening cooperation in defence, security, trade and advanced technologies. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and German Foreign Affairs Minister Johann Wadephul signed the agreement in Ottawa on Friday. The deal will enable the secure exchange of intelligence not only on sensitive defence and security matters but also in areas such as trade and advanced technologies. Referring to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech to the European Parliament last week, Anand said Germany plays an important role i
CanadaSep 25, 2026

Canada-U.S. Air Travel Rebounds, Passenger Numbers Rise 5.9% in August

The decline in air travel from Canada to the United States, which had continued year over year for 18 consecutive months, has now come to an end. According to August data from Statistics Canada, the significant slowdown in Canadian travel to the U.S. caused by trade and political tensions between the two countries earlier in 2025 appears to be easing. The number of Canadian air passengers travelling to the U.S. increased by 5.9% year over year in August, compared with a 0.9% decline in July. Statistics Canada said Toronto Pearson and Montréal-Trudeau airports recorded double-digit growth in a
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BCSep 25, 2026

Eby Announces New Tax on Empty Condos in B.C.

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby announced during a campaign stop in Burnaby that, if re-elected, his government would introduce a new empty condo tax targeting developers who leave completed condo units unsold and vacant for more than a year. Under the proposed measure, the tax would increase by one percentage point for each additional year a unit remains vacant. Eby said just 10 developers are holding more than $2 billion worth of completed condos that they are unwilling to sell at what he described as reasonable prices. He warned developers that they would have to either sell the units or pay the
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CanadaSep 25, 2026

Canada-U.S. Trade Deal Could Take Time as Trump Administration Shows No Urgency

Resolving the trade dispute between Canada and the United States could take considerable time, as the Trump administration says it is in no rush to reach a new trade agreement with Canada. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CNBC in an interview Friday that significant trade is still taking place between the two countries and that the Trump administration is satisfied with the current situation. Greer said the U.S. trade policy is global in scope and applies equally to countries including Canada, China, the U.K. and Brazil. He also confirmed that his team remains in contact with Cana
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CanadaSep 25, 2026

45-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Alleged Threats Against PM Mark Carney on Social Media

RCMP have arrested and charged a 45-year-old Quebec City man for allegedly making threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney on social media. Police identified the accused as Ousmane Bah, who allegedly used his Facebook account to make death threats against the prime minister. The investigation began on July 6, and Bah appeared in court on September 24. He faces charges related to threats to cause death or bodily harm and promoting hatred against a public figure. According to the court’s decision, Bah will remain in police custody until his next court appearance on October 1. This is reporte