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CanadaJan 02, 2025

Calgary army reservist and museum curator killed while ice climbing in B.C.

A Calgary army reserve officer is dead after an off-duty ice climbing accident in eastern B-C during the holidays. The military says Major Dave Peabody died December 26th inKootenay National Park. Peabody, who was 48, served as an infantry officer with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry after joining the Canadian Forces. He served in Afghanistan in 2011 and 2012. Peabody transferred to the Calgary Highlanders, a unit of 41 Brigade Group, serving part-time as a senior officer. In 2021, Peabody became the curator of The Military Museums in Calgary in a civilian capaci
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IndiaJan 02, 2025

‘Hockey Sarpanch’ Harmanpreet Singh to Receive Khel Ratna Award

The Government of India has announced that Harmanpreet Singh, captain of the Indian men’s hockey team, will be honoured with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Harmanpreet, hailing from Jandiala Guru in Punjab’s Amritsar district, has had an illustrious career. His notable achievements include a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games, and a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. In addition to Harmanpreet, Haryana shooter Manu Bhaker, who secured two medals in the Olympics, and world chess champion D. Gukesh will also receive the K
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WorldJan 02, 2025

Cybertruck Explodes Outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas

A Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday, killing the driver and injuring seven others. Jeremy Schwartz, the FBI's Las Vegas agent, stated that authorities are investigating potential links between the Las Vegas explosion and a similar incident in New Orleans. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported being called to the scene around 8:40 a.m. Authorities revealed that the truck had been rented in Colorado through Turo, the same car rental app involved in the New Orleans incident. Both explosions occurred just hours apart on New Year's
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BCJan 02, 2025

B.C. Reports First Case of Avian Flu in 2025 in Fraser Valley

B.C. has reported its first case of avian flu in 2025, confirmed in the Fraser Valley. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that bird flu was detected at a commercial facility in Abbotsford yesterday. The number of infected chickens in the province has now surpassed 8.5 million, according to the latest figures on the CFIA website. The federal agency also emphasized that the virus poses no food safety risk, as it does not spread to humans through properly cooked poultry and eggs.
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BCJan 02, 2025

BC's New Home-Flipping Tax Goes Into Effect on Jan. 1, 2025

A new home-flipping tax in British Columbia will go into effect on January 1, 2025. Under the new rules, profits from homes sold within two years will be taxed. If a person buys and sells a new home within one year, they will be required to pay a 20% tax on their profits. If the home is sold after 18 months, the tax will be reduced to 10%. Homes sold after two years will be exempt from the home-flipping tax. Exemption will also be made in cases of divorce, job loss, or changes in family circumstances. The provincial government introduced this measure to crack down on speculators who purchase
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BCJan 02, 2025

B.C. teen with avian flu deemed no longer infectious, taken off supplemental oxygen

A letter sent to the editor of The New England Journal of Medicine signed by Canadian health officials says the British Columbia teenager who tested positive for avian flu has been taken off of supplemental oxygen and is no longer infectious. The letter, which was published Tuesday and provides a summary and timeline of the case, was signed by doctors from the BC Centre for Disease Control, BC Children’s Hospital, the Public Health Agency of Canada, and B.C.'s agriculture ministry. It says the patient was a 13-year-old girl who went to a B.C. emergency room on Nov. 4 with a fever and conjunc
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CanadaJan 02, 2025

New year brings new Alberta taxes, electricity 'rate of last resort'

Alberta's electricity ``rate of last resort''starts today, replacing the province's previous default rate forconsumers who don't have a contract. The rate is set at about 12 cents per kilowatt hour until 2027. It's meant to shield against price spikes, as the previous option fluctuated from month to month. Retailers must confirm with customers whether they want to sign on to a competitive rate, which can be much lower. Albertans also start paying today a tax on vaping products to fall in line with existing federal taxes. The governments say the tax is meant to discourage vapin
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CanadaJan 02, 2025

Canada set to preside over G7 in 2025 — what that means and what's at stake

Canada is set to take over the presidency of the G7 in 2025, leading a forum of seven of the world's most advanced economies at a time of political instability at home and around the world. Canada joined the group in 1976 and this year will be chairing its meetings for the seventh time. Ottawa plans to host the leaders' summit June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis, Alta. The G7 includes the United States, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy and Canada, as well as the European Union. For five decades, the group's governments have co-ordinated how liberal democracies respond to economic an
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AlbertaDec 31, 2024

RCMP charge 18-year-old with second-degree murder in central Alberta

Mounties in central Alberta have charged a man with second-degree murder. Officers responded to a call Saturday about a man on a streetcorner near downtown Red Deer suffering from injuries caused by a bladed weapon. The man died at the scene. He has been identified as 43-year-old Anthony Spiller of Red Deer. Police say a suspect was located nearby and arrested. An 18-year-old man from Red Deer was remanded into custody and is set to appear in court later this week.

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BCJun 25, 2025

Airport improvements support economic growth

Communities that rely upon regional airports, heliports and water aerodromes provincewide will benefit from funding provided through the Province of B.C.’s Air Access Program. “Through the B.C. Air Access Program, we’re supporting upgrades to airports that will improve access for vital communities across our province,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Transportation and Transit. “These improvements to our rural and regional airports will help keep British Columbians connected and our economy on the move.” This year, the Province is investing $6.2 million through the BC Air Access P
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CanadaJun 25, 2025

Canada sees continued decline in both US and foreign visitors: Statistics Canada

Canada is seeing a continued decline in both US and foreign visitors, with the latest report from Statistics Canada showing that in April, travel to Canada by US residents fell 8.9 per cent year-on-year, while travel to Canada by other foreign residents fell 0.6 per cent. This is the third consecutive month that travel to Canada by US residents has declined and the seventh consecutive month that travel by other foreign nationals has declined. According to Statistics Canada, the decline in foreign visitors to Canada was driven by a decline in people coming from Asia, who were down 12.6 per
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CanadaJun 25, 2025

Surrey Mayor urging federal government to designate extortion...

Today, I am joining calls for the federal government to declare the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and any other groups involved in extortion and violence targeting Canadians of South Asian descent as terrorist organizations under Canadian law. Whether these groups operate locally or internationally, this designation is a critical step in equipping law enforcement with the necessary tools to dismantle these dangerous networks and protect our residents and businesses. The violence and intimidation our community faces are unacceptable. We have seen a disturbing rise in extortions, threats of violence, an
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BCJun 25, 2025

28 Charges Laid in Northern BC Drug Trafficking Investigation

Four individuals have been charged following a 14-month drug trafficking and firearms investigation led by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) in Northern BC. The investigation began in April 2023, targeting a drug trafficking network operating in Prince Rupert. On June 5, 2024, following a 14-month investigation, CFSEU-BC North District, in partnership with the Prince Rupert RCMP and with assistance from the Prince Rupert Coastal Unit, executed five search warrants in Prince Rupert. Investigators seized the following items: • Nine (9) firearms, incl
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CanadaJun 25, 2025

Carney says Canada to spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2035

NATO allies, including Canada, have agreed to increase defense spending to five percent of GDP over the next 10 years. This means that Western countries, including Ottawa, are going to invest heavily in defense by 2035. The new target was approved during a NATO summit in the Netherlands today, a significant policy victory for President Donald Trump. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte opened the meeting by praising Trump for increasing defense spending. The five percent target is divided into two parts, with the first 3.5 percent focusing on core defense needs, including fighter jets and weapo