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IndiaJan 05, 2020

Delhi police enter JNU campus after violence on administration's request

Delhi Police entered Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus on Sunday on the request of university administration following the violence that erupted after a masked mob entered the premises and attacked the students."Delhi police entered the JNU campus after a request from the university administration. Two groups in the university had been clashing for the past few days," police said."The incident took place at around 5pm when scuffle broke between two groups. They vandalised University property, damaged private vehicles and moved towards the hostel. JNU administration made a written reques
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BCJan 05, 2020

House values drop 11 per cent in Vancouver, stabilize or rise elsewhere in B.C.

Housing assessments in British Columbia show the real estate market continues to see signs of moderation in the Lower Mainland while stabilizing on Vancouver Island and other parts of the province. The figures released today by BC Assessment show the typical value of a single-family home in Vancouver has dropped 11 per cent, from $1.76 million to $1.57 million, as of July 1, 2019. The drop is more dramatic in the costly University Endowment Lands on the city's west side, where values fell 16 per cent from $5.9 million to $4.95 million. At the same time, the values in the resort community of Wh
BCJan 05, 2020

Another fire in Delta thought to be suspicious

Delta police say they're treating a New Year's Day fire that destroyed a commercial building in Tsawwassen as suspicious.The two-storey commercial medical-dental building was completely gutted in the fire that was reported about 4:00 a-m.Police spokeswoman Cris Leykauf says police believe the fire may have been deliberately set based on the evidence collected so far.Two other suspicious fires destroyed or damaged three empty homes in Delta last October but Leykauf says any link between those blazes and the most recent fire remains to be determined.
BCJan 05, 2020

Senior killed in Vancouver's first homicide of 2020

Vancouver recorded its first homicide of the year following an assault at a troubled homeless camp in the city's Downtown Eastside.Police say officers were called to Oppenheimer Park on New Year's Day where a 62-year-old man had been assaulted.They say Jesus Cristobal-Esteban was taken to hospital where he died on Thursday.The identity of the suspect is not known, although police say they believe the victim and suspect had some sort of an interaction before the assault.
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IndiaJan 05, 2020

Punjab: SAD chief accepts legislature party leader Parminder Singh Dhindsa's resignation

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday accepted the resignation of Parminder Singh Dhindsa from the post of legislature party leader and announced that former cabinet minister Sharanjit Singh Dhillon will assume the post."While accepting Parminder Dhindsa's resignation today, the SAD president decided to give the responsibility of leading the party's legislature wing to Sharanjit Singh Dhillon after taking the view of party legislators," party spokesman Daljit Singh Cheema said in a statement."All party legislators unanimously suggested that Dhillon should be bestowe
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CanadaJan 05, 2020

Iranian-Canadians dance, cheer and celebrate death of top general in Iran

Several dozen Iranian-Canadians danced and cheered in Toronto on Friday as they celebrated the death of a top general in their home country.An American airstrike authorized by U.S. President Donald Trump killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran's elite Quds Force, Thursday in Baghdad, Iraq. Iran's supreme leader vowed a "harsh retaliation."But for those who showed up to dance in a square in north Toronto Friday afternoon, Soleimani's death marked what they hoped would be a re-birth for Iran. Chants of "regime change in Iran by the people of Iran" and "we support uprising in Iran" rang ou
BCJan 05, 2020

Snowfall warning in place for parts of B.C. as up to 15 centimetres expected

Some areas of British Columbia are under weather warnings Saturday as a powerful snowstorm continues.Environment Canada says there is a snow warning for a roughly 120-kilometre stretch of the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt. The agency says snowfall of up to 15 centimetres is expected today, and an additional five to 10 centimetres overnight and on Sunday. It warns heavy snow may suddenly reduce visibility and drivers should slow down, watch for tail lights and be prepared to stop. The snowfall warning comes a day after winter storm, snowfall, wind and rain warnings were in effect for
BCJan 04, 2020

Murder Charge Laid After Deadly Altercation in Surrey Strip Mall Parking Lot

A 33-year-old Surrey man has been charged with second-degree murder following a fatal altercation in a strip mall parking lot, raising fresh concerns about late-night safety in commercial areas of the city. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) confirmed Friday that Michael Petronio faces the charge after a confrontation early Thursday morning left 39-year-old Jason Wells dead. Police say several bystanders not only witnessed the altercation but one followed the suspect and provided information that led to a quick arrest. Const. Harrison Mohr of IHIT noted that local business owner

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CanadaNov 12, 2026

Canada’s Economic Recovery Expected to Remain Slow Amid Trade War, KPMG Forecasts

Canada’s economy is expected to face a slow and uneven recovery over the next two years, according to a new report by KPMG. The accounting firm’s Fall 2026 Economic Outlook forecasts that Canada’s GDP growth will remain at just 1 per cent in 2026 due to ongoing trade tensions. The report projects economic growth to improve to 1.8 per cent in 2027 and 2 per cent in 2028. KPMG noted that its forecast does not factor in any potential trade deal with the United States. However, continued consumer spending, increased investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure and a boost from the 20
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BCNov 12, 2026

B.C. Premier-Designate Lorne Doerkson Calls for Immediate Halt to Work at George Massey Tunnel Site

British Columbia Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson is taking action on the proposed new George Massey Bridge, calling on the outgoing B.C. NDP government to immediately suspend all work at the tunnel site during the transition of power. Doerkson said only work that could support the construction of a new bridge should continue at the site. He said the move is aimed at preventing unnecessary taxpayer spending, as the incoming government plans to review the possibility of replacing the existing George Massey Tunnel with a bridge. The B.C. Conservatives, who are set to take office on November 20,
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BCNov 12, 2026

Woman Arrested After Stabbing Leaves Man Seriously Injured in Delta

A man has been seriously injured in a stabbing incident in Delta, and a woman has been taken into custody in connection with the case. According to the Delta Police Department, officers received a report of a stabbing in the 19900-block of 80 Avenue in North Delta at around 6 p.m. Wednesday. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man suffering from serious injuries. He was conscious and breathing at the time. Paramedics rushed the victim to hospital in life-threatening condition. Following surgery, his condition has since improved. Police quickly responded to the incident and arreste
BCNov 12, 2026

B.C. Home Sales Drop 11% in October as Average Prices Decline

Home sales in British Columbia fell by more than 10 per cent in October, according to the latest figures released by the B.C. Real Estate Association (BCREA) on Thursday. A total of 5,670 homes were sold across the province last month, marking an 11 per cent decline compared with the same month last year. The report also showed that the average home sale price dropped by 2.8 per cent to approximately $950,000, down from $977,000 a year earlier. BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson said the housing market continues to face several challenges, although sales remain steady in more affordable c
BCNov 12, 2026

BC’s Pemberton Village Under Shelter-in-Place Order Amid Heavy Rain and Flooding

Heavy rainfall and flooding in Pemberton, B.C., have prompted authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order for residents amid concerns that several major roads could become impassable. Residents have been advised to avoid non-essential travel and stay away from flooded roads. The entire village has also been placed under an evacuation alert. According to the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, several roads in the Pemberton Valley are currently impassable, including Pemberton Meadows Road and sections of Highway 99. Evacuation orders have also been issued for properties along Airport Road in