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CanadaMay 08, 2025

Bank of Canada warns trade war poses financial stability risks

The Bank of Canada has warned that the trade war poses a major threat to the Canadian economy, which could increase risks to Canadian financial stability, which would damage banks and other financial institutions and make it difficult for households and businesses to repay loans. In its annual Financial Stability Report released on Thursday, the central bank said that if it had not been for Trump's trade war, the Canadian economy would currently be in a strong position, but now there are concerns that the high level of uncertainty about US trade policy could derail financial markets. The rep
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IndiaMay 08, 2025

Pakistan attempts to attack 8 military installations in Punjab

Pakistan has attempted to attack 8 military installations in Punjab, including Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Adampur, Ludhiana, Bathinda and Chandigarh. Late last night, an explosion was heard near Amritsar, rocket fragments were also found in Ghagwal village of Hoshiarpur. During this, Amritsar was blacked out twice. After this, rockets and their fragments were found falling in 4 villages here in the morning. In view of the increased tension between India and Pakistan, Punjab and Rajasthan are on full alert. In view of the situation, the Punjab Police has cancelled the leave
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CanadaMay 08, 2025

Vancouver firefighters remind the importance of smoke alarms

Vancouver firefighters are putting out an urgent reminder to have working smoke detectors after seven people were found in a home unaware that the attic and roof were on fire above them. The fire department says a quick call from a neighbour, combined with firefighters being close by, likely prevented serious harm and property damage. The department says fires grow hotter and faster in modern homes than in any year previous. It says smoke detectors are critical to alert all occupants inside a building of danger.
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IndiaMay 07, 2025

India’s home minister asks border states to be on high alert

Amit Shah says he has met with the governors of states bordering Pakistan and Nepal and asked them “to maintain the availability of essential goods and services and to keep relief and rescue forces” on alert. “Instructed to monitor and take swift action on anti-national propaganda on all media platforms and to maintain seamless communication and security at vulnerable points,” Shah said in a social media post.
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BCMay 07, 2025

Pedestrian dies after being hit by train in Chilliwack

A pedestrian has been reported dead after being hit by a train in Chilliwack. The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. The RCMP’s Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment reported the incident in a social media post. Police said the incident led to the closure of Young Road between Chilliwack Central Road and Alexander Avenue, adding that Broadway, which is between Chilliwack Central Road and First Avenue, was also closed due to the accident.
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BCMay 07, 2025

Man charged after mother pushing stroller randomly assaulted

Police in New Westminster say a person has been charged after an unprovoked stranger assault of a woman who was pushing a stroller earlier this week.They say the incident happened around 1 p.m. on Monday,officers were dispatched and immediately found someone matching the description of the suspect.Police say the suspect did not initially comply with officers but they were eventually able to de-escalate the situation and arrest the man. They say the 27-year-old now faces one count of assault causing bodily harm and one count of obstructing a police officer.
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IndiaMay 07, 2025

India conducts mock drill in 244 districts amid tension between Pakistan and India

In view of the ongoing tension between Pakistan and India, India conducted mock drill in 244 districts on Wednesday, during which a complete blackout was imposed in these districts for some time. During the mock drill, people, employees and students were also taught rescue and evacuation methods in emergency situations. During the mock drill, many cities of Punjab including Jalandhar, Amritsar and Mohali-Ludhiana echoed with the sound of sirens. A mock drill was conducted in 20 districts of Punjab from 7.30 pm, as soon as the siren sounded, the lights went off, vehicles stopped on the roads
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AlbertaMay 07, 2025

Measles cases increase in Alberta, 22 more new cases reported

Measles cases in Alberta are increasing day by day and their number reached 287 yesterday. 22 new cases were reported on Tuesday, of which 17 are from the province's South Zone. No new cases have been reported from the Calgary area. Medical officials have been urging the provincial government for several months to make people aware of measles and the government launched a campaign for this on Monday. Measles vaccination will be increased in the coming days across the province. A hotline has also been set up for Albertans, where they can check their vaccination status. This disease has broken
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WorldMay 07, 2025

India-Pak on brink of war, US, China, Russia react on the situation

Several countries, including the US, China, Russia and Qatar, have urged both sides to exercise restraint over India's airstrikes in Pakistan. India carried out airstrikes inside Pakistan late on Tuesday night. Pakistan says 26 people have been killed and 46 injured in the attack. The United Nations and several countries have urged both sides to exercise maximum restraint, while US President Donald Trump has expressed hope that the tension will end soon. Amid tensions with Pakistan, Iranian Foreign Minister Saeed Abbas Araghchi is arriving in Delhi. Iran has already offered to mediate betwee

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BCMay 25, 2026

Peel police announce 17 arrests in alleged extortion network targeting Punjabi business owners

Peel Regional Police say 17 people have been arrested following a joint investigation into an alleged extortion network that targeted members of the Punjabi business community in Ontario and British Columbia. Police announced the arrests during a Monday press conference, describing the investigation as a coordinated operation involving Peel Regional Police, Surrey Police Service, the Canada Border Services Agency and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to police, investigators identified a criminal network known as the “Brothers Keepers” gang, which officers allege was link
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BCMay 25, 2026

Surrey home targeted in second shooting in six weeks, police investigating possible extortion link

A home near 94 Avenue and 127 Street in Surrey was struck by gunfire early Sunday morning in what police say may be connected to an ongoing extortion investigation. According to Surrey Police Service, officers responded to reports of shots fired at about 1:40 a.m. Residents were inside the home at the time of the shooting, but no injuries were reported. Police said the same property had previously been targeted in a shooting on April 13. Following that incident, investigators arrested 27-year-old Jaskaran Singh Saroe in connection with the case. The latest investigation remains in its early st
AlbertaMay 25, 2026

Dog owner showed “wanton disregard” in fatal Edmonton dog attack, judge says

An Edmonton judge says a dog owner convicted of criminal negligence causing death demonstrated a “wanton disregard” for the life of an 11-year-old boy who was fatally attacked by her dogs in 2024. Court heard that Kache Grist was attacked by two dogs belonging to Crystal MacDonald in April 2024 at an Edmonton home where the boy was visiting his father, who was living with MacDonald at the time. According to the court ruling, MacDonald testified she did not approve of the child staying at the home. The judge said there were several steps she could have taken to reduce the risk, including ke
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BCMay 25, 2026

Langley RCMP investigating fatal single-vehicle crash on 48 Avenue

Langley RCMP say one person has died following a single-vehicle collision early Saturday in the Township of Langley. Police said officers responded at approximately 1:57 a.m. on May 24 to reports of a crash in the 20200 block of 48 Avenue. Emergency crews from the Township of Langley Fire Department, BC Emergency Health Services and Langley RCMP attended the scene. “Sadly, despite the rapid response and efforts of first responders, one individual was pronounced deceased at the scene,” Sgt. Zynal Sharoom said in a statement released Sunday. According to Langley RCMP, the circumstances surro
IndiaMay 25, 2026

Punjab civic elections Tuesday to cover 103 urban local bodies across state

Voting for Punjab’s urban local body elections will take place Tuesday across eight municipal corporations, 75 municipal councils and 20 nagar panchayats, according to the Punjab State Election Commission. The commission said 3,545,567 voters are eligible to cast ballots in the elections, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A total of 7,555 candidates are contesting the polls across the state. According to information released by the commission, 1,613 candidates are contesting municipal corporation seats, while 5,142 candidates are in the fray for municipal councils and 800 candidates a