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BCAug 09, 2024

Woman from United States dead after highway crash in southeastern B.C.

Police in southeastern British Columbia say one person is dead after a highway crash just outside the community of Field, B.C., near the Alberta boundary. RCMP say the two-vehicle crash on Thursday involved a pick-up truck carrying two people from the United States and a minivan with three people from Alberta. They say evidence at the scene suggests the truck crossed the centre line of Highway 1, hitting the oncoming van. Everyone involved was taken to hospital, including two who were airlifted to Calgary. Police say the passenger of the pick-up truck has since died from her injuries, while th
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IndiaAug 09, 2024

Bikram Singh Majithia may be summoned again by the Special Investigation Team

The special investigation team may again summon Bikram Singh Majithia, senior leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal, in the multi-crore drugs smuggling case of Punjab. He appeared before the SIT at Patiala Police Line yesterday, he was interrogated for about one and a half hours, but the officials said that Majithia did not cooperate with the investigation, due to which he may be summoned again. On the other hand, Majithia said that he has appeared before the SIT seven times and he will never run away from the investigation. He claimed that whenever he speaks against Chief Minister Bhagwant Man
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CanadaAug 09, 2024

Poilievre calls for tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, solar panels, batteries and steel

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he would impose big new import taxes on a host of Chinese-made goods including electric cars, solar panels and semiconductors if his party wins the next election. Poilievre made the announcement in Hamilton, standing in front of a few dozen employees at the city's Stelco steel plant. Steel is among the products Poilievre says requires new import tariffs as he accuses China of breaching labour and environment standards to "crush" Canadian industry. Poilievre says the federal Liberals are refusing to follow the lead of U.S. President Joe Biden and protec
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IndiaAug 09, 2024

Manish Sisodia came out of Tihar jail after 17 months

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia came out of Tihar Jail after 17 months on Friday. This afternoon the Supreme Court granted him bail in both the CBI and ED cases related to the Delhi liquor scam. After coming out of jail, Sisodia told the AAP workers that they got bail with the power of constitution and democracy and this power will also release Arvind Kejriwal from jail. At the same time, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann termed Sisodia getting bail as a 'victory of truth'.
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CanadaAug 09, 2024

Heavy rain coming to Eastern Canada as remnants of tropical storm Debby move in

Remnants of tropical storm Debby merging with another low pressure system over the Great Lakes could bring up to 100 millimetres of rain to parts of Eastern Canada on Friday. The system is passing through Southern Ontario and Quebec today, which has prompted Environment Canada to issue alerts and warnings for communities between Cornwall, Ont., through Quebec City about the risk of flash flooding. The agency has also warned that minor landslides are a possibility. Ottawa is forecast to be particularly hard hit by this storm system, with 50 to 75 millimetres of rainfall expected throughout Frid
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IndiaAug 08, 2024

Sukhbir Singh Badal meet Himachal Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal meet Himachal Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu at his office in Shimla on Thursday. In this regard, in a post shared on 'X', Sukhbir Badal said that he had a conversation with Himachal Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu regarding the problems faced by Punjabi tourists in Himachal Pradesh and other important issues. On this occasion, Sukhbir Badal also thanked him for his assurance to ensure the resolution of the issues. During the meeting, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu also presented a Himachali hat to Sukhbir Badal.
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IndiaAug 08, 2024

The magic of captain Harmanpreet became the player who scored the most goals in the Paris Olympics

The Indian hockey team created history by defeating Spain 2-1 in the bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics today. This is the second time in a row that India has won the bronze medal in the Olympic hockey tournament. Earlier, Indian hockey team won this medal in Tokyo Olympics. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored both goals in this match for India. After this, the Indian defenders showed a strong game and did not give any chance to Spain to equalize. Harmanpreet scored the first goal in the 30th minute and the second in the 33rd minute. Both these goals were scored on penalty corners. At the s
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IndiaAug 08, 2024

Bikram Singh Majithia appeared before Sit today

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia appeared before the special investigation team today in the multi-crore drug trafficking case of Punjab. He reached Patiala for this appearance. Meanwhile, Majithia said while talking to the media that the way the special investigation team is repeatedly calling me, it is clear that there is heavy pressure on the seat, while I have nothing to do with this matter. He alleged that I have been dragged into this matter only to suppress my voice. Majithia surrounded Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on the pretext of Lawrence Bishnoi and said tha
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CanadaAug 08, 2024

Flash flooding risk in Ontario, Quebec as remnants of tropical storm Debby on the way

Up to 100 millimetres of rain is forecast to hit parts of Eastern Canada by the weekend as the remnants of tropical storm Debby make their way to the region. Environment Canada is warning of heavy rain and risks of flash flooding and sewer backups across a swath of the country from Cornwall, Ont., to Quebec City. Meteorologist Jennifer Smith told a news conference that a low-pressure system over the Great Lakes will bring rain and possible thunderstorms in Eastern Ontario and southern Quebec tonight before the weather system merges with what's left of Debby. Smith says Montreal receives an ave

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WorldMar 16, 2026

Lebanon says Israeli attacks have killed nearly 900 people since March 2

Lebanon’s Health Ministry says the death toll from Israeli air and ground attacks since March 2 has risen to nearly 900 as tensions across the Middle East continue to escalate. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, at least 886 people have been killed and 2,141 others injured during Israeli strikes across parts of Lebanon over the past two weeks. The ministry said the attacks have also affected the country’s health-care system. Medical teams responding to emergencies were among those hit during the strikes. At least 38 health workers have been killed and another 69 injured w
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CanadaMar 16, 2026

IHIT takes over Surrey homicide investigation after fatal Laurel Drive shooting

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over a homicide investigation following a fatal shooting early Saturday at a residence in Surrey. According to an IHIT news release, officers with the Surrey Police Service responded at about 1:40 a.m. to reports of shots fired inside a home in the 13900 block of Laurel Drive. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Police said officers immediately provided first aid until paramedics with BC Emergency Health Services arrived. The man was later pronounced dead at the scene. A man was arrested at the residence an
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CanadaMar 16, 2026

Ottawa commits $200M toward Canadian satellite launch pad in Nova Scotia

The federal government says it will invest $200 million over the next decade to secure access to a Canadian-owned satellite launch pad in Nova Scotia, part of a broader effort to build domestic space and defence capabilities. Defence Minister David McGuinty announced the initiative Monday at a laboratory operated by the Canadian Space Agency in Ottawa. The funding will be used to lease a launch pad near Canso that Ottawa says will form the foundation for a future Canadian spaceport. Canada currently relies on other countries, primarily the United States, to send satellites into orbit because i
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BCMar 16, 2026

Environment Canada warns of heavy rain, wind and snow across parts of B.C. as atmospheric river approaches

Environment Canada says parts of British Columbia are expected to see heavy rain, strong winds and periods of snow this week as an atmospheric river approaches the coast. The federal forecaster says Metro Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast and Howe Sound could receive up to 150 millimetres of rain by Wednesday, with prolonged heavy rainfall forecast to begin early this week. According to Environment Canada weather warnings, some areas could also see rain mixed with snow, raising concerns about rising river levels and localized flooding. Environment Canada has issued yellow weather warnings indicati
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BCMar 16, 2026

81-year-old man charged with second-degree murder after fatal shooting at Port Alberni trailer park

An 81-year-old man from Port Alberni has been charged with second-degree murder after a fatal shooting at a trailer park on Vancouver Island Friday night. According to a statement from the B.C. RCMP, Port Alberni RCMP officers were called to a report of a shooting at about 9 p.m. Officers who arrived at the scene found three men, including one who had suffered a gunshot wound. Police say the injured man died at the scene. His identity has not been released. The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit has taken conduct of the investigation and is working with Port Alberni RCMP. In a statem