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IndiaJul 16, 2024

Attack on Sufi singer Noora Sister's vehicle

Sufi singer Jyoti Noora and her companions were ambushed by robbers outside the 24 Seven store near BMC Chowk on Monday late night. The person working with Jyoti Noora Sister said that we were returning from a function near Wadala Chowk. Meanwhile, some motorcycle-riding youths attacked the vehicle with machetes near Guru Nanak Chowk. 2 youths fled on the spot while the third accomplice was caught. The singer gave this information to the police. When the police took the youth into custody, they found out that he is a minor. At present, the police are investigating the matter.
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WorldJul 16, 2024

A rare shooting by multiple attackers in a Shiite mosque in Oman kills 5 and wounds dozens more

A rare shooting by multiple attackers at a Shiite mosque in Oman killed five people and wounded many more including a police officer, authorities said Tuesday. Pakistan's government said four of its nationals were dead and 30 hurt. The Royal Oman Police said in a statement mentioned no motive or suspect and said the shooting occurred Monday night in the Wadi Kabir neighborhood of the capital, Muscat. The state-run Oman News Agency said three attackers were killed. It reported 28 wounded of “different nationalities.” The shooting occurred on the eve ofAshoura, a remembrance of the 7th centu
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IndiaJul 16, 2024

Farmers will leave for Delhi as soon as Shambhu border opens: Jagjit Dallewal

Farmers protesting at Shambhu border of Punjab-Haryana have announced to migrate to Delhi. After the meeting in Chandigarh, farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal said that the farmers will leave for Delhi as soon as the Shambhu border opens. He said that we will take time only to collect the goods. The Punjab-Haryana High Court had recently asked the Haryana government to open the barricading on Shambhu. Farmers have camped on the Punjab-Haryana border since February 13. Dallewal said the farmers would move towards the national capital as part of the Walk to Delhi program for various demands includin
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IndiaJul 16, 2024

Sukhbir Badal spoke for the first time on being summoned by Akal Takht Sahib

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal said today that after the leadership of Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh was summoned by the following Panj Singh Sahibs, he will appear as a humble Sikh at Sri Akal Takht Sahib. He shared a post in this regard in Punjabi on social media platform X, in which the Shiromani Akali Dal chief said that as a humble Sikh, he would appear following the orders of the Akal Takht. It may be mentioned that the rebel senior leaders of Akali Dal accused Sukhbir of playing with the panth, after which Mr. Akal Takht Sahib summoned Sukhbir.
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BCJul 15, 2024

Gaza protesters remain as Vancouver Island University's deadline to leave expires

A deadline for pro-Palestinian protesters to dismantle an encampment at Vancouver Island University in Naniamo, B.C., has expired without the demonstrators leaving. The university last Thursday issued a trespass notice to the protesters over the camp that has been in place since May 1, saying legal action would be launched if they did not leave by 8 a.m. Monday. It says in an email that as of about 9 a.m. the protesters "(have) not decamped" and the university would be issuing a statement. The protesters say in a social media post that they remain "steadfast" and that by issuing the deadline t
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BCJul 15, 2024

'Damn, so close': UBC looks into professor's social media after Trump rally shooting

The University of British Columbia says it is "aware" of a social media post that was apparently made by a professor at its faculty of medicine shortly after the attempted assassination of former U.S. president Donald Trump. The school says it is "looking into" the post and that it "does not condone violence of any kind." Posts that appeared on a now deleted X account belonging to Professor Karen Pinder said "Damn, so close. Too bad,” and then later, in response to a comment, “What a glorious day this could have been!” Pinder did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The post
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BCJul 15, 2024

B.C. wildfires holding steady at about 150, heat warnings span southern Interior

British Columbia's wildfire service says this week will bring "increased heat," marking a 15-day trend of hot and dry weather that has fuelled a surge in fire activity. A provincial fire situation report says there's potential for thunderstorms in the Interior, while the northeast returns to a warming trend after a three-day break. Environment Canada maintains heat warnings for parts of the southern Interior from the Fraser Canyon up to the south Cariboo as well as the Okanagan Valley, communities along the Canada-U.S. border and the Kootenay Lake area. The weather office says daytime highs in
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IndiaJul 15, 2024

Kejriwal lost two kilos instead of eight and a half kilos: Jail officials

The hearing in the High Court on the bail plea of ​​Arvind Kejriwal, who is in jail in the Delhi liquor scam case, has been postponed. Now the next hearing of this matter will be held on August 7 and till then Kejriwal will remain in Tihar Jail. His lawyer said that the ED filed a fresh reply to the petition late last night, after which the court adjourned the matter till August 6. Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh said that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is losing weight continuously in jail. He claimed that Kejriwal has lost about 8.5 kg of weight after his arrest and this coul
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CanadaJul 15, 2024

Quebec RCMP seize 63 kilograms of cocaine stashed inside grand piano, arrest four

Quebec RCMP say they seized 62.7 kilograms of cocaine hidden in the walls of a grand piano during searches in the Lanaudière region and the Sherbrooke, Que., area. They arrested four people on July 12 allegedly involved in a conspiracy to import and traffic the drugs, following a tip from Homeland Security Investigations, a United States law enforcement agency. RCMP say they also seized $10,000 in cash and several electronic devices. The four arrested are Billy Donais Cadieux, 26, of St-Félix-de-Valois; Pablo Hernandez, 52, of Baie d'Urfé; Michael Dubois, 37, of St-Denis-de-Brompton; and Ju

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AlbertaJun 02, 2026

Rainfall warning in effect for Calgary as officials monitor river levels and flood risk

A rainfall warning remains in effect for Calgary as Environment and Climate Change Canada says the city could see additional precipitation before conditions gradually improve. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, Calgary may receive about 10 millimetres of rain today, with heavier rainfall expected to taper into showers later in the day. The agency warns that water may pool on roads and in low-lying areas as the system continues to move through the region. The Calgary Fire Department says flows in the Bow and Elbow rivers are approaching levels it describes as roughly twice the
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BCJun 02, 2026

Surrey Police Board confirms departure of Chief Constable Norm Lipinski

The Surrey Police Board has confirmed that Chief Constable Norm Lipinski has stepped down from his position with the Surrey Police Service (SPS). According to a statement from the board, Deputy Chief Constable Todd Matsumoto has been appointed interim Chief Constable effective immediately. The board said the leadership transition will not affect public safety operations or policing services in Surrey. The board also stated that a recruitment process to select a permanent Chief Constable will begin shortly. Further details on the hiring process are expected to be released in the coming weeks. L
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CanadaJun 02, 2026

Ford Pushes Back After Trump Again Refers to Canada as ‘51st State’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is pushing back against renewed comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who once again referred to Canada as the “51st state” in a social media post Tuesday. In a post on X, Ford said Canada “will never be the 51st state” and is “not for sale.” His comments came after Trump shared a Bloomberg report about Canada's economy and described the country as the “51st State.” The post was later reshared by U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, drawing further attention to Trump's remarks. According to the social media posts, Trump’s references to Canad
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BCJun 02, 2026

Prince George man sentenced after pleading guilty in intimate partner violence case

A Prince George man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to multiple assault-related offences connected to intimate partner violence, according to the Prince George RCMP. Police said 47-year-old Ryan Timothy Chiappe pleaded guilty in April 2026 to two counts of assault causing bodily harm and one count of assault. The charges stemmed from an investigation launched in the fall of 2024 after a victim came forward with information regarding intimate partner violence. According to the RCMP, investigators with the Prince George Serious Crimes Unit conducted a detailed investigation with the coo
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AlbertaJun 02, 2026

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to meet Quebec counterpart on energy, trade and provincial autonomy

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to meet with Quebec officials this week as discussions continue on energy development, trade, investment and provincial autonomy. Meetings planned for Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to include talks with Quebec Economic Development Minister Christine Fréchette and other provincial representatives. According to Smith's office, the discussions will focus on strengthening economic ties between provinces and exploring opportunities for greater interprovincial cooperation. Smith said Quebec may revisit discussions about developing its natural gas res