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CanadaSep 09, 2024

Judge expected to sentence protesters at Coutts border protest

A judge is expected to hand down sentences today for two men convicted for their roles in the 2022 Coutts, Alta., border blockade. Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were convicted last month of public mischief over $5,000 and possessing a firearm dangerous to the public peace. Olienick was also convicted of possessing a pipe bomb. A jury found them not guilty of the most serious charge they faced: conspiracy to murder police officers. The men were charged after RCMP found guns, ammunition and body armour in trailers near the blockade at the key Canada-U.S. border crossing. The blockade was on
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WorldSep 09, 2024

I want to bring love and respect in Indian politics: Rahul Gandhi

In America, Rahul Gandhi attacked the Narendra Modi government and said that everything in India is made in China, so there is a problem of employment in India. Rahul Gandhi is on a foreign tour for the first time as the leader of the opposition. They arrived in Texas on Sunday. Here he participated in 2 programs. First he met the people of the Indian community in Dallas. After this, he discussed various issues including Indian politics, economy and Bharat Jodo Yatra with the students of the University of Texas on Monday. Rahul Gandhi said in his address that my role as the leader of the oppo
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BCSep 09, 2024

Employer considers union plan in week two of Metro Vancouver HandyDART transit strike

Most services for Metro Vancouver's specialized HandyDART transit system remain cancelled for a second week, with the operator saying it will respond to a new proposal from the union representing striking workers on Thursday. TransDev Canada says that's when talks were "previously scheduled" to resume, and no agreements were reached in Sunday's initial mediated talks. Joe McCann, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1724, says it's disappointed as it was willing to negotiate around the clock for its riders, accusing Transdev of lacking the same urgency. About 600 employees of the d
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IndiaSep 09, 2024

"Leaders who left the Congress will not be included in the party", Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa

Senior leader of Punjab Congress and Lok Sabha member from Gurdaspur Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has said that all the leaders who left the Congress before the Lok Sabha elections will not be included in the party again. He also said that last time BJP had a majority in Parliament due to which Prime Minister Narendra Modi did arbitrary things He also said that last time BJP had a majority in Parliament due to which Prime Minister Narendra Modi did arbitrary things He attacked Bhagwant Mann's government of Punjab and said that this government is also a fake government, and the people of Punjab a
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CanadaSep 09, 2024

Devastating Jasper wildfire now listed as under control, Parks canada says

Nearly seven weeks since a wildfire forced the evacuation of Jasper National Park and burned nearly a third of the townsite's structures, Parks Canada says the blaze is now officially under control. Landon Shepherd, incident commander with the parks agency, told an online media briefing Saturday the change in status means the fire has been sufficiently suppressed to ensure it won't spread outside of its defined perimeter. Shepherd says that perimeter is 278 km long. The fire's status was last changed on Aug. 17 when it moved from being out-of-control to ``being held,'' which meant it wasn't
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IndiaSep 09, 2024

Bibi Jagir Kaur, Dhindsa and Thandal appeared on the Akal Takht, gave explanations

Bibi Jagir Kaur, Parminder Singh Dhindsa and Sohan Singh Thandal, members of the rebel faction of Shiromani Akali Dal, appeared at Sri Akal Takht Sahib on Monday and submitted an explanation about their role in the mistakes made during the Akali government. On this occasion, Bibi Jagir Kaur said that she was a cabinet minister for only 16 days in the Akali government from 2012 to 2017. Therefore, as a minister and MLA during that time, She had no role in the decision of the government. Speaking to the media, Parminder Singh Dhindsa said that following the orders of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, he ha
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CanadaSep 09, 2024

Justin Trudeau may be in for an earful as he meets with caucus in B.C.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may be bracing for an earful from his caucus when Liberal MPs gather in Nanaimo, B.C. today to plot their strategy for the coming election year. It will be the first time he faces them as a group since MPs departed Ottawa in the spring. Still stinging from a devastating byelection loss earlier this summer, the caucus is now also reeling from news that their national campaign director has resigned and the party can no longer count on the NDP to stave off an early election. "They should be giving the prime minister a rough ride," said strategist Ginny Roth, who serv
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BCSep 06, 2024

Propeller falls off BC Ferries vessel, spilling 800 litres of oil

About 800 litres of light hydraulic oil have spilled into the sea from a BC Ferries vessel after one of its propellers fell off this week. BC Ferries says the type of oil leaked "disperses quickly in the marine environment" and no oil sheens have been detected as a result of the spill from the 60-year-old Queen of New Westminster. The company says it is working with the Canadian Coast Guard to take "all appropriate measures" to mitigate possible impact to the environment. BC Ferries says in a statement that the Queen of New Westminster was taken out of service from its route between Metro Vanc
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WorldSep 06, 2024

A fire in a school in Kenya has killed 17 students and seriously burned 13 others, police say

A fire in a school dormitory in Kenya killed 17 students and seriously burned 13 others, police said Friday. There are fears that the death toll may rise, police said. The cause of the fire Thursday night at Hillside Endarasha Primary in Nyeri county was being investigated, police spokesperson Resila Onyango said. “We are investigating the cause and will take necessary action,” she said. School fires are common in Kenyan boarding schools, where many students stay because parents believe it gives them more time to study. Some fires have been started by students during unrest. In 2017, 10 hi

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CanadaOct 23, 2026

U.S. May Remove 50% Tariffs on Some Canadian Agricultural Products

The United States may remove 50 per cent tariffs on certain Canadian agricultural products, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The announcement could come as early as today, potentially helping Republican candidates, including Maine Senator Susan Collins, ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Collins has also confirmed that she secured tariff exemptions for several Canadian agricultural products important to Maine’s economy. In a post on X, she said she was pleased to secure relief for producers of key agricultural products, including blueberries, potatoes, apples and seaweed. A
CanadaOct 23, 2026

Loblaw Cyberattack May Have Exposed Data of Nearly 2 Million Canadians

Canadian supermarket chain Loblaw has warned that the personal information of nearly two million Canadians may have been affected by a cyberattack in March. The company has started notifying affected customers directly. The potentially exposed information includes names, email addresses, home addresses, dates of birth, loyalty card numbers, details of certain purchase orders and partial payment card information. However, Loblaw confirmed that passwords, health information and credit card numbers were not compromised. According to the company, suspicious activity was detected on its IT network
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BCOct 23, 2026

BC Conservatives Target David Eby’s Vancouver-Point Grey Riding

The BC Conservatives are focusing their campaign today on Vancouver-Point Grey, the riding of BC NDP Leader David Eby. Although Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson has no media events listed for today, reports suggest he is campaigning alongside candidates in Vancouver-Point Grey, Vancouver-Quilchena and Vancouver-Langara. Meanwhile, Eby was back in Surrey today, where he expressed confidence in winning his seat again. Speaking to reporters, Eby said he has been working for the people of Vancouver-Point Grey for the past 13 years and that residents know him personally. Eby also expressed optimi
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IndiaOct 23, 2026

Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Punjab Ahead of Assembly Elections

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit Punjab soon ahead of the state Assembly elections. To review preparations and finalize the itinerary for his proposed visit, Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal will arrive in Chandigarh on October 26. During his one-day visit, Venugopal will hold high-level meetings with senior Punjab Congress leaders and party office-bearers. The meetings will focus on finalizing the overall schedule and programmes for Rahul Gandhi’s visit. According to information, Venugopal will also meet representatives of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committ
BCOct 23, 2026

Fire Causes Heavy Damage to Two-Storey Home in Surrey’s Bridgeview Area

A fire broke out at a two-storey home in Surrey’s Bridgeview area on Thursday night. According to the Surrey Fire Service, crews were called to a home in the 10900-block of Olsen Road, near Old Yale Road, at around 11 p.m. Upon arrival, emergency responders encountered intense flames and thick smoke. The fire and smoke were reportedly visible from New Westminster. Several firefighters and fire trucks worked to bring the blaze under control. The fire caused significant damage to the home, but no injuries were reported. The Surrey Fire Service said no one was inside the house at the time of th