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CanadaFeb 13, 2024

Donald Trump's comment on NATO creates uproar

There has been a stir with former US President Donald Trump's comment on NATO. Trump recently said during a rally in South Carolina that the US may not be able to protect NATO allies who are not spending the budget according to their defense commitments. The Minister of Defense of Canada commented very carefully on this comment of Trump. Bill Blair said that he doesn't think that they need to overreact to this but need to make sure that they keep their coalition strong. Trump's comments are important because he is expected to return to the White House and Canada is lagging behind other NATO
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IndiaFeb 13, 2024

BSP sever ties with Shiromani Akali Dal

According to sources, the alliance of Shiromani Akali Dal and BSP has broken in Punjab. However, this was not confirmed by Sukhbir Badal, but BSP's Punjab in-charge Randhir Singh Baniwal has announced after the meeting in Chandigarh that his party will contest the Lok Sabha elections alone in the state. BSP says that Shiromani Akali Dal is trying to form an alliance with BJP and in such a situation BSP cannot remain with Akali Dal.
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IndiaFeb 13, 2024

Rahul Gandhi promised farmers that Congress will give legal guarantee of MSP on every crop

Farmers of Punjab have left for Delhi Chalo March. Barricading and other arrangements have been made to stop the farmers at the borders around Delhi. Meanwhile, there was also a clash between the farmers and the police on the Shambhu and Khanuri border of Punjab-Haryana. Many farmers were injured during this. Iron and concrete barricades have been installed at Delhi's three major borders Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur. Farmers are getting support from all political parties and Rahul Gandhi has also announced MSP guarantee in favor of farmers. Addressing a rally in Chhattisgarh, he said that Swam
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CanadaFeb 12, 2024

'We paid too much for ArriveCan app': Auditor General

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has been embroiled in controversy over ArriveCAN, which was released during the Covid-19 pandemic.The Auditor General of Canada says there was mismanagement in the contract, development and implementation of the ArriveCAN app, making it impossible to determine the final cost of the app.However, the Auditor General put the cost at an estimated $59.5 million, while the Canada Border Services Agency said the estimated cost to build and operate the app was $54 million.
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CanadaFeb 12, 2024

Timeline of police response to five suspicious deaths in Manitoba

RCMP say three children and two women died in separate but connected events Sunday in and around the town of Carman, southwest of Winnipeg. Police have taken a 29-year-old man into custody.Here is a timeline of the police response to the five deaths. All times are local:7:30 a.m. Officers are called to a report for a hit and run on Highway 3, south of Carman, and find a woman's body in a ditch.10 a.m. Officers are called for a report of burning vehicle on Highway 248, northeast of Carman, and learn a witness pulled three young children from it. The children are declared dead. Officers take a 2
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CanadaFeb 12, 2024

In the coming days, the temperature in Calgary will be minus

Temperatures are going to drop to minus in Calgary in the coming days. Temperatures will drop from Tuesday to Friday. According to Environment Canada, snow is possible in southern Alberta on Monday night. Queen Elizabeth II and Highway 2 corridor communities will see more snow than areas east of the highway. For the past few days, there were news about the melting of snow in the mountains, due to which the snow sports had to be canceled and now the increase in cold is a relief. On Tuesday, the temperature may be -4 degrees Celsius during the day and -13 degrees Celsius during the night. Fro
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WorldFeb 12, 2024

The Israeli military says it has rescued 2 hostages from captivity in the Gaza Strip

The Israeli military said it rescued two hostages from captivity in the Gaza Strip early Monday. It identified the men as Fernando Simon Marman, 60, and Louis Har, 70. It said both men were kidnapped by Hamas militants from Kibbutz Nir Yizhak in the Oct. 7 cross-border attack that started the 4-month Israel-Hamas war. The rescue took place in the southern border town of Rafah.The army says both men are in good medical condition.They are among the 136 hostages that Israel says remain in Hamas captivity.
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IndiaFeb 12, 2024

Navjot Singh Sidhu did not join the Samrala rally

Former state president of Punjab Congress Navjot Singh Sidhu did not attend the rally of Congress National President Mallikarujan Kharge in Samrala yesterday. Except for Sidhu, the entire leadership of Punjab Congress was present in this rally. Earlier, Sidhu had also stayed away from the meetings held under the chairmanship of Punjab Congress affairs in-charge Devendra Yadav. Reports say that the day after the rally, the Sidhu faction has written a letter to the Congress high command, in which the Samrala rally has been described as a failure. It says that only around two hundred people we
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BCFeb 12, 2024

RCMP locate vehicle involved in fatal hit and run in Courtenay, B.C.

Mounties in British Columbia's Comox Valley say they have found the vehicle that was involved in a fatal hit and run earlier this week. They say officers responded to a report of an injured cyclist around 11 p.m. Thursday on the Comox Valley Parkway near Minto Road in Courtenay. Police say paramedics and firefighters also attended the scene and provided emergency first aid to the man, but he later died of his injuries in hospital. The RCMP says the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation and found the vehicle. Police did not disclose whether a person had b

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BCJun 23, 2026

U.S. Kayaker Dies After Capsizing on B.C.'s Okanagan Lake

A tragic boating accident on British Columbia's Okanagan Lake has claimed the life of an American kayaker after strong winds caused two people to capsize. West Kelowna RCMP said the incident occurred Friday evening near the Westbank First Nation beach when two kayakers were caught in sudden and dangerous wind conditions on the lake. While attempting to swim back to shore, one of the kayakers disappeared underwater. People on nearby boats quickly responded and managed to rescue one of the kayakers, but the second person could not be located. The Central Okanagan Search and Rescue team later rec
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BCJun 23, 2026

House Destroyed in Wildfire Near B.C.'s Lytton Village Ahead of 2021 Fire Anniversary

A home has been completely destroyed by an out-of-control wildfire near the Village of Lytton, B.C. The incident comes just days before the fifth anniversary of the devastating 2021 wildfire that destroyed much of the community and claimed two lives. Officials say it remains unclear how many other structures may have been damaged by the current blaze, as emergency crews have not yet been able to fully assess the affected areas. According to the latest update from the B.C. Wildfire Service, the Saw Creek wildfire near Lytton has now burned approximately 704 hectares. However, the agency noted
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CanadaJun 23, 2026

Carney Pays Tribute to Air India Flight 182 Victims, Vows Stronger Security Measures

Prime Minister Mark Carney has issued a statement marking the National Day of Remembrance for the victims of the Air India Flight 182 bombing, paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the tragedy 41 years ago. Carney said the attack claimed the lives of 329 innocent people, including 268 Canadians, making it the deadliest act of terrorism in Canadian history. Honouring the victims of Flight 182, the prime minister stressed the need for continued vigilance against violent extremism and highlighted the government's commitment to strengthening national security laws. He said new measures
AlbertaJun 23, 2026

Alberta Reverses Increase in Minimum Alcohol Prices

Alberta's liquor authority has cancelled a recent increase to the minimum price of alcohol sold in bars and restaurants. The decision comes after a weekend social media dispute between Premier Danielle Smith and Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas. Smith and senior members of her government criticized Calgary City Council over new noise and curfew rules introduced for the Calgary Stampede. In response, Mayor Farkas criticized the province's decision to raise minimum alcohol prices. Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally said Calgary's leadership should follow the province's example by repealing the contr
AlbertaJun 23, 2026

Edmonton Lifts Water Supply Alert After Stormwater System Stabilizes

The City of Edmonton has lifted the water supply alert that was issued on Sunday following several days of heavy rainfall. In an advisory released late Monday, officials said residents can return to their normal routines as the city's stormwater system has now stabilized. The recent downpours put significant pressure on multiple stormwater systems, raising concerns about flooding and sewer backups. In response, Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack and utility provider Epcor had urged residents to minimize their water use. Epcor spokesperson Martin Kennedy said the company responded to more than 600 cal