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EnglishSep 13, 2023

Investigation starts against Seattle police officer who mocked Indian student's death

An investigation has been launched against a Seattle police officer who mocked a girl after her death. In fact, this year, 23-year-old Jaahnavi Kandula died after being run over by a Seattle police officer. The whole incident was recorded in the bodycam of another police officer who had reached the spot. In this video it was captured that the police officer who was hit by the vehicle was laughing and mocking the deceased saying that she was not of much value. Jaahnavi was a resident of Andhra Pradesh who was run over by Seattle Police Officer Kevin Dave's vehicle. At the time of the accident,
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EnglishSep 13, 2023

Trudeau announces $74M to help build 2,000 new homes in London, Ontario

Canada's Trudeau government has begun building new homes in a deal with municipalities under the Housing Accelerator Fund to address the housing shortage crisis. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday $74 million to help build 2,000 new homes in London, Ontario. The City of London has become the first city in Canada to reach an agreement with the federal government under the Housing Accelerator Fund. Under this deal, 2,000 new houses will be built in the city over three years. According to the Liberal government, the goal of the Housing Accelerator Fund is to build 100,000 housing
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CanadaSep 13, 2023

Union demands apology from WestJet after Poilievre speaks on flight's PA system

The union representing WestJet cabin crew is demanding an apology from the airline after Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre spoke on the public address system of a recent flight.A video circulating online shows Poilievre making short remarks on a Sunday night flight that was leaving Quebec City for Calgary after the Conservative Party of Canada's convention.Poilievre's campaign-style speech lasts for about 45 seconds and is met with laughter and cheers from passengers.CUPE Alberta's local president Alia Hussain says it's very disappointing that the airline allowed a politician to use the PA
CanadaSep 13, 2023

Housing gap to restore affordability remains at about 3.5 million units: CMHC

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the projected housing supply gap has shrunk slightly from last year, but that Canada still needs to build about 3.5 million more houses by 2030 than what's on track to restore affordability.The federal housing agency says in its updated outlook that the supply picture has improved somewhat in Ontario, but has worsened in other provinces like Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia.Overall, CMHC estimates 3.45 million houses are needed beyond current construction trends, compared with 3.52 million in its outlook from June of last year.Ontario still makes up
CanadaSep 13, 2023

More than 2900 people died due to the earthquake in Morocco, Canada extended a hand to help

A Canadian aid worker in Morocco says he's seen scenes of "complete destruction" in the wake of a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 2,900 people and left many more injured and homelessHassaan Sheikh of Islamic Relief Canada says his team is distributing blankets and mattresses in villages near the quake's epicentre — about 70 kilometres south of the city of Marrakech — as bodies are being pulled from the rubble of flattened homes.Sheikh says that in the short term Moroccans need food, blankets and hygiene products, while in the longer term they will need their homes, roads
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CanadaSep 13, 2023

Hurricane Lee could arrive in Canada as weak hurricane or strong tropical storm

The Canadian Hurricane Centre says hurricane Lee couldmake landfall this weekend anywhere from Maine to southeastern NovaScotia. The centre in Halifax says Lee will likely approach the Atlanticregion as a weak hurricane or strong tropical storm that could dumpheavy rain over the area during the latter part of the week. Environment Canada meteorologists say that as the hurricane movesnorth, it will grow in size but is not expected to gain strength bymerging with other weather systems. As of this morning, the Category 3 hurricane was about 900kilometres south of Bermuda, churning out winds at 18
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CanadaSep 12, 2023

Apple reveals iPhone 15 Series with USB-C charging port

Apple has launched its new iPhone 15 Series today and for the first time the company has given a USB C charging port in it. The new lineup includes iPhone 15 starting at US$799 and iPhone 15 Plus starting at US$899. Apple chose not to raise prices during a tough period globally for smartphone sales. For the Pro series, prices start at US$999 and the Pro Max at US$1,199, the same prices as last year for the same levels of storage, available starting Sept. 22. Both the Pro and other iPhone 15 models will have a brighter display and a 48-megapixel camera as well as 100 per cent recycled cobalt in
AlbertaSep 12, 2023

Alberta allowed schools to purchase buses for students convenience

Alberta government has asked schools to submit applications for new funding by October 31, to overcome the transportation problem of students in province. A new initiative by the UCP government will allow school boards to purchase buses and extend transportation services to more Alberta students. $20 million in funding is now available to school boards that manage their own student transportation fleets. These funds are expected to support the purchase of up to 115 new buses. “Alberta’s conservative government is taking real and practical steps to help more students find transportation,"
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BCSep 12, 2023

Surrey to get second hospital, cancer centre at cost of $2.88 billion

A new hospital and cancer center has been announced in Surrey.Premier David Eby and Health Minister Adrian Dix made the announcement on Tuesday morning while laying the foundation stone.The new hospital will be built on 176th Street in the Cloverdale area near the Kwantlen Polytechnic University campus.Eby said this second hospital in Surrey will not only improve the health of people living in the region but will also change many lives.He said that people living in Surrey have been asking for this hospital for a long time and although the new hospital will be ready in 2029 at a cost of $2.88 b

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