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BCMay 05, 2023

Flood situation likely to get worse in B.C. interior

The flood situation in the interior B.C. may worsen.The state government has given this warning.The state's emergency management ministry says snow is melting rapidly amid warm weather and heavy rain and thundershowers are expected on Saturday, which could worsen flooding conditions over the next few days.At present, most of the interior B.C. is under flood watch and flood warning.The communities of Cache Creek in the Thompson region and Parker Cove in the North Okanagan have been under evacuation orders for the past few days due to flooding.The government said in a statement that conditions i
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CanadaMay 05, 2023

Trudeau says no decision yet on expelling Chinese envoy implicated in threats to MP

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says no decision has been made yet on whether to expel a Chinese diplomat who allegedly targeted a member of Parliament and his family.Trudeau says removing another country's envoy from Canada is a big step and all the potential effects of such a decision must be considered.Conservative MP Michael Chong says he was informed this week that allegations China was targeting his family members in Hong Kong were shared with the prime minister's national security adviser in 2021.Trudeau maintains that the information never rose to a political level, and says he has direc
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BCMay 05, 2023

Man seriously injured in ‘targeted’ shooting in Surrey

A man is hospitalized with serious injuries following a shooting in the Bear Creek area of Surrey this morning.The shooting happened in the driveway of a residence in the 8100 block of 144A Street.According to unconfirmed sources, the victim is a Punjabi and Kabaddi promoter.RCMP believes it was a targeted attack, although the motive is unclear.Police say anyone in the area with information or video can contact them at 604-599-0502.
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CanadaMay 04, 2023

Canada summons Chinese ambassador over alleged threats to MP Michael Chong

The atmosphere has heated up in the case of threats given to Conservative MP of Canada Michael Chong's family living in Hong Kong.Foreign Minister Melanie Joly has warned that all options are open, including expelling a Chinese diplomat accused of helping to target Chong's family.Jolly said that Chinese Ambassador Cong Peiwu is being summoned.Jolly gave this information while attending a parliamentary committee meeting in Ottawa.The Foreign Minister has made this strong comment following a report in which it was revealed that a Chinese diplomat living in Canada was also involved in targeting M
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CanadaMay 04, 2023

Canada Revenue Agency, union reach tentative deal, ending strike of 35,000 workers

The public-sector union representing Canada Revenue Agency employees has struck a tentative deal with the federal government, ending a strike of 35,000 workers just after the tax season wrapped up.The announcement of a prospective agreement comes after the government and Public Service Alliance of Canada came to separate deals that ended a strike of more than 120,000 other public servants.CRA employees represented by PSAC's Union of Taxation Employees were still on strike two days after the federal tax-filing deadline.The union threatened earlier today that it would plan to send its members to
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CanadaMay 03, 2023

Canada pledges $71 million in aid for Sudan, South Sudan and Central African Republic

International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan is announcing $71 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan and two neighbouring countries that are dealing with a large number of refugees in the wake of a violent crisis.Sajjan says the funds will flow through agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross as well as non-governmental organizations to provide basic food, water and health services.Nearly $31 million will go toward Sudan, while slightly more will be sent to South Sudan, which seceded from that country in 2011.Canada will also send $10 million to the Central African Republic, as par
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CanadaMay 03, 2023

Ajay Banga confirmed as next World Bank president

Former MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga will be the next president of the World Bank.The 25-member executive board of the World Bank on Wednesday elected Ajay Banga as president for a five-year term, who will assume his post from June 2.Ajay Banga will be the first person from the Indian-American and American Sikh community to head the World Bank.Banga was nominated for the post by US President Joe Biden in late February.Biden had said that Ajay Banga is the most qualified person to lead this global organization.
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BCMay 03, 2023

One dead, one injured in Surrey shooting

A person was killed in a shooting last night in the Guildford area of Surrey.RCMP were called to a parking lot at 108 Avenue and 148 Street around 8 p.m.Sgt. Martin Neveu said they rushed the injured man to hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.The investigation of this matter has been handed over to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.Along with this, the police appealed to the public and said that if anyone has dash cam footage, they should immediately inform the police.
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CanadaMay 02, 2023

Conservatives out-fundraise Liberals by nearly $5 million in first quarter of 2023

The Conservative Party of Canada brought in more donations during the first three months of the year than any other federal party.Financial statements from Elections Canada show the Conservatives raised more than $8.3 million during the first quarter of the year from nearly 46,000 donors.The Tories routinely outperform their political rivals on fundraising, and this time they beat out the governing Liberals by nearly $5 million.The Liberals brought in about $3.6 million from nearly 31,000 donors during the same period.The New Democrats, who agreed to support the Liberals in the minority Parlia

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AlbertaMar 09, 2026

Alberta announces 10 new school projects for Edmonton to address classroom shortages

The Alberta government says it will move ahead with 10 new school projects in Edmonton as part of efforts to address growing classroom shortages linked to rapid population growth. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides announced the projects under the province’s 2026 budget. The announcement brings the total number of public school projects currently underway in Edmonton to 37. According to the Alberta Ministry of Education, the newly announced projects include eight new schools and two replacement schools. The facilities are planned primarily for fast-growing suburban areas of the city whe
BCMar 09, 2026

Cranbrook RCMP investigate targeted shooting at residence on 3rd Avenue South

Cranbrook RCMP say they are investigating a shooting that targeted a residence Sunday night in the city’s downtown area. Police said officers were called at about 9:22 p.m. on March 8 to a report of gunfire at a home in the 300 block of 3rd Avenue South. According to an RCMP news release, investigators located evidence consistent with gunshots and secured the area to allow forensic examination. No injuries were reported. Staff Sgt. Barry Graham of the Cranbrook RCMP said early indications suggest the incident was not random. “While the investigation is in its infancy, early indications are
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CanadaMar 09, 2026

Surrey Police launch S.O.A.R. youth safety program during child exploitation awareness week

The Surrey Police Service has launched a youth safety initiative aimed at helping students recognize and respond to risks such as online exploitation, substance use and unhealthy relationships. The program, called S.O.A.R. – Strength, Opportunity, Autonomy, Resilience – is an interactive presentation designed for students in Grades 6 to 10. Police say the initiative is being highlighted during Stop the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Awareness Week, which runs from March 9 to 15. According to a Surrey Police Service news release, the program has reached more than 4,500 students s
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CanadaMar 09, 2026

Foreign national sentenced to four years after CBSA finds undeclared firearms at Victoria ferry terminal

A 44-year-old foreign national has been sentenced to four years in prison following a Canadian Border Services Agency investigation into firearms offences at a British Columbia port of entry. According to the Canadian Border Services Agency, Reuben Velasquez was sentenced on Feb. 3, 2026, in Williams Lake Provincial Court after being convicted of two offences under the Criminal Code: possession of a loaded, prohibited or restricted firearm without authorization or licence under section 95(1), and unauthorized possession of a firearm under section 91(1). The charges stem from an incident on Sep
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BCMar 09, 2026

Suspect arrested after ATM stolen in Abbotsford business break-in, police say

A man is in custody after an ATM was stolen during a break and enter at a business in Abbotsford late Sunday night, according to the Abbotsford Police Department. Police say officers responded at about 9:09 p.m. to a report of a break-in at a business in the 36300 block of Auguston Parkway in the city’s McKee area. According to police, suspects had already fled by the time officers arrived. The business sustained damage during the incident and an ATM was reported stolen. At approximately 9:41 p.m., a resident contacted police to report a suspicious vehicle near Wells Gray Avenue and McKinley