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IndiaJul 29, 2022

Indian women's hockey team beats Ghana 5-0 in Commonwealth Games 2022 opener

The Indian Women's Hockey Team opened their campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham with a solid 5-0 win against Ghana on Friday. Gurjit Kaur (3', 39') scored a brace in the match while Neha (28'), Sangita Kumari (36'), and Salima Tete (56') also scored a goal each in the Pool A contest to help their team pick up the all-important win. India started the match on the front foot with Jyoti creating an early chance from the right flanks, passing the ball to Navneet Kaur inside the circle. Navneet's shot on target was saved by Ghana goalkeeper Boye Abigail. But India's wait to get o
AlbertaJul 29, 2022

Details of COVID-19 vaccine rollout for kids coming soon: Alberta Health

Alberta Health says details of its rollout plan for COVID-19 vaccines for young children will be released soon. Two weeks ago, Health Canada approved a COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six months to five years. Other provinces have already started administering the shot, or are booking appointments for kids in that age group. The Opposition N-D-P says Alberta families deserve to have the same access to COVID-19 vaccines as every other province.
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AlbertaJul 29, 2022

Smith, focus of rivals' debate criticism, deemed UCP leadership front-runner

Political observers say this week's United Conservative leadership debate demonstrated that former Wildrose leader Danielle Smith is the front-runner in the race to replace Jason Kenney as party leader and premier. Pollster Janet Brown and political scientist Duane Bratt say the way Smith was attacked and criticized by multiple opponents at the debate make it clear she is seen as the one to beat. Smith came under fire for her proposed Alberta sovereignty act, which she promises to pass this fall if she wins. The act would grant the province the power to ignore federal laws and court rulings de
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BCJul 28, 2022

Ministry of Transportation asking drivers to be prepared for heavy traffic ahead of BC Day long weekend

The Ministry of Transportation says anyone mulling a road trip for the BC Day long weekend should plan ahead and expect heavy traffic. A statement from the Ministry says delays are likely on Highway 5, the Coquihalla Highway, as repairs are still underway after last fall's catastrophic rainstorms, floods and washouts. The heat wave that is causing sweltering conditions in many parts of B-C is also expected to continue until at least Monday and the ministry says motorist should plan for that, too. Drivers are advised to pack lots of water for people and pets and to ensure their vehicles can ha
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BCJul 28, 2022

Surrey RCMP: Missing person to locate - Sukhwinder Singh

Surrey RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 46 year-old man. Sukhwinder "Sukha" Singh was last seen at approximately 10:20 a.m. on July 28, 2022, in the 7000-block of 126 Street in Surrey. Police and family have been unable to locate or make contact with Sukhwinder and are concerned for his wellbeing. Sukhwinder is described as a 46-year-old South Asian male, 5’8", 122 lbs, with grey/black hair, beard and brown eyes. Sukhwinder was last seen wearing a blue collared shirt with white dots, grey sweatpants, sandals, and no turban. Sukhwinder speaks Punjabi only an
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CanadaJul 28, 2022

'Rescind the Doctrine' protest greets Pope in Canada

Pope Francis has come face-to-face with a long-standing demand from Indigenous peoples during his Canada pilgrimage. They want him to formally rescind the papal decrees underpinning the so-called ``Doctrine of Discovery'' that seemingly legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Native lands and resources. Pope Francis was at Quebec's shrine of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre to give the second mass of his Canadian tour. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there is a lot of work to do to correct the deep wounds of the past for Canada's Indigenous people and the pope's messages on this trip is just the beginn
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BCJul 28, 2022

Three arrested, firearms and body armor seized during recent traffic stops

The Surrey RCMP Community Response Unit have arrested three individuals on multiple warrants during two recent traffic stops, seizing firearms and body armor. Assistance from the Air 1 Helicopter helped track down one the suspects, who fled from police and was later arrested on a Canada Wide Warrant.On July 21, 2022 at 6:23 p.m., Surrey RCMP Community Response Unit officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle that had inactive insurance in the 9900-block of 154 Street. A 40-year-old man who is a prohibited driver, and 20-year-old woman, were arrested on several outstanding warrants out of Su
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BCJul 28, 2022

Shots fired in Newton: Surrey RCMP

Surrey RCMP is advising the public of an incident of shots fired at a residence in Newton and asking anyone with information to contact police.On July 28, 2022 at 03:14 a.m., Surrey RCMP received a report of shots fired at a residence in the 8300-block on 142A Street. Frontline officers attended the area and spoke with a homeowner who discovered bullet holes in the exterior of their residence. No one was injured as a result of this shooting. Surrey RCMP General Investigation Unit has taken conduct of the investigation, which is in the early stages. The motive of this shooting has not yet been
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BCJul 28, 2022

IHIT identifies the victims who died in the shooting on July 25 in Langley

With consent of the families, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is identifying the victims who died in the shooting on July 25.Background: In the early morning hours of July 25, 2022, a total of four people where shot in multiple shootings occurring in the Township of Langley and City of Langley. Two victims died at scene. One woman remains in critical condition and the other man has non-life threatening injuries. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) continues to investigate with the support of the Langley RCMP and the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IF

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BCOct 31, 2025

Supreme Court to rule next week on B.C. ostrich farm appeal over avian flu cull

The Supreme Court of Canada will decide on November 6 whether it will hear an appeal from a British Columbia ostrich farm fighting a federal order to destroy its flock following an avian flu outbreak. Universal Ostrich Farms, located near Edgewood in southeastern B.C., is seeking to overturn a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) directive to cull hundreds of birds after the virus was detected on December 31, 2024. The court’s upcoming decision on whether to grant leave to appeal will determine whether the cull can proceed immediately or be delayed for a full hearing. The CFIA maintains th
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CanadaOct 31, 2025

Supreme Court strikes down mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography possession

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that mandatory minimum jail sentences for possessing or accessing child pornography violate the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In its decision released Friday, the court found that the one-year minimum sentence removes a judge’s ability to consider individual circumstances and impose a more appropriate penalty when warranted. While the mandatory sentence was designed to promote denunciation and deterrence, the court said it also risked resulting in punishment that is cruel or unusual under Section 12 of the Charter. The ruling upholds a previous decisio
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CanadaOct 31, 2025

Canada’s economy contracts 0.3% in August as manufacturing and air travel weaken

Canada’s economy lost ground in August, with national output falling 0.3 per cent as both goods-producing and service sectors declined, according to new figures from Statistics Canada. The agency said the drop largely erased July’s modest 0.3 per cent gain, which has been revised slightly upward. The August downturn was tied in part to an Air Canada flight attendants’ work stoppage that disrupted air transportation, along with weaker results in manufacturing, wholesale trade, and mining and quarrying industries. Retail trade was the main bright spot, showing growth that partially offset
IndiaOct 31, 2025

Suspended Punjab DIG Bhullar’s judicial custody further extended by 14 days

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Chandigarh on Friday further extended the judicial custody of suspended Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar by 14 days. Bhullar was produced before the court through video conferencing from Burail jail after his 14-days judicial custody ended today. Since the CBI has not demanded remand of Bhullar, the court sent him to further judicial custody till November 14, 2025. The CBI had arrested middleman Krishanu Sharda and Bhullar on October 16, 2025.
WorldOct 31, 2025

FBI arrests several people in Michigan over alleged Halloween attack plot

Federal authorities say multiple suspects have been taken into custody in Michigan in connection with what officials describe as a planned violent attack over the Halloween weekend. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the arrests in a post on social media, noting that the operation took place Friday morning. Patel did not release details about the number of people arrested or the nature of the alleged plot, saying additional information would be shared as the investigation progresses. Local police in Dearborn said they were aware of the FBI’s activity in the city on Friday and reassured reside