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CanadaAug 29, 2023

Global Affairs Canada issues LGBTQ+ travel advisory for U.S.

Global Affairs Canada has updated its travel advisory for the United States, warning LGBTQ people that some state laws may affect their travel.The post shared Tuesday morning said some states have enacted laws and policies that may affect 2SLGBTQI+ individuals.This advisory is issued to travelers to stay aware of laws that criminalize same sex activities and relationships.The updated advisory does not mention any specific law or state policy, nor does it suggest avoiding any particular state.On Tuesday, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland supported the decision to update the travel advisor
AlbertaAug 29, 2023

Alberta government levied more than $11K in fines during this wildfire season

The Alberta government has levied more than $11,000 in fines for wildfire-prevention violations this year. Nineteen violation tickets, with fines totalling $11,520, were given out between April 1 and July 31, according to statistics provided by Alberta's forestry and parks ministry. Most of the tickets were for failing to extinguish an open outdoor fire during a fire ban, which comes with a $600 fine. More fines have been levied this year than last year, but in the past five years, 2020 saw the highest number handed out.That year, 60 tickets were issued, most of which were related to fire ban
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BCAug 29, 2023

200 people died due to toxic drug in British Columbia

The death toll from toxic drug overdoses in British Columbia has risen to 200.According to the B.C. Coroner's Service report, 200 people died in July.The BC Coroner's Service says 198 people died last month.The coroner says at least 1,455 deaths between January and July this year have been linked to the supply of the unregulated toxic drug."We will be recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day in two days," said Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe.Drug overdose is the leading cause of death among people between the ages of 10 and 59, more than murder, suicide, accidents and disease combined, Lis
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WorldAug 29, 2023

Former Pak PM Imran Khan arrested in second case after his release

The Islamabad High Court has delivered its verdict on the petition of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, which requested to suspend his three-year prison sentence in the Toshakhana corruption case.While pronouncing its decision on this, the court has stayed the punishment of Imran Khan, after which orders were given for his release.But after the release order, he was arrested again.Khan has been detained in the secret letter theft case.This information has been given by the newspaper 'The Dawn' of Pakistan.Former Law Minister and Public Prosecutor Attaullah Tarar said that Imran's s
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AlbertaAug 29, 2023

Body of 64-year-old missing hiker found in Banff National Park

The body of a hiker missing since August 27 has been found in Banff National Park.Officials say the death is not suspicious.Banff RCMP were notified of a missing person on August 27 at 3:50 p.m.Officers found his vehicle at the Banff airstrip, after which assistance was sought from Parks Canada.At 11 a.m. Monday, aerial search crews found the 64-year-old Calgary resident dead on Cascade Mountain, officials said in a release.Police have not released the hiker's name or any other details about him.
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CanadaAug 29, 2023

N.W.T. postpones elections over wildfires; will go to polls on Nov. 14

The North West Territories were supposed to go to polls on October 3 but now the regional elections will be held on November 14.MLAs have voted in favor of bringing the polls forward by six weeks.Votes have been postponed due to forest fires.The Chief Electoral Officer of the North West Territories had suggested that the elections be brought forward.The current firefighting budget for the Northwest Territories is approximately $22 million.Members of the regional legislature made the decision in a special session held at the town hall in Inuvik instead of the regional capital of Yellowknife.Mos
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CanadaAug 29, 2023

12 new charges laid against Ontario man for selling sodium nitrite

Police have laid a dozen new charges against an Ontario man.The police have framed 12 charges against the accused who sold deadly substances to people who wanted to harm themselves.Peel Regional Police has revealed that a week ago, British police revealed they were investigating the deaths of 88 people in the UK who bought products from Canada-based websites.These products were deadly to people.Police across the state assisted in the investigation of the matter.The investigation begun when a Canadian man named Kenneth Law was arrested.Law is accused of selling sodium nitrite using various webs
AlbertaAug 29, 2023

Edmonton schools will welcome record number of international students this fall

Post-secondary schools in Edmonton are seeing record-high enrolment rates for international students. The University of Alberta will welcome 44,036 students total this upcoming school year across their undergraduate and master's programs. accounting for 20 per cent of this year's total enrolments. For comparison, in fall 2021, there were 8,216 international students at the U of A. MacEwan University made 756 admissions offers to international students for undergraduate programs. Of the 361 students confirmed to arrive, the majority are coming from India, Nigeria, and the Philippines. Internat
IndiaAug 29, 2023

Punjab government faces high court on the Decision To Dissolve Panchayats

During the hearing of the petitions against the premature dissolution of all the panchayats of the state in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the Punjab government had to face a very difficult situation. When the honorable court asked the government to answer why panchayats have been dissolved prematurely, on this occasion the government was caught in a very difficult situation. The lawyer appearing for the government told the court that the decision to dissolve panchayats was taken in public interest. The High Court asked that first it should be told what is the public interest? The court

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BCAug 20, 2026

Senior Man Dies After Being Struck by TransLink Bus in Surrey

A senior man who was seriously injured after being struck by a TransLink bus in Surrey last month has died in hospital. According to the Surrey Police Service, the man, believed to be between 60 and 65 years old, was found seriously injured at the intersection of 128 Street and 96 Avenue at around 9:41 p.m. on July 11. Paramedics rushed him to hospital, where he later died while undergoing treatment. Police believe the incident occurred near a bus stop. The initial investigation has ruled out factors such as excessive speed and impairment as possible causes of the crash. SPS is asking anyone w
AlbertaAug 20, 2026

Alberta to Host Second Town Hall on AI Data Centre Plans in Sturgeon County

Alberta Technology Minister Nate Glubish is set to host the province’s second town hall on its plans for artificial intelligence data centres on Thursday in Redwater, north of Edmonton. The event comes amid growing concerns over the environmental and economic impacts of large-scale AI facilities. Redwater is in Sturgeon County, where tech giant Meta is planning a $13-billion AI data centre project. The proposed facility would be a major investment in the region and is expected to be one of Canada’s largest data centres. The town hall follows a contentious meeting in Lacombe on Wednesday,
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CanadaAug 20, 2026

CTA Orders WestJet to Remove Power Wheelchair Weight Limit

The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has ordered WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, to eliminate the weight limit it imposes on power wheelchairs carried on its aircraft. The regulator ruled that WestJet’s weight restriction creates an unreasonable barrier for passengers living with disabilities and must be removed before July 2027. The case came to light following a complaint filed by Winnipeg resident and former federal cabinet minister Steven Fletcher, who was prevented from boarding a WestJet flight last year because of the weight of his customized electric wheelchair. WestJ
BCAug 20, 2026

15-Year-Old Charged After Allegedly Threatening to Burn Down Port Coquitlam Home

A 15-year-old youth has been criminally charged after allegedly making threats to burn down a home in Port Coquitlam. According to Coquitlam RCMP, the case relates to an incident that occurred on May 17 this year. Following an investigation by the General Investigation Section and a review of the evidence, the B.C. Prosecution Service approved the charges on August 4. The youth’s identity has not been released because of his age under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Police also clarified that he is not a resident of the Port Coquitlam area. The youth is facing three charges, including mischi
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CanadaAug 20, 2026

Poilievre Holds Video Call With Reza Pahlavi, Invites Him to Canada

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre held a video conference today with Iran’s exiled former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and invited him to visit Canada. Sharing details of the conversation, Poilievre said they discussed the current regime in Tehran and the mission to establish a free and democratic Iran. He also mentioned the strong support he received from Vancouver’s Iranian community for holding talks with Pahlavi. Poiliev was in the North Vancouver–Capilano riding last week, where a by-election is scheduled for August 31. On Saturday, he attended a meeting organized by the Conservativ