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BCJun 20, 2022

Pedestrian killed in late-night hit and run on Vancouver's west side

Vancouver police say a 24 year old man has been killed in a hit-and-run collision. A statement from police says the victim and a friend were crossing West Fourth Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday. The man, whom police have not identified, was hit by a newer model grey sedan that they say appeared to be speeding. The driver did not stop and police say the victim died at the scene. Investigators have spoken to several witnesses but are appealing for dashcam video or surveillance photos from surrounding businesses. Police believe the suspect vehicle was heading eas
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CanadaJun 20, 2022

Canada investing $4.9 billion to modernize Norad

Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada will invest 4.9 billion dollars over the next six years to modernize North America's aging defensive systems. At a news conference at CFB Trenton, Ontario this morning, Anand said this is the most significant upgrade to Norad from a Canadian perspective in almost four decades. The funding is the first of an estimated 40 billion dollars that will be spent over the next 20 years to upgrade the early warning system. It will include plans to build new radar networks to detect threats coming over the Arctic, as well as command and control systems, and advanc
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BCJun 20, 2022

Federal Court approves class-action on behalf of off-reserve Indigenous children

The Federal Court has approved a class-action lawsuit on behalf of off-reserve Indigenous children taken from their families and placed in non-Indigenous care over nearly 30 years between 1992 and 2019. The suit alleges many of the children were not told of their Indigenous heritage and suffered systemic negligence and violations of their charter rights. Officials speaking on behalf of the lawsuit's representative plaintiffs, who are all from BC, say the federal government agreed last year to pay 40 billion dollars to on-reserve youngsters and their families affected by discrimination related
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WorldJun 20, 2022

President Macron loses absolute majority in French parliamentary elections

French voters have denied the re-elected President Emmanuel Macron an absolute majority. The result announced in the early hours of Monday. According to the result, Marcon secured 245 out of a total 577, however, it still fell short of the 289-seat threshold for an absolute majority in the National Assembly, France's lower house. After the new result, Macron became the first sitting French president to not win a parliamentary majority since a 2000 electoral reform. According to the publication, it is expected to try and form alliances with other political parties, including the traditional rig
IndiaJun 20, 2022

Delhi Court grants 14 day police custody to arrested in Moose Wala murder

A Delhi Court on Monday granted 14 days custody of three accused, including two shooters, to Delhi Police in connection with Moose Wala's murder case. These accused are allegedly associated with Lawrence Bishnoi Gang. Singer Moose Wala was shot dead in Mansa. Judge Sanjay Khanagwal of Patiala House Court sent Priyavrat alias Fauji, Kashish alias Kuldeep and Keshav Kumar in custody of Special cell of Delhi police till July 4. Delhi police arrested Priyvrat, a resident of Sonipat in Haryana, Kashish a resident of Jhajjar in Haryana and Keshav Kumar a resident of Bathinda in Punjab yesterday. Pol
WorldJun 20, 2022

Israel coalition agrees to dissolve, hold new elections

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's office announced Monday that his weakened coalition will be disbanded and the country will head to new elections. Bennett has struggled to keep his unruly coalition of eight parties together, and defections have left the crumbling alliance without a majority in parliament for over two months. Bennett and his main coalition partner, Yair Lapid, decided to present a vote to dissolve parliament in the coming days, Bennett's office said. Lapid is then to serve as caretakever prime minister. The election, expected in the fall, would be Israel's fifth in thre
WorldJun 20, 2022

Philippines health official says COVID-19 cases start to peak

The steady uptick in the COVID-19 infections in the Philippines signals the start of the peak of cases, the Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday. "Right now, (we see) that the number of cases is continuously increasing," Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire told a television interview. "We can see that this is really the start in the peak in the number of cases." Vergeire said the Southeast Asian country is seeing a trend similar to what happened in September 2021 and January 2022. The Philippines reported the highest single-day tally on Jan. 15 this year, with 39,0
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IndiaJun 20, 2022

Sidhu Moose Wala murder case: Two chief sharpshooters arrested

In a major breakthrough, Delhi Police on Monday arrested three persons, including two main shooters in the killing of famed Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala. A cache of arms and explosives was also recovered by the Delhi Police's Special Cell including 3 pistols with 50 rounds. According to information the Police accused persons include Priyavrat (26) who was the module head and was in direct touch with Canada-based Goldy Brar and led the team at the time of the incident. Privarat has been previously involved in two murder cases- he was arrested in 2015 in a murder case of Sonipat and wanted i
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AlbertaJun 20, 2022

NDP Leader Rachel Notley apologizes over mistreatment of volunteers, staff

Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley has apologized to party members following complaints about the treatment of NDP staff and volunteers. An internal letter written three months ago by 15 New Democrat constituency presidents and regional vice-presidents called for an independent third-party review of what they called a pattern of mistreatment. Notley said during a speech yesterday to the NDP provincial council that complaints will be investigated by an external firm, and that an independent body will review the NDP's human resources policies to ensure they have ``robust policies and proper codes

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BCJun 01, 2026

Fatal Maple Ridge altercation under homicide investigation, IHIT says

A homicide investigation is underway in Maple Ridge after a 28-year-old man died following an altercation on River Road, according to police. Maple Ridge RCMP said officers responded to reports of a fight in progress in the 22300 block of River Road at approximately 6:51 p.m. on May 31. Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from life-threatening injuries. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over the investigation. According to an IHIT news release, investigators are working wi
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IndiaJun 01, 2026

Court Issues Notice to Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu Over Absence in 2024 Criminal Case

A Ludhiana court has issued a notice to Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu after he failed to appear during proceedings in a criminal case dating back to 2024. The court directed Bittu to appear on June 8. According to court proceedings, the case stems from an FIR registered by Division No. 1 Police in Ludhiana in March 2024. The complaint relates to allegations that a gatekeeper posted at the Municipal Corporation headquarters was prevented from carrying out his duties during a protest. The case names Bittu, Congress leader Bharat Bhushan Ashu, Sanjay Talwar, Sham Sund
WorldJun 01, 2026

Iran Suspends Ceasefire Talks With U.S. Following Israeli Strikes in Lebanon

Iran has suspended ongoing ceasefire-related talks with the United States following recent Israeli military strikes in Lebanon, according to Iranian media reports. Iranian officials said maintaining peace and stability in Lebanon was a key condition of any ceasefire framework. Tehran argues that the agreement is now being violated on multiple fronts, including in Lebanon. Iran has called for an immediate halt to Israeli military operations in both Gaza and Lebanon. It has also demanded the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory. According to Iranian media, Iranian authoritie
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CanadaJun 01, 2026

Poilievre Accuses Carney of Avoiding Accountability Amid Economic Downturn Claims

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of avoiding accountability for Canada's economic challenges, citing recent Statistics Canada data during a news conference in Ottawa ahead of the House of Commons sitting. Poilievre said Canada has officially entered a recession and claimed it is the only G7 country currently facing that situation. He also criticized Carney for not being present during Question Period, arguing Canadians deserve answers about the country's economic performance. The Conservative leader said the downturn is affecting households beyond what
AlbertaJun 01, 2026

RCMP urge residents to stay clear of Bow River amid high water levels

RCMP west of Calgary are urging residents to stay away from the Bow River as water levels remain elevated following recent rainfall and snowmelt. According to a release from the Cochrane RCMP, officers have responded to multiple reports of people venturing too close to the river despite hazardous conditions. The Bow River originates at Bow Lake in Banff National Park and flows through communities including Canmore and Calgary. Police said fast-moving water and changing river conditions can increase the risk of injury or drowning. RCMP are asking residents and visitors to prioritize safety by k