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CanadaJun 11, 2021

Canada to share up to 100 million vaccine doses with struggling nations

The G-7 summit is now underway in Cornwall, England, with leaders expressing hope to end the COVID-19 pandemic by next year. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson this morning. The UK is expecting leaders to agree to give poorer countries access to one-billion doses of vaccines through donations and funding. Trudeau is the only leader who has yet to commit to specifics on vaccine sharing. But a Canadian government official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, says the country will pledge up to 100-million doses.
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CanadaJun 11, 2021

Victoria's Canada Day event scrapped in wake of residential school discovery

City councillors in Victoria have voted unanimously to cancel a planned Canada Day broadcast in order to permit a ``thoughtful reflection'' of what it means to be Canadian.A statement from the City of Victoria says council voted to scrap the virtual celebration following the discovery of what are believed to be the remains of 215 former students buried in unmarked graves on the site of the now-closed Kamloops Indian Residential School.The city says it will be guided by members of the local First Nation and will replace the broadcast with one that features Indigenous artists. The updated broad
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IndiaJun 11, 2021

Court seeks Tihar's response on terror accused claiming he was forced to chant Jai Shri Ram by inmates

A Special NIA Court of Delhi on Friday seeks Tihar Jail authority's response on an application of terror accused claiming that he was beaten up by other inmates inside the jail premises and forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' and sought appropriate direction to the superintendent to look into the matter.Special NIA Judge Praveen Singh sought a report from respondent Tihar Authority on the allegations made in the application and fixed the matter for June 14.In the application filed by advocates MS Khan and Quasar Khan, the counsel told the court that the accused, Rashid Zafar, was beaten up and forc
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WorldJun 11, 2021

Wife of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' pleads guilty to US charges

The wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin ``El Chapo'' Guzman has pleaded guilty to charges in the U.S. that alleged she helped her husband run his multibillion-dollar criminal empire. Emma Coronel Aispuro pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to three criminal charges. Those include knowingly and willfully conspiring to distribute heroin, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine. She also pleaded guilty to a money laundering conspiracy charge and engaging in transactions with a foreign narcotics trafficker. Her lawyer described her as a ``very minimal participant'' in her husband's drug empire.
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BCJun 11, 2021

Dr. Bonnie Henry says B.C. on track to ease more restrictions next week

British Columbia's top doctor says she's confident more COVID-19 restrictions can be lifted next week as planned due to dramatic declines in cases and because the person-to-person transmission rate has dropped. Dr. Bonnie Henry says fewer infections reflect the power of vaccines, with nearly 73 per cent of eligible residents aged 12 and up having had their first shot. However, only about eight per cent of those 18 and over have received both doses of a vaccine as the province pushes for more people to register for a second shot. B.C. is expected to move to the second of its four-step reopenin
BCJun 10, 2021

Bulk fentanyl and methamphetamine seized by Surrey Gang Enforcement Team

A bulk quantity of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine has been seized by the Surrey RCMP Gang Enforcement Team (SGET) as the result of a traffic stop in Cloverdale.On June 8, 2021 at 6:50 pm, SGET conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle for a motor vehicle infraction in the area of 176 Street and Fraser Highway. As they interacted with the driver, officers saw evidence of weapons possession, and the driver was arrested.Further investigation led to the seizure of a holster, two starter pistols, a large canister of bear mace, multiple knives, and $1200 in cash. Officers also located and seiz
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CanadaJun 10, 2021

New Brunswick MP Jenica Atwin crosses floor from Greens to Liberals; Green Leader Annamie Paul says she is disappointed

New Brunswick MP Jenica Atwin has shocked the Green Party by announcing she is crossing the House of Commons floor and joining Justin Trudeau's Liberals. Green Leader Annamie Paul says she is disappointed, but cannot control the decisions of others.Annamie Paul says she takes Atwin at her word that the decision was not a result of her leadership. The defection leaves the Green party with just two lawmakers in the House of Commons. Atwin made history in the October 2019 general election when she became the first Green MP to be elected east of British Columbia. Atwin says a big factor in her dec
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BCJun 10, 2021

Police in Surrey seize imitation firearms and pre-packaged Fentanyl

Surrey RCMP frontline officers seized seven imitation firearms and large amount of suspected fentanyl following a recent traffic stop in Whalley.On June 4, 2021 at 4:40 pm, Surrey RCMP frontline officers conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle for a motor vehicle act investigation, in the area of 94 Avenue and King George Boulevard. During their interaction with the driver, the officers observed items consistent with drug trafficking and arrested the driver and passenger.Further investigation led to the seizure of seven imitation firearms, a pistol magazine with live ammunition, a sword, and a
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BCJun 10, 2021

Burnaby RCMP’s Drug Section seizes drugs, weapons and cash

After a months-long investigation into a drug organization associated to Lower Mainland gangs, Burnaby RCMP’s Drug Section has made a significant seizure of drugs, weapons and cash. With the assistance of Strike Force and the Community Response Team, Burnaby RCMP’s Drug Section executed a residential search warrant, which led to the arrest of a Coquitlam resident and numerous seizures. Some of the items seized were multiple ounces of suspected cocaine and fentanyl likely bound for street-level trafficking, as well as approximately $15,000 in cash, a high-end vehicle, several weapons, and

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BCAug 25, 2025

Shots fired at Sidhu Travel Ltd. in Surrey

Police are investigating after shots were fired at the Sidhu Travel Ltd office in York Centre, Surrey, early Tuesday morning. The Connect FM team visited the scene shortly after noon and observed the entrance door shattered, with police markers placed near the storefront. At the scene, the glass of the entrance door to the Sidhu Travel office was seen shattered. Surrey Police confirmed that they had received information about an attempted break-in or mischief at the business at approximately 9.30 this morning. Police arrived at the scene and investigated, finding that shots had been fired a
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CanadaAug 25, 2025

LeBlanc set to meet Lutnick in Washington after Ottawa drops some tariffs

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington this week after Ottawa announced it would be lifting some retaliatory tariffs. LeBlanc's office says he will travel to the United States capital on Tuesday. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced last Friday that Canada will drop some retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products to match American tariff exemptions for goods covered under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement on trade, called CUSMA. Canada's counter-tariffs on steel, aluminum and automobiles will remain. LeBlanc has sai
BCAug 25, 2025

North Vancouver RCMP is investigating an early morning shooting at a residence in North Vancouver

On August 24, 2025, police were alerted by a homeowner in the 900 block of Tollcross Road who reported hearing a loud bang and subsequently discovering bullet holes. North Vancouver RCMP frontline officers attended the scene and located evidence indicating that shots had been fired at the residence. Witnesses reported hearing shots fired at approximately 4:00 a.m. The residence was occupied at the time, fortunately, no one was injured.“This is an unsettling incident that understandably causes concern in the community,” said Corporal Mansoor Sahak, Media Relations Officer for the North Vanc
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BCAug 25, 2025

Tall Timber building boosts student housing at BCIT’s Burnaby campus

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has officially opened its new Tall Timber student housing residence at the Burnaby campus, expanding affordable on-campus housing options for students. “We’re excited to bring more affordable student housing to BCIT’s Burnaby campus for the first time in 40 years,” said Jessie Sunner, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. “This new facility will offer students more housing options steps away from their classes, reduce commute times and ease pressure on the local rental market. With better access to housing, student
BCAug 25, 2025

Langley RCMP: Catalytic converter thefts on the rise

The Langley RCMP is advising the public of a noticeable increase in catalytic converter thefts across the community in recent weeks. Catalytic converters are targeted because of the precious metals they contain and replacing a stolen one can be costly for vehicle owners. Thieves often target vehicles parked in driveways, unsecured lots, and on quiet streets, usually during the night or early morning hours, said Sergeant Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP. Larger vehicles such as SUVs, pickup trucks, and vans are especially vulnerable due to their higher ground clearance. What you can do to prot