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BCOct 04, 2021

PM Trudeau apologized for not responding to invitations to attend a ceremony: BC First Nation

A BC First Nation says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologized for not responding to its invitations to attend a ceremony on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Tk'emlups te Secwepemc says Chief Roseanne Casimir received a call from Trudeau on Saturday. PM Trudeau's office says he discussed the path forward and told the chief he hopes to visit her community soon. The prime minister has faced a deluge of criticism for spending Canada's first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on vacation with his family in Tofino rather than attending events marking the day.
BCOct 04, 2021

B.C. legislature resumes with Opposition looking to focus on COVID-19, economy

Pandemic and economic recovery are expected to be front and centre as the fall sitting of the BC legislature is now underway. Most politicians have returned to the house many for the first time since a provincewide shutdown was declared last March in order to stop the spread of COVID-19. Economic Recovery Minister Ravi Kahlon says his focus is introducing a long-term recovery and economic strategy by early next year. Liberal house leader Peter Milobar says the Opposition intends to hammer Premier John Horgan's New Democrats on problems with the roll out of the child care program, staffing iss
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BCOct 04, 2021

Old-growth logging protesters gather outside premier's office as legislature resumes

The BC legislature is a busy place today and not just because the fall sitting has resumed and politicians are back in the house in numbers not seen since the pandemic hit. Protesters have also gathered on the legislation lawn to tell the government about their concerns. The group Pacific Wild is holding a rally and intends to pass a 500-thousand signature to Forests Minister Katrine Conroy today, urging her to halt the wolf cull. Demonstrators supporting Indigenous rights, climate justice and an end to old-growth logging started gathering at 8:30 this morning and say they will make a stateme
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BCOct 04, 2021

Couple reported missing in BC found dead

RCMP say a couple reported missing in BC's Okanagan region have been found dead after an apparent ATV rollover. The two were last seen Friday morning leaving their campsite near Summerland on their all-terrain vehicle. They were reported missing on Saturday morning, prompting a massive search effort on the ground and by air. The victims have been identified as a 66 year old man and a 56 year old female.
CanadaOct 04, 2021

Advil Cold & Sinus Day/Night blister packs recalled due to labelling error

Two lots of Advil's Cold & Sinus Day/Night Convenience Pack are being recalled due to a labelling error.The problem involves one lot of 18 caplet boxes and one of 36 caplet boxes.The foil backing on the blister pack is upside down and misaligned — so the nighttime caplets are labelled as daytime, and some daytime caplets are labelled as nighttime. There are concerns consumers may get the medications mixed up.Health Canada says mistakenly taking a nighttime caplet could result in serious health consequences for those who need to remain alert, such as when driving, or who have taken other
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IndiaOct 04, 2021

Punjab CM Charanjit Channi to visit Lakhimpur Kheri today

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Monday said that he would visit Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh, where 8 people, including 4 farmers, died yesterday."Expressing solidarity with bereaved families of farmers, I am leaving for Lakhimpur Kheri to be with my brothers and sisters in this hour of grief. I have also sought permission from the UP government to allow landing and taking off of chopper at the site," Channi tweeted.The Punjab government wrote to the Uttar Pradesh government seeking permission for landing and taking off of the Chief Minister's chopper."As you are aware that
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IndiaOct 02, 2021

PM Modi pays tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary at Vijay Ghat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tribute to Bharat Ratna and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 117th birth anniversary at Vijay Ghat on October 02. Lal Bahadur Shastri shares his birthday with Mahatma Gandhi.
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IndiaOct 02, 2021

PM Modi pays floral tribute on Bapu's birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on his 152nd birth anniversary. Prime Minister was accompanied by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary. Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence.
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IndiaOct 02, 2021

President Kovind, Vice President Naidu pay floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

President Ram Nath Kovind paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 152nd birth anniversary at Rajghat. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu also paid tribute to Bapu. Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence.

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BCJan 23, 2026

Kelowna RCMP, provincial gang unit seize weapons and drugs after enforcement operation

Police in Kelowna say a joint enforcement and training effort with a provincial gang unit has led to dozens of arrests and the removal of weapons and drugs from the community. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit’s Uniform Gang Enforcement Team worked alongside Kelowna RCMP and officers from across the Okanagan between January 12 and January 16. The operation focused on identifying repeat violent offenders while also providing specialized training to local officers on weapons, firearms, and drug interdiction. According to police, the multi day initiative resulted in more than 20 new
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Nearly 10,000 federal public servants warned of possible job cuts, unions say

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Spain declines to join Trump-backed ‘Board of Peace’ initiative

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WorldJan 23, 2026

Drone strike in eastern Ukraine kills four, including child, as peace talks continue

A Russian drone attack late Thursday in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region killed four people, including a five-year-old child, according to Ukrainian local authorities. Officials confirmed the deaths on Friday, saying the strike hit a residential area. Authorities said five other people were injured in the attack, while at least two homes were completely destroyed. Emergency crews were deployed overnight to assist residents and assess damage in the affected community. Ukrainian officials say Russia continues to press for Ukrainian forces to withdraw from Donetsk, a region that has remained a
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IndiaJan 23, 2026

High Court directs Punjab government to decide Amritpal Singh parole plea within seven days

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government to take a decision within seven days on a parole petition filed by Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh, who is seeking permission to attend Parliament’s upcoming budget session. The order was passed on Friday during a hearing on Singh’s petition, in which he requested temporary release to participate in the budget session scheduled to begin on January 28. The court instructed the state government to make a timely decision and disposed of the petition after issuing the direction. The case has drawn attention