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WorldMar 24, 2022

Half of Ukraine's children flee war

UNICEF reports more than 4.3-million Ukrainian children have been displaced since Russia launched its invasion on February 24th.That is half of all children in the country.UNICEF says more than 1.8-million children have crossed into neighbouring countries as refugees, 2.5-million are displaced insideUkraine, 78 have died and 105 have been injured.
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WorldMar 24, 2022

Bahrain women’s cricket team shatters T-20 records

Bahrain women’s cricket team created a new record in T-20 cricket. Team scored a mammoth total of 318/1 in a T20I match against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. The match was played at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket. It was the seventh match of the GCC Women’s T20I Championship 2022 where the women in red jersey's eclipsed Uganda’s score of 314/2 to climb on top of the record books.Bahrain captain Deepika Rasangika, who scored an unbeaten 161 runs off 66 balls, also got her name in history books after becoming the first batter to score more than 150 runs in a women’s T20I. Chasing a
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BCMar 24, 2022

Suspicious death now a homicide investigation: Kamloops RCMP

Missing person Mohd Abdullah is believed to be a victim of homicide, following an autopsy Tuesday.What began as a suspicious death investigation related to the March 17 discovery of a deceased person inside a vehicle on the 1600-block of Monterey Place, is now being treated as a homicide, with police looking for more information on the victim’s movements prior to his death.Mr. Abdullah, 60, was reported missing after he failed to attend work on March 14. He was last heard from on March 11, 2022.We are sorry to confirm that Mr. Abdullah is the deceased person discovered last week, said Sergea
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BCMar 24, 2022

B.C. reports 269 new COVID-19 cases

B.C. is reporting 269 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 354,603 cases in the province. There are 258 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19, and 49 are in intensive care.In the past 24 hours, one new death (Northern Health) has been reported, for an overall total of 2,975.There have been no new health-care facility outbreaks, for a total of five facilities with ongoing outbreaks. From March 15-21, people not fully vaccinated accounted for 16.0% of cases.From March 8-21, they accounted for 26.3% of hospitalizations.Past week cases (March 15-21) - Total 1,416Not vaccinated: 203 (14.3%)Partia
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BCMar 24, 2022

Rapid COVID-19 tests available at B.C. pharmacies for people aged 18 and up

Starting Wednesday, March 23, 2022, rapid antigen test kits will be available to people aged 18 years and older through community pharmacies. Eligible individuals can pick up one kit of five tests every 28 days from participating pharmacies at no cost. Individuals must present their personal health number when picking up the kit or, if others are picking up kits on their behalf, in addition to the individual’s name and personal health number, date of birth must also be supplied.Individuals should pick up a test kit when not having symptoms of illness to use at a future time when having sympt
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IndiaMar 24, 2022

Punjab govt launches anti-corruption helpline number

The Punjab government on Wednesday launched an anti-corruption action helpline number on the occasion of Shaheed Diwas. The WhatsApp helpline number is +91 95012 00200. After Bhagwant Mann had sworn in as chief minister on March 16, he had announced that the government will launch a helpline to curb corruption in the state. He said that WhatsApp number will be his personal number and people can send videos or audios and lodge complaints as he will personally look into every corruption case. Meanwhile, the Punjab CM visited Khatkar Kalan, the ancestral village of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, and paid
AlbertaMar 24, 2022

Agreement between the Liberals and the NDP unfortunate for Alberta

Criticizing the agreement reached between the Canadian federal government and the NDP, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said the agreement is "unfortunate" for Alberta. He said that this agreement goes against Alberta's plans. It’s worth mentioning that the Liberals and the NDP, among others, have reached an agreement on dental programs and Pharmacare. Following this agreement, the NDP has promised to support the Liberal minority government during this tenure till 2025. According to Trudeau, his government will now run the office until 2025.
AlbertaMar 23, 2022

United Conservative Party government slamming brakes on its plan to move traffic ticket challenges online and away from court

It appears the United Conservative Party government will slam the brakes on its plan to move traffic ticket challenges online and away from court while charging people a fee to fight them. Transportation Minister Rajan Sawhney says she is recommending the plan be scrapped. She says her recommendation is based on feedback from Albertans who don't like the idea. Sawhney says her recommendation must still be approved by Premier Jason Kenney's cabinet.
AlbertaMar 23, 2022

Police in Calgary investigating thefts at yoga studios around the city

Police in Calgary say they are investigating thefts at yoga studios around the city. Police say thieves are stealing keys and wallets from lockers or jacket pockets while people are in class. Staff Sergeant Darwin Pearce says the keys are used to steal cars and credit cards from the stole wallets are used to make fraudulent purchases. Pearce says the first theft was reported in January and there have been more than five reported since then.

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AlbertaJul 24, 2026

Nenshi says Alberta referendum promotion has cost taxpayers at least $365,000

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says the provincial government has spent at least $365,000 promoting its planned referendum on Alberta separation, arguing taxpayers are covering the cost of a political campaign. According to Nenshi, government contracts show the spending includes the production and distribution of a televised address and promotional videos for social media platforms. He said the costs are tied to efforts to inform the public about the upcoming referendum. Premier Danielle Smith has defended the referendum, saying the vote is intended to settle the question of Alberta separati
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BCJul 24, 2026

B.C. businesses could access $1.5B federal emergency fund if new U.S. tariffs take effect, Eby says

British Columbia Premier David Eby says businesses affected by potential new U.S. tariffs would be eligible to access a $1.5 billion federal emergency fund if the measures are implemented. According to Eby, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the regional emergency fund remains available to support provinces facing economic impacts from U.S. trade action. Eby said the funding could provide relief to B.C. industries if the United States proceeds with proposed tariffs on Canadian goods, including duties of up to 50 per cent on certain wood products beginning Aug. 19. The premier said uncertaint
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CanadaJul 24, 2026

Carney says Canada prepared to respond if U.S. tariffs take effect

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is prepared to impose retaliatory tariffs if negotiations with the United States fail and new U.S. trade measures are implemented. Speaking to reporters Thursday following the conclusion of a three-day meeting of Canada's premiers in Charlottetown, Carney said the federal government's priority remains reaching a trade agreement with the United States. However, he said Canada is prepared to take all necessary steps to protect its economic interests if a negotiated solution cannot be reached. Carney also described the tariff threat as a familiar pressure ta
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CanadaJul 23, 2026

Fuel costs on the rise as latest geopolitical turmoil drives up crude oil prices

Fuel costs are on the rise in Canada as geopolitical turmoil drives the price of crude oil to its highest level in more than a month. Gasbuddy.com, which crowdsources pump price data from across Canada and the U.S, says the Canadian national average now sits above $1.80 a litre- a two-cent increase from a day earlier and an eight-cent bump from a week ago. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at Gasbuddy, says that could rise by another five to 10 cents over the next week or two as the full impact of the crude price jump works its way through the supply chain. West Texas Intermediate cr
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CanadaJul 23, 2026

Canada Labour Board again orders Bank of Canada to stop using replacement workers during security officers' strike

The Canada Industrial Relations Board has ordered the Bank of Canada for a second time to stop using replacement workers during an ongoing strike by its security officers, ruling that the practice violates Canada's new anti-scab provisions under the Canada Labour Code. According to the Public Service Alliance of Canada, the central bank continued using employees from private security firm Pinkerton despite an earlier board order issued in early July. The union alleged the replacement workers were being used to undermine the legal strike. The board has directed the Bank of Canada to remove the