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AlbertaApr 26, 2022

Alberta RCMP charge teen with attempted murder after school stabbing

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after a fellow student was stabbed in the library of a central Alberta school. RCMP say the boy is also charged with aggravated assault in relation to yesterday's attack at Pigeon Lake Regional School in Falun, about 80 kilometres southwest of Edmonton. He has been released on bail and is to appear in court in June. The 16-year-old victim is in stable condition in hospital and recovering after surgery. Cpl. Troy Savinkoff says the two boys, who are both enrolled as students at the school, know each other and investigators are trying to
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BCApr 26, 2022

High school girl student injured after assault at school

A high school student in Richmond has been injured in an assault at school, and RCMP say a second student is under investigation. Police say the assault happened at Hugh Boyd Secondary last Thursday and a 14-year-old girl suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries. A 17 year old male was arrested at the school and later released to his legal guardian while the investigation continues. Mounties say the Youth Criminal Justice Act prevents them from providing many other details, but they say the incident can affect the entire school community and they are working to ensure the safety and
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BCApr 26, 2022

Man killed in stabbing attack in Kelowna

A 38 year old man has been stabbed to death in Kelowna. RCMP say it happened just before nine last night in central Kelowna and the victim was treated in hospital but could not be revived. A 22 year old man was arrested at the scene and police say he remains in custody. Police have released few other details and haven't said what might have led to the stabbing.
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WorldApr 26, 2022

Kamala Harris positive for COVID-19, Biden not 'close contact'

Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House says. It's a sharp new reminder of the persistence of the highly contagious virus even as the U.S. eases restrictions in a bid to revert to pre-pandemic normalcy. Neither President Joe Biden nor first lady Jill Biden was considered a ``close contact'' of Harris in recent days. The White House said Tuesday that Harris tested positive on both rapid and a PCR tests, and said she ``has exhibited no symptoms.'' Harris will isolate at her residence but continue to work remotely, and would only return to the White House o
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BCApr 26, 2022

Horgan apologizes for profanity in legislature during tense question period

Premier John Horgan says he is sorry for using the F-word during a debate with the Opposition Liberals over B-C's shortage of family doctors.The question period ended with the speaker calling on members to behave like adults and refrain from making debates personal.Liberal House Leader Todd Stone rose in the legislature shortly afterwards requesting a point of privilege to discuss the matter further at another time.The premier later returned to the legislature to apologize, saying his passion for health care got the better of him.
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BCApr 26, 2022

B.C.'s police watchdog notified after two incidents involving officers on Vancouver Island

RCMP say British Columbia's police watchdog has been notified after two incidents involving officers on Vancouver Island, including the death of a man in custody. The Mounties say officers from the Comox Valley detachment responded to a call about a stranger on a property around 4:30 a.m. Saturday and arrested a man whom they believed was intoxicated. A statement released by Sgt. Chris Manseau says officers brought the man to RCMP cells without incident, but during the course of regular wellness checks, a guard noticed the man was unresponsive. The statement says officers provided first aid u
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BCApr 25, 2022

Oak Bay police sergeant to become police department's new deputy chief constable

Oak Bay Police Sgt. Julie Chanin will be the police department's new deputy chief constable. Chanin has 22 years of experience in policing and will become Greater Victoria's first female deputy chief constable, according to Oak Bay police. Oak Bay police on Twitter: OB Police Board has selected a new Deputy Chief. Congrats to Sgt. Julie Chanin @obpd79 an amazing leader w/ tremendous values. She'll be the 1st female Deputy Police Chief in the CRD. Looking forward to working with her in the new role. Right person at the right time for us.
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BCApr 25, 2022

B.C. First Nation has reached a settlement after 160 year battle with Canada

The Williams Lake First Nation has reached $135 million agreement in principle with the federal government more than 160 years after settlers were allowed to take over its village lands. The band has been fighting for compensation since 1994 and the case went all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada, which ruled in favour of the village claim in 2018. Band members over 18 years old will be asked to vote in a referendum on June 29th, and Chief Willie Sellars says in a video about the settlement that, with the nation's support, they have a chance to create prosperity for future generations. S
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CanadaApr 25, 2022

Inquiry launched on government's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act in February to deal with border blockades

There's going to be an inquiry into the government's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act in February to deal with border blockades and the occupation of downtown Ottawa. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Public Order Emergency Commission will look into the circumstances that led to the Act being invoked, the evolution of the convoy, the impact of funding and disinformation, the economic impact, and the police response. It will present its final report by February 20th. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says the government will ensure the inquiry has access to documents and inform

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BCAug 13, 2026

B.C. Dog Owner Charged After Woman Suffers ‘Life-Altering’ Injuries in Mauling

A dog owner in Port Moody, B.C., has been criminally charged after two large dogs allegedly mauled a woman, leaving her with serious and potentially life-altering injuries. Police were called to the Metro Vancouver community on May 20 following reports that a woman had been seriously injured in a dog attack. She was taken to hospital for treatment. While police have not released details about the full extent of her injuries, they have described them as “serious” and “life-altering.” Investigators say the two dogs had already been deemed aggressive by city officials before the incident.
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BCAug 13, 2026

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre Attacks Carney Over GDP Growth

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Mark Carney over the latest GDP growth figures, accusing his government of leaving Canada with the worst-performing economy in the G7. Poiliev argued that one quarter of economic growth does not change what he described as Canada’s broader economic challenges under Carney’s leadership. He claimed Canada now has the lowest growth rate in the G7, the highest food inflation, the highest debt levels and the second-highest unemployment rate among G7 countries. The Conservative leader also alleged that inves
BCAug 13, 2026

Vancouver Island Drug Trafficking Investigation: Three Arrested, Drugs and Over $100,000 Cash Seized

Vancouver Island RCMP have arrested three people following a drug trafficking investigation that resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of suspected drugs and more than $100,000 in cash. According to Port McNeill RCMP, officers searched several homes and vehicles in the city as part of the investigation. During the searches, police seized approximately one kilogram of suspected cocaine, a significant quantity of ketamine and other drugs. Officers also seized two rifles, a shotgun and several mobile phones. Investigators have asked the court to authorize the seizure of two vehicles alleged
WorldAug 13, 2026

Ebola Outbreak in Congo Could Become Deadliest on Record, WHO Warns

The Ebola outbreak spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is raising serious concerns, with the World Health Organization (WHO) warning that it could become the deadliest Ebola outbreak ever recorded if the virus continues to spread at its current pace. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that the 2026 outbreak could potentially surpass the devastating 2014–16 West Africa outbreak, which claimed the lives of around 11,000 people. The outbreak was officially declared on May 15, 2026. More than 4,300 cases have been reported so far, with over 2,000 d
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CanadaAug 13, 2026

Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Enter Critical Phase as Tariff Deadline Looms

Canada-U.S. trade talks have entered another critical phase, with Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer holding another emergency meeting in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. Canada’s chief trade negotiator, Alesia Charette, is also taking part in the meeting. The latest meeting comes as both sides race against the clock to reach a trade agreement and prevent the situation from escalating further. It is the second face-to-face meeting between Canadian and U.S. officials this week and the fourth in the past three weeks. According to reports, the nego