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IndiaJul 22, 2021

Monsoon session: Lok Sabha adjourned till 4 pm

After the Opposition created ruckus, the Lok Sabha has been adjourned for the third time on Thursday.It has been adjourned till 4 pm, minutes after resumption at 2 pm.Earlier, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha were adjourned till 2 pm today.The Parliament resumed on Thursday morning.Soon after starting the business, there has been uproar by the Opposition leaders over the farmers' agitation, Pegasus Project, inflation and other issues.The Monsoon Session began on a stormy note on Monday amidst uproar from Opposition parties who did not allow Prime Minister Narendra Modi to introduce newly-inducted Uni
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IndiaJul 22, 2021

Farmers' protest: 'Can discuss if issues with farm laws expressed point-wise,' says Tomar

Amid the farmers' protest at Janta Mantar against the new farm laws, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday said the government is ready to discuss the matter with the farmers if they express their views about the laws point-wise. "The country has witnessed that these farm laws are beneficial and are in favour of farmers. We have had discussions about these laws. If they express their issues about the laws point-wise, we can discuss it," Tomar told ANI. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MPs have started a protest over the Centre's three farm laws and showed placards to Union Agri
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IndiaJul 22, 2021

Farmers' protest: Buses carrying farmers arrive at Jantar Mantar

With the scheduled farmers protest in Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Thursday, the buses carrying farmers have arrived at the site. The protesting farmers will agitate against Central Government's three farm laws here. Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait has also reached Jantar Mantar as farmers begin their protest against farm laws. Tikait had earlier said that the farmers will hold their own Parliament sessions at Jantar Mantar. Heavy security is being deployed at the Singhu border and Tikri Border in view of farmers' protests amid the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament. Farmers h
BCJul 22, 2021

Injury collision involving stolen vehicle

Langley RCMP Criminal Collision Investigative Team (CCIT) has assumed conduct of the investigation into an injury collision on July 20th at approximately 5:45 p.m.Police were called to the intersection of 244th Street and Robertson Crescent for a report of a two vehicle collision where a person was trapped inside one of the vehicles.The vehicles involved were a red Jeep and a black Hyundai Santa Fe. The Jeep had significant front end damage and it appeared to have collided with the passenger side of the Hyundai.Two of the four occupants had to be extracted from the vehicles by Langley Township
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BCJul 22, 2021

Hospitalizations drop to lowest level in B.C. since Sept. but COVID-19 cases continue to increase

B.C. is reporting 78 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 148,641 cases in the province.There are currently 729 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 146,142 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 48 individuals are currently in hospital and 16 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation. In the last 24 hours, no new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 1,763. Since December 2020, the Province has administered 6,297,149 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines. As of Wednesday, J
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BCJul 22, 2021

New rules in B.C. to protect young workers

The provincial government says new rules raising the general working age in BC to 16 from the current 12 will come into effect on October 15th. It says the changes to employment standards will define the types of jobs that are appropriate for those under 16 but will not prevent children from babysitting or delivering newspapers part time. Youth aged 14 and 15 will be allowed to perform light work including jobs in retail, food services or recreation with permission from a parent or guardian while those 12 and up can continue working at family owned businesses and farms. The province says prio
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BCJul 21, 2021

Police look for witnesses to video of road rage

Langley Traffic Investigators are seeking the assistance of the public with a road rage investigation from July 10th of this year.The incident took place at approximately 11:25 a.m. at the intersection of Fraser Highway and Glover Road. The two involved vehicles were eastbound in the left turn lane. The vehicles involved were a newer silver Hyundai Elantra and a white Dodge Ram pickup truck.The driver of the Hyundai, a 47-year-old male from Langley, alleges he was cut off by the Dodge. He expressed his displeasure with a gesture through the window. When the vehicles came to a stop at the light
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WorldJul 21, 2021

Olympic host city reports 1,832 new COVID-19 cases just two days before the Games open

Tokyo's coronavirus infections have surged to a six-month high, with the Olympic host city logging 1,832 new cases just two days before the Games open. Only 23 per cent of Japanese are fully vaccinated and Tokyo is currently under its fourth state of emergency. It will last until August 22nd, covering the entire duration of the Olympics that start Friday and end August 8th. The Tokyo metropolitan government's expert panel member says average daily cases could hit around 26-hundred in two weeks if they continue at the current pace. Japan has recorded about 84,800 infections and more than 15,0
CanadaJul 21, 2021

Canadians see NDP's Singh as a better PM than Tories' O'Toole, survey suggests

A new survey has NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh not far behind Justin Trudeau as Canadians' choice for prime minister. The survey by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies had 25 per cent of respondents picking Justin Trudeau as the best PM. While 19 per cent chose Jagmeet Singh. Only 13 per cent preferred the Conservatives' Erin O'Toole. The survey comes just weeks before a possible election call. It could signal trouble for Trudeau's chances of winning a majority Liberal government.

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AlbertaMay 19, 2026

Edmonton councillor proposes “Forever Canadian Avenue” outside Alberta legislature

An Edmonton city councillor says he plans to seek a symbolic street renaming outside the Alberta legislature following the success of a pro-Canada petition campaign. Coun. Michael Janz said he will submit an application to rename the portion of 99 Avenue directly in front of the legislature grounds to “Forever Canadian Avenue.” The proposed name references the “Forever Canadian” petition, which gathered enough signatures in December to advance under Alberta’s citizen initiative process. According to the petition organizers, the proposed referendum question asks Albertans: “Do you a
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CanadaMay 19, 2026

Canada advises against travel to eastern Congo amid Ebola outbreak

The federal government is advising Canadians to avoid travel to eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo following an Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo virus, a rare strain with no approved vaccines or treatments. According to the World Health Organization, more than 500 suspected cases have been reported, including at least 130 deaths. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Tuesday he is concerned about the “scale and spread of the epidemic.” Global Affairs Canada updated its travel advisory to warn against all travel to Ituri province, where the outbreak wa
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BCMay 19, 2026

Abbotsford police arrest suspect in two armed street robberies

Abbotsford Police say a South Asian male youth has been arrested in connection with two separate armed street robberies reported in the city last month. Police have not publicly identified the suspect. According to police, the first incident happened on April 14 near the intersection of McClure Road and Trethewey Street during the afternoon hours. The second robbery was reported on April 30 at night near Exhibition Park along the Discovery Trail. Investigators allege the same suspect was involved in both incidents. Police said the victims were threatened with a firearm and had jewelry stolen d
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BCMay 19, 2026

Poilievre criticizes federal government after latest inflation report

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is criticizing the federal government following the release of the latest inflation figures from Statistics Canada, saying rising living costs continue to put pressure on Canadian families. In a statement issued after the report was released, Poilievre said food prices are increasing faster than the overall inflation rate and argued Canadians are paying more for everyday essentials while receiving less in return. He also pointed to continued high energy and fuel prices, saying the cost of living remains a major concern for households across the country. Poi
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BCMay 19, 2026

Daylight shooting in Langley leaves 27-year-old man injured

A 27-year-old man was injured in a daytime shooting in Langley on Saturday, with police saying the incident is believed to be targeted and the investigation remains ongoing. Langley RCMP said officers responded to reports of an assault in the 5400 block of Brydon Crescent at approximately 12:30 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to hospital for treatment. Sgt. Zynal Sharoom said in a statement that investigators are working to determine the circumstances and motive behind the shooting. Police have not released information about any suspe