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BCJan 22, 2025

'Targeted' shooting first homicide of the year in Delta, B.C.: police

A man has died after being shot in what Delta, B.C., police call a targeted attack. A statement from the Delta Police Department says officers are now treating the shooting of 29-year-old Delta resident Gurvinder Uppal as a homicide. Officers say they were called Monday to a shooting at a home in Delta where Uppal was injured and he later died in hospital. Police say a white Ford pickup truck left the scene after the shooting and was located a short time later on fire. They say the shooting is the first homicide in Delta in 2025 and that the community recorded no homicides last year. Delta pol
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WorldJan 21, 2025

18,000 Indians Living Illegally in the US May Face Deportation

Around 18,000 Indians living illegally in the US may be deported, according to a Bloomberg report. These individuals do not have US citizenship and lack the proper documentation to obtain citizenship there. Last month, the US government agency responsible for handling illegal immigration, ICE, compiled a list of approximately 1.5 million people residing illegally in the country. The 18,000 Indians are included in this list. The report indicates that the Indian government is prepared to collaborate with the US administration to identify its citizens living illegally in the country and facilita
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CanadaJan 21, 2025

Jagmeet Singh Criticizes Elon Musk's Support for Pierre Poilievre

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has criticized Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre for receiving support from Elon Musk. Speaking at an event in Toronto, Jagmeet Singh said that Musk knows that if anyone in Canada will not challenge his tariffs, it is Poilievre. Jagmeet Singh further stated that Musk will not support him because he knows that he does not back billionaires. It is worth noting that Elon Musk recently praised Poilievre on social media, expressing his support. Musk had reposted Poilievre's tweets and commended his speech and the way he interacted with the media. Additionally, Mus
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IndiaJan 21, 2025

Partap Singh Bajwa Accuses Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of Neglecting Punjab for Delhi Elections

Senior Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa has accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of being preoccupied with the Delhi elections while neglecting Punjab. Bajwa stated that the situation in the state is worsening day by day, with Punjab burning in the terrible fire of ganglandism, while the Chief Minister focuses on Delhi. He added that both businessmen and ordinary citizens in Punjab are living in an atmosphere of terror under the Aam Aadmi Party's rule. Partap Singh Bajwa further claimed that corruption in Punjab has increased, and people are frustrated with the government's performan
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BCJan 21, 2025

B.C. Government Warns of Tariff Retaliation Against U.S. Products from Republican-Controlled States

B.C.'s David Eby government has announced that if Trump implements tariffs starting Feb. 1, the province will target products from Republican-controlled U.S. states. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said British Columbia will respond in kind if Trump moves forward with tariffs. She did not name any specific U.S. products but pointed to a press conference held by Eby last week, in which he indicated that U.S. alcohol sold in B.C. liquor stores, Florida orange juice sold in B.C. grocery stores, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles sold in the province would be targeted. Bailey said she wants to reiter
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IndiaJan 21, 2025

Doctors Provide Update on Dallewal’s Health, Issue Medical Bulletin

On the 57th day of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s hunger strike at the Khanauri border of Punjab-Haryana, doctors issued a medical bulletin indicating slight improvement in his condition following medical intervention on Saturday night. The results of Dallewal’s blood sample are expected to be released soon. In his first statement after receiving treatment, Dallewal mentioned that he agreed to get treatment due to pressure from 121 farmers also on hunger strike. Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has urged Dallewal to resume eating and drinking so he can participate i
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CanadaJan 21, 2025

Trudeau Stresses Cooperation with Trump, Warns Against Tariffs

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed hope for collaboration with U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters after a two-day cabinet meeting in Montebello, Quebec, Trudeau emphasized that a strong partnership between Canada and the U.S. is essential for progress on both sides of the border. Trudeau highlighted that to achieve a “golden age” for America, President Trump would need Canada’s resources, including affordable energy, steel, aluminum, and critical minerals. He also stressed the mutual benefits of cooperation, particularly in trade and economic growth. However, Tr
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WorldJan 21, 2025

Massive Fire in Turkish Hotel Claims 66 Lives

A devastating fire broke out early Tuesday at a hotel in a popular ski resort in Turkey, leaving at least 66 people dead and about 50 others injured. Many guests, panicked by the fire, jumped from the 11th floor, resulting in additional injuries and fatalities. The incident occurred around 3:30 am local time, engulfing the entire 11-story building. Firefighters and rescue teams rushed to the scene immediately after receiving the alert. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and an investigation is underway. According to the Turkish Interior Minister, the hotel was accommodating 234 guests at
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CanadaJan 21, 2025

Canada’s Immigration Department Announces Plan to Cut 3,300 Jobs

Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to cut approximately 3,300 jobs over the next three years, representing about a quarter of its workforce. The department says the move is aimed at reducing costs to align with lower immigration levels and returning staff numbers to pre-COVID levels. On Monday, the department informed employees via email about the budget cuts and their potential impact on staff. However, it remains unclear which employees will be affected. Notifications to impacted employees are expected to begin in mid-February. IRCC also state

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CanadaJul 28, 2025

Basketball: Canada's Michelle Plouffe announces retirement

Canada’s three-time Olympian basketball player Michelle Plouffe has announced her retirement from international basketball. Michelle Plouffe, 32, from Edmonton, was part of the Canadian basketball team at the 2012 London Olympics, the 2016 Rio Olympics and a part of the Canadian 3X3 team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Michelle Plouffe led the Canadian team to a fourth-place finish at the Paris Olympics and was instrumental in Canada's victories at the 2015 and 2017 FIBA AmeriCup championships. Many basketball fans loved to watch Michelle Plouffe play 3x3 basketball alongside her twin sister,
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BCJul 28, 2025

Abbotsford teen faces almost $1,800 in fines after speeding away from BC Highway Patrol and crashing into a parked dump truck

Everybody makes mistakes sometimes, and if you’re caught speeding, it’s best to just pull over and accept the consequences. On July 21, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., an Abbotsford boy made his situation immeasurably worse when he did not accept the consequences. The trouble started when a BC Highway Patrol officer used laser radar to record a grey BMW sedan going 180 km/h in a 100 zone on Highway #1 at Popkum, BC. To the officer, the speeding grey BMW made other highway traffic look like it was standing still, said Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. The BMW was not pursued, but a fe
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CanadaJul 28, 2025

Surrey Council to vote on $15.9 M contract for major road projects

At Monday’s Regular Council Meeting, Surrey City Council will consider a combined contract award for improvements to 192 Street, from 16 Avenue to 28 Avenue in Campbell Heights, and the first phase of preloading for the 72 Avenue extension between 152 Street and Highway 15. The $15.9M combined contract will help advance these major road projects to reduce congestion and support the city’s growth and economy. “I’m thrilled that we’re moving ahead on the latest phase of the 72 Avenue Corridor Project, which is the largest municipal road investment in B.C.’s history,” said Mayo
CanadaJul 28, 2025

Structure fire claims 2 lives

On July 25, 2025, at 2:23 p.m. Prince George RCMP was notified that Prince George Fire Rescue was responding to a residential fire at the corner of Strathcona Avenue and Quince Street. Sadly, the RCMP confirms that two people lost their lives in the fire. The fire is not considered suspicious. BC Coroners Service has conduct of the investigation and any further inquiries should be directed to them. There are no further details at this time.
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CanadaJul 28, 2025

Federal government should impose equivalent tariffs on US: Doug Ford

As the deadline for the end of trade talks in Canada and the US approaches on August 1, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has demanded that the federal government be prepared to impose equivalent tariffs on the US if no trade deal is reached by Friday, he said that the retaliatory measures should also include an equivalent 50 percent tariff on US aluminum and steel. Ford's comments come after Trump recently threatened to impose a 35 percent tariff on several Canadian goods from August 1 amid ongoing negotiations with Canada. Ford said that my position is clear that if Trump continues the trade war,