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CanadaMar 30, 2022

Former defence chief Vance sentenced to 80 hours community service after guilty plea

Retired general Jonathan Vance has pleaded guilty to one charge of obstruction of justice following a months-long investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. The judge has given the former chief of the defence staff a conditional discharge and sentenced him to 80 hours of community service. Vance was accused of repeatedly contacting a woman and trying to convince her to make false statements to military investigators about their past relationship. He was not charged with any inappropriate sexual misconduct. Defence Minister Anita Anand told reporters it's not her role to comment on c
BCMar 30, 2022

One person hospitalised after a serious crash in Surrey

One person is in hospital following what Surrey police are calling a serious crash between two vehicles.Police say the collision took place yesterday around 4:30 p-m at the intersection of 24 Avenue and King George Boulevard.They say the crash involved two vehicles and a pedestrian.Police say the investigation is in its early stages and no other details were given.
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BCMar 30, 2022

B.C. reports 287 new COVID-19 cases and 1 death

B.C. is reporting 287 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 355,935 cases in the province.There are 273 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 and 46 are in intensive care.In the past 24 hours, one new death (Northern Health) has been reported, for an overall total of 2,990.From March 21-27, people not fully vaccinated accounted for 16.5% of cases and from March 14-27, they accounted for 22.3% of hospitalizations.Past week cases (March 21-27) - Total 1,517Not vaccinated: 230 (15.2%)Partially vaccinated: 20 (1.3%)Fully vaccinated: 1,267 (83.5%)Past two weeks cases hospitalized (March 14-27) - T
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CanadaMar 30, 2022

Fundraiser launched to cover funeral costs of family killed in Brampton, Ont. fire

The sister of a man killed in a Brampton house fire along with his wife and three young children has set up a GoFundMe campaign to cover their funeral costs. The online fundraiser identifies the family as Nazir Ali, his wife Raven Alisha Ali-O'Dea, and their children Layla Rose, Jayden Prince and Alia Marilyn Ali-O'Dea. Bismah Fatimah Ali says her brother and his wife had dedicated their lives to their. She describes the kids as ``little angels'' whose smiles could light up a room. The mother of Raven Alisha Ali-O'Dea also lived with the family and remains in critical condition in hospital fo
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BCMar 30, 2022

Two men from Burnaby among 22 people arrested in an investigation into a Canada-wide operation involving the trafficking of illegal drugs and firearms

RCMP say two men from Burnaby are among 22 people arrested in an investigation into a Canada-wide operation involving the trafficking of illegal drugs and firearms. Manitoba RCMP say Project Divergent started in 2018 after their criminal analyst noticed some trends regarding the international smuggling of drugs into Canada. They say the investigation reached as far as Columbia, the U-S and Greece and discovered a connection with the Hells Angels. Police say they are still search for two suspects including a 24 year old man from the Lower Mainland who is still believed to be in the area. Click
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BCMar 30, 2022

First sensor in Canada's new earthquake warning system installed in Vancouver's Horseshoe Bay

The first sensor in Canada's new earthquake warning system has been installed in Vancouver's Horseshoe Bay. About 400 of the censors will be installed mainly in BC along the coast in the system expected to be operational by 2024. Natural Resources Canada says the sensors will detect the initial jolt of an earthquake, alerting people before slower and often more damaging waves come seconds later. An outreach officer with the program says that few seconds can give people time to cover and protect themselves from falling debris.
AlbertaMar 30, 2022

Calgary police asking for information as a vehicle drives into a driveway, pins a pedestrian

Calgary police are asking anyone with information about an incident where a vehicle drove into a driveway and pinned a pedestrian to contact them. Police say the 28 year old victim remains in serious but stable condition in hospital after being pinned between the vehicle and a building wall just after 2 am on Saturday. They say the driver of the green, 1996, four-door Honda fled the scene but the vehicle was found later found abandoned. Police say the two men and one woman who were believed to be in the vehicle remain unaccounted for.
AlbertaMar 30, 2022

Alberta government announces plan to match up to 350,000 dollars in donations made to eligible provincial sport, physical activity and recreation programs

The Alberta government has announced a plan to match up to 350,000 dollars in donations made to eligible provincial sport, physical activity and recreation programs. The province says the plan will begin on April 1st to help such programs recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Individual donations of up to one-thousand dollars will be accepted for matching until August 30th or until the 350,000 limit is reached. Eligible recipients of donations may receive up to 10,000 dollars in matching funds.
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CanadaMar 29, 2022

Ambitious and achievable is how PM Trudeau describes his government's new climate plan

Ambitious and achievable is how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is describing his government's new climate plan. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government's new climate action plan is its boldest and most specific step yet. Trudeau says it is ambitious because it will get the country to 40 per cent lower emissions by 2030 compared with 2005 and keep Canada on track to net zero by 2050.It projects the oil and gas industry will need to cut emissions by 42 per cent by 2030 if the country is to meet its targets. Oil and gas accounts for more than one-quarter of Canada's total greenhouse gas

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AlbertaDec 17, 2025

Elections Alberta approves citizen recall petition for Justice Minister Mickey Amery

Elections Alberta has authorized a citizen-initiated recall petition targeting Justice Minister Mickey Amery in the Calgary-Cross riding. The move allows constituents to formally petition for his removal from office. The petition claims Amery has been unresponsive to local concerns and supports policies viewed by some constituents as harmful. Amery, a member of Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party (UCP) caucus, said he remains focused on serving the people of his riding. Amery emphasized that recall legislation is intended for cases of serious ethical violations rather than dis
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BCDec 17, 2025

Police investigate two attempted abductions in Mission within 24 hours

Mission RCMP are asking the public for help after two alleged abduction attempts occurred in the community within a single day. The first incident happened overnight between Sunday and Monday on Logan Avenue. Police say a woman walking in the area was approached by a white SUV driven by a South Asian man. According to investigators, the man allegedly asked the woman for sex and attempted to pull her into the vehicle. The woman escaped, but may have been exposed to bear spray during the encounter. Later the same day, at approximately 6:30 p.m., another woman reported being approached on 3rd Ave
BCDec 17, 2025

RCMP investigate two targeted overnight shootings in North Cowichan and Duncan

RCMP in the Cowichan Valley are investigating two separate overnight shootings that police believe were targeted, involving a residence in North Cowichan and vehicles in Duncan. Officers were first called to the 5800 block of Jaynes Road in North Cowichan at around 4:45 a.m. on December 15 after reports of multiple gunshots. While initial patrols did not immediately locate the source, further searches by the Investigation Support Team, Street Crimes Unit, and a Police Service Dog led to evidence showing a nearby home had been struck by gunfire. No injuries were reported. A second incident was
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CanadaDec 17, 2025

Canada’s population dips slightly as record drop in non-permanent residents reported

Canada’s population declined modestly in the third quarter of the year, driven by a sharp reduction in the number of non-permanent residents, according to new data released by Statistics Canada. Preliminary estimates show the population fell by about 76,000 people between July 1 and Oct. 1, bringing the national total to roughly 41.6 million. This marked a reversal from the same quarter last year, when the population grew by more than 230,000. Statistics Canada said the decrease was largely due to a record decline in non-permanent residents, including temporary workers, international student
AlbertaDec 17, 2025

AIMCo board names Ray Gilmour as permanent chief executive

The board of directors of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation has confirmed Ray Gilmour as the organization’s new chief executive officer, formalizing a role he has held on an interim basis for the past year. AIMCo oversees more than $179 billion in assets, managing pension and investment funds on behalf of public sector workers and government entities across Alberta. Its portfolio includes retirement savings for teachers, health care workers and other public employees, making its leadership decisions significant for thousands of Albertans. Gilmour stepped into the interim CEO role