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IndiaFeb 27, 2020

CM Kejriwal inspects violence hit areas of North-East Delhi

Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal inspected violence affected areas of North-East Delhi on February 26. Other ministers and senior officers also accompanied the Chief Minister. The CM interacted with the local residents here. As the violence erupted in North-East Delhi area on February 23, people are living in panic in North-East Delhi area. However, Delhi Government urged people to maintain peace and not to believe in any rumors. The national capital observed violence in North-East area after a clash broke out between supporters of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and anti-CAA groups.
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CanadaFeb 27, 2020

What if Canada gets an outbreak of the new coronavirus? A look at pandemic plans

Canada has a leg up on preparing for a potential outbreak of the novel coronavirus because the country already has a detailed pandemic plan, according to federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu. It includes lessons learned from the 2003 outbreak of SARS in Ontario and the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic. So what is supposed to happen if the virus starts spreading in Canada? Here's a simplified look:Some steps in the plan are already underway, like stepping up surveillance of the disease in Canada and globally, and alerting the public to the potential outbreak. The government has also increased lab c
BCFeb 27, 2020

A BC hospice society outraged by the province's decision to stop its funding

A hospice society in British Columbia says it is outraged by the province's decision to stop its funding because it refuses to provide medically assisted death. Angelina Ireland, president of Delta Hospice, says there wasn't any consultation between the care facility, Fraser Health and the Health Ministry.On Tuesday, Health Minister Adrian Dix said Fraser Health will stop paying $1.5 million in annual funding to the Delta Hospice Society next year after giving the organization one year's notice to end its service agreement without cause. Ireland says if the government wants to implement medic
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BCFeb 26, 2020

Indigenous youth protest at B.C. Legislature, support Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs

Indigenous youth who have been camping on the steps of the B.C. Legislature since Monday to show support for Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs say they are prepared to occupy provincial and federal government offices as well as rail lines to stop the Coastal GasLink project. The group held a news conference this morning in front of the legislature, saying their protest is aimed at supporting all those who want to protect sacred lands and waters from projects such as the pipeline. Spokeswoman Ta'Kaiya Blaney says Indigenous people are being arrested and ``criminalized'' for trying to protect the
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CanadaFeb 26, 2020

PM Trudeau: latest actions by protesters on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ``extremely concerning''

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the latest actions by protesters on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory are ``extremely concerning.'' Video shared online shows a group of protesters standing on the tracks near Belleville, Ont., as a CN Rail train approaches, then jumping out of the way at the last moment. A few appear to be throwing items at the train. Provincial police say fires were also set near and on the tracks this morning. The prime minister told reporters people should not be endangering their lives and those of others by interfering with the trains. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair made
BCFeb 26, 2020

Federal, B.C. politicians and the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs can meet as soon as tomorrow

A meeting could happen as soon as tomorrow with federal, B.C. politicians and the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs. Chief Na'moks says progress is being made on three conditions they want to see met before any talks occur. Those conditions include an expectation that R.C.M.P. remove a mobile detachment from Wet'suwet'en territory and stop foot patrols.
BCFeb 26, 2020

B.C. Real Estate Association: analysis shows accepting cash deposits is rare in the industry

The opening statement from the B.C. Real Estate Association to an inquiry into money laundering says an analysis shows accepting cash deposits is rare in the industry. Chris Weafer, a lawyer for the association, says real estate agents only ever accept modest cash deposits in rare circumstances. He says the association's analysis shows accepting cash deposits hasn't been common practice and is only done in extenuating circumstances, but even then, amounts were modest. The inquiry was called by the provincial government after three reports indicated money laundering is a problem in casinos and
BCFeb 26, 2020

Vancouver police looking for man accused of trying to steal seaplane

Police are looking for help in finding a man they accuse of breaking into Harbour Air's seaplane terminal on Vancouver's waterfront last Friday and trying to steal one of its aircraft.Const. Tania Visintin of Vancouver police says a man described as white and in his 40s was allegedly able to break into the terminal and one of the seaplanes tied to the dock.But when he started the plane and attempted to taxi away, police say he hit several other docked planes, ripping the wing off one and severely damaging another.Visintin says police believe the suspect has a working knowledge of planes.Inves
BCFeb 26, 2020

Man makes surprise guilty plea at start of second-degree murder

A murder suspect startled his own lawyer when he pleaded guilty in a Kelowna, B.C., courtroom on Tuesday.The surprise plea brought an abrupt end to what was expected to be a three-week trial for Tejwant Danjou on a charge of second-degree murder. Danjou simply said ``I'm guilty'' when asked for his plea by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Alison Beames. When she asked if Danjou had discussed his plea with his lawyer, the 70 year old Vancouver real estate agent said he didn't need to speak to anyone, and then repeated, ``I'm guilty.''Danjou has been in custody since July 2018 when he was arrested in
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AlbertaMay 12, 2025

Alberta government freezes industrial carbon price

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is freezing its industrial carbon price effective immediately at 95-dollars per tonne of emissions.The industrial carbon price had been scheduled to increase to 110 dollars next year and continue rising to 170 dollars per tonne by 2030.She says the freeze is critical to keep Albertan industry competitive and defend jobs during Canada's tariff fight with the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the effective cancellation of the federal consumer carbon price shortly after he took office in March.
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CanadaMay 12, 2025

Statistics Canada says Canadian-resident return trips from U.S. down again in April

Statistics Canada says preliminary figures for April continue to point to a sharp drop in return trips from the United States by Canadian residents. The agency says the number of Canadian-residents returning by automobile from the United States in April fell on a year-over-year basis for the fourth consecutive month as it dropped 35.2 per cent to 1.2 million. Canadians have cancelled trips to the U.S. in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods and his desire for Canada to become the 51st state. Canadian-residents returning by air from the United States in April tota
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BCMay 12, 2025

BC Highway Patrol investigates a collision involving a police vehicle

B-C Highway Patrol says one of its unmarked vehicles was involved in a crash that diverted traffic on the Coquihalla Highway for nine hours this weekend.Police say the crash happened Saturday morning between an unmarked police pickup truck and another pickup, which were both going north towards Kamloops.   Investigators say they've spoken with witnesses and gathered dashcam footage, but they're still on the hunt for more people who may have seen the crash.   Police say the vehicles were both badly damaged.The officer, and a 21-year-old woman and her 19-year-old passenger, both from
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AlbertaMay 12, 2025

AFN chief says talks of Alberta separation 'irresponsible,' points to treaties

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says talk of Alberta separatism is 'irresponsible' and it's "not smart" for politicians to make statements about it without consulting with First Nations first. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has introduced a bill that would make it easier for Albertans to launch referendums on various topics — including splitting from Canada. Smith has pointed to growing alienation in her province and frustration with Ottawa, saying those wanting to separate "are not fringe voices." National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says any effort by Alberta to split
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WorldMay 12, 2025

Dow jumps 995 and S&P 500 climbs 2.9% following a 90-day truce in the US-China trade war

U.S. stocks are leaping after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war. The S&P 500 jumped 2.9% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 995 points, and the Nasdaq composite gained 3.9%. Hopes for an economy less encumbered by tariffs also sent crude oil prices higher. The U.S. dollar strengthened against other currencies, and Treasury yields jumped on expectations the Federal Reserve won't have to cut interest rates so deeply this year in order to protect the economy. Analysts warned conditions could still quickly change, as has so often happe