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IndiaJun 21, 2022

Weapons used to murder Sidhu Moose Wala supplied to shooters from across the border: Sources

Delhi Police Special Cell on Tuesday received information from the accused that the weapons used in the murder of Sidhu Moose Wala were supplied to them from across the border, said sources. Earlier on Monday, Delhi Police arrested three persons, including two main shooters in the Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala killing case. A Delhi Court on Monday granted 14 days of custody of Priyavrat alias Fauji, Kashish alias Kuldeep and Keshav Kumar to special cell of Delhi police till July 4. The arrests were made in Kutch, Gujarat on June 19. A huge cache of arms including pistols 50 rounds, eight h
AlbertaJun 21, 2022

Parks Canada steps up enforcement after three grizzly bear deaths in three weeks

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - Parks Canada is asking motorists to slowdown and watch for wildlife after three grizzly bears were struck and killed in Jasper and Yoho national parks earlier this month. The agency says two bears _ a female and a male _ died on the Trans-Canada Highway through Yoho National Park on June 7 and June 11. A third grizzly bear was hit by a transport truck on Highway 16 last week in Jasper National Park. David Laskin, a wildlife ecologist for Parks Canada in Lake Louise, says a deep snowpack high in the mountains has kept bears along the roads where there's a lot of green grass
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CanadaJun 21, 2022

Canada's Masse wins third straight world 100 backstroke medal with silver in Budapest

Kylie Masse took silver in the women's 100-metre backstroke at the world aquatic championships, finishing just short of a third straight world title in the event. Masse, from LaSalle, Ont., finished in 58.40 seconds, .18 seconds behind winner Regan Smith of the United States. Claire Curzan of the U.S., was third in 58.67 seconds. Masse got the fastest start in the field of eight swimmers and was beside Smith out of the turn. Masse pressured Smith over the final 50 metres, but the American touched the wall just ahead of the two-time champion. It's the sixth world championship medal for Masse,
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BCJun 21, 2022

Burnaby RCMP seek witnesses and dash cam footage of a fatal single vehicle collision that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist

Burnaby RCMP’s Criminal Collision Investigation Team continues to investigate a fatal collision that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist. Just after 2:00 a.m., on Sunday June 19, Burnaby RCMP frontline officers responded to a report of a single motorcycle crash near Willingdon Avenue and Sanderson Way. The motorcycle was travelling southbound on Willingdon Avenue at the time of the crash, which is believed to have occurred at approximately 1:55 a.m. A 22-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead on scene. Burnaby RCMP’s Criminal Collision Investigation Team has taken conduct of the inv
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BCJun 20, 2022

VPD investigates series of unprovoked weekend assaults

Vancouver Police are investigating an unprovoked machete attack in the Downtown Eastside – one of several violent and seemingly random incidents that kept VPD officers busy over the Father’s Day weekend. A VPD officer was flagged over near the Empress Hotel, at Main and Hastings, around 7 p.m. Sunday for reports of a man wielding a weapon. The officer discovered two people who had been slashed with a machete while loading luggage into a waiting taxi.The attack left both victims with head and neck wounds that required hospitalization, but both are expected to recover.The victims told police
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BCJun 20, 2022

Pedestrian seriously injured in hit and run collision

Surrey RCMP is investigating a hit and run collision that sent one person to hospital with serious injuries. On June 20, 2022, at approximately 6:20 a.m., Surrey RCMP received a report that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle in the 8400-block of 132 Street. Frontline officers arrived on scene and learned that the suspect vehicle had fled. The pedestrian was associated to a parked vehicle and was standing outside their vehicle at the time they were struck. The pedestrian was transported to hospital with serious injuries. At approximately, 7:15 a.m., Surrey Fire Service advised that they
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CanadaJun 20, 2022

Freeland, Yellen say they are working together to combat soaring global inflation

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen say the two countries are working together to combat rising inflation by ensuring supply chains are more resilient. The pair spoke about the turbulent global economy at a joint news conference in downtown Toronto on Monday afternoon, which marks Yellen's first trip to Canada as secretary of the Treasury. During the news conference, Freeland said the two countries are facing a consequential time for the global economy, which comes with a historic opportunity to ensure resiliency in supply chains that will prevent futur
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BCJun 20, 2022

Screeners at various B.C. airports wearing street clothes to protest against substandard pay and disrespect from the federal government

Screeners at airports in Abbotsford, Kamloops and Whitehorse are wearing street clothes to protest what their union says is substandard pay and disrespect from the federal government. The United Steelworkers says airport screeners at more than 40 airports across Canada launched the visible protest this morning. The demonstration comes as many airports have reported long lines, flight delays and other disruptions caused by a lack of staffing at security or customs checkpoints. Steelworkers national director Marty Warren says more than 850 screening officers have been hired since April but the
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BCJun 20, 2022

Pedestrian killed in late-night hit and run on Vancouver's west side

Vancouver police say a 24 year old man has been killed in a hit-and-run collision. A statement from police says the victim and a friend were crossing West Fourth Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday. The man, whom police have not identified, was hit by a newer model grey sedan that they say appeared to be speeding. The driver did not stop and police say the victim died at the scene. Investigators have spoken to several witnesses but are appealing for dashcam video or surveillance photos from surrounding businesses. Police believe the suspect vehicle was heading eas

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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Canada wins bronze at women's 3x3 basketball World Cup

Canada's women's team has won the bronze medal in the FIBA ​​3X3 Basketball World Cup. The Canadian team defeated Poland 21-9 in the bronze medal match at the World Cup played in Mongolia. Paige Crozon was a key contributor to the Canadian team's victory, scoring 13 points and grabbing 5 rebounds. Meanwhile, Saicha Grant Allen scored 5 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in the match. The 6th ranked Canadian team lost 15-21 to the Netherlands in the semi-final match yesterday. The Netherlands team managed to win the gold medal in this World Cup. Host Mongolia finished second in this tournament.
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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Income tax cut for middle class to take effect tomorrow: Mark Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that income tax cuts for the middle class will take effect tomorrow. The government has reduced the lowest personal income tax rate from 15 to 14 per cent. According to the Carney government's estimates, 22 million Canadians will benefit from this. PM Carney had promised this during the election campaign and said after the election that this cut would be implemented from Canada Day. This tax cut will apply to the two lowest tax brackets, the first whose taxable income in 2025 is up to $114,750 and the second whose income will be up to $57,375 in the
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BCJun 30, 2025

Attorney general’s statement on inquiry into event safety

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement about the Commission of Inquiry into Community Events Safety in B.C. “On Saturday, April 26, 2025, British Columbia experienced one of the worst moments in our history, when a senseless act of violence turned a Lapu-Lapu Day celebration into a tragedy that left 11 people dead and countless more injured and traumatized. “In the aftermath, British Columbians understandably raised questions about enhancing public safety so people can feel safe attending and celebrating community events of all sizes this summer. That is why Pr
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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Canada: Sprint canoeist Katie Vincent sets world record at national trials

Canadian sprint canoeist Katie Vincent has set a world record in the C-1 500-meter event. Katie Vincent set the world record during the National Trials in Montreal on Sunday. 29-year-old Olympic champion Katie Vincent set a new record by completing the event in 2 minutes 0.609 seconds. The previous world record was held by Alena Nazdarova of Belarus, who set the record at the World Championships in Hungary in 2019 with a time of 2 minutes 0.73 seconds. Quebec's Sophia Jensen, a World Cup silver medalist, took second place in yesterday's trials.
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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Man arrested in connection with slashing

A man has been arrested and White Rock RCMP are investigating after reports another man was stabbed. White Rock RCMP received 9-1-1 calls advising of a fight involving a knife in the 1100 block of Oxford Street on Sunday June 29, 2025 at 9:50 p.m. Upon arrival, police observed a vehicle attempting to leave the scene and a high-risk traffic stop was initiated. A man matching the suspect description was inside the vehicle and he was arrested and transported to White Rock RCMP cells. “We want to thank the 9-1-1 callers who gave timely information which enabled us to locate and arrest the susp