WorldSep 02, 2025
Rescuers race to find Afghan quake survivors as death toll passes 1,400
The Taliban reports that a major earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 1,400 people and injured more than 3,000. The United Nations warns of a potential rise in casualties.
The earthquake struck Sunday night, flattening villages and trapping people under rubble. Rough terrain is hampering rescue efforts, with commandos air-dropped to evacuate the injured.
The Taliban has appealed for international assistance on Tuesday, but aid is limited due to global crises and reduced budgets. Many health facilities have closed due to funding cuts, overwhelming the remaining ones.
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AlbertaSep 02, 2025
Edmonton police lay murder charge after woman found with fatal gunshot wounds in car
Edmonton police say they have charged a man with first-degree murder after a woman he knew was found with fatal gunshot wounds inside a car in the city's downtown over the weekend.
Police say they responded to a call for a shooting in the 119 Street and Jasper Avenue area just before 4:30 a.m. on Saturday.
A 39-year-old woman was located dead inside an SUV. Police say a Monday autopsy found the woman died from gunshot wounds.
The man, 42, has also been charged with aggravated assault and breach of probation.
Police say the man and woman knew one another.
AlbertaSep 02, 2025
Danielle Smith begins southern leg of Alberta Next Panel in Medicine Hat
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will be right at home in her political backyard tonight when she visits Medicine Hat, kicking off the back half of her provincewide consultations on the province's relationship with Ottawa.
Smith, who represents the riding of Brooks-Medicine Hat in the Alberta legislature, will be joined by the 15 people she tapped to join her on the panel.
The first five town halls have aimed to address grievances with the federal government that Smith says are fostering separatist sentiment.
The six recommendations put forth by the Smith government for debate at
BCAug 29, 2025
Richmond RCMP warns public about job posters written in Simplified Chinese
Richmond RCMP is warning the public about job advertisement posters targeted to the Chinese community. The posters are written in Simplified Chinese, and posted on various light posts throughout the City.
The job posters advertise various types of employment such as vacation home house-sitter, care giver for the elderly, and tea leaves packager. The posters provide a brief description of the job, and a contact phone number. Investigators have reason to believe that these posters may be used to solicit personal information which may be used to identify potential scam targets.
In one case, a vic
BCAug 29, 2025
Richmond RCMP reminds drivers to slow down as students return to school
As students head back to school this September, Richmond RCMP is reminding drivers and parents to take extra care on the roads.
Richmond roads will be busier this September as many people return from summer holidays and children return to school. Drivers are reminded to allow extra travel time, reduce speed, and avoid distractions by leaving your phone alone while driving. Watch for children and multimodal road users, especially near schools, parks, and residential areas.
According to ICBC data, three children are killed and 402 injured in crashes while walking or cycling in B.C. every year. 5
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