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CanadaFeb 28, 2020

Ontario confirms seventh coronavirus case; man had travelled to Iran

Ontario health officials say the province now has a seventh confirmed case of the novel coronavirus.The chief medical officer of health says the newest patient is a man in his 50s who had travelled to Iran.Dr. David Williams says the man arrived in Toronto on Tuesday and went to the emergency department of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre the next day.He says proper protocols went into place at the hospital and the man was isolated as he was tested for the virus known as COVID-19.The man was sent home the same day to recover and has been in self-isolation since then.This marks the country's
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CanadaFeb 28, 2020

Pipeline talks with hereditary chiefs set for second day in northern B.C.

Hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en are scheduled to meet for a second day with senior federal and provincial ministers today as they try to break an impasse in a pipeline dispute that's sparked national protests and led to disruptions in the economy. Federal Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett and British Columbia Indigenous Relations Minister Scott Fraser began the long-sought talks Thursday afternoon. They wrapped up after about three hours with Fraser saying the talks were productive and the mood in the room was respectful. Bennett said it was a "very good start." Heredi
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IndiaFeb 28, 2020

Delhi violence: Double the punishment if any AAP leader found guilty, says CM Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal made a strong statement by saying that if any Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader found guilty in North-East Delhi violence then that person should be given double the punishment. The Chief Minister made this comment on being asked about allegations over AAP Councillor from Nehru Vihar, Tahir Hussain. The family members of Ankit Sharma have accused Tahir Hussain for the killing. "Any person who is found guilty should be given stringent punishment. If any Aam Aadmi Party leader is found guilty then that person should be given double the punishment. There should b
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CanadaFeb 28, 2020

Champagne to meet with top airline officials in Ukraine next week

Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne is to visit eastern Europe next week, with stops in Ukraine, Latvia and Poland. Champagne says he will meet with top airline officials in Ukraine as part of his push to secure compensation for families of the 57 Canadians who died in last month's Ukraine International Airlines crash in Tehran. Iran has admitted it fired two missiles at the plane, killing all 176 people on board.
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BCFeb 28, 2020

RCMP patrolling, pipeline custruction stopped, as the meeting with Wet'suwet'en chiefs proceeds

Coastal GasLink has agreed to a two-day pause in its activities in northwestern B.C. during talks taking place between federal government ministers and hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation. The R-C-M-P has also committed to ending patrols along a critical roadway during the discussions that are set to continue through tomorrow. The chiefs praised the moves in a statement released shortly before talks got underway this afternoon in Smithers. They say the actions provide the space needed to sit down at the table in good faith to discuss their opposition to Coastal GasLink's natura
BCFeb 27, 2020

Head of Canada's largest port says, novel coronavirus is eating into trade

The head of Canada's largest port says the novel coronavirus is eating into trade, and it's coming after a year that saw cargo volumes dip. Vancouver Fraser Port Authority CEO Robin Silvester says the number of cancelled sailings is on the rise as large parts of the Chinese economy are shut down due to the outbreak. Silvester says slowdowns could also severely dent trade with Korea and Japan, which together with China account for well over half of the freight volume at Canada's Pacific gateway. China cut wheat and canola shipments from Canada last year amid diplomatic tensions.
CanadaFeb 27, 2020

Carolyn Bennett calls the meetings with Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs "truly important"

Federal Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett and her B.C. counterpart Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Minister Scott Fraser have arrived in Smithers for afternoon meetings with Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs. In a Twitter message posted before she left Vancouver this morning, Bennett called the meeting "truly important", and after she reached Smithers she said the talks will "reaffirm" the interest of senior levels of government in speaking with the Wet'suwet'en about title and rights. Fraser says he's pleased further talks have been arranged with chiefs opposed to th
BCFeb 27, 2020

Surrey: pedestrian hit and killed on Highway 17

A pedestrian was hit and killed while crossing Highway 17 in Surrey last evening. Surrey RCMP say it happened at about 6 p.m. and the unidentified victim died at the scene. The driver remained at the scene and police say that person is co-operating. Police haven't said if the victim was in a marked crosswalk on the usually busy route and investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward.
CanadaFeb 27, 2020

Canada paying for security of Duke and Duchess of Sussex, but to stop paying soon

RCMP officers have been helping the United Kingdom's Metropolitan Police provide security for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex since they arrived in British Columbia late last year, but that help will end soon. Public Safety Canada says it is obligated to provide security for Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and their infant son, Archie, because the couple are Internationally Protected Persons. But a statement from the RCMP say its assistance will end in the coming weeks ``in keeping with the change in status'' of the Duke and Duchess. Harry and Meghan have been living on Vancouver Island and say

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BCApr 07, 2026

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A man from Tofino has been sentenced to more than nine years in prison after being convicted of multiple sexual offences involving minors he contacted online, according to police. In a statement, Port Alberni RCMP said Loki Tchir was sentenced on March 28 in Port Alberni on charges that include possession of child sexual abuse material and sexual interference involving a minor. Police said the sentence also imposes long-term restrictions following his release, including limits on employment, contact with minors and attendance at certain public places for a period of 15 years. According to RCMP
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Charges approved after Surrey driver struck by bullet in March 24 incident

A 42-year-old man is facing multiple criminal charges after a driver was struck by a bullet in Surrey on March 24, according to a release from Surrey Police Service. Police say officers responded around 10:56 p.m. to a reported motor vehicle collision with injuries in the 10300 block of University Drive. According to Surrey Police Service, investigators later determined the victim had been driving northbound on University Avenue when they were allegedly hit by a Gun Shot. BC Emergency Health Services transported the injured person to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Th
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CanadaApr 07, 2026

Carney outlines $51B federal plan for local infrastructure, housing and health projects

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government will invest $51 billion over the next decade to address infrastructure gaps across Canada, with funding directed toward municipal projects, housing and health care facilities. Speaking in Brampton on Tuesday, Carney detailed how the Build Communities Strong Fund, first announced in the 2025 federal budget, will allocate $27.8 billion for core infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and water and sewer systems. A further $6 billion is earmarked for community-level projects, including recreation centres. According to the Prime Minister’s of
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BCApr 07, 2026

Good Samaritan killed, two injured in Highway 16 crash near Witset, police say

A man who stopped to help a stranded driver on a northern British Columbia highway was killed when an SUV struck a parked pickup, according to BC Highway Patrol. Police said the crash happened at about 8:30 p.m. Thursday on Highway 16 near Witset after a grey flatbed pickup pulled over due to mechanical issues. Two passing drivers stopped and got out to assist. Investigators say a Chevrolet SUV then collided with the stationary pickup and the people outside the vehicles. A 60-year-old man from Witset was pronounced dead at the scene. A 45-year-old man from Calgary and the 42-year-old driver of
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WorldApr 07, 2026

Trump warns a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if a deal with Iran isn't reached

Iranian officials urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that a ``whole civilization will die tonight'' if Tehran does not meet his latest deadline. Trump wants the Islamic Republic to agree to a deal that includes reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, airstrikes hit two bridges and a train station in Iran, and the U.S. struck military targets on the Iranian oil hub of Kharg Island. The attack marked the second time theisland was hit by American forces. Trump has extended previous deadlines but suggested the one set