AlbertaJul 29, 2022
Details of COVID-19 vaccine rollout for kids coming soon: Alberta Health
Alberta Health says details of its rollout plan for COVID-19 vaccines for young children will be released soon.
Two weeks ago, Health Canada approved a COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six months to five years.
Other provinces have already started administering the shot, or are booking appointments for kids in that age group.
The Opposition N-D-P says Alberta families deserve to have the same access to COVID-19 vaccines as every other province.
AlbertaJul 29, 2022
Smith, focus of rivals' debate criticism, deemed UCP leadership front-runner
Political observers say this week's United Conservative leadership debate demonstrated that former Wildrose leader Danielle Smith is the front-runner in the race to replace Jason Kenney as party leader and premier.
Pollster Janet Brown and political scientist Duane Bratt say the way Smith was attacked and criticized by multiple opponents at the debate make it clear she is seen as the one to beat.
Smith came under fire for her proposed Alberta sovereignty act, which she promises to pass this fall if she wins.
The act would grant the province the power to ignore federal laws and court rulings de
BCJul 28, 2022
Ministry of Transportation asking drivers to be prepared for heavy traffic ahead of BC Day long weekend
The Ministry of Transportation says anyone mulling a road trip for the BC Day long weekend should plan ahead and expect heavy traffic. A statement from the Ministry says delays are likely on Highway 5, the Coquihalla Highway, as repairs are still underway after last fall's catastrophic rainstorms, floods and washouts. The heat wave that is causing sweltering conditions in many parts of B-C is also expected to continue until at least Monday and the ministry says motorist should plan for that, too. Drivers are advised to pack lots of water for people and pets and to ensure their vehicles can ha
BCJul 28, 2022
Surrey RCMP: Missing person to locate - Sukhwinder Singh
Surrey RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 46 year-old man. Sukhwinder "Sukha" Singh was last seen at approximately 10:20 a.m. on July 28, 2022, in the 7000-block of 126 Street in Surrey. Police and family have been unable to locate or make contact with Sukhwinder and are concerned for his wellbeing. Sukhwinder is described as a 46-year-old South Asian male, 5’8", 122 lbs, with grey/black hair, beard and brown eyes. Sukhwinder was last seen wearing a blue collared shirt with white dots, grey sweatpants, sandals, and no turban. Sukhwinder speaks Punjabi only an
CanadaJul 28, 2022
'Rescind the Doctrine' protest greets Pope in Canada
Pope Francis has come face-to-face with a long-standing demand from Indigenous peoples during his Canada pilgrimage. They want him to formally rescind the papal decrees underpinning the so-called ``Doctrine of Discovery'' that seemingly legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Native lands and resources. Pope Francis was at Quebec's shrine of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre to give the second mass of his Canadian tour. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there is a lot of work to do to correct the deep wounds of the past for Canada's Indigenous people and the pope's messages on this trip is just the beginn
BCJul 28, 2022
Three arrested, firearms and body armor seized during recent traffic stops
The Surrey RCMP Community Response Unit have arrested three individuals on multiple warrants during two recent traffic stops, seizing firearms and body armor. Assistance from the Air 1 Helicopter helped track down one the suspects, who fled from police and was later arrested on a Canada Wide Warrant.On July 21, 2022 at 6:23 p.m., Surrey RCMP Community Response Unit officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle that had inactive insurance in the 9900-block of 154 Street. A 40-year-old man who is a prohibited driver, and 20-year-old woman, were arrested on several outstanding warrants out of Su
BCJul 28, 2022
Shots fired in Newton: Surrey RCMP
Surrey RCMP is advising the public of an incident of shots fired at a residence in Newton and asking anyone with information to contact police.On July 28, 2022 at 03:14 a.m., Surrey RCMP received a report of shots fired at a residence in the 8300-block on 142A Street. Frontline officers attended the area and spoke with a homeowner who discovered bullet holes in the exterior of their residence. No one was injured as a result of this shooting. Surrey RCMP General Investigation Unit has taken conduct of the investigation, which is in the early stages. The motive of this shooting has not yet been
BCJul 28, 2022
IHIT identifies the victims who died in the shooting on July 25 in Langley
With consent of the families, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is identifying the victims who died in the shooting on July 25.Background: In the early morning hours of July 25, 2022, a total of four people where shot in multiple shootings occurring in the Township of Langley and City of Langley. Two victims died at scene. One woman remains in critical condition and the other man has non-life threatening injuries. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) continues to investigate with the support of the Langley RCMP and the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IF
IndiaJul 28, 2022
Both pilots killed after IAF Mig-21 crashes near Rajasthan's Barmer
The Indian Air Force said that both the pilots in a twin-seater Mig-21 trainer aircraft died after sustaining fatal injuries when it crashed near Barmer district of Rajasthan on Thursday.
According to the IAF, the aircraft crashed around 9.10 pm today.
"A twin-seater Mig-21 trainer aircraft of the IAF was airborne for a training sortie from Utarlai air base in Rajasthan this evening. Around 9:10 pm, the aircraft met with an accident near Barmer.
Both pilots sustained fatal injuries," the IAF said in a tweet.
The IAF also expressed deep regret at the loss of lives and said that a court of inq