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CanadaJan 29, 2022

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's isolation due to child testing positive for COVID-19

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's isolating because one of his kids tested positive for COVID-19.In an interview with The Canadian Press, he says he feels fine and has no symptoms.He says he took another test this morning and it was negative, as was a previous rapid test.He's not saying which of his three children has tested positive or how they're doing.Trudeau revealed in a tweet Thursday that he was going into isolation for five days after finding out Wednesday evening he'd been in contact with someone, whom he didn't identify, who had tested positive.Trudeau says he's working from ho
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CanadaJan 29, 2022

Some truckers setting up barbecues on the sidewalk near Parliament buildings in Ottawa, some honking and some playing music

An anti-vaccine mandate protest in Ottawa has surged in size and energy, with at least one-thousand people in attendance and some promising to stay put until Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is forced out. Ottawa police are calling in reinforcements as hundreds of vehicles and long-haul trucks continue their trek toward the nation's capital. People in the convoy are demanding an end to COVID-19 restrictions, including vaccine passports. The atmosphere outside the Parliament buildings has been generally festive, with some setting up barbecues on the sidewalk, and many honking horns, playing instr
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BCJan 29, 2022

Coquitlam stabbing victim identified at 32 year old Ramina Shah

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says it doesn't appear that the fatal stabbing of a 32-year-old woman in Coquitlam was random. I-HIT says the woman was found suffering from stab wounds in a parking lot yesterday afternoon and died in hospital. Police have identified the victim as Ramina Shah of Maple Ridge. Sergeant David Lee says the investigation is in its initial stages, but investigators believe the incident was isolated and there is no going risk.
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CanadaJan 28, 2022

Canada Govt. announces changes related to travellers coming from India

The Government of Canada is taking a responsible, precautionary approach at the border to help protect Canadians from the global COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic continues to evolve, across the country and internationally, the Government of Canada will closely monitor and adjust measures at the border, as appropriate, to help keep Canadians safe.Today, the Government of Canada is providing an update on its border measures. It is:Removing, effective January 28, 2022, the modified pre-departure test requirements for travellers coming to Canada on direct or indirect flights from India or Morocc
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BCJan 28, 2022

B.C. Crown says documents identified Wednesday could be 'exculpatory' in James case

The trial of a former clerk of the B-C legislature is to continue today after a surprise revelation about two new sets of documents that a court heard may help defence lawyers. Crown prosecutor David Butcher told a B-C Supreme Court judge he learned of the documents during an interview with the executive financial officer at the legislature. Court has not yet heard what was in the documents, which Butcher acknowledged were a surprise for the defence team. Craig James is accused of misspending public money for personal gain and has pleaded not guilty to two counts of fraud over five-thousand
BCJan 28, 2022

Police in New Westminster looking for person who donated a blazer with some valuable items in pocket

Police in New Westminster are hoping to find the person who donated a blazer with some valuable items in a pocket. The size 48 grey blazer with a white pinstripe and blue lining was found in a thrift store in that city. But police say it's unclear where it may have been donated before ending up in the New Westminster store. Sergeant Sanjay Kumar says people who donate clothing should check the pockets to ensure they don't contain any items of significant value.
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BCJan 28, 2022

RCMP station in Surrey, B.C., evacuated after grenade turned in

The Mounties called in explosive experts after a person walked into one of their offices in Surrey, B.C., with a grenade on Thursday.The RCMP say someone went to their Guildford office to hand over the device, saying it was found at a nearby park.The office and surrounding area had to be evacuated because it was unclear if the grenade was still functioning.Streets around the detachment were also closed as a precaution.Const. Sarbjit Sangha says in a news release that anyone who finds a suspicious device or possible explosive should call police.Sangha says no one should handle a potential explo
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BCJan 28, 2022

B.C. reports 2,033 new COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths

B.C. is reporting 2,033 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 318,906 cases in the province.Note: The numbers of total and new cases are provisional due to a delayed data refresh and will be verified once confirmed.There are 29,556 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 284,832 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 977 COVID-positive individuals are in hospital and 141 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.The new/active cases include:685 new cases in Fraser HealthTotal active cases: 12,351378 new cases in Vancouve
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CanadaJan 27, 2022

Peaceful demonstration needs to be the focus of a truck convoy rolling into Ottawa: Erin O'toole

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says peaceful demonstration needs to be the focus of a truck convoy rolling into Ottawa to protest a vaccine mandate for truckers. Even as reports surface of people trying to push extreme ideas as part of the convoy, Conservative finance critic Pierre Poilievre says it has his support and the extremist views held by some shouldn't be seen as a reflection on the whole event. His remarks follow concerns raised about individuals belonging to extremist groups latching on to the demonstration headed to Parliament Hill. Ottawa's Parliamentary Protective Service is e

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BCApr 17, 2026

How to build a successful business? Exclusive with Dragon's Den star Manjit Minhas

Canada's renowned business personality Manjit Minhas was in Surrey on Thursday. She attended the Surrey and White Rock Women in Business Awards. Meanwhile, in an exclusive conversation with Connect Media Network, she discussed business, investment, start-ups, Dragon's Den and some unique problems faced by women in business.Manjit Minhas in conversation with Connect Media Network News Director, Pervez Sandhu. (Photo - Connect FM)How to make start-ups successful?In an exclusive conversation with Connect FM, when Manjit Minhas was asked about making a start-up successful, she said that many peopl
AlbertaApr 17, 2026

Sexual assault charges against Edmonton-area spiritual leader, wife stayed by Crown

Sexual assault charges against an Edmonton-area spiritual leader and his wife have been stayed, the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service confirmed Friday. Johannes “John” de Ruiter and Leigh Ann de Ruiter each faced six counts of sexual assault and were scheduled to stand trial in September. The charges, first laid in 2023, will not proceed after prosecutors determined there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction, according to a statement from the Crown. Police previously alleged that John de Ruiter, described as the leader of a group known as the College of Integrated Philosophy, also ca
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WorldApr 17, 2026

Students abducted after gunmen attack passenger bus in central Nigeria

Gunmen attacked a passenger bus in Nigeria’s Benue state on Thursday, abducting several students who were travelling to sit for university examinations, according to a statement from the state government. Benue Gov. Hyacinth Alia said the attack occurred along the Otukpo–Makurdi highway. The number of people taken has not been officially confirmed. Local media reports indicate there were 14 passengers on board at the time of the напад. “The targeting of innocent citizens, particularly students on their way to sit for examinations, is unacceptable and stands against every norm of hum
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CanadaApr 17, 2026

Air Canada to suspend Toronto, Montreal flights to New York JFK over fuel costs

Air Canada says it will suspend flights from Toronto and Montreal to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport starting June 1 through Oct. 25, citing rising jet fuel prices. In a statement, the airline said fuel costs have “doubled since the start of the Iran conflict,” making some lower-profit routes no longer economically viable. The company said it is adjusting its schedule accordingly. The suspension affects service to JFK from Canada’s two largest cities, key routes for business and international connections. Air Canada said customers with affected bookings will be contact
WorldApr 17, 2026

U.K., France signal joint maritime mission after leaders’ meeting on Strait of Hormuz access

Leaders from multiple countries met Friday under the leadership of the United Kingdom and France to discuss access to the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route. According to a statement from the U.K. prime minister’s office, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said participating countries welcomed Iran’s decision to keep the waterway open. He said leaders agreed the route must remain accessible without tolls or restrictions, citing its importance to global trade and energy supply. Starmer said reopening and maintaining shipping through the strait is critical to stabilizing economic pressur