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CanadaMay 10, 2023

Federally regulated workplaces will soon provide menstrual products for free

Federally regulated workplaces are expected to begin offering free menstrual products to workers starting in mid-December.Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan has announced changes to the Canada Labour Code that would ensure access to such products beginning Dec. 15.The Liberals promised in their 2021 election campaign to make free tampons and pads available in federally regulated workplaces, and set up a fund to make menstrual products available to vulnerable people.The 2022 federal budget allocated $25 million to establish a national pilot for the menstrual equity fund, which aims to help make me
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CanadaMay 09, 2023

China expels Canadian diplomat in retaliatory move

After Canada expelled the Chinese diplomat from Toronto, China also issued an order to the Canadian diplomat in Shanghai to go out of the country.According to a statement issued by China's Foreign Ministry, Canadian diplomat Jennifer Lynn has been ordered to leave the country before May 13.Along with this, he also warned that China may react further.It is to be noted that Canada had announced yesterday to expel the Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei who was accused of being involved in a conspiracy to send threats to the family of Canada's Conservative MP Michael Chong in Hong Kong.Foreign Affairs Mini
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BCMay 08, 2023

Report finds mismanagement, risk to public funds at BC Housing under former CEO

The British Columbia government is restricting new funding to a major non-profit housing provider after an independent review found mismanagement by a former top executive at the province's housing corporation.The forensic investigation by Ernst and Young says the probe uncovered significant risks to public funds and lack of government oversight at BC Housing, the Crown corporation that develops, manages and administers subsidized housing. The report found mismanagement related to a conflict of interest between the former CEO, Shayne Ramsay, and his spouse, Janice Abbott, the CEO of Atira Wome
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CanadaMay 08, 2023

Pilot program for temporary agricultural workers extended

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says the government will expand a pilot project to attract more temporary foreign workers to jobs in Canada's agricultural industry for another two years.The government launched the program three years ago to offer temporary workers in the agriculture and food sector a pathway to permanent residency in Canada.It was due to end later this month but Fraser says it's going to continue until 2025.He says the pilot experienced some challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the government wants more time to test it out.The minister also says the family members of
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BCMay 07, 2023

Border officers in Vancouver find cat in parcel from China

According to British Columbia SPCA a cat was mysteriously found in a parcel from China. Cat is now in foster care recovering from its apparent ordeal. The SPCA says in a statement it’s unclear how long the cat spent in transit, however it appeared healthy but scared. Binder Kooner, chief of operations for Canada Border Services Agency, says officers at the Vancouver International Mail Centre found the cat after noticing a sizable hole in the box and looking inside to see a pair of blinking eyes. The society says the cat, which it named Precious Cargo, was brought directly to an emergency vet
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CanadaMay 06, 2023

Canada Post issues its first stamp featuring King Charles

Canada Post has released its first definite stamp featuring King Charles as monarch. The Crown corporation says it is the first time the King has appeared on the Canadian stamp. The stamp was released at the ceremony in Ottawa marking the King's coronation. Canada Post says the stamp continues the corporation's long-standing tradition of issuing definitive stamps depicting the Canadian sovereign, dating back more than 170 years. It says the tradition began in 1851 with a pre-Confederation stamp featuring Queen Victoria, the King's great-great-great grandmother. The definitive stamp features a
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BCMay 05, 2023

Flood situation likely to get worse in B.C. interior

The flood situation in the interior B.C. may worsen.The state government has given this warning.The state's emergency management ministry says snow is melting rapidly amid warm weather and heavy rain and thundershowers are expected on Saturday, which could worsen flooding conditions over the next few days.At present, most of the interior B.C. is under flood watch and flood warning.The communities of Cache Creek in the Thompson region and Parker Cove in the North Okanagan have been under evacuation orders for the past few days due to flooding.The government said in a statement that conditions i
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CanadaMay 05, 2023

Trudeau says no decision yet on expelling Chinese envoy implicated in threats to MP

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says no decision has been made yet on whether to expel a Chinese diplomat who allegedly targeted a member of Parliament and his family.Trudeau says removing another country's envoy from Canada is a big step and all the potential effects of such a decision must be considered.Conservative MP Michael Chong says he was informed this week that allegations China was targeting his family members in Hong Kong were shared with the prime minister's national security adviser in 2021.Trudeau maintains that the information never rose to a political level, and says he has direc
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BCMay 05, 2023

Man seriously injured in ‘targeted’ shooting in Surrey

A man is hospitalized with serious injuries following a shooting in the Bear Creek area of Surrey this morning.The shooting happened in the driveway of a residence in the 8100 block of 144A Street.According to unconfirmed sources, the victim is a Punjabi and Kabaddi promoter.RCMP believes it was a targeted attack, although the motive is unclear.Police say anyone in the area with information or video can contact them at 604-599-0502.

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BCJul 16, 2025

B.C. fast-tracks recruitment of international doctors as U.S. campaign delivers results

In just two months, B.C. has received almost 780 job applications from qualified health professionals across the United States, reflecting strong momentum from the Province’s co-ordinated U.S. recruitment campaign. Building on this success, new strategies are underway to further attract internationally trained doctors. “When we began recruiting in the U.S. in March, we were confident it would yield strong results, and this success confirms that British Columbia’s universal health-care system and vibrant communities continue to stand out,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “With
CanadaJul 16, 2025

Surrey: Two international students get three year sentences and deportation in pedestrian dragging case

International students Gaganpreet Singh and Jagdeep Singh have been sentenced to three years in prison and deportation after being convicted of a horrific hit-and-run incident in Surrey last year. During the hearing, it was revealed that they deliberately dragged a pedestrian for 1.3 kilometres after hitting him and then leaving his body on the road before fleeing. The pair were in a Ford Mustang, which Gaganpreet was driving and Jagdeep Singh was a passenger. Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a pedestrian being hit in the 13400-block of 105 Avenue around 1:45 a.m. on January 27, 2024. Ga
BCJul 16, 2025

Fire in Chilliwack, B.C., destroys businesses and apartments

Every firehall in Chilliwack, B.C., was involved in fighting a destructive blaze in the centre of the city. A statement from the fire department says crews encountered heavy, black smoke as they went to the scene at about 12:30 Wednesday morning. The fire was in a mixed-use building with apartments over commercial space. The statement says three dozen crew members were involved and they at first tried to fight the fire from inside, but were forced to withdraw and take a defensive strategy to gain control of the blaze. There were no reported injuries to either residents or firefighters, althoug
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BCJul 16, 2025

48-year-old Abbotsford surveyor dies after being hit by vehicle

A 48-year-old surveyor from Abbotsford was killed on July 15, after being struck by a vehicle while on the job. The incident occurred on Tuesday just after 1 pm, while the victim was working on Sylvester Road near Dale Road in Hatzic, just east of Mission. A dump truck travelling northbound on Sylvester Road struck the man, who died at the scene. Sylvester Road was closed for a prolonged period while officers from the Mission RCMP, the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement unit, and WorkSafe BC investigated the matter. The survey
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BCJul 16, 2025

Nanaimo RCMP investigating an arson incident

On July 12, 2025, at approximately midnight, in the 600 block of Kennedy Street in Nanaimo, an unknown male set fire to a cedar planter box on a porch. The homeowner saw the flames, ran outside to douse the fire and called 911. Nanaimo Fire and Rescue responded and prevented any damage to the exterior of the home. A neighbour’s surveillance camera captured the fire and a possible male suspect. Police are requesting that residents in the 600 block of Kennedy review their surveillance cameras and dashcams for any images of a male wearing: a light-coloured shirt, dark knee-length shorts, da