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IndiaJul 16, 2024

Farmers will leave for Delhi as soon as Shambhu border opens: Jagjit Dallewal

Farmers protesting at Shambhu border of Punjab-Haryana have announced to migrate to Delhi. After the meeting in Chandigarh, farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal said that the farmers will leave for Delhi as soon as the Shambhu border opens. He said that we will take time only to collect the goods. The Punjab-Haryana High Court had recently asked the Haryana government to open the barricading on Shambhu. Farmers have camped on the Punjab-Haryana border since February 13. Dallewal said the farmers would move towards the national capital as part of the Walk to Delhi program for various demands includin
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IndiaJul 16, 2024

Sukhbir Badal spoke for the first time on being summoned by Akal Takht Sahib

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal said today that after the leadership of Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh was summoned by the following Panj Singh Sahibs, he will appear as a humble Sikh at Sri Akal Takht Sahib. He shared a post in this regard in Punjabi on social media platform X, in which the Shiromani Akali Dal chief said that as a humble Sikh, he would appear following the orders of the Akal Takht. It may be mentioned that the rebel senior leaders of Akali Dal accused Sukhbir of playing with the panth, after which Mr. Akal Takht Sahib summoned Sukhbir.
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BCJul 15, 2024

Gaza protesters remain as Vancouver Island University's deadline to leave expires

A deadline for pro-Palestinian protesters to dismantle an encampment at Vancouver Island University in Naniamo, B.C., has expired without the demonstrators leaving. The university last Thursday issued a trespass notice to the protesters over the camp that has been in place since May 1, saying legal action would be launched if they did not leave by 8 a.m. Monday. It says in an email that as of about 9 a.m. the protesters "(have) not decamped" and the university would be issuing a statement. The protesters say in a social media post that they remain "steadfast" and that by issuing the deadline t
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BCJul 15, 2024

'Damn, so close': UBC looks into professor's social media after Trump rally shooting

The University of British Columbia says it is "aware" of a social media post that was apparently made by a professor at its faculty of medicine shortly after the attempted assassination of former U.S. president Donald Trump. The school says it is "looking into" the post and that it "does not condone violence of any kind." Posts that appeared on a now deleted X account belonging to Professor Karen Pinder said "Damn, so close. Too bad,” and then later, in response to a comment, “What a glorious day this could have been!” Pinder did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The post
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BCJul 15, 2024

B.C. wildfires holding steady at about 150, heat warnings span southern Interior

British Columbia's wildfire service says this week will bring "increased heat," marking a 15-day trend of hot and dry weather that has fuelled a surge in fire activity. A provincial fire situation report says there's potential for thunderstorms in the Interior, while the northeast returns to a warming trend after a three-day break. Environment Canada maintains heat warnings for parts of the southern Interior from the Fraser Canyon up to the south Cariboo as well as the Okanagan Valley, communities along the Canada-U.S. border and the Kootenay Lake area. The weather office says daytime highs in
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IndiaJul 15, 2024

Kejriwal lost two kilos instead of eight and a half kilos: Jail officials

The hearing in the High Court on the bail plea of ​​Arvind Kejriwal, who is in jail in the Delhi liquor scam case, has been postponed. Now the next hearing of this matter will be held on August 7 and till then Kejriwal will remain in Tihar Jail. His lawyer said that the ED filed a fresh reply to the petition late last night, after which the court adjourned the matter till August 6. Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh said that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is losing weight continuously in jail. He claimed that Kejriwal has lost about 8.5 kg of weight after his arrest and this coul
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CanadaJul 15, 2024

Quebec RCMP seize 63 kilograms of cocaine stashed inside grand piano, arrest four

Quebec RCMP say they seized 62.7 kilograms of cocaine hidden in the walls of a grand piano during searches in the Lanaudière region and the Sherbrooke, Que., area. They arrested four people on July 12 allegedly involved in a conspiracy to import and traffic the drugs, following a tip from Homeland Security Investigations, a United States law enforcement agency. RCMP say they also seized $10,000 in cash and several electronic devices. The four arrested are Billy Donais Cadieux, 26, of St-Félix-de-Valois; Pablo Hernandez, 52, of Baie d'Urfé; Michael Dubois, 37, of St-Denis-de-Brompton; and Ju
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CanadaJul 15, 2024

Canada's 13 premiers set to begin days of meetings in Halifax

Canada's premiers will be in Halifax today to begin three days of scheduled meetings in Nova Scotia's capital. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, who is the current chair of the Council of the Federation, is hosting the event in the city's downtown core. Houston told reporters after a cabinet meeting Thursday that premiers will be focused on discussing "key issues" like affordability, housing and infrastructure. He also says he expects to have conversations about the relationships between the provinces and the federal government. A statement from Newfoundland and Labrador's executive council say
the-rebel-akali-faction-chose-gurpratap-singh-wadala-as-its-convener-for-the-shiromani-akali-dal-reform-movement
IndiaJul 15, 2024

The rebel Akali faction elected Gurpratap Singh Wadala as the convener for the Shiromani Akali Dal reform movement

The rebel faction of the Shiromani Akali Dal has announced an Akali Dal reform movement with the intention of ousting Sukhbir Singh Badal from the post of president and strengthening the party. Bibi Jagir Kaur said that Gurpratap Singh Wadala has been appointed as the convener of the Shiromani Akali Dal reform movement today with the consent of all. The rebel faction also said that those who were expelled from the party by Sukhbir Singh Badal during the elections or who belong to the old Akali family, will be reinstated in the party. At the same time, Prof Prem Singh Chandumajra said before

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CanadaMay 21, 2025

Four Canadians were in West Bank as IDF fired warning shots nearby

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she is summoning the Israeli ambassador to explain why Israel Defense Forces fired warning shots near a diplomatic tour in the West Bank today. Anand confirms that four Canadians were taking part in the tour in the West Bank city of Jenin and that no one was harmed. The IDF says it ``regrets the inconvenience'' caused by the incident and is reviewing what happened. Video of the incident circulating online shows members of the multinational tour speaking to cameras near a large yellow gate before hearing gunshots and retreating around a corner. The IDF
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BCMay 21, 2025

Highway 99 section to be diverted overnight in Richmond

Drivers may face delays on Highway 99 Wednesday night as work continues on the Steveston Interchange project in Richmond. Traffic on Highway 99 will be affected in both directions and will be diverted to the left lane - and off-ramp - before Stevenston Highway starting at 11 p.m. This will continue until 5 a.m. Thursday to allow crews to move a crane onto Highway 99. Project managers say the new five-lane Steveston Interchange project is a key part of a plan to improve travel along the Highway 99 corridor. It is also part of a larger project in the province, where the Steveston Interchange wil
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BCMay 21, 2025

Drugs, guns and stolen property seized after raid in Aberdeen

R-C-M-P in Kamloops say a search warrant executed yesterday at a home in the Aberdeen neighbourhood led to the seizure of more than a dozen firearms. They say officers also seized a ``significant amount'' of suspected drugs, stolen property and vehicles from the home, which is located on Sifton Avenue. Police say one person was arrested, but has since been released though charge recommendations are expected. They are asking anyone with information on the case to contact the Kamloops R-C-M-P detachment.
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BCMay 21, 2025

B.C. slack-line walker forgot to re-attach leash before fatal fall, association says

The International Slackline Association says a fatal fall near Squamish, B.C., on Saturday happened after a woman "forgot to re-tie" her safety leash, resulting in an 80-metre fall.The association says in a social-media post on Tuesday that the 22-year-old woman was a brave and bright recent graduate from the University of British Columbia.Squamish RCMP say they received a report on Saturday afternoon of a fall from a slack line at Chek Canyon Recreation Area, and first responders confirmed the woman was dead at the scene.The International Slackline Association, a grassroots organization dedic
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BCMay 21, 2025

Three-year deal reached in labour dispute between LifeLabs and 1,200 striking workers

British Columbia's main outpatient lab services provider says it has reached a deal with the union representing about 1,200 striking workers across the province. LifeLabs says in a statement that it and the BC General Employees' Union have reached the three-year collective bargaining agreement after both sides received binding recommendations from a mediator. Workers had been conducting job action in B.C. since February, rotating temporary closures at different lab locations. In its statement, LifeLabs says it appreciates working with the union and looks forward to continuing what it calls a "