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CanadaFeb 25, 2021

PM Trudeau boasting some new numbers for COVID vaccine delivery, as opposition Conservatives ask tough questions on vaccine rollout

The Opposition Conservatives are still hammering at the Liberal government over Canada's uneven vaccine rollout. In question period today, Conservative leader Erin O'Toole was incredulous about how many people would have to be vaccinated per day to get every Canadian vaccinated by the end of September as the Liberals say. He said it would be 300,000 per day. But Justin Trudeau says deliveries are ramping up and the government is committed to its September deadline. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is boasting some new numbers for COVID vaccine delivery. But he's facing continued criticism from
CanadaFeb 24, 2021

Winnipeg police seize $13.3M in assets during trafficking investigation

Police in Winnipeg have made what they say is the largest asset seizure in their history after a 10-month investigation into a cocaine trafficking ring calling itself the Company. They say 13 people were arrested earlier this month in relation to cocaine being moved from British Columbia to Winnipeg. Insp. Max Waddell says the total value of assets seized was more than $13.3 million. They included cocaine with a street value of $1.4 million, as well as cannabis and ecstasy, as well as 12 vehicles and 10 properties valued at more than $4.6 million. Officers also took in more than $100,000 in B
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BCFeb 24, 2021

Two-vehicle collision east of Fraser Lake, B.C., kills one man, injures another

The RCMP say a crash on Highway 16 west of Prince George has killed a Metro Vancouver man and injured a 20 year old Alberta resident. An RCMP statement says the collision happened Monday as the Alberta man in a westbound pickup was overtaking an empty logging truck. The passing lane ended before the pickup had finished its manoeuvre and police say it collided with an oncoming car. Police say the driver of the car, who was in his 40s, died a short time later in hospital. Officers in Prince George are leading the investigation and want to speak with the logging truck driver, who stopped to assi
CanadaFeb 24, 2021

Provinces announcing their schedules for getting people vaccinated against COVID-19 by age group

Provinces are starting to announce their schedules for getting people vaccinated against COVID-19 by age group. Ontario plans to start vaccinating residents aged 80 and older in the third week of March, depending on vaccine supply. Retired general Rick Hillier, the province's vaccine czar, made the announcement today. The age bracket will drop by five years over regular intervals in the following months. Meanwhile, Alberta seniors born in 1946 or earlier can now apply for a shot. Manitoba is also starting to vaccinate people in the general population. Appointments are now available for people
WorldFeb 24, 2021

Mexico bid to sell presidential jet stretches into 3rd year

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has the ultimate white elephant, a Boeing 7-87 presidential jet that he's been trying to sell since he took office three years ago. Ever since he took office on Dec. 1, 2018, the president has vowed to sell off the plane because it is too luxurious. Lopez Obrador has tried to lure corporations and businessmen, and even pledged to raffle off the plane that was purchased for 200-million-dollars US because it is too luxurious. It has been difficult to sell because it's configured to carry only 80 people. It also has a full presidential suite with a p
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BCFeb 24, 2021

Man arrested after a City of Victoria Parks vehicle was damaged: Victoria Police

Victoria police say they arrested a man after a city bylaw vehicle was damaged. They say officers were called to Beacon Hill Park after City of Victoria bylaw officers reported that a man had allegedly smashed their truck window with a sledgehammer. They say the man was found and arrested after he fled to a park on a bicycle. Police say the man was later released with a court date. The police later corrected it was a City of Victoria Parks vehicle. Victoria police on Twitter: Officers are looking for witnesses after man was arrested after reportedly smashing a @cityofvictoria bylaw vehicle's
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BCFeb 24, 2021

Canada lynx invaded a henhouse looking for a quick meal, instead got a earful from the farm owner

A Canada lynx that invaded a henhouse looking for an easy and quick meal got a earful instead from the farm owner. And Chris Paulson also recorded himself holding up the animal by the scruff of its neck and telling off the seemingly growling and scowling cat with its black, tufted ear tips, massive paws, and thick grey fur about the damage the feline left behind. The video went viral. Paulson says he heard a commotion coming from his chicken coop on Sunday and went to check it out when he saw the lynx had killed two chickens and was going for more. However, Sergant Ron LeBlanc of the BC Conse
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BCFeb 24, 2021

COVID-19 outbreak spreads at Vancouver hospital, affecting 16 patients, 13 staff

Two more units have been added to a COVID-19 outbreak declared at Vancouver General Hospital.A statement from Vancouver Coastal Health says outbreaks are underway on inpatient units T-14-G and T-11-G in the highrise tower of the hospital's Jim Pattison Pavilion.The health authority says the outbreaks are in addition to one declared Sunday in unit T-10-C in the same tower.The statement says, in total, 16 patients and 13 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.Visits to all three units have been suspended, except for end-of-life compassionate visits, and the hospital says infection prev
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IndiaFeb 24, 2021

Navjot Singh Sidhu slams Centre, terms farm laws 'black'

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday criticised the Centre over the farmers' protest and said that this is a practice of black laws."This is the practice of black laws sir. They talk about giving food in prison #FarmersProtest #FarmLaws," the Congress leader tweeted (roughly translated from Hindi).Earlier, on Monday Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the three new farm laws passed by the Central government are designed to destroy the agriculture business and hand it over to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "friends".Farmers have been protesting at the different borders of the n

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CanadaAug 22, 2025

RCMP investigating counterfeit bills spent in Sidney, BC

Sidney RCMP are investigating after counterfeit bills were used at a local business, prompting a warning to other shop owners and residents. On August 21, 2025, Sidney/North Saanich RCMP responded to a report of a counterfeit $100 bill that was used at a local Sidney business. Initial investigative steps by frontline members showed that the counterfeit bill was “prop money” and could be purchased online and in different denominations. Police are advising all businesses and individuals accepting cash payments to carefully inspect all bills for authenticity. It is an offence to recirculat
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CanadaAug 22, 2025

Carney says he will travel to Germany next week to deepen ties

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will soon travel to Europe in a bid to deepen ties with Germany. He says he will be "picking up discussions" started with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the spring when the pair met in Rome and later at the G7 summit in Alberta. Carney says Canada has a good partnership with Germany but he believes it can be better. The German government revealed ahead of Carney's announcement that he would meet with Merz on Tuesday morning. Berlin's statement says the two leaders are expected to discuss current foreign and economic policy issues. Carney says Natural Res
BCAug 22, 2025

Richmond RCMP warns public about rental deposit scams

Richmond RCMP is warning the public of a current trend involving rental deposit scams. Since July of 2025, Richmond RCMP officers are investigating five reports of rental deposit frauds where individual losses range from $400 to $2,600. In most cases, the victims found an online advertisement on a social media platform, contacted the alleged owner and were asked to pay a deposit to secure the property via e-transfer. Once the funds were transferred, the victim soon discovered the property was not available for rent. “We realize the rental market is highly competitive, especially around this
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BCAug 22, 2025

B.C. ostrich farm loses court bid to prevent avian flu cull

The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by a British Columbia ostrich farm to prevent the culling of its flock that had been infected with avian flu. The court has dismissed two applications by Universal Ostrich Farms over the cull of about 400 birds, which was sought by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. It says the "stamping out" policy of the agency, in which infected poultry flocks are killed, is reasonable, and that criteria to apply it had been met in the case of the farm in Edgewood, B.C. The planned cull had drawn opposition from United States officials, including Health Secre
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CanadaAug 22, 2025

Carney announces that Canada is dropping many retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is dropping some retaliatory tariffs on American products to match U.S. tariff exemptions for goods covered under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement. Carney says the decision will take effect on Sept. 1, 2025. Carney says Canada and the U.S. have re-established free trade for the vast majority of goods. The prime minister says Canada will retain tariffs on steel, aluminum and autos as it works with the U.S. to resolve issues. Carney says the Canadian government will begin its preparations for the CUSMA review process due next year by