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WorldFeb 23, 2022

EU leaders plan summit on Russia-Ukraine crisis

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is going to be attending a Virtual meeting of G-7 leaders tomorrow to discuss the situation in Ukraine.And European leaders are planning to hold an in-person emergency summit tomorrow evening in Brussels.In his invitation letter to the 27 leaders, European Union Council president Charles Michel said the use of force and coercion to change borders has no place in the 21st century.Russia is evacuating its embassy in Ukraine and the Ukrainian government is urging its citizens to get out of Russia as fears continue to grow about a possible Russian invasion.
WorldFeb 09, 2022

British envoy in Moscow to try to ease Ukraine crisis

Britain's top diplomat has arrived in Moscow to try to defuse tensions raised by Russia's military buildup near Ukraine. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss warns that an invasion would mean ``massive consequences for all involved.'' Truss said Britain was strongly encouraging Russia to ``engage, de-escalate and choose the path of diplomacy,'' Russia has massed over 100,000 troops near Ukraine's border and has launched military maneuvers in the region, but says it has no plans to invade its neighbor. It wants guarantees from the West that NATO not allow Ukraine and other former Soviet nations as membe
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WorldFeb 08, 2022

Ottawa increases warnings about Ukraine, urges Canadians to leave over Russia threat

Ottawa is warning all Canadians against travelling to Ukraine due to Russian threats and the risk of war. The federal government is also urging Canadians currently in the country to leave. The increased warning comes amid escalating tensions between Russia and the West over the deployment of 100,000 Russian troops on Ukraine's border. Talks between the U.S., NATO and other Canadian allies and Russia have so far proven unsuccessful, leading to fears of a new war in Europe. Canada had warned against non-essential travel to Ukraine and pulled some diplomatic staff along with their families from t
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WorldFeb 07, 2022

US skateboarder, Belgian influencer killed in Iceland crash

American skateboarder and social media influencer Josh Neuman was one of four men killed when a sightseeing plane crashed into a lake in Iceland. Neuman, who was 22, was on the flight to create commercial content for the Belgian fashion brand Suspicious Antwerp along with company sponsorship manager Tim Alings and Belgian social media influencer Nicola Bellavia. Pilot Haraldur Diego was also killed when the plane came down in Lake Thingvallavatn, Iceland's second-largest lake. Icelandic police say poor weather has prevented divers retrieving the bodies. Neuman was best known for creating one
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WorldFeb 02, 2022

Biden sending more troops to Europe amid Ukraine tension

President Joe Biden is sending about 2,000 troops from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Poland and Germany this week and sending part of an infantry Stryker squadron of roughly 1,000 troops based in Germany to Romania. That's from a senior administration official speaking on condition of anonymity. Biden has said he will not put American troops in Ukraine to fight any Russian incursion, although the United States is supplying Ukraine with weapons to defend itself. The military moves come amid stalled talks with Russia over its military buildup at Ukraine's borders.
WorldFeb 01, 2022

Tesla recall: 'Full Self-Driving' software runs stop signs

Tesla is recalling nearly 54,000 vehicles because their ``Full Self-Driving'' software lets them roll through stop signs without coming to a complete halt. Documents posted Tuesday by U.S. safety regulators say that Tesla will disable the feature with an over-the-internet software update. The software allows vehicles to go through intersections with all-way stop signs at up to 5.6 miles per hour. Disregarding stop signs is illegal in most states. The recall covers Model S sedans and X SUVs from 2016 through 2022, as well as 2017 to 2022 Model 3 sedans and 2020 through 2022 Model Y SUVs. Tesla
WorldJan 25, 2022

US court upholds conviction of Mexican drug lord El Chapo

A US appeals court has upheld the conviction of the notorious Mexican drug lord known as El Chapo. The decision by the 2nd U-S Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan praised the trial judge for his handling of the case against Joaquin Guzman. The three-judge panel rejected claims that Judge Brian Cogan made rulings allowing a jury to hear faulty evidence at a 2019 trial. Guzman is serving life behind bars for his murderous crime reign.
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WorldJan 25, 2022

London police investigating Downing Street lockdown parties

London police said Tuesday they are now investigating Downing Street parties during lockdown. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick revealed an investigation was underway in a statement before the London Assembly. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government has been under fire for allegedly holding events during months in which the nation was under lockdown due to COVID-19.
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WorldJan 14, 2022

Djokovic faces deportation as Australia revokes visa again

Tennis star Novak Djokovic faces deportation again after the Australian government revoked his visa for a second time. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke cited the public interest in revoking the 34 year old Serb's visa three days before the Australian Open begins. His lawyers are expected to appeal in a federal court as they successfully did last week on procedural grounds. Prime Minister Scott Morrison welcomed Djokovic's pending deportation, saying Australia had achieved one of the lowest pandemic death rates, strongest economies and highest vaccination rates in the world. Everyone at the Aus

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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Canada wins bronze at women's 3x3 basketball World Cup

Canada's women's team has won the bronze medal in the FIBA ​​3X3 Basketball World Cup. The Canadian team defeated Poland 21-9 in the bronze medal match at the World Cup played in Mongolia. Paige Crozon was a key contributor to the Canadian team's victory, scoring 13 points and grabbing 5 rebounds. Meanwhile, Saicha Grant Allen scored 5 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in the match. The 6th ranked Canadian team lost 15-21 to the Netherlands in the semi-final match yesterday. The Netherlands team managed to win the gold medal in this World Cup. Host Mongolia finished second in this tournament.
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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Income tax cut for middle class to take effect tomorrow: Mark Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that income tax cuts for the middle class will take effect tomorrow. The government has reduced the lowest personal income tax rate from 15 to 14 per cent. According to the Carney government's estimates, 22 million Canadians will benefit from this. PM Carney had promised this during the election campaign and said after the election that this cut would be implemented from Canada Day. This tax cut will apply to the two lowest tax brackets, the first whose taxable income in 2025 is up to $114,750 and the second whose income will be up to $57,375 in the
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BCJun 30, 2025

Attorney general’s statement on inquiry into event safety

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement about the Commission of Inquiry into Community Events Safety in B.C. “On Saturday, April 26, 2025, British Columbia experienced one of the worst moments in our history, when a senseless act of violence turned a Lapu-Lapu Day celebration into a tragedy that left 11 people dead and countless more injured and traumatized. “In the aftermath, British Columbians understandably raised questions about enhancing public safety so people can feel safe attending and celebrating community events of all sizes this summer. That is why Pr
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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Canada: Sprint canoeist Katie Vincent sets world record at national trials

Canadian sprint canoeist Katie Vincent has set a world record in the C-1 500-meter event. Katie Vincent set the world record during the National Trials in Montreal on Sunday. 29-year-old Olympic champion Katie Vincent set a new record by completing the event in 2 minutes 0.609 seconds. The previous world record was held by Alena Nazdarova of Belarus, who set the record at the World Championships in Hungary in 2019 with a time of 2 minutes 0.73 seconds. Quebec's Sophia Jensen, a World Cup silver medalist, took second place in yesterday's trials.
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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Man arrested in connection with slashing

A man has been arrested and White Rock RCMP are investigating after reports another man was stabbed. White Rock RCMP received 9-1-1 calls advising of a fight involving a knife in the 1100 block of Oxford Street on Sunday June 29, 2025 at 9:50 p.m. Upon arrival, police observed a vehicle attempting to leave the scene and a high-risk traffic stop was initiated. A man matching the suspect description was inside the vehicle and he was arrested and transported to White Rock RCMP cells. “We want to thank the 9-1-1 callers who gave timely information which enabled us to locate and arrest the susp