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CanadaAug 08, 2024

Canada confirms it pulled diplomats' kids out of Israel as fear of broader war builds

The Canadian government says it decided to pull its diplomats' children and their guardians out of Israel, amid fears over an expanded Mideast war. Global Affairs Canada says it has approved the temporary relocation of the children and their guardians to a safe third country. Embassy staff are expected to remain in Israel. The department says diplomats stationed in nearby Ramallah in the West Bank and in Beirut, Lebanon, do not have dependents living with them. Tensions in the Middle East have sparked fears about an all-out war after the killing last week of a senior Hezbollah commander in Leb
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CanadaAug 07, 2024

Ontario man charged after threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in online video

Another person has been arrested after making threats against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau online. Police say a man made violent threats against Trudeau, the police and security personnel who might attempt to interfere with his plans in an online video. RCMP made the arrest with help from the York Regional Police in Ontario. Police charged Dawid Zalewski, 33, with two counts of uttering threats. The arrest comes weeks after two Alberta men were charged after they allegedly directed death threats at the prime minister. RCMP said in July that the men posted threats to kill Trudeau and other pol
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BCAug 07, 2024

Boeing will spend $61M in B.C. as part of Canada's military planes contract

Boeing Canada plans to invest $61 million in British Columbia for an aerospace manufacturing training facility as well as research and development. The announcement is the latest from the American aviation giant as part of a multibillion-dollar deal with Ottawa on the purchase of new military surveillance planes. Minister of National Defence Bill Blair welcomed the spending at the Boeing Canada facility in Richmond, B.C., saying that as the government invests more in defence, it's ensuring it also delivers value for Canada's economy and its workers. The federal government announced last year t
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IndiaAug 07, 2024

Lawrence Bishnoi was interviewed in Kharar, Punjab

A major revelation has been made in the prison interview of mastermind gangster Lawrence Bishnoi of the Sidhu Moosewala murder case. The first interview of the gangster took place in police custody in Kharar, Punjab, while the second interview took place in a jail in Rajasthan. This has been revealed from the report of the special investigation team investigating the matter. Sitt submitted the sealed report to the Punjab-Haryana High Court, which was made public on Wednesday. More facts from the report are awaited. Along with this, Punjab DGP. The claim of Gaurav Yadav, in which he denied any
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IndiaAug 07, 2024

Former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu was remanded for 5 days by the ED

Bharat Bhushan Ashu, who was a cabinet minister during the Congress government in Punjab, has been remanded by the court for another 5 days in the custody of the ED. Congress MLA Pargat Singh and the local leadership of Jalandhar were also present in Ashu's support during the court appearance. Meanwhile, the ED has checked the accounts of several close associates of Ashu and is making a list of some people. During the investigation, foreign transactions were found in the accounts due to which Ashu's problems increased. Bharat Bhushan Ashu is facing investigation in the multi-crore transport
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BCAug 07, 2024

Crane collapses in Vancouver as fire crews battle multiple blazes

Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services say a crane has collapsed on a construction site as crews battle multiple blazes that broke out Tuesday in the city's west side. Firefighters are working to extinguish the fires in locations including on Dunbar Street and W. 41st Avenue. They say in an email a crane fell down but they didn't say if the fire broke because of the collapse. Videos posted on social media show a crane toppling in huge flames. Residents are being evacuated from the area. No fatalities or injuries have been reported at this time. The services are urging people to stay inside if an a
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IndiaAug 07, 2024

Shiromani Akali Dal formed the party's 'Parliamentary Board', appointed Balwinder Singh Bhundar as Chairman

Sukhbir Singh Badal is continuously taking many big decisions amidst the rebellion in Shiromani Akali Dal, recently after forming the new core committee, Sukhbir Badal has now also formed the parliamentary board of the party. A chairman and five members have been included in it. Balwinder Singh Bhundar has been made the head of the parliamentary board of the party, while other members include Janmeja Singh Sekhon, Guljar Singh Ranike, Mahesh Inder Singh Grewal, Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema and Hira Singh Gabaria are included. It is to be noted that Sukhbir Badal has formed the new parliamentary bo
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BCAug 07, 2024

Multi-vehicle crash on Highway 1 in B.C. results in fatalities, injuries: RCMP

British Columbia's Highway Patrol says people have died and "multiple others" have been injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 1 in Chilliwack. It says the crash happened around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, near Yale Road West. Multiple first responders, including Chilliwack RCMP, attended the scene. Police closed the eastbound lanes of the highway at the crash site and also shut one lane westbound to traffic. The highway patrol has not confirmed how many people were involved in the crash or the number of deaths. It says the investigation is in its early stages but the Integrated Collision Analy
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BCAug 07, 2024

Fraser River's landslide waters to reach Hope, B.C., and Lower Mainland today.

High waters that flowed over top of a massive landslide in British Columbia's Chilcotin River are churning in the Fraser River towards British Columbia's Lower Mainland today. Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma says the fast-flowing waters are forecast to raise river levels by about a metre at Hope, B.C., located about 150 kilometres east of Vancouver. She says the river levels will be similar to spring runoff conditions on the Fraser River, but there is potential danger from trees and other debris in the river. A landslide last week at Farwell Canyon located about 22 kilometres south of

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BCJun 24, 2026

Lytton Wildfire Brought Under Control as 24 Fires Remain Active Across B.C.

The wildfire burning near the Village of Lytton, B.C., has now been brought under control. The fire was first discovered last Friday and is believed to have been caused by human activity. The blaze grew sixfold overnight, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the temporary closure of Highway 1 through the area. According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, eight new wildfires were discovered across the province in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of active wildfires in British Columbia to 24. Fire crews continue working to contain and extinguish the blazes. The agency said that 13 of t
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WorldJun 24, 2026

Severe Heatwave in France Claims 58 Lives; 40 Drown While Trying to Escape the Heat

A severe heatwave in France has claimed the lives of 58 people so far. According to reports, many people have been seeking relief from the scorching temperatures by swimming in rivers, lakes, and canals. As a result, 40 people have drowned over the past few days, with most of the victims being young people. In addition, 18 people, including two children, have died from heat-related illnesses and heatstroke. The extreme temperatures also forced the shutdown of France's Golfech nuclear power plant on Monday night. Officials expect the temperature of the Garonne River, which is used to cool the p
AlbertaJun 24, 2026

Alberta Forms Panel to Boost Infrastructure Funding Without Raising Taxes

Alberta's Municipal Affairs Minister, Dan Williams, has assembled a panel to explore ways of increasing funding for infrastructure projects without raising taxes. Williams announced the creation of the ministers' council today in Jasper, where provincial and territorial municipal ministers are gathering for their annual meeting on Wednesday and Thursday. The panel includes representatives from communities and industries across Alberta. It has been tasked with reviewing how infrastructure projects are currently financed, identifying funding gaps, and recommending practical solutions to address
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CanadaJun 24, 2026

Canada to send warships to Indo-Pacific twice, increase military cooperation with Japan and Philippines

Canada plans to deploy its naval warships to the Indo-Pacific region twice this year, Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed during an interview in Tokyo on Wednesday. The move is part of Ottawa's broader strategy to strengthen military ties with regional partners in the Indo-Pacific, even as Canada continues efforts to maintain trade relations with China. Canadian warships are scheduled to arrive in the region in August and November, where they will participate in various military exercises and make port calls in Japan. McGuinty said Canada is deepening its presence and cooperation with Ja
CanadaJun 24, 2026

Alleged Driver in Canada's Biggest Gold Heist Sentenced to 13 Years in U.S. Gun Smuggling Case

Durante King-McLean, the alleged getaway driver in the largest gold theft in Canadian history, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison by a U.S. court on weapons trafficking charges. The 27-year-old faces charges in Canada for allegedly driving the truck that fled with the stolen gold during the massive heist at Toronto Pearson International Airport in April 2023. Authorities say King-McLean fled Canada shortly after the robbery. He was arrested in September 2023 during a traffic stop by Pennsylvania State Police. A search of his rental vehicle uncovered 65 handguns hidden inside various soc