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BCMay 31, 2024

Serial killer Robert Pickton dies following prison assault

Serial killer Robert Pickton has died after he was assaulted in prison earlier this month, Quebec provincial police and Correctional Service Canada say. The correctional service says Pickton, an inmate at Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec, died on Friday at the age of 74. It says in a statement that Pickton's next of kin have been notified as well as victims who had registered to be told. It says an investigation is underway into the May 19 assault that involved another inmate. Quebec provincial police spokesman Frédéric Deshaies says Pickton died "in the last few hours." He says police co
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BCMay 31, 2024

Forecasters warn B.C. to prepare for hot summer: forecast outlook

Forecasters say British Columbia should prepare for hotter than normal temperatures in June. An outlook from Environment Canada says the first week of June will be cooler than normal across most of B.C. but the rest of the month is likely to feature above-normal temperatures across the province. The longer-term outlook for June to August says there is a high probability of above-normal temperatures across the B.C. Interior and "moderate probabilities" of near-normal temperatures on the coast. June's outlook indicates a probability of below-normal precipitation across the B.C. Interior as the m
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IndiaMay 31, 2024

Jang-e-Azadi memorial case, Barjinder Singh Hamdard got a big relief from the High Court

The Punjab-Haryana High Court has today issued a notice to the Punjab government, staying the arrest of former Rajya Sabha member and managing director of Ajit newspaper Barjinder Singh Hamdard till July 18. A case of fraud and corruption was registered against Hamdard by the Vigilance Bureau a week ago in connection with the manipulation of funds for the construction of the Jang-e-Azadi Memorial in Jalandhar. Barjinder Singh Hamdard has demanded to transfer this matter to an independent agency like CBI. He had argued that he is being wrongly implicated in this controversy. The hearing of thi
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IndiaMay 31, 2024

I will give 1000 rupees per month to every woman after returning from jail, take care of my parents: Kejriwal

The days of relief for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is out on bail in the Delhi liquor scam case, are about to end. According to the Supreme Court's decision, he will have to surrender before the Tihar Jail administration on June 2. Earlier today, Kejriwal faced the public through a video and tried to make people emotional. He said that I am going to jail to save the country from dictatorship, I am proud of this. CM Kejriwal said, 'Of course, I will not be between you but I will not let any of your work stop. I have taken care of you as my family, now you guys take care of my elderly
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IndiaMay 31, 2024

Arvind Kejriwal's personal secretary Vibhav Kumar may have more problems

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's personal secretary Vibhav Kumar's problem may increase. In a report, quoting sources, it has been said that Sit, who is investigating the case of beating of Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal in the CM House, has seen a glimpse of Vibhav Kumar in the CCTV camera and has taken it as evidence in the court. will be presented in On the other hand, Vibhav's lawyers are still claiming that he was not present at the CM House at the time of the incident. Vibhav is currently in police custody and police say he is not cooperating with the investigation
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WorldMay 31, 2024

Imran Khan attacked General Qamar Javed Bajwa who was the Chief of Army Staff

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has attacked General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who was the Chief of Army Staff, he said in an interview that trusting Bajwa was his biggest mistake. According to a Pakistani newspaper, Imran Khan recently gave an interview via letter to journalist Mehdi Hasan, in which he said when asked who he believed to be responsible for his imprisonment, Imran said, 'I am sure that All this has been done by General Bajwa, I do not hold anyone else responsible. In the interview, Imran Khan said that he has been imprisoned in a place where terrorists live and he is bei
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CanadaMay 31, 2024

Can Trump come to Canada now that he's a convicted felon?

A Canadian immigration lawyer says now that Donald Trump is a convicted felon, he is technically barred from crossing the border into Canada. Trump was found guilty today on all 34 counts in his criminal hush money trial, which are punishable by up to four years in prison. Mario Bellissimo says that makes him "criminally inadmissible," and he can't apply to change that until five years after he serves his sentence. However, if Trump is elected United States president in the meantime, exemptions could be made. He would have to show the Immigration Department, or the federal minister, that he ha
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IndiaMay 31, 2024

Captain and Sidhu were absent from the election campaign

This time in Punjab, two big political leaders of Patiala, former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh and former Congress state president Navjot Singh Sidhu, were absent from the campaign for the Lok Sabha elections. Navjot Sidhu neither appeared on any political platform nor did he ask for votes for any candidate. At the same time, Captain Amarinder did not campaign for the election citing his ill health, but he issued a letter urging the people of the constituency to vote in favor of Praneet Kaur. Navjot Sidhu had left politics as soon as the dates of the Lok Sabha elections were announ
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BCMay 30, 2024

B.C. unveils 240-language racism reporting helpline

British Columbia has launched a new helpline for people who witness or experience a racist incident, with support available in more than 240 languages. The province says callers will receive support and guidance, which could include referrals to local community support services, such as counselling or help with reporting to police. It says callers will be asked to describe where and what happened, and whether they'd like to disclose "basic demographic information." The province says data from the helpline will help officials better understand where and how such incidents are happening in B.C.,

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BCApr 09, 2026

Four convicted in 2023 East Vancouver home invasion and kidnapping

Four people have been convicted in connection with a violent home invasion and kidnapping that took place in East Vancouver on March 11, 2023, following a year-long investigation by the Vancouver Police Department. According to a Vancouver Police Department release, the case involved seven crime scenes and the abduction of four from a family home. Investigators say the victims were forced from the residence, driven the city, and held against their will for a period of time. Police arrested three suspects in April 2024 and forwarded charges to Crown counsel. Charges were later recommended again
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BCApr 09, 2026

Surrey 3D-printed firearms lab dismantled, one arrested, police say

A man has been arrested after police say a clandestine firearms manufacturing operation involving 3D-printed weapons was dismantled in Surrey. According to a Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia news release, its Illegal Firearms Enforcement Team began investigating in March 2026 into a suspect believed to be producing 3D-printed firearms and sharing schematics online. Police said the activity falls under Section 102.1 of the Criminal Code of Canada, which addresses the distribution of computer data for illegal firearms manufacturing. Investigators identified a suspect
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CanadaApr 09, 2026

Carney says Canada not considering sanctions on Israel after Lebanon strikes

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is not considering sanctions against Israel following its latest military strikes in Lebanon, which came after a fragile ceasefire announcement in the Middle East. Carney said Thursday that while the ceasefire remains “very fragile,” Canada’s position is to support diplomatic efforts rather than impose punitive measures at this time. “The end of hostilities must include Lebanon,” he said, adding Canada will use its influence to encourage broader regional stability. The comments follow an announcement by Donald Trump of a two-week ceasefire with
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BCApr 09, 2026

Homicide investigators probe death of man found injured in Surrey

A homicide investigation is underway after a man found gravely injured in Surrey on Wednesday night later died in hospital. According to a Surrey Police Service statement, officers were called at about 9:10 p.m. to the 9700 block of 134 Street for reports of an injured man. Paramedics attended and transported the man to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police did not specify the nature of the injuries. Investigators said the case remains in its early stages, but initial information suggests the incident was isolated. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken conduct of the in
WorldApr 09, 2026

Spain to reopen Tehran embassy after reported ceasefire; European officials raise concerns over violations

Spain says it will reopen its embassy in Tehran following a reported ceasefire between the United States and Iran, according to a statement from the country’s foreign minister. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said the diplomatic mission would resume operations after the pause in hostilities. He also accused Israel of breaching the ceasefire and violating international law, though no independent verification of those claims was immediately available. Reactions from European officials have emerged alongside the announcement, reflecting broader concern about the situation in the r