The Vancouver Police Department has officially opened its new training centre at the Woodward’s building in the Downtown Eastside, marking a new chapter in its history. It is the first time since 1978 that the Vancouver Police Department has had its own dedicated training centre for new recruits. The new academy spans about 30,000 square feet across three floors at the former London Drugs location. The first group of 40 new police recruits began their training at the academy this week. They are expected to complete their training in June 2027 before being deployed with the Vancouver Police D

The Israeli military on Friday claimed that a senior Hamas commander was killed in an airstrike in Gaza carried out on Thursday. Hamas’ armed wing also confirmed the death of Mohammed Abdul Salam al-Yazouri, saying he was killed in Thursday’s airstrike and had played a key role in planning the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. According to the Israeli military, two other Hamas commanders were also killed in the strike targeting Yazouri. Israel has continued carrying out airstrikes across Gaza. While Hamas confirmed Yazouri’s death, it did not immediately provide further comment on the

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his longtime chief of staff, Katie Telford, are stepping into the entertainment industry after leaving politics. The duo announced the launch of their new media and production company, Hope & Hard Work, on the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival. The company’s name is inspired by the slogan associated with Trudeau’s successful 2015 election campaign, which helped the Liberal Party move from third-party status to government, where it remained in power for nearly a decade. Several projects are already in development unde

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal did not appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the 2015 Behbal Kalan firing case, despite being summoned to appear before the investigating team. However, Badal’s representatives, Parmbans Singh Romana and advocate Arshdeep Singh Kaler, met SIT officials at around 11 a.m. on Friday. In a written request, Badal cited health issues as the reason for not appearing before the SIT. He said he needed to visit a doctor for a medical check-up and was therefore unable to attend. Badal also referred to his busy schedule of public ra

Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, paid tribute to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States on the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. During the attacks, Canadians stood shoulder to shoulder with their American neighbours. Communities across Canada, including Halifax, Gander in Newfoundland and Vancouver, opened their doors to thousands of Americans whose flights were diverted to Canada in the immediate aftermath of the attacks. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the compassion and generosity shown b

Nearly 16,000 Chinese electric vehicles have arrived in Canada so far this year under a trade agreement between Canada and China, putting imports at less than one-third of the 49,000-vehicle quota set for 2026. According to Huzaif Qaisar, communications director to International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu, three companies have so far received approval to bring vehicles into Canada under the quota. Qaisar said some other companies have also expressed interest in entering the Canadian market but are still considering their options. The agreement between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese

Edmonton police have laid several criminal charges against 27-year-old Austin Sim-Pelletier in connection with an Aug. 21 incident at Nanaksar Gurdwara Sahib. According to police, Sim-Pelletier faces two counts of bodily harm, along with charges of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and mischief. He is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 18. The incident was reported at about 5 a.m. on Aug. 21. The Edmonton Police Service’s Investigative Response Team and Hate Crime Unit are jointly investigating to determine whether the incident was motivated by hate. Staff Sgt. Eric Stewart said

Surrey residents will be able to cast their ballots at any of the city’s 52 voting locations during the 2026 municipal election on Saturday, October 17. Voting will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For those who want to vote early, advance voting will be available on October 7, 10, 14 and 15, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at 10 designated locations, including Cloverdale Recreation Centre, Fleetwood Community Centre and several secondary schools. The City of Surrey has also provided an interactive map of voting locations to help voters find a convenient polling place and check estimated wait times. In

An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport on Thursday evening after receiving a bomb threat. Police said IndiGo flight 6E97 landed at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at around 5:45 p.m. local time. All 107 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated, and no suspicious object was found on board. According to an airport police inspector, a crew member found a piece of paper with the word “bomb” written on it, prompting the emergency response.