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BCFeb 06, 2021

Suspect arrested in alleged sexual assault at a park in Surrey

A suspect has been arrested in an alleged sexual assault at a park in Surrey. The RCMP says a man in Pioneer Park was accused of groping a youth early yesterday afternoon. They say a 65 year old man was arrested but is to be released with several conditions including not attending Surrey schools or parks. The Mounties say charges have not yet been laid, as the investigation is ongoing. Surrey RCMP on Twitter: Investigators have now identified and arrested a 65 year old suspect in the groping incident from Feb 4. Thank you to the public and media for sharing the original post with photos which
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BCFeb 05, 2021

Current provincewide health orders on gatherings will remain in place: Dr. Bonnie Henry

BC's top doctor says current provincewide health orders on gatherings will remain in place until at least the end of the month. Dr. Bonnie Henry says just one super-spreader event or a slight increase in contacts could counteract all progress made so far to slow the spread of COVID-19, especially as two variants of the virus have been identified here. She says restrictions must stay so there's a smooth finish as more vaccines are available. Dr. Henry says an easing of restrictions could be considered by the end of February, to allow people to spend time with their safe six. Health Minister Ad
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BCFeb 05, 2021

Burnaby RCMP forms gang enforcement teamas city says gang activity increased by 30 per cent in one year

A gang enforcement team has been formed by Burnaby RCMP as the top Mountie in the city says gang activity there has leaped 30 per cent in one year. Chief Superintendent Deanne Burleigh says Burnaby has seen six stabbings, nine shootings and three gang-related homicides since the start of 2020. She announced the new unit as RCMP investigate the latest targeted shooting that killed 32 year old Chris Kenworthy on Wednesday evening. Homicide detectives say Kenworthy, who is known to them, was attacked in his vehicle in southeast Burnaby and although the slaying was not random, they say it's too e
BCFeb 05, 2021

Body of the man killed in a mud-rush incident near Kamloops has been recovered

The body of the man who was killed in a mud-rush incident at the New Afton Mine near Kamloops has been recovered. Contract driller Ray Rosenberg was identified by family as the victim but mine owner New Gold says it will not be releasing a name because of personal and privacy reasons. The company confirmed that a body was recovered around 5:30 pm Wednesday evening. It was almost 40 hours after the incident happened early on Tuesday morning. All underground mining and surface activities remain suspended as the investigation into the incident continues.
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BCFeb 05, 2021

Man wanted on a Canada wide warrant for second-degree murder arrested: New Westminster Police

Police in New Westminster have arrested a man wanted on a Canada wide warrant for second-degree murder out of Calgary. Police say they found the 19 year old suspect, Michael Elendu, at a home in the city and arrested him without incident. Elendu was being sought in connection with the murder of 20 year old Kyreese Wright, who was found stabbed to death the morning of December 16th in Calgary. Elendu was transported to New Westminster police department cells and he will be returned to Calgary to face the charge there. New Westminster Police Department on Twitter: Second degree murder suspect f
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BCFeb 05, 2021

B.C. officials urge 'safe choices' on Super Bowl Sunday amid COVID-19 variants

The COVID-19 curve is slowly bending downward in British Columbia but health officials are urging caution for those making weekend plans given the presence of new variants. The province confirmed 465 new cases Thursday for a total of 69,245 since the pandemic began. There are 4,447 active cases and of those, 257 people are hospitalized including 76 in intensive care. Six more people have died for a total death toll of 1,240 in B.C., while about 62,078 people who tested positive are considered recovered. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix say in a joint s
BCFeb 05, 2021

BC Hydro is urging football fans to consider power consumption on Super Bowl Sunday

BC Hydro is urging football fans to consider power consumption as they munch snacks in front of the television on Super Bowl Sunday. A release from the Crown utility says, thanks to the pandemic, more people will be watching the big game at home, rather than gathering in large groups, and while that meets health requirements, it could hike electricity use. Eight hundred people were surveyed on Hydro's behalf and results show that electricity use is expected to climb as all those halftime snacks are cooked and more people watch the game at home on individual television screens, some even watch
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BCFeb 05, 2021

Victoria Police Department gratified by the response to a call for information about sexualized violence

Detectives with the Victoria Police Department's special victims unit are gratified by the response to a call for information about sexualized violence alleged to have involved a former employee at a downtown Victoria restaurant. Police issued a public notice on Monday urging witnesses or victims to come forward if they have details about incidents at the bar and grill. Since then, police say the response has been "amazing" and they are working through the many tips, although they caution the process takes time and patience is necessary. Officers were flagged about alleged sexualized violence
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BCFeb 05, 2021

Nearly 10,000 people have received a COVID-19 shot in Yukon, but Dr. Hanley says restrictions could remain, even after everyone is immunized

Yukon's chief medical officer of health says vaccination is going well and nearly 10,000 people have received a COVID-19 shot. But Dr. Brendan Hanley says restrictions could remain, even after everyone is immunized. Dr. Hanley made the comment during the regular COVID briefing today in Whitehorse. He says Yukon's initial four-phase response plan predicted public health orders might be scaled back once most people were vaccinated, but he says a surge in COVID-19 variants, plus a growing number of cases in northern BC mean Yukon must stay vigilant. Hanley says even though Yukon currently has no

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IndiaJul 02, 2025

IndiGo Airlines starts direct flight from Adampur to Mumbai

IndiGo Airlines has started direct flight service from Jalandhar in Punjab to Mumbai from today. This flight running between Jalandhar-Mumbai will benefit Sikh pilgrims a lot. Rajya Sabha member Satnam Singh Sandhu termed this decision of the Centre as historic, he said that through this flight it will be easy for Sikh pilgrims to reach Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib. It is noteworthy that the pilot of the flight from Adampur to Mumbai today was Inderpreet Kaur, who is a resident of Jalandhar.
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CanadaJul 02, 2025

Ottawa must pass a law revoking digital service tax before refunds are issued: CRA

The Canada Revenue Agency says taxpayers who already paid the now-defunct digital services tax will have to wait for Ottawa to pass new legislation before they can get their refund. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced late Sunday that, in a bid to restart trade negotiations with the United States, Canada was dropping the tax on global tech giants. The first payment was due Monday and could have cost American companies like Amazon and Uber billions of dollars. A CRA spokesperson says the agency already collected some revenue from the digital services tax before Ottawa's reversal but didn't cit
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BCJul 02, 2025

Wildfire near Lytton, B.C., prompts local state of emergency, evacuation order

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has declared a local state of emergency for the Blue Sky Country region due to an encroaching out-of-control wildfire near Lytton, B.C. It has also issued an evacuation order for two properties on Spencer Road South as the blaze poses "immediate danger to life." The BC Wildfire Service says the Nikaia Creek wildfire is about six hectares in size and is one of more than 70 wildfires burning across the province. It says crews, supported by firefighters from Lytton First Nation, made "good progress" overnight and they are now focused on the north and south fl
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CanadaJul 02, 2025

Carney to meet with automotive sector CEOs as U.S. trade talks continue

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with automotive sector CEOs this morning. The sector is a key front in the trade war between the United States and Canada. U.S. President Donald Trump has said repeatedly that the U.S. does not need Canadian cars and he wants to see automotive companies move all production to the U.S. The U.S. has imposed 25 per cent tariffs on vehicles manufactured in Canada, with a carve-out for components built in the U.S. through the highly integrated vehicle supply chain. Canada and the U.S. are back at the bargaining table after Trump called a halt to trade talks
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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.