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BCJun 03, 2025

Two men arrested in B.C., charged with murder in Mississauga, Ont. shooting: police

Peel Region police say two men were arrested in British Columbia and charged with murder in the shooting death of a man in Mississauga, Ont., last month. Police say 51-year-old Harjeet Dhadda of Brampton, Ont., was allegedly approached by a suspect and shot multiple times in a Mississauga parking lot the morning of May 14, and he later died in hospital. They allege the suspects fled in a stolen vehicle, which was found shortly after the shooting. Police say two 21-year-old male suspects were tracked to Delta, B.C., and with help from local police forces and the RCMP, both were arrested on May
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BCJun 03, 2025

Highway 97 reopened after nearby wildfire forced closure near Fort Nelson, B.C.

The stretch of the Alaska Highway near Fort Nelson, B.C., that closed Monday due to a nearby wildfire has reopened to single lane traffic. Drive BC announced the update in a post around 9:30 p.m., saying the status could change quickly depending on wildfire activity. The BC Wildfire Service says the blaze is about 26 square kilometres in size and is burning out of control about 10 kilometres northeast of Summit Lake. It is one of two "wildfires of note" in the province and prompted the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality to issue an evacuation alert on Monday for the Tetsa River Area. The w
BCJun 03, 2025

Saskatchewan fire evacuations grow after blaze breaches airport

The latest wildfire evacuees in Saskatchewan are being told to head south to Prince Albert after being ordered to leave the northern town of La Ronge. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency issued an evacuation order Monday afternoon for the 2,500 residents of La Ronge, as well as those in nearby Air Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band after a wildfire breached the town's airport. Among the affected by the order are more than 45 acute-care patients and long-term care residents from the La Ronge Health Centre and care homes, who the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the Canadian Red Cross are
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BCJun 02, 2025

City of Delta celebrates opening of new Delta Secondary School track​ 

On June 2, 2025, the City of Delta, in partnership with the Delta School District and Province of BC, officially opened a new track and infield at Delta Secondary School — a $5 million project funded through the Province’s Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs Growing Communities Fund. The upgraded facility features a six-lane synthetic running surface, new grass infield sized for soccer and rugby, combination rugby/soccer goals, two long jump runways configured for para-athletes, new drainage and irrigation, perimeter lighting, and improved pedestrian access to Memorial Park. Student
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BCJun 02, 2025

B.C. provides peek into $2.95B SkyTrain tunnel, set to open in 2027

The British Columbia government has provided a glimpse of progress on the Broadway subway tunnel, which is set to expand Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain capacity significantly in 2027. Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth led a media tour of the construction of the tunnel, part of a 5.7-kilometre extension of the SkyTrain Millennium Line from VCC-Clark Station to Arbutus Street on Vancouver's West Side.Farnworth says the $2.95-billion construction project also features a 700-metre stretch of elevated track before the route plunges under Broadway, and about 750 workers are involved.He says the new
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BCJun 02, 2025

WSO says, Stephen Harper’s comments echo Indian propaganda, fuel anti-Sikh hate

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has condemned former Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s recent comments about improving Canada's relations with India. WSO says, Harper once again attempted to vilify Sikh Canadians and minimize India’s role in undermining Canadian sovereignty. WSO's press release: Speaking at the Impact Media & Events Corporation’s Canada-India Charity Gala in Brampton on Saturday, Mr. Harper stated that political parties should shun Sikhs who support Khalistan if they wish to have stronger relations with India, calling the Khalistan movement “fringe” a
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BCJun 02, 2025

Sombre start to Filipino Heritage Month in B.C. as festival attack's shadow lingers

British Columbia is celebrating the start of this year's Filipino Heritage Month in a more sombre mood than usual. The celebrations come a little over a month after the deadly attack on the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver that killed 11 people and injured scores of others. Premier David Eby says while the province continues to grieve, the community coming together to heal demonstrates how ``strength in unity'' has enriched B-C's cultural fabric. New Democrat legislative member Mable Elmore, who is of Filipino descent, says her community is healing and will emerge stronger from the trage
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BCMay 30, 2025

Charges laid in Vancouver's Crab Park homicide

A Vancouver Police homicide investigation has led to the arrest of a suspect in the murder of a man in Crab Park in March. Brett MacDonald, 51, was shot on the north-west side of Crab Park along the gravel path just before 8:30 a.m. on March 22. He was found by a passerby who called police. Jason Hnatyshyn, 47, was arrested on April 10 in Red Deer, Alberta, by VPD homicide detectives. The BC Prosecution Service has approved one count of first-degree murder against Hnatyshyn. He remains in custody until his next court appearance.
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BCMay 30, 2025

Stranger arrested, charged for attack on teen girl in public bathroom

A suspect has been arrested by Vancouver Police and charged with the sexual assault of a teenaged girl in a public bathroom – part of an alleged crime spree that included a bank robbery and the assault of a second woman who escaped serious harm Wednesday afternoon. The series of violent incidents began around 5:15 p.m. on May 28, and occurred inside an office building at Cambie Street and West 41st Avenue, near Oakridge Centre. A 58-year-old woman was leaving a medical appointment when she was grabbed in the hallway and assaulted by a stranger. She screamed and managed to get away without se

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AlbertaJul 02, 2026

Alberta delays update on proposed West Coast oil pipeline as Carney meets B.C. premier

The Alberta government has postponed a planned update on its proposed million-barrel-a-day oil pipeline to Canada's West Coast. A news conference featuring Premier Danielle Smith had been scheduled for Thursday morning but was delayed until later in the day. The provincial government did not immediately provide a reason for the change. According to the Alberta government, the proposed pipeline is linked to a memorandum of understanding signed by Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney last fall. The agreement outlines a commitment to advance a bitumen export pipeline to the West Coast, contingent
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IndiaJul 02, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Visit Punjab in August, Ravneet Singh Bittu Announces

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Punjab in August, Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu announced. According to Bittu, the prime minister will inaugurate a major railway project during the visit. He also said Modi is expected to launch several other development projects for the state. The date of the visit and additional details have not yet been announced. The Prime Minister's Office and the central government have not yet released further information about the proposed projects or the official itinerary. Political observers have linked the planned visit to the Bhar
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CanadaJul 02, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney cancels Edmonton address after severe weather delays Ottawa departure

Prime Minister Mark Carney's planned address in Edmonton on Wednesday was cancelled after severe weather in Ottawa prevented his aircraft from departing on schedule. According to the Prime Minister's Office, heavy rain, strong winds and storm conditions in Ottawa made it impossible for the prime minister's flight to take off in time for the scheduled event. A spokesperson confirmed the address was cancelled because Carney could not arrive in Edmonton as planned. The Edmonton speech was expected to focus on Canadian unity. Earlier on Canada Day, Carney urged Canadians to remain united during hi
CanadaJul 02, 2026

U.S. declines to extend CUSMA in current form, annual reviews likely

The United States has declined to extend the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) in its current form, a move that could subject the continental trade pact to annual reviews and renewed negotiations. The announcement was made Wednesday by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer following a virtual meeting with Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Mexico's Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard. According to the U.S. Trade Representative, the decision reflects concerns over shortcomings in the agreement and the United States' trade deficit. Under the agreement's existing terms, C
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IndiaJun 30, 2026

Modi, Iranian President Pezeshkian discuss West Asia situation in phone call

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by telephone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday, with the two leaders discussing the latest developments in West Asia and possible paths forward in the region. According to the Government of India, Pezeshkian briefed Modi on recent developments and the current situation in the region.During the conversation, Modi welcomed progress between Iran and the United States and reiterated India's long-standing position that all issues should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. India has consistently advocated for peace and stability in