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BCMay 22, 2025

Late night stabbing incident in Surrey’s Ocean Park area

A late night stabbing incident occurred in Surrey’s Ocean Park area. Police said that at approximately 12:30 a.m., the victim approached a White Rock RCMP member in the area of 140 Street and 16 Avenue and reported that he had been attacked by unknown suspects near 128 Street and 16 Avenue. Police said the victim had a serious but non-life-threatening wound to his hand. However, he was taken to hospital for treatment. The attack is being investigated by the RCMP’s Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit. The victim’s identity has not been released at this time. Anyone with informati
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CanadaMay 22, 2025

Edmonton Police Register 695 Traffic Violations Under Operation 24 Hours

Edmonton Police and the City of Edmonton registered 695 traffic violations on May 15 under Operation 24 Hours. Police say 195 of those were speeding violations. There were also 83 red light violations, 152 document violations, 111 dangerous violations, five reckless driving violations and six criminal code violations. According to Sergeant Carrie Bett, the number is down from last year, given the changes in the way automated traffic enforcement is implemented. ATEs are still present at playgrounds, construction sites and some red lights. Police say they are identifying areas with violatio
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CanadaMay 22, 2025

President Trump to attend G7 summit in Canada

President Donald Trump will attend the G7 summit to be held in Canada next month. White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt confirmed this in a media briefing today. This will be Trump's first visit amid threats to make Canada the 51st state. The meeting of G7 leaders will be held in Kananaskis, Alberta from June 15 to 17. On May 6, Prime Minister Mark Carney had invited Trump to Canada for the G7 during his meeting with Trump at the White House. This was the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders and the Prime Minister had said that he would meet Trump again in person durin
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BCMay 22, 2025

Vancouver police say Downtown Eastside crime drops after adoption of task force

Police in Vancouver have released new data they say depicts the success of a task force launched three months ago to curb crime in the city's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood. The department says it has deployed additional teams of officers to Gastown, Chinatown and Hastings Street under Task Force Barrage, allowing officers to deter crime and respond faster when incidents happen. Police say that in the three months since the operation was launched on Feb. 13, the task force seized 745 weapons, 79 guns, completed 414 warrant arrests and made 258 reports to Crown counsel.Police say violence and
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CanadaMay 22, 2025

Carney 'devastated and appalled' by killing of 2 Israeli embassy staff in Washington

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is "devastated and appalled" by the killing of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington yesterday. The two staff members were leaving an event at a Jewish museum when they were shot and killed. Police said the suspect yelled, "Free, free Palestine" after his arrest. In a post on social media, Carney says this was a targeted attack against the Jewish community and he condemns it "in the strongest terms." Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says her thoughts are with the families of the victims, their colleagues and the Jewish community. She says antisemitism a
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CanadaMay 22, 2025

Former PM set to earn more than $8 million in pension

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to receive about $8 million in government pension and severance pay over his lifetime. This calculation has been made by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The group has released figures on the pension eligibility of 110 members of Parliament who either did not run for re-election or lost their bid to return to Parliament. Trudeau is one of them, who did not participate in the 2025 federal election. According to the Taxpayers Federation, former PM Justin Trudeau will receive $104,900 in severance pay. At the same time, if he lives to
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CanadaMay 22, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney sworn in as MP for Ottawa riding of Nepean

Prime Minister Mark Carney, who made his first foray into Canadian politics, was officially sworn in as an MP today. He was sworn in as the MP for the Nepean riding of Ottawa during a ceremony on Parliament Hill. Carney held a Holy Bible in his hands during the swearing-in. Carney won the Ottawa-area riding of Nepean by a margin of nearly 22,000 votes in the federal election held on April 28. The seat was previously represented by former Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya, whose candidacy was rejected by the Liberal Party before the election. After being sworn in as an MP, Carney said that he w
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CanadaMay 22, 2025

Alberta reports 19 new cases of measles, surpassing 500 infections

Alberta has seen more than 500 cases of measles since early March, as 19 more cases of the highly contagious disease have been confirmed. The province says all but one of the new cases are in southern Alberta, the area that has seen more than 70 per cent of all cases. Government data shows close to 80 per cent of Alberta's total cases have been reported in children, including 157 in those under the age of five. As of earlier this month, 35 people had been hospitalized, and an Alberta Health spokesperson says one is currently in intensive care. Measles symptoms include fever, coughing, runn
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CanadaMay 21, 2025

Four Canadians were in West Bank as IDF fired warning shots nearby

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she is summoning the Israeli ambassador to explain why Israel Defense Forces fired warning shots near a diplomatic tour in the West Bank today. Anand confirms that four Canadians were taking part in the tour in the West Bank city of Jenin and that no one was harmed. The IDF says it ``regrets the inconvenience'' caused by the incident and is reviewing what happened. Video of the incident circulating online shows members of the multinational tour speaking to cameras near a large yellow gate before hearing gunshots and retreating around a corner. The IDF

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AlbertaJun 30, 2026

Teen girl dies following single-vehicle crash in Calgary

A 17-year-old girl has died following a vehicle crash in Calgary last week, according to police. Calgary police said the crash occurred early Wednesday morning. Investigators believe the teen's vehicle struck a parked GMC Savana. Police have not released the identity of the victim. Investigators said speed is being examined as a possible factor in the collision. The death remains under investigation, and police have not announced whether any charges are being considered.
AlbertaJun 30, 2026

Wildfire smoke expected to keep air quality poor across parts of northern Alberta and Saskatchewan

Environment Canada says air quality across much of northern Alberta and Saskatchewan is expected to remain poor through mid-week because of wildfire smoke. The agency said smoke from ongoing wildfires is affecting air quality and visibility in several communities. Officials are advising residents to limit time outdoors and keep windows and doors closed as much as possible to reduce exposure to smoke. People who must spend extended periods outside are encouraged to consider wearing a well-fitting respirator mask, such as an N95, which can help reduce exposure to fine particles in wildfire smoke
CanadaJun 30, 2026

Canada to face Morocco in FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on July 4

Canada will face Morocco in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup after the North African side defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout on Monday to advance to the knockout stage. The match, played in Mexico, ended in a 1-1 draw after regulation time before Morocco secured a 3-2 victory in the penalty shootout. The meeting marks the second consecutive World Cup in which Canada and Morocco have faced each other. At the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Morocco defeated Canada 2-1 in the final group-stage match before advancing to the semifinals in a historic run. Morocco, currently ranked sev
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CanadaJun 29, 2026

Canada Makes History, Becomes First Team to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16

Canada's national football team has made history by becoming the first team to reach the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. In their final group-stage match on Sunday, Canada defeated a strong South African side 1-0 to book their place in the knockout stage.It is the first time that Canada has won a knockout match at the FIFA World Cup. The Canadian team will now face the winner of the Netherlands vs. Morocco match in the pre-quarterfinal on July 4.The thrilling contest at Los Angeles Stadium remained goalless after the regulation 90 minutes, with both teams unable to find the back of the
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CanadaJun 29, 2026

No Canada-U.S. Tariff Deal Expected Before Midterm Elections: Former Trade Negotiator

Canada's former chief trade negotiator, Steve Verheul, says he does not expect Ottawa and Washington to reach a tariff agreement before the U.S. midterm elections. Verheul said that while there may be a brief opportunity this fall for the U.S. administration to secure a political win through a trade deal, it is more likely that negotiations will continue into next year. He added that, so far, no proposal close to a favourable deal for Canada has been put on the table. He also questioned whether trade agreements signed by other countries with the United States would remain durable over the long