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CanadaFeb 20, 2025

Woman dead, child recovering after carbon monoxide leak from furnace in Calgary home

Police say a woman is dead and a child is recovering in a Calgary hospital from carbon monoxide poisoning. Officers were conducting a welfare check at a northeast Calgary home Tuesday, when they found the woman unconscious and the child in critical condition. Police say the pair were taken to hospital, where the woman later died. The fire department says an investigation found the colourless and odourless gas was leaking from the home's furnace. Fire spokeswoman Carol Henke says it's the second carbon monoxide call first responders have received recently. Last week, a man and a
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CanadaFeb 20, 2025

Crashed Delta plane cleared from Toronto airport runway

The wreck of a crashed Delta Air Lines jet has been cleared from a runway at Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The airline says removing the wreckage took several hours on Wednesday. Delta says it could be weeks before bags from the plane are returned to their owners because of the inspection and cleaning process. The airline has offered US$30,000 in compensation to passengers who were on the plane, saying the money "has no strings attached." All 76 passengers and four crew members survived when Delta Flight 4819 crash landed at Pearson on Monday. Agencies including the Transportation S
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CanadaFeb 19, 2025

Pat King Sentenced to House Arrest for Role in 2022 COVID Restrictions Protests

Pat King, one of the organizers of the 2022 protests against COVID restrictions in Canada, has been sentenced to three months of house arrest by an Ottawa court today. In addition to house arrest, King has also been sentenced to 100 hours of community service at a food bank and a men's shelter. The protests, which opposed COVID restrictions, resulted in the blockage of major roads in the capital, forcing the government to declare an emergency to end the demonstrations. In November, the court found King guilty of five charges, and the Crown had sought a maximum sentence of 10 years for his inv
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CanadaFeb 19, 2025

Ottawa purchases 500,000 bird flu vaccine doses to help protect people most at risk

The federal government says it has purchased 500,000 doses of bird flu vaccine to ensure Canada is ready for potential health threats. The Public Health Agency of Canada says it secured supplies of GSK's human vaccine against avian influenza. PHAC says 60 per cent of available doses will go to provinces and territories while 40 per cent will be kept in a federal stockpile. It does not recommend broad vaccine deployment, noting the shot is meant for people who may be at increased risk, such as those who have ongoing contact with infected animals and their environments. Otherwise it says risk to
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CanadaFeb 19, 2025

Federal government moving ahead with high-speed rail: Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is moving ahead with a high-speed rail network between Quebec City and Toronto. The Liberal government says the planned rail network will span approximately 1,000 kilometres and reach speeds of up to 300 kilometres an hour. There will be stops in Toronto, Peterborough, Ottawa, Montréal, Laval, Trois-Rivières and Quebec City. The government says the new system will slash travel times in half — getting travellers from Montréal to Toronto in three hours. The official name of the high-speed rail service will be Alto. Trudeau and Transp
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CanadaFeb 19, 2025

2 dead of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in ice fishing tent in northern Alberta

R-C-M-P in northern Alberta are investigating after two men were found dead in an ice fishing tent. Police say they were called on Saturday afternoon to a remote area of Crow Lake Provincial Park after the bodies were found. R-C-M-P say one man was a 45-year-old from Fort McMurray, Alberta, and the other was a 37-year-old from Labrador City in Newfoundland and Labrador. They say preliminary investigation suggests they died from carbon monoxide poisoning that resulted from a heating source used inside the tent.
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CanadaFeb 19, 2025

Convoy organizer sentencing, CAF class action lawsuit falls short

'Freedom Convoy' organizer faces sentencing Pat King, one of the organizers of the 2022 convoy protest in Ottawa, is set to be sentenced in an Ottawa courtroom today. Superior Court Justice Charles Hackland found King guilty on five counts in November, including mischief and disobeying a court order. King was found not guilty on three counts of intimidation and one count of obstructing police. The Crown is seeking a sentence of 10 years for King — the maximum penalty His defence is asking for time served and probation, since King spent about five months in jail after his initial arrest in F
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CanadaFeb 18, 2025

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Warns Google

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has warned Google that legal action will be taken against the company if it presents the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America on a map for US-based users.Sheinbaum stated that the order issued by former President Trump applies only to the part of the Gulf controlled by the US. She added that Mexico is awaiting a response from Google to ensure that the company fully restores the name "Gulf of Mexico" on its Google Maps before legal action is pursued. The Mexican official emphasized that under no circumstances will Mexico accept the renaming of any geograph
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CanadaFeb 18, 2025

Mark Carney trouncing Liberal leadership rivals at fundraising

Former central banker Mark Carney is dominating the fundraising field in the race for the federal Liberal leadership. And his main rival appears to be trailing at the back of the pack. Financial data published by Elections Canada shows Carney raised $1.9 million for his leadership bid — more than eight times the sum collected by his nearest fundraising competitor. Former Liberal House leader Karina Gould raised about $236,000 from more than 600 donors, while Montreal businessman Frank Baylis raised more than $227,000 from 59 people. Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland — widely consid

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BCMar 26, 2026

RCMP seek to identify person of interest in 2024 suspicious death in Prince George

Prince George RCMP say their investigation into a suspicious death following a house fire in September 2024 is ongoing, and officers are asking the public to help identify a person of interest. Police said they are continuing to gather witness accounts from the night of the incident. “Police continue to seek witnesses to the events of that evening, in order to help bring closure to the family and friends of the deceased,” said Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, media relations officer with Prince George RCMP, in a statement. According to an RCMP news release, officers responded to a house fire on Sept.
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BCMar 26, 2026

B.C. Conservative MLA Hon Chan removed from caucus amid reported criminal charges

The Conservative Party of British Columbia says Richmond Centre MLA Hon Chan has been removed from its caucus after the party was made aware he is facing what it described as “serious criminal charges.” In a statement, interim leader Trevor Halford said the party takes “any allegations of domestic violence” seriously, but did not provide details about the nature of the charges or when they were laid. No court documents or police statements were immediately cited in the party’s release, and the allegations have not been independently verified. The party did not say whether Chan will c
WorldMar 26, 2026

Drone strikes in Sudan kill at least 28 civilians amid ongoing conflict

At least 28 civilians were killed in two separate drone attacks in Sudan on Wednesday, according to local authorities, as fighting continues in the country’s ongoing civil war that began in 2023. In North Darfur, an attack struck a market in the city of Saraf Omra, killing 22 people and injuring 17 others. Officials said the drone targeted an oil tanker, triggering a fire that spread through a large section of the market. A second strike occurred on a highway in North Kordofan, where a drone hit a truck carrying civilians. Six people were killed and 10 others were injured in that incident, a
AlbertaMar 26, 2026

Calgary Flames unveil ‘South Asian Celebration’ logo ahead of themed game

The Calgary Flames have released a new “South Asian Celebration” logo as the team prepares to host its third annual themed game on Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks. According to a team announcement, the logo is part of ongoing efforts to recognize and celebrate Calgary’s South Asian community during a dedicated game night at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The initiative includes cultural elements and in-game programming designed to highlight South Asian heritage. The Flames have held the annual celebration event since 2024, aligning with broader National Hockey League efforts to promot
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WorldMar 26, 2026

Trump to visit China May 14–15, White House says

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit China on May 14 and 15, according to a statement released Wednesday by the White House. The visit had originally been planned for later this month but was postponed due to rising tensions involving Iran and what officials described as a potential conflict situation. The White House did not provide further details on the security considerations behind the delay. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the trip is among the most anticipated international visits of Trump’s current term. She said the president will travel with First Lad