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CanadaDec 14, 2023

Israel claimed to have arrested dozens of Hamas fighters from the hospital in Gaza

The Israeli military has claimed to have arrested dozens of Hamas fighters at a hospital in northern Gaza. Army has declared more than 70 people arrested from Kamal Advan Hospital as terrorists and seized dozens of weapons from the hospital. Israel says Hamas fighters at the hospital surrendered with their weapons. Meanwhile, the Hamas-run Health Ministry alleged that the Israeli army tried to stop the care of 10 patients, resulting in two deaths.Meanwhile, internet and phone services have been disrupted in Gaza. Hamas' health ministry says more than 18,700 of its people have been killed in Ga
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CanadaDec 14, 2023

New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh, wife Gurkiran Kaur Sidhu welcome second baby girl

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and his wife, Gurkiran Kaur Sidhu, are the proud parents of their second baby girl. Party officials say the baby is healthy and doing well, as is her mother. The baby was born Monday, the same day the Liberal government announced plans for a national dental-care program championed by the NDP. Singh's party has agreed to support the minority Liberals on key votes in Parliament in exchange for government actions on NDP priorities. To date, those priorities have also included one-time rental supplements for low-income tenants and a temporary doubling of the GST rebate. Th
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CanadaDec 14, 2023

Quebec hikes tuition for McGill, Concordia, imposes French requirement

The Quebec government is hiking tuition to $12,000 a year and imposing a French-language requirement for out-of-province students at McGill and Concordia universities. Higher Education Minister Pascale Déry announced the new measures today, saying the government wants Canadian and foreign graduates to better integrate in Quebec society. Quebec had initially proposed to raise tuition for out-of-province students to around $17,000 from $8,992, but today's announcement reduces that amount. However, the government has introduced a new requirement that 80 per cent of out-of-province students in
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CanadaDec 14, 2023

Fergus should stay as Speaker, pay a fine for controversial video : Committee

A House of Commons committee says Greg Fergus should stay in his job as Speaker, but he should apologize again and reimburse Parliament for using its resources to make a video that was shown at a partisan event. In a report released this morning, the procedure and House affairs committee also says there should be clear guidelines for future Speakers about the impartiality of their role. The Conservatives and Bloc Québécois have called for Fergus to resign over a video in tribute to the outgoing interim leader of the Ontario Liberals, and renewed those calls today. Fergus shot the video in h
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BCDec 13, 2023

Surrey drug smuggler flees to India to escape punishment

Police are seeking an Interpol Red Notice on a Surrey truck driver sentenced to serve 15 years in jail for cocaine smuggling who escaped to India last year. BC RCMP say a Canada-wide warrant has also been issued for Raj Kumar Mehmi, who was sentenced in absentia in November for smuggling 80 kilograms of cocaine across the Pacific Highway crossing from the US. Police say Mehmi was originally arrested by police in 2017 after border agents found 80 bricks of cocaine on a truck owned by the Surrey man. Mehmi was found guilty of trafficking charges in September 2022 but fled to India that Octob
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CanadaDec 13, 2023

Minister doesn't yet know cost to replace deteriorating Montreal Olympic Stadium roof

Quebec Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx says she's not able to say how much it would cost to replace the deteriorating roof of Montreal's Olympic Stadium. Proulx said today cabinet will study the issue in January, declining to comment on a report in Montreal's La Presse that said replacing the roof will cost at least $750 million. Premier François Legault said in October that the stadium will need a new roof and that he wants to restore the venue to its former glory. It will be a major task, as Proulx says there are now more than 20,000 tears in the stadium's roof. A 2017 plan by the perviou
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CanadaDec 13, 2023

Edmonton Transport Company facing 223 charges and $108,000 in fines

An Edmonton charter bus company is facing more than 200 charges representing over 100-thousand dollars in fines. Edmonton police say they laid 223 charges last week against Alberta North Transportation Limited for offences including not having trip inspections, log books and safety fitness certificates. According to the Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit, these vehicles were used to take students on school trips or for personal excursions. Meanwhile, these vehicles have been traveling to Drumheller, Jasper and Lake Louise. Police say officers went through six months of the company's ope
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CanadaDec 13, 2023

Liberal MP expressed his displeasure on Canada's vote in favor of ceasefire

Some Liberal MPs heading into this morning's party caucus meeting were voicing their objections to Canada's decision to support a UN call for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Quebec MP Anthony Housefather says he doesn't support an unconditional call for a ceasefire and he doesn't believe a majority of his constituents do either. He thinks Canada has abandoned its traditional support for Israel at the UN at a time when Israel is at war. Other Liberal MPs welcomed Canada's vote and are thanking their colleagues who quote ``raised their voices for peace.''
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CanadaDec 13, 2023

Voting in favor of stopping the war in Gaza, 153 countries voted in favor

Overwhelming support was seen today as the U-N General Assembly voted to demand a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. Arab and Islamic nations called for an emergency session of the 193-member General Assembly to vote on a resolution after the U-S vetoed a resolution in the Security Council demanding a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza on Friday. Today's vote shows a strong demonstration of global support for ending the Israel-Hamas war . While 10 member countries including America and Israel voted against it. There, 23 members distanced themselves from it and 7 other countries remained absent. Last

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BCJun 16, 2026

SUV Seized After Driver Allegedly Tried to Bypass Police Road Closure in Abbotsford

A woman in Abbotsford is facing potential criminal charges after allegedly attempting to drive through a police road closure during a collision investigation, according to Abbotsford Police. Police said officers had closed a section of Whatcom Road on Saturday evening while investigating a motorcycle crash. During the road closure, a woman driving an SUV reportedly insisted on passing through the restricted area despite directions from officers. According to police, the driver mounted a sidewalk in an attempt to bypass a police vehicle. An officer narrowly avoided being pinned between the SUV
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BCJun 16, 2026

IIO investigating death of man in Vancouver police custody

British Columbia's Independent Investigations Office (IIO) has launched an investigation following the death of a man while in Vancouver Police Department custody. According to the police watchdog, the man was arrested by Vancouver police officers at approximately 3 p.m. Sunday and lodged in the Vancouver Police Department jail on Cordova Street. Jail staff found him unresponsive at about 8 a.m. Monday. BC Emergency Health Services personnel attended the scene and attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead. The IIO said its initial investigation will focus on determining w
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WorldJun 16, 2026

Modi, Trump Meet at G7 Summit in France Ahead of Bilateral Talks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, where the two leaders exchanged greetings and shook hands. The meeting marked their first in-person interaction in approximately 16 months and comes as both countries continue discussions on a potential trade agreement. Modi is attending the 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, where he is expected to participate in a series of diplomatic meetings with world leaders. According to official information released ahead of the summit, Modi and Trump are scheduled to hold bilateral talks on Wedne
AlbertaJun 16, 2026

Four-year-old girl dies after being struck by vehicle in northeast Edmonton

A four-year-old girl has died after being struck by a vehicle in northeast Edmonton, according to the Edmonton Police Service. Police said the child was walking through a parking lot with her mother on Sunday evening when she broke free and ran onto a nearby street. Investigators say she was then struck by a Jeep driven by a 23-year-old man. Bystanders immediately provided assistance and the girl was transported to hospital. Police said she later died from her injuries. According to the Edmonton Police Service, investigators do not believe speed or impaired driving were factors in the collisio
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BCJun 16, 2026

B.C. considers new hydroelectric project on Peace River as electricity demand projected to rise

The British Columbia government is considering a new hydroelectric project in the province as electricity demand is expected to increase significantly over the coming decades. According to BC Hydro projections, electricity demand in the province could rise by about 20 per cent by 2030 and roughly 50 per cent by 2050. The utility says the trend reflects long-term growth in population and electrification across the province. Energy Minister Adrian Dix said while presenting the plan that rising electricity demand is a positive indicator for the province’s economic outlook, adding it reflects on