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BCJun 12, 2025

Summer McIntosh breaks third world record in five days

Canada's Summer McIntosh has broken yet another world record at the Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria; this time, one of her own. The 18-year-old from Toronto swam the 400-metre individual medley in four minutes 23-point six-five seconds, breaking the world record she set at the Olympic trials in her hometown last May. It's the third time McIntosh has set a new world record at this year's Canadian trials, after posting a new mark in the 200 metre individual medley and the 400 freestyle.
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CanadaJun 12, 2025

Family says Canadian dentist was aboard Air India flight that crashed after takeoff

The family of a dentist from Mississauga, Ont., says she is the Canadian citizen believed to be on an Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff on Thursday. The husband of Nirali Sureshkumar Patel confirmed she was among the 240 passengers on the London-bound flight. Patel's dental clinic referred The Canadian Press to the husband, who said that he was in the process of booking travel to India for himself and the couple's one-year-old child. He declined to provide his full name and said he wasn't in a state to speak further. The plane crashed in a residential area of India's northwes
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CanadaJun 12, 2025

RCMP Continue Investigation into Fatal Boating Collision; Remaining Witnesses urged to Speak Up

North Vancouver RCMP continue to investigate a fatal boat collision and are calling on witnesses to come forward.On June 7, 2025, North Vancouver RCMP responded to reports of a serious collision involving a speedboat and an inflatable tube with two children on it. Sadly, one child died as a result, and a second child was airlifted to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The second child remains in hospital. Police are unable to provide further details on the condition of the second child.The boat operator was arrested on scene and has since been released on an Undertaking to Appear (UTA),
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CanadaJun 12, 2025

The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada's 2nd-worst on record

The area burned by wildfires so far this season is the second-largest on record in Canada, according to government data. Officials with Public Safety Canada held a technical briefing this morning in Ottawa to update media outlets on the state of multiple wildfires. They say the greatest fire danger in July is expected to be in southern British Columbia, while the Northwest Territories and Yukon will face an increased risk of wildfires. This year's fire season the second worst since the 2023 wildfire season has seen wildfires consume 3.7 million hectares, six times the area of Prince Edward Isl
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CanadaJun 12, 2025

Patty Hajdu takes important step to resolve dispute between Canada Post and union

Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is taking an important step to resolve the dispute between Canada Post and the union, under which postal workers will have to vote on Canada Post's latest offer. This was requested by Canada Post itself, saying that the issue with the union did not seem to be resolved. Jobs Minister Hajdu said that after 18 months of negotiations, more than 200 meetings, a 33-day strike and a lockout in the fall, the issue between Canada Post and the union has not been resolved, so ordering postal workers to vote is in the public interest. Canada Post welcomed the Jobs Min
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CanadaJun 12, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney expresses grief over Air India crash

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed grief over the Air India crash. The Prime Minister said that it was very sad to learn about the crash of the Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London, in which 242 passengers, including a Canadian, were on board. PM Carney expressed his condolences to the families of all the victims of the plane crash. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Australian PM Anthony Albanese, all world leaders have also expressed grief over the accident. In Ahmedabad, Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into the fourth bu
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CanadaJun 11, 2025

Carney taps former finance deputy minister Sabia to head Privy Council

Michael Sabia, a veteran of the public and private sector, will become the next head of the Privy Council in Ottawa. Sabia will take over the role on July 7, after serving as the CEO of Hydro-Québec since 2023.
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CanadaJun 11, 2025

SPS investigating after shots fired at Newton neighbourhood business

Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers are investigating a shots fired at a Newton neighbourhood business. On Tuesday, June 10 at 9:30 am, SPS was called to a business located in 7000 block of 128 Street for a report of shots fired that had occurred sometime during the night. Upon police arrival it was quickly determined that the shots were fired during the night while the business was closed and there were no injuries reported. Surrey Police Service’s Front Line Investigative Support Team (FLIST) has assumed conduct of the investigation. This investigation is continuing and connections to
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BCJun 11, 2025

Surrey forum to address extortion calls, public safety: Satish Kumar

Following the shooting at Reflections Banquet Hall in Surrey, business owner Satish Kumar spoke to Connect FM today in an exclusive interview on the morning show and raised questions on the credibility on the steps being taken by the police agencies in dealing with extortion issues in the area. He said that a forum is being organized next Sunday (June 15) from 2 pm to 4 pm. Satish Kumar said that a forum on ransoms will be held at Reflections Banquet Hall at 2 pm and he appealed to the community to join the forum and discuss the matter. He said that Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke is going to join t

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BCApr 06, 2026

B.C. Ferries cancellations draw criticism from Opposition transportation critic

Ongoing sailing cancellations at B.C. Ferries are facing renewed criticism from the Opposition, with Conservative transportation critic Harman Bhangu calling for a leadership overhaul at the Crown corporation. In a statement, Bhangu, MLA for Langley–Abbotsford, said repeated weekend and Monday cancellations have left passengers dealing with continued disruptions. He attributed the service issues to vessels being out of service, operational challenges and what he described as a growing list of cancelled sailings. According to Bhangu, the situation reflects a broader failure within the ferry s
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WorldApr 06, 2026

Trump says Tuesday deadline for Iran deal is final, warns of military action

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that a Tuesday deadline for Iran to agree to a deal remains firm, warning that U.S. forces could launch broad attacks on Iranian infrastructure if no agreement is reached. Speaking to reporters during an Easter event at the White House, Trump described Iran’s latest proposal as “a significant step” but said it does not meet U.S. expectations. “It’s not good enough,” he said, adding that the conflict could end quickly if Iran complies with specific conditions. According to Trump, negotiations have been conducted indirectly through Pakistan, wi
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CanadaApr 06, 2026

Artemis II reaches deep space milestone, Canadian astronaut among crew surpassing Apollo 13 distance

Canadian Space Agency says NASA’s Artemis II mission has travelled farther into space than previous crewed missions, setting a new milestone as it passes close to the Moon. The agency confirmed Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and three U.S. crewmates have gone beyond the distance reached during the Apollo 13 mission. It marks the first time a Canadian astronaut has travelled this far from Earth. The Orion capsule is flying past the far side of the Moon, a region not visible from Earth. According to mission details released by NASA, the flight is designed to test systems and assess the space
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AlbertaApr 06, 2026

WestJet adds $60 surcharge on some bookings, reduces select flights amid fuel cost surge

Calgary-based WestJet says it will introduce a temporary $60 surcharge on certain bookings and consolidate some flights as fuel prices rise. In an email to customers, the airline said the surcharge will apply to bookings made using a companion voucher starting Wednesday. The company did not specify how long the surcharge will remain in place. WestJet also confirmed it has combined flights on lower-demand routes, reducing its schedule by about one per cent in April and three per cent in May. The airline said most affected passengers have been offered alternative travel arrangements. According t
IndiaApr 06, 2026

Bomb threat emails sent to three Jalandhar schools; police launch search and cyber probe

Three private schools in Jalandhar received bomb threats by email, prompting a police response and search operations on campus, according to local police. The schools identified in the emails include Mayor World School, MGN and DIPS. School administrators alerted authorities after receiving the messages, and parents were informed as a precaution. According to police, search operations were carried out at the campuses under the direction of Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur. No explosives had been confirmed at the time of publication. Police officials said cyber cell teams and other investigat