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CanadaJun 24, 2025

Brampton man charged after CBSA seizes 187 kg of cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today a significant seizure of cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry in Point Edward, Ontario. On June 12, 2025, a commercial truck arrived from the United States at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry and was referred for a secondary examination. During the inspection of the trailer, border services officers, with the assistance of a detector dog, discovered 161 bricks of suspected cocaine contained in 6 boxes. The total weight of the suspected narcotics was 187 kg, with an estimated street value of $23.3 million. The CBSA arrested K
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CanadaJun 24, 2025

Canada men's team beat 6th ranked Austria in 3X3 Basketball world cup

The Canadian men's team recorded one win and one loss today at the FIBA 3X3 Basketball World Cup being played in Mongolia. The Canadian team recorded a victory today against Austria, which is ranked higher than them. The 17th ranked Canadian team won against the 6th ranked Austria by a margin of 22-19. However, in another match played today, the Canadian team had to face a defeat against China by a margin of 20-22. The Canadian team will face Olympic silver medalist France on Thursday.
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CanadaJun 24, 2025

Nigerian judge convicts man of sextorting B.C. teen who died by suicide

Nigeria's financial crimes agency says a man who tried to blackmail a Surrey, B.C., teenager by posting his intimate images online has been sentenced to prison terms totalling 76 years. RCMP have said that the boy's sudden death in 2023 came after he fell victim to "financial sextortion." Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says in social media posts that Olukeye Adedayo faced 18 charges, including possession and distribution of child pornography, attempted extortion by threats and money laundering. It says Adedayo set up an Instagram account using the boy's name to distribute t
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CanadaJun 24, 2025

Inflation holds steady at 1.7% in May as rent hikes cool

The annual pace of inflation held steady at 1.7 per cent in May as cooling shelter costs helped tame price pressures, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. Shelter costs rose three per cent in May, StatCan said, marking a slowdown from 3.4 per cent in April. The agency singled out Ontario as the major source of rent relief in the country. Slowing population growth and a jump in new supply helped dampen rent hikes in May. Mortgage interest costs meanwhile decelerated for the 21st consecutive month amid lower interest rates from the Bank of Canada. Economists had broadly expected inflation would remai
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CanadaJun 24, 2025

More than 100 people on Canadian chartered flight leaving Middle East tonight: Anand

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says a Canadian chartered flight will leave Jordan this evening with more than 100 people on board. Speaking from The Hague, Anand says Canada is also helping allied nations get their citizens out of the Middle East but adds the number of foreign nationals asking for help is "minimal" compared to the number of Canadians. Global Affairs Canada deployed more consular assistance to the region after war broke out between Israel and Iran last week. Anand says Global Affairs Canada has helped more than 500 Canadians in the region since the conflict began. She add
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CanadaJun 23, 2025

Canada's 3x3 Women begin the World Cup with back-to-back wins

Canada's 3x3 Women's National Basketball Team has made a strong start to the FIBA ​​3x3 World Cup 2025. The Canadian team won both of its first matches today. The Canadian team defeated Latvia 17-10 in their first match. In the second match, Canada faced Austria. Canada won the match by a margin of 20-15. Saicha Grant Allen’s performance for Canada today was tremendous, as she yielded a total of 15 points today for Canada. Now the Canadian team will face France and Hungary on Wednesday.
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CanadaJun 23, 2025

Canada signs new security and defence partnership with Europe

Canada and Europe today announced a new era in their security and defence partnership in a historic move. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the signing of the agreement on Monday during a meeting with European leaders at the EU-Canada summit in Brussels. It is being described as a major step towards reducing Canada's dependence on the United States. Prime Minister Carney also said that Canada and Europe will soon begin talks to strengthen the relationship in a number of areas, including trade and economic security, as well as jointly combating climate change and environmental challenges.
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CanadaJun 23, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA title

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished off his MVP season with 29 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away in the second half to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-91 and win the NBA championship. Jalen Williams scored 21 for the Thunder, who were pushed to a Game 7 brink in the NBA Finals _ but finished off aseason for the ages. Oklahoma City won 84 games between the regular season and the playoffs, tying the 1996-97 Chicago Bulls for third-most in any season. The Pacers lost star Tyrese Haliburton early in Game 7 to a serious lower right leg injury.
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CanadaJun 23, 2025

Surrey City Plans to Build Bus Shelters Across the City, Council Considering 2-Phase Project

The City of Surrey has a plan to build bus shelters across the city. The council is considering a 2-phase project to begin this. There are 1,425 bus stops in Surrey, of which only 362 have shelters. The report submitted to the council by the city’s chief engineer, Scott Newman, calls for the installation of as many bus shelters across Surrey in two phases starting in July. Newman said in his report that the number of transit riders in Surrey is growing faster than other cities in Metro Vancouver. Therefore, increasing weather protection for transit users is a priority. According to the

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IndiaJul 20, 2026

Farmers to hold Delhi Mahapanchayat over proposed India–U.S. trade agreement

Farmers from different parts of the country are scheduled to gather at Kisan Ghat in New Delhi on Tuesday for a Mahapanchayat to protest the proposed India–U.S. trade agreement. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said the gathering, being organised on the call of the Desh Bachao Morcha, will oppose the proposed deal, which he described as being against the interests of farmers. According to Pandher, the agreement could adversely affect the farming community, and protesters will urge the Centre not to implement it. Pandher said buses carrying farmers from Punjab are expected to leave for Delh
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BCJul 20, 2026

Four charged after alleged retail theft at Markham business, York Regional Police say

Four men have been arrested following an alleged retail theft at a business in Markham, while police continue to search for a fifth suspect, according to York Regional Police. Police said officers responded at about 8 a.m. Tuesday to a business near Fairburn Drive and Highway 7 after receiving reports that several suspects had filled shopping carts with power tools and left the store without paying. Investigators allege the suspects were attempting to flee in a vehicle when officers arrived and, with assistance from store security staff, took four individuals into custody. York Regional Police
BCJul 20, 2026

Woman seriously injured in stabbing at Campbell River parking lot, RCMP investigating

A 30-year-old woman was seriously injured in a stabbing early Sunday morning in Campbell River, according to the RCMP. Police said the incident occurred at about 2:30 a.m. in a parking area in the 1200-block of Cedar Street. Responding officers provided first aid before BC Emergency Health Services transported the woman to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. According to the Campbell River RCMP, the detachment's Major Crime Unit, Forensic Identification Services and general duty officers remained at the scene for several hours to collect evidence and interview witnesses. I
CanadaJul 20, 2026

Canada Child Benefit payments increase takes effect today, millions of families to receive higher amounts

Higher Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments began rolling out today following the federal government's annual benefit adjustment. According to the Government of Canada, the increase is expected to benefit approximately 3.6 million families and about 6 million children across the country. Under the updated benefit rates, eligible families can receive up to $8,157 annually for each child under the age of six, an increase of $160 from the previous benefit year. For children aged six to 17, the maximum annual payment has increased to $6,883, up $135 from last year. According to the Canada Revenue A
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WorldJul 20, 2026

At least 930 dead as Congo's Ebola outbreak continues to grow

At least 930 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak, according to the country's Ministry of Health. The ministry said 2,344 Ebola cases had been confirmed as of Saturday. In an overnight update into Monday, officials reported 37 additional deaths in the previous 24 hours, marking one of the highest single-day death totals recorded during the outbreak. According to the Ministry of Health, the outbreak was declared in eastern Congo on May 15 and has become the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record. Health officials said the outbreak is caused by the Bundibug