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CanadaOct 28, 2020

Blanchet demands apology from Trudeau for War Measures Act, passed 50 years ago

Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet is calling on the government to apologize for legislation that remains controversial 50 years after its passage during the October Crisis in Quebec. In October 1970, the Liberal government under then-prime minister Pierre Trudeau decided to suspend civil liberties by invoking the War Measures Act in response to the kidnapping of a Quebec cabinet minister and a British diplomat by members of the militant FLQ separatist group.The legislation, passed at the request of the Quebec premier and Montreal's mayor, saw soldiers patrolling the streets as auth
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BCOct 28, 2020

B.C. reports more than 200 COVID-19 cases for seventh day in a row

The province reported 217 new COVID-19 cases today for a total of 13,588, but no new deaths. With Halloween around the corner, officials in the Fraser Health region are urging people not to hold private parties this weekend to help curb the spread of COVID-19. Doctor Elizabeth Brodkin, chief medical health officer for the region, says it's fine to take children trick-or-treating in a safe way but people shouldn't be gathering in homes. Fraser Health has reported 7,674 cases since the start of the pandemic with most of the infections in people aged 20 to 29.
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CanadaOct 27, 2020

New Rapid Housing Initiative to create up to 3,000 new homes for Canadians

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says far too many Canadians are living without a roof over their head, and his government is taking action to reduce that number. Trudeau revealed details this morning on Ottawa's one-billion-dollar investment into a federal rapid housing initiative. Fifteen cities will share a 500-million-dollar fund to allow them to buy properties being sold because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The other 500 million dollars will be used for building housing projects that will have to be completed within 12 months of receiving the funds. The federal government's money would be used
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BCOct 27, 2020

B.C. brings in new restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise

Provincial health officer Doctor Bonnie Henry has announced a new limit on gatherings in private homes to immediate family members and no more than an additional safe six guests. Dr. Henry made the announcement as she reported 817 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday. This is the highest number recorded over a three-day period in B.C. She also reported three more deaths, all residents of long-term care facilities in Vancouver Coastal health. Dr. Henry says two schools have also closed due to COVID outbreaks, one in Fraser Health and one in Kelowna in a previously announced outbreak.
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CanadaOct 26, 2020

Proposed parliamentary investigation of handling of the COVID-19 can put federal contracts for PPE, vaccines and rapid test kits in jeopardy: Anita Anand

Federal Procurement Minister Anita Anand says a proposed parliamentary investigation of the Trudeau government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic could trigger the release of commercially sensitive information. She says that could risk the health of Canadians by scaring off manufacturers and drug companies that would otherwise do business with Ottawa. Opposition parties are poised to approve the probe this afternoon despite growing objections from industry and experts. Canada's procurement minister says a Conservative motion to probe the government's pandemic spending will put federal contra
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BCOct 25, 2020

B.C. NDP Leader John Horgan celebrates victory, thanks rivals for 'spirited' campaign

John Horgan says there are still hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots yet to be counted following Saturday's election, but one thing is certain: he's headed back to the premier's office on Monday. The NDP leader took the risk of calling the snap election in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic to gain a majority government after working with the Greens in a minority for the last 3 1/2 years. The final results of the election won't be known until at least Nov. 16, after Elections BC staff have screened and counted an unprecedented number of mail-in ballots. But Saturday's ballots were enough
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BCOct 24, 2020

B.C. reports over 200 COVID-19 cases for third straight day; Take a step back from social interactions, says B.C.'s top doctor

British Columbia reported 223 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, tipping the number of active infections over 2,000. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says in a statement infections have been detected at two more assisted-living or long-term care homes and there are two new community outbreaks. The latest health-care outbreaks are at Laurel Place in Surrey and Fair Haven Homes at Burnaby Lodge, while the community outbreaks involve Coast Spas Manufacturing and Pace Processing in Langley. Outbreaks at a number of other care homes have been declared over, leaving 16 homes and two acute-c
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CanadaOct 23, 2020

Trudeau touts vaccine deals as Canada notches new daily record in COVID-19 cases

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is trying to offer Canadians modest hope about progress in testing and vaccine development after Canada notched an all-time high of new COVID-19 cases in a day. Trudeau told a news conference today that the government is spending $214 million towards the development of COVID-19 vaccines, signing deals with Quebec's Medicago and British Columbia's Precision NanoSystems. Trudeau says the Medicago contract includes the rights to buy 76 million doses of its vaccine, should it meet health and safety standards, as well as funding for a production facility in Quebec Cit
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BCOct 23, 2020

B.C.'s COVID-19 numbers break record for second consecutive day

BC has seen another big jump in COVID-19 cases with another record for a second straight day. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is reporting 274 new cases, up from the 203 reported yesterday. Dr. Henry says much of the recent surge in cases is due to social gatherings such as weddings and funerals and recommends people revise plans to small gatherings only. She warns additional measures will be put in place if necessary to break what she describes as ``large transmission events.''

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AlbertaSep 21, 2026

UCP Riding Group Calls for Leadership Review of Danielle Smith

A UCP constituency group in Alberta’s Highwood riding has called for a leadership review of Premier Danielle Smith amid growing tensions over the province’s upcoming separation referendum. The dispute comes ahead of the October 19 referendum on whether Alberta should remain part of Canada. Smith has clearly stated that she supports a united Canada with a more autonomous Alberta and is campaigning for the province to remain in Canada. Her position has angered separatist groups. Alberta Prosperity Project leader Mitch Sylvester and other separatist figures have accused Smith of dividing the
BCSep 21, 2026

Six Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Vancouver’s Granville Bridge

Six people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Vancouver’s Granville Street Bridge Sunday evening. Police said the collision happened at around 5 p.m. and involved a tow truck, a TransLink bus and two cars. Dashcam footage shared on social media appears to show a flatbed truck crossing the median and travelling in the wrong direction before the crash. Of the six people taken to hospital, one suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries, while the other five sustained minor injuries. The Granville Street Bridge reopened to traffic at around 10:30 p.m. Police continue to investigate
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BCSep 21, 2026

BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay Resigns Amid Internal Party Turmoil

BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay Resigns Amid Internal Party Turmoil BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has resigned from her position amid growing internal divisions and opposition within the party, less than four months after taking over as leader. In a statement posted on social media, Findlay acknowledged that the party’s energy was being spent on internal disputes instead of challenging the governing NDP. She said she made the decision in the interest of the province. Following her resignation, the party’s board of directors appointed MLA Lorne Doerkson as interim le
CanadaSep 21, 2026

Mississauga Apartment Fire: Police Officer Among 11 Hospitalized

A police officer and 10 other people were taken to hospital after a suspicious fire broke out early Monday morning at an apartment building in Mississauga. Peel Regional Police said the fire started in a hallway of a building near Lakeshore Road West and Inverhouse Drive at around 3:30 a.m. Most of those taken to hospital were affected by smoke, while two people suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The injured police officer sustained minor injuries that were unrelated to the fire. Firefighters later brought the blaze under control, allowing some residents to return to their uni
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CanadaSep 21, 2026

PM Carney to Travel to New York for 81st UN General Assembly

Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to New York today to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. He is scheduled to remain there until September 23 and participate in several high-level meetings and bilateral discussions with world leaders. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will also join Canada’s delegation and participate in high-level UNGA events. The UN General Debate is scheduled to begin on September 22. Carney is also expected to co-host an event with France and the U.K. supporting a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. His visit comes a