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WorldAug 01, 2024

Israel says it has confirmed Hamas military wing chief Mohammed Deif was killed in a July strike

The Israeli military said Thursday that it has confirmed that the head of Hamas' military wing, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an airstrike in Gaza in July. Israel targeted Deif in a July 13 strike that hit a compound on the outskirts of the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, but the military said for weeks it was working to determine if he died in the blast. Hamas has denied he was killed. More than 90 other people, including displaced civilians in nearby tents, were killed in the strike, Gaza health officials said at the time. In a statement Thursday, the Israeli military said that “followin
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BCJul 31, 2024

TSB to release report on ship fire and containers lost off B.C.'s coast

The Transportation Safety Board will release its report today on the fire and loss of more than 100 containers from a cargo ship off British Columbia's coast. The containers fell off MV Zim Kingston in October 2021 as it sat off the west coast of Vancouver Island and a storm blew in, bringing strong winds. The Kingston moved to the waters off Victoria, then days later fire erupted in one of the containers and spread on the ship, taking several days to put out. Just four of the 109 containers that tumbled from the ship were found, although debris, ranging from refrigerators to blow-up unicorns,
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CanadaJul 30, 2024

WestJet, Air North announce deal for single-ticket travel involving both airlines

WestJet and Whitehorse-based Air North have announced a new agreement that will allow single-ticket travel across both airlines' networks. A statement from WestJet says the new "interline agreement" allows passengers to book a single ticket with a connected itinerary between WestJet's network and the Yukon and Northwest Territories. It says that means there will be a single check-in point and checked luggage will be delivered directly to the final destination for connecting itineraries starting July 31. Jared Mikoch-Gerke, director of alliances and airport affairs for WestJet says the agreemen
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CanadaJul 29, 2024

Trudeau announces Sept. 16 byelections in ridings in Quebec, Manitoba

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a pair of byelections to fill vacant seats in Quebec and Manitoba. Voters will go to the polls in the Elmwood Transcona riding in Manitoba and the Montreal-area riding of LaSalle—Émard—Verdun on Sept. 16. The Manitoba riding was held by the New Democratic Party until MP Daniel Blaikie resigned in March to go work for the office of the province's Premier, Wab Kinew. Blaikie had held the federal seat since the 2015 election. The Quebec riding was held by former Liberal justice minister David Lametti, who resigned in January after being excluded from
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FeaturedJul 26, 2024

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to tour Jasper townsite following wildfire devastation

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to tour the resort town of Jasper to see firsthand the devastation caused by wildfires. Smith is also expected to give an update on firefighting efforts. Cool wet weather overnight has helped fire crews, but the weekend forecast is for the heat to return. Wildfires menacing the town flared up into towering walls of flame Wednesday night, breaching defences and destroying homes and businesses. Critical infrastructure, including schools and the hospital, remain intact. About 25,000 people had to flee Jasper National Park ahead of the fires Monday, including
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CanadaJul 25, 2024

Jasper wildfire burns buildings, while poor air quality forces some fire crews out

A fast-moving wildfire has hit Jasper, Alberta, destroying buildings and chasing some wildland firefighters away with dangerously poor air quality. The social media account for Jasper National Park says the fire has caused significant loss within the townsite, but the specific locations or neighbourhoods affected are not being reported. On the social media platform X Wednesday night, the account for Fairmont's Jasper Park Lodge says the flames have reached the hotel's grounds, but the extent of damage, if any, is not yet known. As the flames consumed more fuel, officials say the air quality dr
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CanadaJul 24, 2024

Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate by quarter percentage point to 4.5%

The Bank of Canada delivered a widely expected interest rate cut today, marking the second consecutive time it has lowered its policy rate. The central bank's quarter-percentage-point cut brings its policy rate down to 4.5 per cent. The Bank of Canada says the decision was motivated by continued progress on getting inflation down as well as weakening economic conditions. In his prepared statement, governor Tiff Macklem says as inflation edges closer to its two per cent target, the central bank is trying to avoid the risk of the economy and inflation weakening by more than expected.
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FeaturedJul 23, 2024

Two Albertans charged in online death threats to Trudeau, other federal leaders

Two Alberta men have been charged after death threats were allegedly directed at top federal politicians, including the prime minister. RCMP say a social media user on the platform X had allegedly posted threats in May to kill Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Twenty-three-year-old Mason John Baker of Calgary has been charged with uttering threats. In a separate case, police say someone on YouTube allegedly posted threats in June to kill Trudeau along with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Sixty-seven-year-old Garry Belzevick of Edmonton is charged with
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WorldJul 21, 2024

President Joe Biden drops out of the Presidential 2024 race

President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 race following a disastrous debate with Republican Donald Trump, throwing the Democratic Party into chaos just months before the election. The Democrats are left with no clear candidate, a shocking development for an election many in the party argue is among the most consequential in a lifetime because of Trump's plans for a dramatic government overhaul formed around his grievances. Biden won the vast majority of delegates and every nominating contest but one, which would've made his nomination mostly a formality. Now that he's dropped out, those

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CanadaJun 06, 2025

PM Carney defends decision to invite PM Modi to G7 summit

Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his decision to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 Summit in Alberta later this month, as security officials investigate links between the Indian government and murder of a Canadian two years ago. Carney says that it makes sense to have India at the G7 table as one of the world's largest economies. The prime minister says the invitation was extended with a commitment to continued law enforcement discussions. Former prime minister Justin Trudeau said in 2023 that agents of the Indian government were linked to the murder of Sikh separatis
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CanadaJun 06, 2025

After WSO, NDP too condemn PM Modi's G7 invitation

On Friday, NDP critic for Public Safety and National Security Jenny Kwan and NDP critic for Foreign Affairs Heather McPherson expressed deep concern and solidarity with the Sikh community following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s inappropriate invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the upcoming G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.“This decision is profoundly troubling and deeply hurtful to the Sikh community in Canada,” said Kwan. “It is unconscionable that the government would roll out the red carpet for Prime Minister Modi, whose regime has been directly implicated in
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IndiaJun 06, 2025

Bengaluru stampede case: Complaint filed against Virat Kohli

A complaint has been filed against cricketer Virat Kohli at the police station in India in connection with the stampede that took place outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4. Social activist HM Venkatesh has held Kohli responsible for the accident in his complaint. 11 people died in this stampede. According to reports, no FIR has been registered against Kohli yet. So far, a case has been registered against Royal Challengers Bangalore, an event management company and the Karnataka State Cricket Association in this case and 8 officers including the Police Commissioner have be
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CanadaJun 06, 2025

World Sikh Organization of Canada Condemns Carney’s Invitation to Modi

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) condemns Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the upcoming G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. The timing and nature of this announcement have caused outrage and pain within the Sikh community across Canada. On May 21, the WSO sent a formal letter to Prime Minister Carney urging him not to invite Prime Minister Modi (original letter follows below). WSO says, the letter detailed India’s well-documented campaign of transnational repression targeting Sikhs in Canada, including the 2023 assassination
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BCJun 06, 2025

B.C. gained 13,000 jobs in May

Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, has issued a statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for May 2025. Minister's statement “Now, more than ever, it’s critical for B.C. to focus on diversifying our economy and protecting jobs for British Columbians, and we are doing that work. “This week, we announced the launch of our ease-of-doing-business review, to continue the work to cut red tape, modernize our regulatory and permitting systems, and foster innovation, as we secure B.C.’s position as the engine of Canada’s new eco