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CanadaMay 13, 2024

Police announce arrest of fourth suspect in B.C. Sikh activist Nijjar's death

Police in British Columbia have charged a fourth Indian national in last year's killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The province's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says 22-year-old Amandeep Singh was already in the custody of Peel Regional Police in Ontario for unrelated firearms charges. Investigators say the evidence in the Nijjar case was "sufficient" for the BC Prosecution Service to charge Singh with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. They say no further details of the arrest can be released due to ongoing investigations and court processes. Earlier this
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FeaturedMay 04, 2024

Police make arrests in killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar

B.C. RCMP and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team have confirmed the arrest of three men in connection with the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. IHIT Superintendent Mandeep Mooker said that 22-year-old Karan Brar, 22-year-old Kamalpreet Singh and 28-year-old Karanpreet Singh have been detained.All these three were living in Edmonton. They will face charges of first degree murder and conspiracy in the case. The police also clarified that the investigation is not over yet. The role of others in this is also being investigated. RCMP Assistant Commissioner David Teboul said that they can't s
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CanadaMay 01, 2024

Conservatives call on Commons Speaker to resign, say he let Trudeau cross the line

Conservative MPs want House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus to resign after ejecting their leader and not Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a heated debate Tuesday. The Conservatives say Fergus did not apply the rules equally during a tense back and forth between Trudeau and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Poilievre was kicked out of the chamber after he called Trudeau a "wacko prime minister" and refused Fergus's request to withdraw the remark. The insult was hurled as Poilievre pressed Trudeau to agree to British Columbia's request to amend a Health Canada provision decriminalizing p
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BCMar 12, 2024

B.C. to hike commercial vehicle crash penalties after 35 over-height truck incidents

Penalties for commercial truck crashes into overpasses or other infrastructure in British Columbia are set to soar, including fines of up to $100,000 and jail sentences up to 18 months. The New Democrat government says it's proposing changes to the Commercial Transport Act that currently prescribes fines for over-height vehicles of $500 to $598, levels that are unchanged for decades. Transportation Minister Rob Fleming says the proposed changes are in response to 35 crashes involving over-height commercial vehicles since late 2021. The province last month cancelled the operating licence of B.C
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CanadaMar 08, 2024

Clocks in Canada will be an hour forward from March 10

There is going to be a time change in Canada. Next Sunday, March 10, Canada's clocks will go forward one hour. This time will be before 2 am on the intervening night of March 9 and 10 i.e. Saturday and Sunday. It is worth mentioning that the time of clocks changes every 6 months in Canada. This time is changed on the second Sunday of March and the first Sunday of November. From March 10, India's time will be 12 and a half hours ahead of Vancouver, 11 and a half hours from Calgary and Edmonton, 10 hours from Winnipeg and 9 and a half hours from Toronto. This time will last till November 2 this
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CanadaMar 04, 2024

Rise in measles cases ‘deeply concerning’: Health officials

Two recent cases of measles in Quebec and Ontario have raised alarms among Canadian health officials, who say the infections were not linked to travel or known exposures. That suggests the disease may already be circulating within some communities. So far, at least nine cases have been confirmed nationally. While experts say the overall risk of a large outbreak is low, they warn that areas with lower vaccination rates remain vulnerable. Federal data shows immunization coverage has slipped over the past decade – with 79 per cent of children receiving both doses of the measles vaccine in 2021,
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CanadaMar 01, 2024

Child-care legislation clears last obstacle, set to become law

The Government of Canada's National Child Protection Act has passed all stages in Parliament, and is now going to become law soon. The purpose of this law is to protect the funding of the National Child Care System, which would be difficult for any future government to defund. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government announced the establishment of a National Child Care System in 2021. It aims to bring the cost of day care to $10 per day by 2026. However, experts have raised concerns about a lack of spaces to meet the growing demand for subsidized childcare. The federal government announce
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CanadaFeb 29, 2024

Canada bringing back visa requirements for Mexico to slow asylum claims

Immigration Minister Marc Miller says Canada will bring back visa requirements for people from Mexico because of a spike in asylum claims in recent years. Miller says Mexicans accounted for 17 per cent of all asylum claimants in 2023, and most of their claims are either rejected or withdrawn by the applicants. Quebec Premier François Legault has been urging Ottawa to make the change, telling the federal government his province is reaching a breaking point because of the number of claims. Mexican citizens flying to Canada will be able to apply for an electronic travel authorization if they h
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CanadaFeb 28, 2024

Government of Canada will present the pharmacare bill in a day or two

The Canadian government is going to present the pharmacare bill in a day or two. Health Minister Mark Holland has listed it on the notice paper of the House of Commons. The government's House Leader Steve MacKinnon said on his way to the Liberal meeting this morning that he expects it to be tabled on Thursday because the deadline under the agreement with the NDP is Friday. Initially, diabetes and birth control drugs are being covered. In return for supporting the minority government of the Liberals, the NDP had placed several conditions, including the pharmacare condition. The NDP had previ

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AlbertaJun 19, 2026

Crane driver missing after vehicle plunges into Wapiti River near Grande Prairie

A crane operator remains missing after a commercial vehicle left a bridge and entered the Wapiti River near Grande Prairie, according to the RCMP. Police said the incident occurred Tuesday when the crane struck a guardrail on the Wapiti River Bridge and went into the river. Emergency crews, including RCMP officers, firefighters and search and rescue volunteers, responded to the scene. RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Mathew Howell said the crane remains submerged. The cause of the collision is under investigation. According to RCMP, divers have not been able to enter the river because of strong currents
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IndiaJun 19, 2026

SKM delegation raises BBMB membership, water management concerns with Punjab Governor

A high-level delegation of the SKM meet Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria at Lok Bhavan on Thursday to discuss a range of agriculture-related issues involving both the central and Punjab governments. According to farmer leaders, the meeting lasted about 90 minutes and focused on concerns related to water management, institutional representation and policies affecting the farming sector. The delegation also submitted a memorandum outlining its demands. Among the key issues raised was a demand for the immediate withdrawal of the notification that ended Punjab's permanent membership in the Bhak
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BCJun 19, 2026

Poilievre criticizes federal handling of B.C. property rights debate during Vancouver visit

Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was in Vancouver on Friday as he sought to rally support around ongoing concerns over property rights in British Columbia. Poilievre accused Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government of failing to adequately defend private property rights, arguing that uncertainty surrounding land ownership issues has left many homeowners concerned about the security of their properties. The Conservative leader linked those concerns to a recent court decision involving the Cowichan Tribes, which has prompted debate over land ownership and property rights in pa
WorldJun 19, 2026

Israel, Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect in Lebanon, officials say

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah group has taken effect, according to statements from U.S. and Israeli officials. A U.S. official said the ceasefire came into force at 4 p.m. local time on Friday. The announcement followed a day of continued fighting in southern Lebanon. Reports indicated that approximately 18 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes hours before the ceasefire began. Israel also reported that four of its soldiers were killed during the latest round of hostilities. Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin confirmed the ceasefire, sa
AlbertaJun 19, 2026

Calgary Transit workers to rally ahead of court hearing in driver assault case

Calgary Transit employees and members of ATU Local 583 are expected to gather outside Municipal Plaza today ahead of a court hearing related to the assault of a bus driver that occurred last year. According to ATU Local 583, members will hold a rally at noon before proceeding to the Calgary Courts Centre for a scheduled hearing at 1:30 p.m. The union says the demonstration is intended to highlight ongoing concerns about the safety of transit operators and frontline transit staff. The case stems from an incident in May 2025 near Falconridge Boulevard and Castleridge Boulevard, where a Calgary T