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BCSep 26, 2022

Natasha Wodak sets new Canadian record in Berlin marathon

A North Vancouver runner says learning to enjoy training is what helped her smash a Canadian record at the Berlin Marathon yesterday. 40 year old Natasha Wodak finished 12th in the race, clocking in at two hours, 23 minutes and 12 seconds. Her time was more than a minute and a half faster that Malindi Elmore's record set in 2020. Wodak says she didn't enjoy her first marathon experience in 2013, however as she got older and more disciplined, she said she really started to enjoy the process of preparing.
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CanadaSep 23, 2022

Impaired driving charges laid in Brampton car incident

On Thursday, September 23, 2022, at approximately 3:15 p.m., Peel Police officers were alerted to a white Jeep driving erratically near Queen Street West and Chinguacousy Road in the City of Brampton. Officers located the vehicle, and during its attempts to evade police, the driver struck two trees, three civilian vehicles and several police cruisers. Officers took the driver into custody a short time later near Chinguacousy Road and Drinkwater Road in Brampton. No physical injuries were sustained to pedestrians, police or involved occupants of the vehicle. Yudhbir Randhawa, a 31-year-old man
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BCSep 23, 2022

CFSEU-BC targets gang activity with partners in Okanagan leading to arrests and seizures

This past July, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) led a month-long initiative in collaboration with the Kelowna, Kamloops, Vernon-North Okanagan, and Penticton RCMP Detachments, as well as BC Highway Patrol, in an effort to reduce opportunities for gang violence in identified high-risk places and times. The intent was to mitigate, disrupt, and suppress violence through proactive and high visibility enforcement.Gang and organized crime-related activities and violence impacts every community in British Columbia. CFSEU-BC regularly leads proactive initiat
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CanadaSep 22, 2022

Pal Singh Purewal, creator of Nanakshahi calendar, passes away

Renowned Sikh scholar and architect of The Nanakshahi Calendar, Pal Singh Purewal, passed away at 1AM today. He was 90 years old and had been ill for some time. He breathed his last in Edmonton, Canada. Pal Singh Purewal's great contribution to Sikh history was the Nanakshahi calendar. In fact, in the old Bikrami calendar, many gurpurbs came twice a year and many gurpurbs did not come even once a year. Due to this, Pal Singh Purewal started working on the Nanakshahi calendar. For nearly fifteen years he worked in preparing the Nanakshahi calendar. Sardar Purewal studied 120 books of astronomy,
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CanadaSep 22, 2022

Victim identified in Mississauga homicide as Chandanpreet Kaur

Officers from the Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau have identified the woman murdered at a retail store in the City of Mississauga.On Monday, September 19, 2022, at approximately 6:00 p.m., police were called to a retail store in the area of Mavis Road and Britannia Road West in Mississauga for a stabbing in progress. Police attended and located a woman suffering from apparent stab wounds. Chandanpreet Kaur, 22, was pronounced deceased on scene. The victim’s husband of three years, Charanjeet Singh, 26, from Mississauga, was arrested at the scene. He was transported to a trauma centre whe
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BCSep 21, 2022

B.C. releases expert recommendations on repeat offending

The Province has received expert recommendations that will help shape actions to keep people and communities safe, and connect people who have been committing repeat offences with the supports they need to break out of that cycle. Communities throughout B.C. have been dealing with an increase in repeat offending - criminal activity from a small group of people who are disproportionately committing petty crimes in neighbourhoods - as well as unprovoked violent stranger attacks. The Province, in co-operation with the BC Urban Mayors' Caucus, hired experts in mental health and policing, Amanda Bu
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BCSep 21, 2022

IHIT seek witnesses in early morning fatal shooting in Surrey

On September 20, 2022 at 9:25 a.m., the Surrey RCMP responded to a report of an unconscious man in the driver’s seat of a running vehicle, in the 8800-block of 127 Street, in Surrey. First responders arrived on scene and found the man inside the vehicle, having suffered injuries consistent with a shooting. Despite life-saving efforts, the man died on scene. IHIT has taken conduct of the investigation and is working closely in partnership with the Surrey RCMP, BC Coroners Service and the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS).IHIT has identified the victim as 27-year old Richard Of
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BCSep 20, 2022

B.C. records another case of Avian flu, it's third in less than a week

BC has recorded another case of avian flu, it's third in less than a week, after no cases had been reported since June. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the September 18th outbreak involves a small flock in Spallumcheen, while another small flock in the Cariboo was infected on the 15th and the highly transmissible illness was identified among a commercial flock in Chilliwack on the 12th. Efforts are underway to contain the spread of the illness in those locations, while farmers are urged to ensure their flocks cannot mingle with wild birds. Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario
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CanadaSep 19, 2022

Video shows Trudeau singing Queen anthem 'Bohemian Rhapsody' ahead of queen's funeral

A video circulating on social media appears to show Prime Minister Justin Trudeau singing ``Bohemian Rhapsody'' in London, where he was to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth. The Prime Minister's Office says that after dinner on Saturday, Trudeau and other members of the Canadian delegation gathered for a sing-along. In a statement, the PMO says renowned Quebec entertainer Gregory Charles was playing the piano in the London hotel lobby, while others _ including Trudeau joined in. A 14 second video posted on Twitter, which has garnered nearly one million views, appears to depict Trude

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CanadaAug 13, 2026

E-Scooters and E-Bikes Pose Serious Risk to Children in Canada, 10 Deaths Reported Last Year

The use of e-scooters and e-bikes is proving increasingly dangerous for children in Canada. According to a report from the Canadian Paediatric Society, 10 children died last year from injuries linked to e-scooter and e-bike crashes, with six of those deaths occurring in Ontario. The report also found that 12 children were admitted to intensive care units following e-scooter-related crashes, while 26 children required hospital treatment for two or more days. The concerning findings are based on information collected from paediatric specialists across Canada. Nearly half of the serious cases inv
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IndiaAug 13, 2026

Sukhbir Singh Badal Attacked at Nanded Sahib, Sustains Injury to Hand

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal was reportedly attacked at Nanded Sahib in Maharashtra on Thursday. According to preliminary information, Badal sustained an injury to his hand and was taken to a private hospital for treatment. His condition is said to be stable. The incident reportedly took place at around 11 a.m. when Badal had gone to Mata Sahib Kaur Gurdwara at Nanded Sahib along with his supporters and security personnel. According to reports, taking advantage of the crowd at the gurdwara, a Nihang Sikh allegedly approached Badal carrying a sharp-edged weapon and attempte
BCAug 13, 2026

Tumbler Ridge School Shooting: Court Documents Reveal New Details

Court documents related to the mass shooting at a school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in February have been made public, shedding new light on the mental state of 18-year-old shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar and confusion during the initial police response. The documents, released to a media outlet by a B.C. Provincial Court judge, indicate that Van Rootselaar was struggling with his mental health and had a strong interest in firearms. According to the report, the RCMP initially believed there could be two shooters after witnesses provided different names for the suspect. Police later determined that t
CanadaAug 13, 2026

Canada-US Trade Talks Near Critical Deadline as Tariff Threat Looms

Canada and the United States are at a critical point in their ongoing trade negotiations, with the August 19 deadline for avoiding new U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports fast approaching. Despite intensive discussions between officials from both countries, no agreement has been reached so far. Canadian officials are reportedly dissatisfied with Washington’s latest proposal, saying the offer falls well short of what Ottawa had been seeking. According to reports, the United States presented a new proposal on Tuesday that included reductions in tariffs on certain sectors. However, the proposed re
AlbertaAug 12, 2026

Alberta Could See Billions in Budget Surplus Amid High Oil Prices

The Alberta government is expected to record a budget surplus of billions of dollars this fiscal year, driven by higher crude oil prices. According to University of Calgary economics professor Trevor Tombe, the province has already accumulated a $3.8-billion surplus so far this fiscal year. He said every $1-per-barrel change in oil prices can make a difference of about $680 million to the provincial treasury. Tombe estimates that if oil prices remain above $66 per barrel, Alberta could end up with a surplus of around $6 billion, instead of the previously projected $9.4-billion deficit. Alberta