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CanadaOct 05, 2021

Ambassador Bridge fully reopens after investigation into possible explosives

The busiest border crossing between Canada and the U-S has fully reopened following a police investigation into possible explosives found in a vehicle. Police say they detained one person in connection with the probe that for nearly seven hours significantly hampered traffic across the Ambassador Bridge. It links Windsor, Ontario, with Detroit. Windsor police say the border agency alerted them this morning after possible explosives were found in a vehicle. There's no report that has been confirmed.
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BCOct 05, 2021

B.C. reports 1,986 new COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths

Over a three-day period, B.C. is reporting 1,986 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 189,680 cases in the province:Oct. 1-2: 617 new casesOct. 2-3: 707 new casesOct. 3-4: 662 new cases There are 5,986 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 181,304 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 326 individuals are in hospital and 142 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation. In the last 72 hours, 10 new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 1,983.The new deaths include:Fraser Health: fiveVancouver Coastal Health:
BCOct 04, 2021

Violation tickets worth $2,300 issued regarding vaccine card system in B.C.

BC's Ministry of Public Safety says three violation tickets have been issued regarding its vaccine card system. The new system was first implemented on September 13th, and all three tickets were issued on or before September 24th. Each ticket was for 2,300 dollars. The vaccine card system is used to provide proof of vaccination to enter certain non-essential businesses.
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BCOct 04, 2021

British Columbians living in long-term and assisted homes due to start receiving COVID-19 booster shots

British Columbians living in long-term care and assisted living homes are due to start receiving COVID-19 booster shots this week. Health officials say they're offering boosters because of the risks of living in group settings, and also the weaker antibody response that older people have shown after their first two vaccine doses. Provincial health officer Doctor Bonnie Henry has said the latest data show that a third dose is most effective about six months after the second. Dr. Henry has already announced plans for a third vaccine dose for people who are most immunocompromised.
BCOct 04, 2021

PM Trudeau apologized for not responding to invitations to attend a ceremony: BC First Nation

A BC First Nation says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologized for not responding to its invitations to attend a ceremony on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Tk'emlups te Secwepemc says Chief Roseanne Casimir received a call from Trudeau on Saturday. PM Trudeau's office says he discussed the path forward and told the chief he hopes to visit her community soon. The prime minister has faced a deluge of criticism for spending Canada's first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on vacation with his family in Tofino rather than attending events marking the day.
BCOct 04, 2021

B.C. legislature resumes with Opposition looking to focus on COVID-19, economy

Pandemic and economic recovery are expected to be front and centre as the fall sitting of the BC legislature is now underway. Most politicians have returned to the house many for the first time since a provincewide shutdown was declared last March in order to stop the spread of COVID-19. Economic Recovery Minister Ravi Kahlon says his focus is introducing a long-term recovery and economic strategy by early next year. Liberal house leader Peter Milobar says the Opposition intends to hammer Premier John Horgan's New Democrats on problems with the roll out of the child care program, staffing iss
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BCOct 04, 2021

Old-growth logging protesters gather outside premier's office as legislature resumes

The BC legislature is a busy place today and not just because the fall sitting has resumed and politicians are back in the house in numbers not seen since the pandemic hit. Protesters have also gathered on the legislation lawn to tell the government about their concerns. The group Pacific Wild is holding a rally and intends to pass a 500-thousand signature to Forests Minister Katrine Conroy today, urging her to halt the wolf cull. Demonstrators supporting Indigenous rights, climate justice and an end to old-growth logging started gathering at 8:30 this morning and say they will make a stateme
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BCOct 04, 2021

Couple reported missing in BC found dead

RCMP say a couple reported missing in BC's Okanagan region have been found dead after an apparent ATV rollover. The two were last seen Friday morning leaving their campsite near Summerland on their all-terrain vehicle. They were reported missing on Saturday morning, prompting a massive search effort on the ground and by air. The victims have been identified as a 66 year old man and a 56 year old female.
CanadaOct 04, 2021

Advil Cold & Sinus Day/Night blister packs recalled due to labelling error

Two lots of Advil's Cold & Sinus Day/Night Convenience Pack are being recalled due to a labelling error.The problem involves one lot of 18 caplet boxes and one of 36 caplet boxes.The foil backing on the blister pack is upside down and misaligned — so the nighttime caplets are labelled as daytime, and some daytime caplets are labelled as nighttime. There are concerns consumers may get the medications mixed up.Health Canada says mistakenly taking a nighttime caplet could result in serious health consequences for those who need to remain alert, such as when driving, or who have taken other

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BCMar 27, 2026

Charges approved after alleged sexual assault in downtown Vancouver

A 47-year-old man has been charged following an alleged sexual assault in downtown Vancouver, according to a Vancouver Police Department release. Police said officers were called at approximately 7:20 p.m. on March 25 to Granville Street between Dunsmuir and Pender streets after a woman reported she had been groped by a stranger. Witnesses also told police the same suspect had allegedly assaulted other people in the area prior to officers arriving. The suspect was located at the scene and arrested without incident, police said. Derek Jason Sangris, 47, has been charged with one count of sexual
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WorldMar 27, 2026

Bolsonaro moved to house arrest after hospital discharge in Brazil

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro has been released from hospital in Brasília and will continue serving a 27-year sentence under house arrest, following a ruling by the country’s top court. According to a decision by the Supreme Federal Court earlier this week, Bolsonaro was granted permission to serve his sentence at home due to declining health. The court said the arrangement is subject to review within 90 days. Bolsonaro was discharged Friday morning from DF Star hospital in the capital. He then travelled to his residence in the Jardim Botânico neighbourhood, where he lives wit
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IndiaMar 27, 2026

Punjab and Haryana High Court orders fresh cross-examination in Majithia defamation case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered a fresh cross-examination in a defamation case filed by Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia against Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh, reviving proceedings in a matter dating back to 2016. According to court proceedings, the High Court allowed a petition filed by Sanjay Singh and directed that the case be revisited for cross-examination. The defamation complaint was originally filed by Majithia in a Ludhiana court in January 2016. The case relates to allegations made during a political rally in Moga, where Singh is accused of referring t
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BCMar 27, 2026

Abbotsford police issue public safety notice ahead of offender’s release

The Abbotsford Police Department says a 46-year-old man with a history of violent sexual offences is scheduled to be released into the community later this month under strict conditions. According to an Abbotsford Police Department news release, Stephen Bradley Ewing is set to be released from William Head Institution on March 30 and is expected to reside in the Abbotsford area. Police say Ewing has prior convictions from 2021 and 2023, including sexual assault, sexual assault causing bodily harm, and overcoming resistance by choking. The release also states that at least one offence involved
AlbertaMar 27, 2026

Alberta man sentenced to 17 years in U.S. prison in Florida child exploitation sting

A Red Deer, Alta., man has been sentenced to 17 years in a United States federal prison after pleading guilty in a child exploitation sting tied to a planned trip to Walt Disney World in Florida. According to U.S. court documents, James Hjelmeland, 31, pleaded guilty in November to attempted enticement of a minor and possession of child sexual abuse material. The case stems from an undercover operation involving a Florida law enforcement officer. Court records state Hjelmeland began communicating online with a detective who was posing as the parent of a 12-year-old girl. The officer, acting in