3.82°C Vancouver

News

delhi-cantt-minor-rape-case-crime-branch-gets-three-days-remand-of-all-accused
IndiaAug 09, 2021

Delhi Cantt Minor rape case: Crime Branch gets three days remand of all accused

A Delhi Court on Monday granted three days remand of all accused to Delhi Police Crime Branch, arrested in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl. Additional Sessions Judge Ashutosh Kumar of Patiala House Court granted remand of all accused arrested in the case. Earlier they were in Judicial custody. All accused were produced in the court through video conferencing. Crime Branch through a remand application had moved Delhi Court and sought five-day remand of the accused to confront them to the witnesses, evidence and recreation etc. Advocate Jitender Jha and Suresh
covid-india-reports-35-499-new-cases-recovery-rate-at-97-40
IndiaAug 09, 2021

COVID: India reports 35,499 new cases, recovery rate at 97.40%

On August 09, India reported 35,499 new cases. The active caseload currently stand at 4,02,188 while the recovery rate of the country is at 97.40%. So far, 50,68,10,492 vaccine jabs have been inoculated in the country.
owaisi-gives-adjournment-notice-in-ls-over-construction-of-haj-house-in-delhis-dwarka
IndiaAug 09, 2021

Owaisi gives adjournment notice in LS over construction of Haj House in Delhi's Dwarka

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi has given adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha on Monday over the Mahapanchayat held to oppose the construction of Haj House in Delhi's Dwarka.He further said that at the Mahapanchayat, speeches were made and slogans rose against Muslim citizens and it is important to adjourn the business to discuss this matter because Delhi has witnessed communal violence just last year."I hereby give notice of my intention to ask for leave to move a motion for the adjournment of the business of the house for the purpose of discussing a d
covid-spike-means-more-restrictions-for-b-c-s-okanagan-top-doctor
BCAug 07, 2021

COVID spike means more restrictions for B.C.'s Okanagan: top doctor

British Columbia's COVID-19 infection rate keeps climbing, fuelled by the Delta variant and unvaccinated people in the Okanagan. About 80 per cent of the new infections in the central Okanagan are of the Delta variant, prompting provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry to announce new restrictions on gatherings and bar and nightclub closures in that area. BC reported 464 new cases today, more than half of which are in the Interior. Dr. Henry says many of the cases are in those between the ages of 20 and 40 who haven't been vaccinated or who have had just one shot. Almost 82 per cent of thos
canada-is-raking-in-the-medals-at-tokyo-olympics-with-22-and-counting
CanadaAug 07, 2021

Canada is raking in the medals at Tokyo Olympics with 22 and counting

Canada is raking in the medals in Tokyo, with 22 and counting. The latest haul includes gold in women's soccer, silver for Moh Ahmed in the men's five-thousand metre race and bronze for the men's 4-by-100 relay team. The women's soccer team made history by reaching the Olympic final for the first time and beat Sweden on penalty kicks after the teams were tied at one at the end of regulation and extra time. Defender Kadeisha Buchanan says it's a feeling she'll remember for the rest of her life. Andre De Grasse's bronze as part of the relay team makes him the most-decorated male Canadian Olympi
employment-figures-for-july-show-b-c-is-the-only-province-with-employment-above-pre-pandemic-levels-ravi-kahlon
BCAug 07, 2021

Employment figures for July show B.C. is the only province with employment above pre-pandemic levels: Ravi Kahlon

Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon says employment figures for July show BC is the only province with employment above pre-pandemic levels. Statistics Canada says unemployment stood at 6.6 per cent in BC last month, the same as June. A statement from Kahlon's office says that's one of the lowest rates in Canada and although the province lost 6,500 part-time jobs in July, it gained 3,300 full-time positions. He says July's data reflects increased travel within B-C as COVID-19 restrictions relax but bans on international travel continue to limit growth in some sectors. StatsCan says the national unempl
one-person-found-deceased-after-a-motor-vehicle-incident-in-whalley-area
BCAug 06, 2021

One person found deceased after a motor vehicle incident in Whalley area

Surrey RCMP is investigating collision and fatality involving a garbage truck and a pedestrian, in Whalley. On August 6, 2021, at approximately 2:55 a.m., Surrey RCMP received a report of collision involving a garbage truck and a pedestrian in the 10600-block of King George Blvd. Emergency Health Services responded to the incident but sadly, the pedestrian was confirmed deceased at the scene of the incident. The driver remained at the scene of the collision and has spoken to police. The Surrey RCMP Criminal Collision Investigation Team has taken conduct of the investigation. Investigators are
bcs-police-watchdog-called-to-investigate-after-one-man-died-and-two-women-injured
BCAug 06, 2021

BC's police watchdog called to investigate after one man died and two women injured

BC's police watchdog has been called to investigate after one man died and two women suffered non-life-threatening injuries in an incident in the North Okanagan. The RCMP didn't identify the man they say died of apparent self-inflicted wounds, but they say he was one of two people targeted in a Kelowna shooting on July 31st, and he had been the subject of a public warning. They say officers in Vernon responded shortly after midnight on Thursday to a call about an alleged double stabbing of two women with a male suspect acting erratically at a campground near Enderby. They say the man was loca
border-workers-start-job-action-as-contract-negotiations-continue
CanadaAug 06, 2021

Border workers start job action as contract negotiations continue:

The union representing nine-thousand workers at the Canada Border Services Agency launched work-to-rule action at border crossings and airports across the country this morning.Its bargaining team was in mediation with C-B-S-A and Treasury Board negotiators all night and through to this morning.And the Public Service Alliance of Canada and its Customs and Immigration Union says it is giving the team a bit more time to negotiate.The federal government confirms it is still at the table and says it will not walk away.

Just In

AlbertaFeb 23, 2026

Calgary volunteer soldier recovering from Ukraine injuries hopes to return to front lines as war marks four years

As Ukraine marks four years since Russia launched its full scale invasion, a Calgary man recovering from serious injuries says he intends to rejoin his unit once he is medically cleared. Mac Hughes has been serving with the Ukrainian armed forces since the early months of the conflict in 2022. He was badly burned last year when an exploding drone pinned him between a vehicle and a wall, leaving him with significant injuries that required ongoing treatment. Now recovering, Hughes says the anniversary of the invasion is unlikely to carry special meaning for troops still stationed along the front
WorldFeb 23, 2026

Mexico Violence Erupts After Reported Death of CJNG Leader ‘El Mencho’

Widespread violence has been reported across parts of Mexico following the reported death of a senior drug cartel leader during a military operation, according to statements from the country’s defence authorities. Officials said the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, widely known as El Mencho, was detained by Mexican armed forces on Sunday in the town of Tapalpa. During the operation, an exchange of gunfire broke out between his security detail and military commandos. Authorities said the suspect was seriously injured and later died while being transported to Mexico City. Mexico’
punjab-police-demolish-part-of-sukhpal-khairas-residence-in-bhulath-mla-calls-action-politically-motivated
IndiaFeb 23, 2026

Punjab Police demolish part of Sukhpal Khaira’s residence in Bhulath, MLA calls action politically motivated

A portion of the residence of Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira was demolished on Monday in the Ramgarh area of Bhulath, as a team from Punjab Police and local administration carried out what officials described as an action against alleged unauthorized construction. Supporters of Khaira gathered in large numbers at the site during the operation. The legislator sat in front of a JCB machine in protest and began a sit-in against the Punjab government and police, accusing authorities of targeting him. Administrative officials said the demolition was limited to structures deemed illegal under ap
registration-numbers-rise-as-canada-monitors-situation-affecting-canadians-in-mexico
CanadaFeb 23, 2026

Registration numbers rise as Canada monitors situation affecting Canadians in Mexico

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the number of Canadians registering with federal officials while in Mexico has increased sharply, as Ottawa works to assess the situation and provide assistance. Anand said 26,305 Canadians have now registered with Global Affairs Canada. As of the previous day, that number was approximately 8,000. She cautioned that the actual number of Canadians currently in Mexico could be significantly higher, as not everyone has completed registration with the federal government. According to the minister, Canada’s Emergency Watch and Response Centre r
AlbertaFeb 23, 2026

Edmonton flights to Puerto Vallarta cancelled after violence in Mexico’s Jalisco state

Flights between Edmonton and the Mexican resort city of Puerto Vallarta have been cancelled following reports of widespread violence in the state of Jalisco over the weekend. Edmonton International Airport confirmed that one outbound flight to Puerto Vallarta and three return flights to Alberta were cancelled after unrest broke out in several parts of Jalisco on Sunday. The disruptions have left a number of Edmonton-area travellers stranded in Mexico and families in Alberta seeking updates. The Government of Canada has issued a travel advisory for the state of Jalisco, urging Canadians to exer