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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
WorldAug 06, 2021

Canada's women's soccer team wins Olympic gold

Canada's women's soccer team upped the drama to the max and beat Sweden 3-2 on penalty kicks to win Olympic gold.The game was tied 1-1 after extra time.Vancouver's Julia Grosso scored the winner and Stephanie Labbe was outstanding in goal to end a nail-biter of a game. The first-ever Olympic title for the women's soccer team followed a bronze medal performance by the men's 4x100 relay team and a silver for Moh Ahmed in the men's five-thousand metres.
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IndiaAug 06, 2021

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to felicitate Indian men's hockey team on Monday

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur will felicitate the Indian men's hockey team on Monday as they return home after putting on a brilliant display at the Tokyo Olympics.It took 41 years, but the dream of every Indian was finally realised on Thursday as the men's hockey team beat Germany 5-4 to win the bronze medal here at the Oi Hockey Stadium -- North Pitch.The Men in Blue showed absolute resilience, strength, and winning spirit to register a remarkable comeback win against a strong German team.Skipper Manpreet Singh on Thursday dedicated the bronze medal win to all the COVID-19 warriors who have
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IndiaAug 06, 2021

Monsoon Session: Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11 am tomorrow

Amid continues ruckus by Opposition MPs on Friday, the Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 11 am tomorrow.Earlier in the day. the Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha stormed the well of the House over the Pegasus Project media report and raised slogans of 'Disclose Pegasus'.Amid the ongoing farmers' protest against the new Agri laws, Congress Parliamentarian Deepender Singh Hooda on Friday moved a 'suspension of business' notice in Rajya Sabha.In the notice, Hooda stated, "The House to discuss the extraordinary situation that has risen over the passing of the Farm Bills by the Government of India in
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IndiaAug 06, 2021

Olympic medallist PV Sindhu received grand welcome in Vijayawada

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu who won the bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics, received a rousing welcome in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada by the state government on August 5. PV Sindhu became India's first woman to secure two Olympic medals. "I feel very happy to be here. I'm thankful to my parents, they've been very supportive," said Sindhu.

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U.S., Iran agree to two-week ceasefire amid reports of Pakistan, China mediation

The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire following approximately 40 days of conflict, according to statements attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump and media reports. The pause in hostilities is expected to halt attacks involving the United States, Israel and Iran during the agreed period. Trump said the decision followed appeals from Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the country’s military leadership. Reports also indicate the arrangement was facilitated through Pakistan’s mediation, with last-minute diplomatic involvement from China. These claims ha
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CanadaApr 08, 2026

Carney to speak with Canadian astronaut after Artemis II lunar flyby

Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to speak today with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen following the completion of the Artemis II mission’s lunar flyby, according to a media advisory from the Canadian Space Agency. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is also expected to participate in the call, the agency said. Hansen and three American crewmates completed a six-hour flyby of the moon on Monday, travelling farther into space than any human mission to date and surpassing the distance record set during the Apollo 13 mission in 1970, according to the Canadian Space Agency. Carney has said Can
BCApr 07, 2026

Vaisakhi match at BC Place, Whitecaps win thriller against Portland Timbers

On Saturday, the Vancouver Whitecaps played the Vaisakhi match at the iconic BC Place Stadium in Vancouver. The team dedicated its April 4 match to Vaisakhi and for this reason, the match against the Portland Timbers was named the Vaisakhi match.Bhangra performance by Naam Bhangra, Anmol Rattan and YBC Bhangra at BC Place stadium.During the Vaisakhi celebrations, performances related to Bhangra and Punjabi music were seen during the pre-game and half-time. More than 24,400 spectators had arrived to watch this match.Bhangra performance by Naam bhangra, Anmol Rattan and UBC bhangra during the
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BCApr 07, 2026

Vancouver Island man sentenced to more than nine years for child exploitation offences

A man from Tofino has been sentenced to more than nine years in prison after being convicted of multiple sexual offences involving minors he contacted online, according to police. In a statement, Port Alberni RCMP said Loki Tchir was sentenced on March 28 in Port Alberni on charges that include possession of child sexual abuse material and sexual interference involving a minor. Police said the sentence also imposes long-term restrictions following his release, including limits on employment, contact with minors and attendance at certain public places for a period of 15 years. According to RCMP
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BCApr 07, 2026

Charges approved after Surrey driver struck by bullet in March 24 incident

A 42-year-old man is facing multiple criminal charges after a driver was struck by a bullet in Surrey on March 24, according to a release from Surrey Police Service. Police say officers responded around 10:56 p.m. to a reported motor vehicle collision with injuries in the 10300 block of University Drive. According to Surrey Police Service, investigators later determined the victim had been driving northbound on University Avenue when they were allegedly hit by a Gun Shot. BC Emergency Health Services transported the injured person to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Th