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BCJul 09, 2021

VPD appealing for Tesla driver to come forward

Vancouver police want to speak to the driver of a White Tesla who may have dashcam video showing the moments leading up to a deadly crash in downtown Vancouver. Constable Tania Visintin says the Tesla was near a black Ford Escape when the Escape collided with a black McLaren sports car, pushing one of the vehicles onto the sidewalk where it hit a father holding his 23-month old baby, killing the toddler and injuring the dad. The driver of the Escape was arrested after the crash but has not been charged. Police say the driver of the Tesla waited for a few minutes at the scene before leaving an
NationalJul 09, 2021

StatCan-Jobs

The unemployment rate fell from 8.2 per cent in May to 7.8 percent last month as the economy added 230-thousand, 700 jobs.The gains came as pandemic restrictions were lifted or relaxedacross the country.Statistics Canada reports an increase of almost 264-thousandpart-time jobs, but a drop of more than 33-thousand full-time jobs.
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IndiaJul 09, 2021

PM Modi receives first copy of book 'The Ramayana of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received the first copy of the book 'The Ramayana of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji' penned by Late Baljit Kaur Tulsi.Rajya Sabha MP KTS Tulsi handed over the book to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in presence of his daughter Japna Tulsi and granddaughter Mukti Tulsi.Indian classical dancer and BJP MP Sonal Mansingh was also present.Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said the book has been published by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)."Received the first copy of the book, 'The Ramayana of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji' penned by Late Mrs. Baljit Kaur T
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IndiaJul 09, 2021

India administers over 36.89 cr COVID vaccines doses so far

India's cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 36,89,91,222, as per the provisional report till 7 am on Friday.40,23,173 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours, as per the Ministry of Health.On day-174 of the vaccination drive on July 8, out of the total 40,23,173 vaccine doses that were given, 27,01,200 beneficiaries were vaccinated for 1st dose and 13,21,973 beneficiaries received second dose of vaccine.20,31,634 vaccine doses were administered as the first dose and 1,79,901 vaccine doses given as the second dose in the age group 18-44 years yesterday, the minist
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BCJul 09, 2021

59 new COVID-19 cases and one death reported in B.C.

B.C. is reporting 59 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 147,915 cases in the province. One new death has been reported in the Interior heath region. The province says the death toll from the pandemic is now 1,760. There are currently 649 active cases of COVID-19 in the province with 74 patients in hospital, including 19 in intensive care. Health officials say 78.4 per cent of residents aged 12 and up have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 40 per cent have received both doses. Province has administered 5,497,150 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vacci
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BCJul 09, 2021

Visitor restrictions being lifted at long-term care homes in B.C.

Visitors to long-term care homes in British Columbia will soon be allowed to see loved ones without COVID-19 restrictions as part of a plan to resume usual social activities for residents. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says high vaccination rates have made the return to unscheduled visits possible starting July 19, but staff will be required to report whether they have been immunized. She says unvaccinated workers must continue wearing a mask and take a rapid test three times a week, and all volunteers must be immunized. Dr. Henry has issued a new order for facilities to provide
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BCJul 09, 2021

Man and police dog are dead in what RCMP say was a 'confrontation' in B.C. city

A man and a police dog are dead in what RCMP in British Columbia say was a confrontation with officers that is now being investigated by the provincial police watchdog. A statement from the RCMP's head office in B.C. says it started Thursday morning when an officer tried to stop a vehicle over an outstanding warrant in Campbell River on Vancouver Island. Police say the vehicle failed to stop and other police officers were sent to the area. The vehicle was stopped a short time later by an officer who had a service dog and police say the confrontation resulted in the dog being stabbed and kille
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BCJul 08, 2021

Coquitlam man has been charged with six offences related to possession of prohibited weapons and drug trafficking

A 33-year-old Coquitlam man has been charged with six offences related to possession of prohibited weapons, allegedly importing prohibited weapons and drug trafficking. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, which focuses on gang activity in BC, says the charges stem from an investigation that began in January of last year. A statement from police says a search of a home and separate storage locker led to the discovery of four conducted energy weapons, often called Tasers, drugs, cash and police uniforms. The suspect is also charged with an attempt to import a firearm suppressor, a pro
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BCJul 08, 2021

BC and the federal government have reached an agreement on funding for 10-dollar-a-day child care

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier John Horgan say BC and the federal government have reached an agreement on funding for 10-dollar-a-day child care. Speaking in Coquitlam this morning, Horgan and Trudeau say the two governments have agreed to reach 10-dollar-per-day spaces for children under six before 2026. Trudeau told a news conference in Coquitlam the agreement will bring the cost of regulated daycare in the province down significantly. The pact would create as many as 30-thousand spaces in BC while cutting fees in half for regulated spaces by next year. BC is the first province t

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BCMay 25, 2026

Peel police announce 17 arrests in alleged extortion network targeting Punjabi business owners

Peel Regional Police say 17 people have been arrested following a joint investigation into an alleged extortion network that targeted members of the Punjabi business community in Ontario and British Columbia. Police announced the arrests during a Monday press conference, describing the investigation as a coordinated operation involving Peel Regional Police, Surrey Police Service, the Canada Border Services Agency and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to police, investigators identified a criminal network known as the “Brothers Keepers” gang, which officers allege was link
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BCMay 25, 2026

Surrey home targeted in second shooting in six weeks, police investigating possible extortion link

A home near 94 Avenue and 127 Street in Surrey was struck by gunfire early Sunday morning in what police say may be connected to an ongoing extortion investigation. According to Surrey Police Service, officers responded to reports of shots fired at about 1:40 a.m. Residents were inside the home at the time of the shooting, but no injuries were reported. Police said the same property had previously been targeted in a shooting on April 13. Following that incident, investigators arrested 27-year-old Jaskaran Singh Saroe in connection with the case. The latest investigation remains in its early st
AlbertaMay 25, 2026

Dog owner showed “wanton disregard” in fatal Edmonton dog attack, judge says

An Edmonton judge says a dog owner convicted of criminal negligence causing death demonstrated a “wanton disregard” for the life of an 11-year-old boy who was fatally attacked by her dogs in 2024. Court heard that Kache Grist was attacked by two dogs belonging to Crystal MacDonald in April 2024 at an Edmonton home where the boy was visiting his father, who was living with MacDonald at the time. According to the court ruling, MacDonald testified she did not approve of the child staying at the home. The judge said there were several steps she could have taken to reduce the risk, including ke
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BCMay 25, 2026

Langley RCMP investigating fatal single-vehicle crash on 48 Avenue

Langley RCMP say one person has died following a single-vehicle collision early Saturday in the Township of Langley. Police said officers responded at approximately 1:57 a.m. on May 24 to reports of a crash in the 20200 block of 48 Avenue. Emergency crews from the Township of Langley Fire Department, BC Emergency Health Services and Langley RCMP attended the scene. “Sadly, despite the rapid response and efforts of first responders, one individual was pronounced deceased at the scene,” Sgt. Zynal Sharoom said in a statement released Sunday. According to Langley RCMP, the circumstances surro
IndiaMay 25, 2026

Punjab civic elections Tuesday to cover 103 urban local bodies across state

Voting for Punjab’s urban local body elections will take place Tuesday across eight municipal corporations, 75 municipal councils and 20 nagar panchayats, according to the Punjab State Election Commission. The commission said 3,545,567 voters are eligible to cast ballots in the elections, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A total of 7,555 candidates are contesting the polls across the state. According to information released by the commission, 1,613 candidates are contesting municipal corporation seats, while 5,142 candidates are in the fray for municipal councils and 800 candidates a