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BCJan 11, 2022

Police investigate shooting in Langley

After further investigation it has been determined this morning’s shooting is not believed to be related to the current ongoing Lower Mainland Gang conflict.The shooting is confirmed to be targeted in nature and the investigation has been assumed by Langley Serious Crime.The victim is a 45-year-old Langley male who is known to police. No suspect has yet been identified.Staff Sergeant Loi Ly, the NCO in charge of Investigative Services, We take this type of investigation very seriously. This activity is unacceptable in our community and public interaction and engagement will be critical in th
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BCJan 11, 2022

Burnaby RCMP’s Investigative Support Team investigate shooting incident that has left a victim with a non-life-threatening injury

Burnaby RCMP’s Investigative Support Team is investigating a shooting that has left a victim with a non-life-threatening injury.Last night, January 10, just after 10:00 p.m., Burnaby RCMP received a report of a possible shooting incident in the area of Randolph Avenue and Kingsway. When police arrived, the suspects, believed to be two men, had already fled the area. Frontline officers located a 43-year-old man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The man was transported to the hospital.Police believe the victim, who is not cooperating with the investigation, knows the suspects.Burnaby
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CanadaJan 11, 2022

More than 1,200 internationally-trained nurses to be placed in hospitals and care homes in Ontario

Ontario's health minister says more than 1,200 internationally-trained nurses have expressed interest in working in the province. Christine Elliott says they will be matched with workplaces later this week. The jobs would be in both hospitals and care homes. Elliot says the province now has a total of nearly 2,500 intensive care unit beds and about 600 ICU beds remain available today, with the ability to add nearly 500 additional beds if required. Elliot says this initiative will help in addressing the staff shortage issue the health system has been grappling with during the COVID-19 pandemic
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BCJan 11, 2022

B.C. braces for heavy rain, potential floods as latest atmospheric river arrives

Residents on Vancouver Island and across the inner south coast are being urged to prepare for possible flooding as a storm packing heavy rain and warm temperatures sweeps over the region. The first of what is expected to be a three wave environmental river hit the west coast of the Island this morning and is bringing heavy rain to the Lower Mainland this afternoon, with downpours of 100 to 150 millimetres expected in many areas by Thursday. Mild temperatures are also expected to raise the freezing level about 2,500 metres, melting unusually heavy mid-level snow packs and swelling area waterwa
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CanadaJan 11, 2022

Quebec to force unvaccinated to pay 'significant' financial penalty

Quebec Premier Francois Legault says adult residents who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 will be charged a financial penalty. Legault made the announcement to reporters today in Montreal, adding that the levy will only apply to people who do not qualify for medical exemptions.It is the first time a government in Canada has announced a financial penalty for people who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19.Legault says the amount of the penalty hasn’t been decided but will be "significant."He says about 10 per cent of adults in Quebec are unvaccinated but they represent about 50 p
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IndiaJan 11, 2022

Election Commission hikes poll expenditure limits for candidates

Just ahead of crucial polls in five states, the election expenditure limit for candidates has been hiked to Rs 95 lakh from Rs 70 lakh for Lok Sabha elections and to Rs 40 lakh from Rs 28 lakh for assembly polls, the Election Commission said on Thursday. The decision of the government is based on the recommendation made by the poll panel. For Lok Sabha polls, the revised expenditure limit is now Rs 95 lakh for bigger states and Rs 75 for smaller states. Earlier, the limit was Rs 70 lakh for bigger states and Rs 54 lakh for smaller states. For assembly elections, the revised poll expenditure li
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CanadaJan 11, 2022

Canada will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for third, potentialfourth doses: Trudea

Justin Trudeau says Canada will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all those eligible to receive a fourth dose if needed. The prime minister spoke with provincial and territorial leaders yesterday, and a statement issued by his office says he assured them Canada has secured enough shots for a third and potential fourth round of vaccinations. The statement says Ottawa will do all it can to help provinces and territories cope with the fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, as infections fuelled by the Omicron variant threaten to overwhelm health systems. The federal government has said provinces
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BCJan 11, 2022

Rain and snow expected for coastal B-C- Environment Canada

Environment Canada says substantial rain and snow is expected for coastal B-C this week. It has issued rainfall warnings that will bring up to 150 millimetres of rain by tomorrow night. The weather office says the freezing level will also rise and the melting snow will increase river flows that will prompt localized flooding. Emergency Management B-C says sandbags will be made available by local governments, but residents should clear out gutters and make sure their stormwater drains are clear.
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BCJan 11, 2022

Driver allegedly attacked by woman in West End Vancouver

Vancouver Police are investigating a series of violent incidents that kept officers stretched to all corners of the city this weekend. A man driving near Vancouver General Hospital on Saturday afternoon had to slam on his breaks to avoid hitting a pedestrian who had darted out in front of him. The pedestrian became enraged and started hitting the vehicle. She then punched the man repeatedly, broke his glasses, and sprayed an unknown substance in his face. The victim, a 36 year old man from Marpole, called police, but the suspect fled before police arrived. The suspect is a Black woman in her f

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BCNov 05, 2026

20 Injured After Shuttle Bus Carrying Data Centre Workers Crashes Into Ditch in B.C.

At least 20 people have been injured after a shuttle bus carrying workers for a data centre company crashed in British Columbia on Wednesday morning. The accident occurred around 9:10 a.m. on Highway 39, approximately four kilometres south of Mackenzie. The white shuttle bus, rented by a contractor for Australian technology and AI data centre company IREN, reportedly lost control and plunged into a ditch. According to BC Highway Patrol, the driver and around 20 other people sustained injuries. One victim was airlifted from the scene in critical condition. Six others were initially taken to a l
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CanadaNov 05, 2026

Canada Set to Unveil Key Budget Amid Ongoing Trade War with U.S.

Canada’s federal government is set to present its second budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney today in the House of Commons, as the country faces economic challenges amid the ongoing trade war with the United States. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will table the budget, which is expected to outline the government’s economic priorities and measures to strengthen the country’s economy. The budget is expected to include measures to provide relief from rising living costs, new tax incentives for businesses and major investments in infrastructure projects. A new immigration
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CanadaNov 04, 2026

Mark Carney Announces November Tour of Europe and Asia to Boost Trade and Investment

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced an international tour of Europe and Asia from November 11 to 19, aimed at expanding trade and attracting new investment. During the visit, Carney will travel to Ireland, the Philippines, Cambodia and China. He will begin his tour in Dublin, where he will attend the European Political Community Summit. Discussions are expected to advance efforts to make Canada the European Union’s first associate member. Carney will then travel to Manila to attend the ASEAN Summit as a guest, where the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement is expected to be finali
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AlbertaNov 04, 2026

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s Popularity Declines Following Referendum

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s popularity has taken a hit following the province’s recent referendum, although she continues to enjoy strong support among her party’s voters. According to a survey, 59 per cent of Albertans are dissatisfied with Smith’s performance, while 39 per cent approve of her leadership. Experts believe the referendum debate over the past 18 months has diverted attention from issues that could have benefited the government. Her approval rating has reportedly dropped by around six percentage points. NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has a slightly higher approval rating,
CanadaNov 04, 2026

China Extends Tariff Relief on Canadian Lobster, Crab and Canola Meal Until 2028

Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, has announced that China will extend tariff relief on Canadian lobster, crab, peas and canola meal for another two years, until 2028. Sidhu said the agreement was originally set to expire at the end of this year but has now been extended for an additional two years. The announcement follows Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing in January. In March, China reduced tariffs on Canadian canola meal, while Canada lowered tariffs on certain Chinese steel and aluminum products, allowing them to enter the Canadian market. Sidhu is c