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IndiaJul 08, 2021

Army Chief Naravane discusses bilateral defence cooperation with Italian Defence Minister

Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane on Thursday met Italian Defence Minister Lorenzo Guerini and exchanged views on strengthening defence cooperation between both countries.In a tweet, Additional Directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of MoD (Army) said that "General MM Naravane #COAS called on Italian Defence Minister Hon'ble Lorenzo Guerini and exchanged views on strengthening India-Italy defence cooperation.He also interacted with Lieutenant General Pietro Serino, Chief of the Italian Army and discussed aspects of joint military cooperation.Chief of Army Staff on Wednesday began a
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IndiaJul 08, 2021

India reports 45,892 new COVID cases in last 24 hours

India reported 45,892 new COVID cases in last 24 hours.817 deaths also reported in the same duration taking overall toll to 4,05,028.44,291 people got recovered and discharged in last 24 hours.Currently there are 4,60,704 active cases. Total 36,48,47,549 vaccines have been administered so far.
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IndiaJul 08, 2021

'He isn't concerned about farmers': Haryana CM on BKU Charuni chief's statement

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar shared his views on Bhartiya Kisan Union Charuni president Gurnam Singh Charuni's statement where he said that protesting farmer unions must fight Punjab polls. According to Haryana CM, "He's saying that people of Punjab should contest, we're also saying there's politics behind it. The agitation going on is drawing inspiration from politics. He isn't concerned about farmers".
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BCJul 08, 2021

59 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths reported in B.C.

BC is reporting 59 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths. In the last 24 hours, no new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 1,759. Health officials say there are currently 624 active cases in the province. Eighty-six people are in hospital, including 20 in intensive care. COVID-19 vaccinations have edged up with 78.2 per cent of residents aged 12 and older receiving their first dose and 38.2 per cent getting their second shot. Since December 2020, the Province has administered 5,404,047 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines.
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WorldJul 07, 2021

England beats Denmark 2-1 in extra time, reaches Euro 2020 final

England has broken through its semifinal ceiling at major soccer tournaments. A title match awaits for the first time in 55 years. Harry Kane converted the rebound after his initial penalty was saved in the 104th minute to give England a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Denmark in extra time at Wembley Stadium in the European Championship semifinals. England will return to its national soccer stadium on Sunday to play Italy and will be competing in its first final since the 1966 World Cup. That remains England's only international title. England had to rally for the win after Mikkel Damsgaard sc
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BCJul 07, 2021

One person arredted following downtown Vancouver car crash that killed 11 month old baby

Vancouver Police are appealing for witnesses after a two car collision claimed the life of an eleven month old child and injured her 31-year-old father yesterday evening. "This is an absolute tragedy," says Constable Tania Visintin, VPD. "Our most heart-felt condolences go out to the parents and family of this little girl." A black Ford Escape collided with a black Mclaren in the intersection of Smithe and Hornby streets just after 6 p.m. on July 6. As a result of the collision, one of the vehicles mounted the sidewalk and struck a man who was carrying his 11-month old daughter. The child died
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BCJul 07, 2021

Man who stabbed B.C. high schoolers ineligible for parole for 16 years

A man who fatally stabbed a teenage girl in her high school's rotunda in Abbotsford, B.C., in 2016 will not be eligible to apply for parole for 16 years, after a judge ruled the impacts of his actions have been "powerful and far-reaching." Gabriel Klein was convicted of second-degree murder and aggravated assault in March 2020 in the attack that killed 13-year-old Letisha Reimer and seriously injured her friend. He receives an automatic life sentence and an additional seven-year sentence for the aggravated assault, to be served concurrently. However, Klein also received seven years' credit for
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BCJul 07, 2021

13 wildfires of note continue to burn in B.C. including 392-square kilometre fire northwest of Kamloops

The BC Wildfire Service says just over 200 blazes are currently burning in the province, more than half of them sparked this week. The wildfire service website shows at least 17 new fires ignited overnight, eight of them by lightning, while the cause of the other nine is listed as ``unknown.'' Thirteen wildfires of note continue to burn, including the 77-square kilometre fire that swept through Lytton last week and the largest, the 392-square kilometre fire northwest of Kamloops, that began near Sparks Lake more than a week ago and remains out of control. Evacuation orders are in place for si
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WorldJul 07, 2021

10 more victims found in Florida condo rubble; death toll 46

The search for victims of the collapse of a Miami-area high-rise condominium has reached its 14th day, with the death toll at 46 and authorities sounding increasingly grim. Nearly 100 people remain unaccounted for including three Canadians. Miami-Dade Assistant Fire Chief Raide Jadallah told family members in a private briefing Wednesday that workers had pulled 10 more bodies and additional human remains from the rubble, raising the death toll. Crews have been digging through pulverized concrete where the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside once stood. The fire department released a v

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BCJul 24, 2026

Woman fatally shot in Toronto's Etobicoke; suspect arrested, police say

A woman was fatally shot in Toronto's Etobicoke neighbourhood early Saturday morning, and a suspect has been arrested, according to Toronto Police. Police said officers responded to reports of a shooting at about 7:20 a.m. near Humberwood Boulevard and Rexdale Boulevard. The woman was found with gunshot injuries and was pronounced dead. Police have not publicly identified the victim or the accused, and the investigation remains ongoing. An eyewitness told media the victim appeared to be a woman in her early 20s and was walking from a nearby bus stop when a man approached her from behind, brief
BCJul 24, 2026

Surrey Council to Vote on Contract for 56 New Speed Bumps Near Schools and Parks

The City of Surrey is moving ahead with plans to install 56 new speed bumps near schools and parks as part of efforts to improve safety for children and pedestrians. Surrey City Council is scheduled to vote Monday on a contract to carry out the project. According to the council agenda, the project will be funded through the City's 2026 transportation budget. If approved, installation is expected to begin later this month, with work targeted for completion by the end of September ahead of the new school year. The proposed construction schedule would allow work to take place Monday through Frida
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EnglishJul 24, 2026

Roundtable to examine Canada's proposed Safe Social Media Act

The federal government is set to hold a roundtable discussion on Monday to examine the proposed Safe Social Media Act, known as Bill C-34, as consultations continue on new digital safety measures. According to the government, Canadian Culture Minister Mark Miller will co-chair the discussion with British Columbia Member of Parliament Patrick Weiler. The meeting is expected to focus on key provisions of the proposed legislation and broader digital safety regulations. The government introduced Bill C-34 in the House of Commons in June. The proposed legislation would prohibit children under the a
BCJul 24, 2026

Livingstone Avenue closed through the weekend in Abbotsford for Highway 1 widening project

Abbotsford Police have issued a traffic advisory as construction continues on the Highway 1 widening project through the Fraser Valley. According to the B.C. Ministry of Transportation, Livingstone Avenue in Abbotsford will be fully closed through the weekend. The closure begins Friday and is expected to remain in effect until Monday morning. The affected section extends from east of Mall Access Road to west of Gardner Park. According to Abbotsford Police, access to local businesses and residential properties will be maintained throughout the closure. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate
BCJul 24, 2026

Wildfire smoke degrades air quality across parts of B.C.; warnings remain in effect

Smoke from ongoing wildfires in British Columbia continues to reduce air quality across several parts of the province, with Kelowna experiencing hazardous conditions on Thursday. According to IQAir, Kelowna's Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeded 300 at one point Thursday afternoon, making it the city with the poorest air quality in the world during that period. Earlier in the week, Ashcroft recorded Canada's worst air quality on Monday morning. Environment Canada has maintained high-impact air quality warnings for several regions, including the Fraser Canyon, Merritt and Kelowna. The agency says w