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IndiaJul 03, 2024

Amritpal Singh got permission to take oath as Member of Parliament

Amritpal Singh, who was elected Lok Sabha member from Khadur Sahib in Punjab, has been granted parole, which has paved the way for him to take oath as a Lok Sabha member. According to information, they may take oath on July 5. Sources in the Punjab Police say that the head of the 'Waris Punjab' is likely to be taken directly to Parliament by helicopter from Assam's Dibrugarh Jail. It may be mentioned that recently the Punjab government had sent an application to Speaker Om Birla to grant parole to Amritpal Singh to take oath as Member of Parliament from Khadur Sahib.
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BCJul 03, 2024

Sixteen-year-old girl dies after fentanyl overdose in Prince George, B.C.: RCMP

Police in Prince George, B.C., say a 16-year old girl who was taken to hospital last week after a drug overdose has died. Prince George RCMP's Serious Crime Unit is investigating and says the girl appears to have been targeted by a fentanyl trafficker. RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Jennifer Cooper says the girl died over the weekend and the investigation into her overdose and death is a top priority for the unit. Police had been called to a home on McMaster Crescent in the B.C. Interior community last Wednesday where they found the girl unconscious. They say she was taken to hospital and f
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IndiaJul 02, 2024

Raja Waring raised the issue of Sidhu Moosewala's murder in Parliament

Punjab Congress President and Member of Parliament from Ludhiana Amarinder Singh Raja Waring raised the issue of Sidhu Moosewale's murder in Parliament and appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to ensure justice for Moosewale's family. Participating in the debate on the vote of thanks on the President's speech, he also questioned how a gangster sitting in jail can commit murder. Waring said that when the central government makes claims of national security, it should clarify how Lawrence Bishnoi managed to kill Musewala while he was detained in Tihar Jail in Delhi. 29 May 2022 was such a
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IndiaJul 02, 2024

Surjit Kaur again turned around and joined the Akali Dal again

A lot of political drama is being seen before the by-election in Jalandhar West Vidhan Sabha constituency of Punjab. Bibi Surjit Kaur, who left the Shiromani Akali Dal and joined the Aam Aadmi Party, has returned to the Akali Dal again. Surjit Kaur's return was arranged by Bibi Jagir Kaur and Gurpratap Singh Wadala, leaders of the rebel faction of Akali Dal. It is to be noted that the Akali Dal is currently divided, the faction headed by Sukhbir Badal is supporting the BSP candidate.
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BCJul 02, 2024

Rapper Rick Ross involved in Canada Day concert altercation in Vancouver

American Rapper Rick Ross has been involved in a violent altercation in Vancouver, where he performed a concert on Sunday. A video posted on social media early Monday shows the rapper at the Plaza of Nations across the street from BC Place Stadium, when he is punched in the face by a man. A melee involving multiple individuals then breaks out, with another video appearing to show an unconscious man being dragged away. It is unclear if Ross was injured the brawl. Neither Vancouver police nor Ross's agents immediately responded to requests for comment. Ross was the headliner at the Ignite Music
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FeaturedJul 02, 2024

Calgary lifts indoor water restrictions, outdoor ban remains after water main break

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says the city is no longer asking residents to restrict their indoor water use stemming from a major water main break. Gondek says residents can resume the normal number of showers, toilet flushes and loads of laundry and dishes. But a mandatory ban on outdoor water use, such as lawn-watering, remains in effect. The city and surrounding municipalities have been under the water restrictions since a water main that supplies 60 per cent of the drinking water ruptured on June 5. Crews have been scrambling to repair the breach ever since, and that work was further complic
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IndiaJul 02, 2024

Akali Dal candidate Surjit Kaur joined AAP

Bibi Surjit Kaur, a rebel candidate of Shiromani Akali Dal, suddenly joined the Aam Aadmi Party before the by-election in Jalandhar West Vidhan Sabha constituency of Punjab. A few days ago, the Shiromani Akali Dal had withdrawn its support to Bibi Surjit Kaur as the candidate of the rebel faction of the party and announced its support to the BSP candidate.
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CanadaJul 02, 2024

"Full resumption of operations will take time" after reaching tentative deal: WestJet

WestJet flight disruptions are expected to continue this week, after a deal was reached over the weekend to end a strike by its mechanics. The airline said in a statement Monday morning that "full resumption of operations will take time and further cancellations will be required over the coming days." Some 680 members of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association had walked off the job on Friday evening despite a directive for binding arbitration from federal Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan. The tentative agreement was announced late Sunday night, but the strike had already disrupted the trav
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BCJul 02, 2024

20 homes affected in flash flooding west of Kamloops, B.C.: emergency officials

Officials say a flash flood west of Kamloops, B.C., has impacted at least 20 homes in the community of Savona, but no injuries have been reported. Thompson-Nicola Regional District activated its emergency operations centre Monday the day after heavy rain that saw Highway 1 closed for several hours through the community. Amanda Ellison, a spokeswoman for the regional district, says some homeowners have called in to report that their homes have been damaged, and in other cases "eyes on the ground" have seen homes that may have been affected. The highway has since reopened but drivers are being w

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BCNov 09, 2026

Lorne Doerkson Appoints Angelo Isidorou as Principal Secretary Ahead of Taking Office

B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson has announced the appointment of Angelo Isidorou as his principal secretary ahead of officially taking office on November 20. Isidorou is one of the key strategists credited with helping the B.C. Conservative Party rise to power. He previously served as the party’s executive director and campaign manager, playing a significant role in its growth under former leader John Rustad. The party, which secured less than two per cent of the vote in 2020, has now formed the provincial government. In another key appointment, Doerkson has named Ellie Blades as his d
WorldNov 09, 2026

At Least 34 Migrants Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Senegal Coast

At least 34 people have died after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Senegal, according to local media reports. Only one person has been rescued so far, while the number of people still missing remains unknown. The wooden boat reportedly sank between Senegal’s capital, Dakar, and the northern city of Saint-Louis. It was heading towards Spain’s Canary Islands when the tragedy occurred. Rescue operations are underway, and the bodies recovered so far are believed to belong to Senegalese nationals. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye expressed condolences to the familie
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BCNov 09, 2026

BC Conservatives Gain 64th Seat After Final Count Flips Burnaby South-Metrotown Riding

The final count in British Columbia’s October provincial election has flipped the Burnaby South-Metrotown riding to the BC Conservatives by a margin of just 64 votes, giving Lorne Doerkson’s party a total of 64 seats in the legislature. Meanwhile, the BC NDP has retained its seat in Ladysmith-Oceanside by a margin of 50 votes. The party had initially won the riding by just 13 votes. Following its defeat, the BC NDP now holds only 27 seats in the legislature, while the BC Green Party has retained both of its seats. According to figures released by Elections BC, the Conservatives received 47
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CanadaNov 09, 2026

Canada Launches Real-Time Payment System for Instant Money Transfers

Transferring money between bank accounts in Canada is set to become faster and easier with the launch of a new real-time payment system. Payments Canada announced on Monday the launch of its Real-Time Rail (RTR) payment system. Currently, transferring money between banks and completing business transactions can take considerable time. However, the new RTR system will allow consumers and businesses to send and receive money within seconds, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. Initially, fintech companies such as Wealthsimple and KOHO are testing the system to offe
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IndiaNov 09, 2026

Bibi Jagir Kaur Set to Rejoin Shiromani Akali Dal After Four Years

Former Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Bibi Jagir Kaur is expected to rejoin the Shiromani Akali Dal on November 13, sparking fresh political discussions in Punjab and the Sikh community. Bibi Jagir Kaur has confirmed that Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal will visit Begowal on November 13. She said people in Punjab are concerned about the weakening of the Akali Dal, which was established in 1920 at Sri Akal Takht Sahib, and stressed the need to strengthen the party. She also stated that she has never sought any position and has always worked for the pa