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CanadaOct 26, 2021

Trudeau announces new cabinet after winning second minority mandate

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has given his cabinet a major overhaul, dropping Harjit Sajjan from defence, Carolyn Bennett from Crown-Indigenous relations, Marc Garneau from global affairs and Patty Hajdu from health. Sajjan was heavily criticized for his handling of sexual misconduct allegations in the military, and is moving to a new post in international development, making way for former procurement minister Anita Anand. She becomes just the second woman to serve as the country's defence minister. Just days before a crucial UN climate summit, Steven Guilbeault is taking over as environmen
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BCOct 26, 2021

Victoria: Man deceased after apartment fire in James Bay

One man is deceased after a fatal apartment fire in James Bay this morning.At approximately 8:30 a.m. this morning Patrol officers were called to a multi-unit residential building in the 100-block of Menzies Street where the Victoria Fire Department was on scene attacking a fire. One person has died as a result of the incident.Detectives with VicPD’s Major Crime Unit and officers with VicPD’s Forensic Identification Services attended the scene to continue the investigation. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. However, this incident is not being investigated as a criminal act
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CanadaOct 26, 2021

Anand to lead war on military sex misconduct as Canada's second defence minister

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is tapping the former procurement minister to become Canada’s next defence minister.Anita Anand’s arrival in the position follows months of controversy surrounding the Liberal government’s handling of sexual misconduct allegations involving some of the military’s most senior officers.Opposition parties, experts and victims’ support groups had been calling for Trudeau to replace Harjit Sajjan, who was accused of having lost all credibility when it came to leading the fight against military sexual misconduct.Anand is only the second woman to serve as Canad
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BCOct 26, 2021

B.C. reports 1,618 COVID-19 cases and 20 deaths

In addition, 90.0% (3,893,775) of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose and 85.0% (3,676,200) have received their second dose.Over a three-day period, B.C. is reporting 1,618 new cases of COVID-19, including 21 epi-linked cases, for a total of 202,516 cases in the province:Oct. 22-23: 613 new casesOct. 23-24: 529 new casesOct. 24-25: 476 new casesThere are 4,966 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 195,055 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 366 individuals are in hospital and 149 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recoveri
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BCOct 26, 2021

VPD releases video of west-side kidnapping victim

Vancouver Police have released surveillance video of a man they believe was kidnapped while walking on a quiet west-side street last month, and hope someone has information that can help solve the troubling case."We believe Jeffrey Lee was abducted by force and taken to an unknown location," says Sergeant Steve Addison. "We don’t know exactly why he was kidnapped, but we know there are people out there who have information, and we’re asking them to come forward now."Lee, 33, was last seen by his girlfriend around 10 p.m. on September 23, as he left her downtown apartment to go gambling in
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BCOct 25, 2021

Man charged in Crofton double homicide

The RCMP say second-degree murder charges have been laid against a man for the deaths of two people in the Vancouver Island community of Crofton. They say 33 year old Justin Dodd was arrested early Saturday morning without incident. Officers from the nearby city of Duncan responded just after midnight on Saturday to a report of suspicious circumstances at a house in Crofton. The Mounties say when they arrived they found two people dead in the home. Dodd, who is a Duncan resident, is expected to appear in court to face the charges on Nov. 2. The names of the victims are not being released.
EnglishOct 25, 2021

School bus hit teenager girl

Police say a teen has serious injuries after she was hit by a school bus while she was crossing a road this morning. The 14-year-old was on a marked crosswalk when she was struck by the bus making a left turn in the west Edmonton neighbourhood of Glenwood.Police did not say if there were any students on the bus or whether anyone else was injured.No charges have been laid yet.
EnglishOct 25, 2021

AB launches new vaccine passport program

Alberta's COVID-19 passport program now requires two doses of vaccine. Starting today, businesses and venues taking part in the program must require proof of both doses or a negative test before allowing people inside.Previously, only one dose of the vaccine was required. Scott Krebes, who owns Kelly's Pub in Edmonton, says the program has been seamless and customers show up ready with their passports out.
EnglishOct 25, 2021

Jyoti Gondake sworn-in as Calgary's first female Mayor

Calgary's first female mayor has been officially sworn in amid a controversy over an incoming councillor who has refused to resign. Jyoti Gondek was sworn in by Court of Queen's Bench Associate Chief Justice John Rooke. He also had to swear in councillor Sean Chu because the new mayor refused to perform the duty as she had for other members of council.Gondek is among those who called for Chu to resign after allegations of sexual assault involving a 16-year-old girl resurfaced from when he served as a Calgary police officer 24 years ago.

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CanadaJun 06, 2025

PM Carney defends decision to invite PM Modi to G7 summit

Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his decision to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 Summit in Alberta later this month, as security officials investigate links between the Indian government and murder of a Canadian two years ago. Carney says that it makes sense to have India at the G7 table as one of the world's largest economies. The prime minister says the invitation was extended with a commitment to continued law enforcement discussions. Former prime minister Justin Trudeau said in 2023 that agents of the Indian government were linked to the murder of Sikh separatis
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CanadaJun 06, 2025

After WSO, NDP too condemn PM Modi's G7 invitation

On Friday, NDP critic for Public Safety and National Security Jenny Kwan and NDP critic for Foreign Affairs Heather McPherson expressed deep concern and solidarity with the Sikh community following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s inappropriate invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the upcoming G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.“This decision is profoundly troubling and deeply hurtful to the Sikh community in Canada,” said Kwan. “It is unconscionable that the government would roll out the red carpet for Prime Minister Modi, whose regime has been directly implicated in
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IndiaJun 06, 2025

Bengaluru stampede case: Complaint filed against Virat Kohli

A complaint has been filed against cricketer Virat Kohli at the police station in India in connection with the stampede that took place outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4. Social activist HM Venkatesh has held Kohli responsible for the accident in his complaint. 11 people died in this stampede. According to reports, no FIR has been registered against Kohli yet. So far, a case has been registered against Royal Challengers Bangalore, an event management company and the Karnataka State Cricket Association in this case and 8 officers including the Police Commissioner have be
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CanadaJun 06, 2025

World Sikh Organization of Canada Condemns Carney’s Invitation to Modi

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) condemns Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the upcoming G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. The timing and nature of this announcement have caused outrage and pain within the Sikh community across Canada. On May 21, the WSO sent a formal letter to Prime Minister Carney urging him not to invite Prime Minister Modi (original letter follows below). WSO says, the letter detailed India’s well-documented campaign of transnational repression targeting Sikhs in Canada, including the 2023 assassination
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BCJun 06, 2025

B.C. gained 13,000 jobs in May

Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, has issued a statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for May 2025. Minister's statement “Now, more than ever, it’s critical for B.C. to focus on diversifying our economy and protecting jobs for British Columbians, and we are doing that work. “This week, we announced the launch of our ease-of-doing-business review, to continue the work to cut red tape, modernize our regulatory and permitting systems, and foster innovation, as we secure B.C.’s position as the engine of Canada’s new eco