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IndiaOct 11, 2023

Indian government prepares to evacuate Indians stuck in Israel & Palestine

In the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the people living in Israel and Palestine have appealed to the governments of their respective countries to withdraw them from these places.Where Canada made a statement on Wednesday that it will airlift the Canadians in the coming days, the Indian government too has started preparations to evacuate the Indians stuck there.Minister of External Affairs of India S. Jaishankar said that the Indian government will bring back the Indians under Operation Ajay.The first flight under Operation Ajay will take off on Thursday.Apart from this, the Indian gover
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CanadaOct 11, 2023

Two Canadians dead in Israel, third feared dead, many missing: Melanie Joly

The death toll in Israel and Hamas attacks has exceeded 2,000 and the death toll is likely to continue.Canada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said that two Canadians have been killed during the ongoing war in Israel and there is a fear of another one being killed.According to Global Affairs Canada, in addition to the dead, three more Canadians are missing.Their families fear they are being held hostage in Gaza.Joly, however, did not reveal whether Canadians were among those held hostage by Hamas.Hamas and another Palestinian militant group, Islamic Jihad, have claimed to have taken 130 people
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WorldOct 11, 2023

Israel-Hamas War: Electricity supply cut off in Gaza, 2150 people died

It is the fifth day of the Israel-Hamas war.After the Israeli attack, the electricity supply has been cut off in all of Gaza.Dhafer Melhem, Chairman of the Palestinian Energy Authority, has reported on local radio that the power plants in the Gaza Strip have been shut down, due to which the power supply has stopped in the entire area.Emergency lights of hospitals will last only for 2 days.After capturing the Gaza border on October 9, Israel has cut off supplies to Gaza.2150 people have died in Israel-Hamas war so far.About 1200 Israelis were among them.950 people have lost their lives in Pales
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CanadaOct 11, 2023

Ottawa extending amnesty for 'assault-style' firearms again, until October 2025

The federal Liberal government says it will extend an amnesty order on guns it prohibited in the wake of the deadly 2020 Nova Scotia shooting rampage for an extra two years.Public Safety Canada quietly posted the extension on its website about the yet-to-be-developed firearms buyback program, saying the amnesty period that was set to expire at the end of the month will remain in place until Oct. 30, 2025.The amnesty applies to those who own one of the more than 1,500 models of guns that Ottawa announced it was banning, saying "assault-style" firearms, such as the AR-15, have no place in commun
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CanadaOct 11, 2023

Canadian grocers haven't yet responded to price stabilization

Major grocers in Canada are not yet confirming whether they have committed to special promotions to stabilize grocery prices, as was recently promised by the federal government.Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced last week that the grocers have presented initial plans to stabilize prices, which include discounts, price freezes and price-matching campaigns.The Canadian Press has reached out to the grocers like Loblaw, Empire, Metro, Walmart and Costco to confirm what exactly each of them has promised to do.Metro declined to comment, while Loblaw, Empire and Costco have not
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CanadaOct 11, 2023

Canadians will be airlifted from Israel: Foreign Minister

Canada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly confirmed the death of two Canadians in Israel on Wednesday and said that there is a fear that a third may be killed.Along with this, the case of the disappearance of three other Canadians is being investigated.Joly said the government will airlift Canadians in the coming days using Canadian military aircraft.Other arrangements will be made for those who cannot reach the airport in Tel Aviv.The latest federal statistics show that 4249 Canadians are registered in Israel.476 Canadians are registered in Gaza and the West Bank.Joly said they know how difficul
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EnglishOct 10, 2023

Imran Khan to be indicted on Oct. 17 on charges of leaking state secrets

Charges will be framed on October 17 against Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan for allegedly leaking secret political documents.The court announced this while the hearing of the case officially started today.The public prosecutor, Imran's lawyer and his party leader Shah Mohammad Qureshi's daughter and son were also present during the hearing in the Rawalpindi court.Imran was arrested in August in connection with the disclosure of an intelligence political document sent to Pakistan in March last year by Pakistan's embassy in Washington.
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BCOct 10, 2023

Flu, COVID-19 immunization campaign kicks off in BC

British Columbia has launched its immunization campaign for this year's respiratory illness season, with influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations now available in pharmacies across the province.The immunization plan was announced late last month as B.C. Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry reintroduced mask mandates in the province's health-care settings with respiratory illnesses trending upward.In a written statement, drugstore chain Pharmasave says they are anticipating an increase in demand for vaccines administered by pharmacies this year, as patients have increasingly turned to pharmacists
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CanadaOct 10, 2023

RCMP starts investigation into greenbelt land case

The RCMP announced Tuesday that they have opened a criminal investigation into Ontario Premier Doug Ford's plan to open up greenbelt land for development.An RCMP spokesperson said in a statement Tuesday that the RCMP O Division's Sensitive and International Investigations Unit has opened an investigation into allegations related to the decision to open up part of the Greenbelt to development following a referral from the Ontario Provincial Police.He said that the investigation will be fair so that Canadians will know the real truth.An RCMP spokesperson said no further information will be relea

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FeaturedSep 24, 2026

Calgary Police Seize Cache of Weapons, Arrest 3; 20 Charges Laid

Police have seized a large cache of weapons and arrested three people following a search of a home in northeast Calgary. According to police, officers executed a search warrant on Sept. 10 at a residence in the 100 block of Covington Rise N.E. The search resulted in the seizure of a Glock 17 handgun, an H&R Arms Co. .22-calibre revolver, a 3D-printed Glock 18 handgun, a 3D-printed Glock magazine and suppressor, a 3D printer and a replica BB gun. Staff Sgt. Matt Gao said every illegal firearm seized helps reduce the risk of someone being seriously harmed or killed in the community. The thre
BCSep 24, 2026

Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Ford Pickup in Hope

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a Ford pickup truck on Highway 3 in the Hope area of B.C. Wednesday night. Hope RCMP said police received a report of the collision at around 8:38 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, the pedestrian had already died. Just minutes before the crash, police had also received a report of a person walking in the slow lane near the Highway 1 junction on Highway 5. Police said the truck driver remained at the scene and is cooperating fully with the investigation. Corporal Carmen Keener said there were no initial indications that alcohol was a factor.
CanadaSep 24, 2026

Canada Lifts Deportation Pause for Four Middle Eastern Countries

Canada has lifted a temporary suspension on removals to four Middle Eastern countries, meaning deportation proceedings for individuals from those countries who are not legally admissible to remain in Canada can resume immediately. The temporary pause had been introduced amid security concerns arising from the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, which raised concerns about the safety of civilians in the region. The suspension applied to removals to Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The Canada Border Services Agency has now announced that the pause has been lifted. As a result, indi
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CanadaSep 24, 2026

Trump’s Possible U.S. Diesel Export Ban Could Drive Up Global Prices

Consumers in Canada and around the world could face higher costs if U.S. President Donald Trump moves ahead with a potential ban on American diesel exports. Trump has recently indicated that he could restrict diesel exports in an effort to lower prices for U.S. consumers. Rising oil prices linked to the war in the Middle East are creating political pressure ahead of the November midterm elections, with Republicans facing the risk of losing control of Congress. Media reports suggest the proposed restriction could remain in place for 90 days. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed t
BCSep 24, 2026

Former BC Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election

Former BC Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election in his riding in the Oct. 24 provincial election, with the party expected to nominate a new candidate there. The political development comes as the BC Conservatives announced business and political leader Pavneet Singh as their candidate in Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream. Singh currently serves as the party’s vice-president. The party’s board of directors has also outlined its position on the leadership of interim leader Lorne Doerkson. According to a statement from the board, if Doerkson leads the party to victory in the