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WorldFeb 06, 2023

Powerful earthquake rocked Syria & Turkey, killed 2600 so far

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake has rocked large parts of Turkey and neighboring Syria.The earthquake, which hit Turkey and parts of northwestern Syria on Monday, has so far killed more than 2,600 people and left thousands injured or homeless, hampering efforts to find survivors.There are reports of many buildings collapsing and efforts are being made to find residents trapped under the piles of rubble.Rescuers on both sides of the border continued to search on Monday and officials feared the death toll could rise.It was Turkey's worst earthquake this century and came before sunrise in bit
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EntertainmentFeb 04, 2023

Arjun Kapoor pens heartbreaking note on mother’s birth anniversary

Like every year, Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor remembered his late mother Mona Shourie Kapoor on her birth anniversary on Friday. He took to social media to share a letter that he wrote to his mother in 1997 which had him requesting her to always keep smiling. Mona Kapoor, the first wife of film producer Boney Kapoor, died of cancer on March 25, 2012. In the letter that Arjun penned as a kid, he wrote, “My mother is more precious than gold, more soft than a petal of flower, more enthusiastic than a teenager, more loveable than myself.” The actor added, “Oh mother! never get upset, becaus
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CanadaFeb 03, 2023

Severe cold warning issued in Eastern Canada

As a massive arctic air mass sweeps across the eastern half of Canada today, Environment Canada issued a long list of extreme cold warnings covering six provinces across the two territories.Government and private agencies are scrambling to provide shelter to those in need as temperatures are expected to range from -40 degrees Celsius to -50 degrees Celsius in many areas.In Nova Scotia, Environment Canada meteorologist Ian Hubbard said residents in Halifax could face icy gusts that could feel like -43 degrees Celsius.P.E.I. Residents are also being warned of bitterly cold conditions that could
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CanadaFeb 03, 2023

Senate passes Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) with amendments

The Senate has passed the Online Streaming Act, known as Bill C-11, with a dozen amendments after a lengthy study.The bill would update Canada's broadcasting rules to reflect online streaming giants like YouTube, Netflix and Spotify, and require them to contribute Canadian content and make it accessible to consumers in Canada, or face stiff fines. canCanadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez says he expects the House of Commons to pass the bill next week after reviewing the Senate's changes.The senators introduced amendments aimed at protecting user-generated content and highlighting the prom
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EnglishFeb 03, 2023

Ammy Virk, Vicky Kaushal and Tripti’s film to release in August

Anand Tiwari’s upcoming movie has cast of Ammy Virk, Vicky Kaushal and Tripti Dimri. The film, was scheduled to release in July, But the makers have just announced that it is now postponed to August . The film is produced by Leo Media Collective in association with Karan Johar’. The movie is presented by Prime Video. By deciding to release it in August , the makers have ensured that it will get a solo release, at least as of now.The movie is a romantic comedy. Johar shared his excitement about the film saying, “ Tiwari’s upcoming film is special on several counts. It is helmed by a ma
BCFeb 02, 2023

Home sales in January fell 55% from last year: Vancouver Board

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home sales in January were down more than half from a year earlier and down 21 per cent from December.The board says sales for the month totaled 1,022, down 55 percent from January.The number of home resales last month was also 42.9 percent below the 10-year January sales average.The board blamed the lackluster month on mortgage rates, which rose faster than last year.The combined benchmark price for the region was more than $1.1 million, according to the board.The total number of homes currently listed for sale on its listing service is 7,478, a
CanadaFeb 02, 2023

The Supreme Court agreed to decide on the independence of Canadian military judges

The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to decide whether military judges are truly independent.The Supreme Court of Canada issued its ruling this morning in response to an appeal by several service members whose criminal cases are pending.As per the rules, the court provided an explanation for its decision to hear the case, which is a 2018 case when a top army judge was accused of fraud.Although the case against Colonel Mario Dutil was eventually dismissed, it set off a series of events that led to tensions between the remaining military judges and then-Defense Chief General Jonathan Vance.The
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EntertainmentJan 31, 2023

Diljit Dosanjh joins Kareena Kapoor, Kriti and Tabu in 'The Crew'

The Crew, an upcoming film starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kriti Sanon and Tabu was announced a while ago. Backed by Ekta Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor, the film is a comedy. In a fresh update, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has joined the film's cast. Diljit Dosanjh will play a pivotal role in The Crew. Talking about the cast addition, Rhea Kapoor said, "We are thrilled to have Diljit join the cast considering his discerning eye for quality projects." The plot of The Crew revolves around three women navigating work and life in the airline industry. Kareena is extremely happy to collaborate with Diljit.
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EnglishJan 27, 2023

Ranbir Kapoor Throws A Fan’s Phone After Allowing Him To Take Selfies

Ranbir Kapoor happens to be one of the bankable and talented actors in Bollywood. Ranbir will be next seen in Luv Ranjan’s ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar’ opposite Shraddha Kapoor and this will be the first time that the two will be seen together on the silver screen. Earlier today, Ranbir was papped in the city and in a viral video, he threw away a fan’s phone after allowing him to take multiple selfies and angry netizens are now reacting to it. Ranbir is one of the most popular actors in the country and enjoys a massive fan following on social media. The actor doesn’t have an official Ins

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AlbertaJul 09, 2026

Alberta RCMP issue Amber Alert for missing six-year-old boy near Grande Prairie

Alberta RCMP have issued an Amber Alert for a six-year-old boy who investigators say was taken Tuesday from the hamlet of Valhalla Centre, about 63 kilometres northwest of Grande Prairie. According to RCMP, Lanakai Morrison is believed to be travelling with his mother, 35-year-old Krista Morrison, and her 35-year-old partner, Daniel Ludwig. Police also believe another child, four-year-old Karl Morrison, may be with them. Investigators are searching for a black 2015 Toyota Tundra bearing Alberta licence plate CTN9517. RCMP have not released additional details about the circumstances that led to
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CanadaJul 09, 2026

Anand condemns Iranian attacks on Gulf shipping as 'unacceptable' during Saudi visit

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Iran's recent attacks on commercial vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz are "unacceptable" and "unjustified," as tensions continue to rise across the Persian Gulf. Speaking to reporters in Jeddah on Thursday after meeting with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, Anand said Canada stands with Gulf countries facing escalating regional security threats. She said that while ceasefires are often fragile, attacks on civilian shipping cannot be justified. According to Anand, the latest violence follows renewed military exchanges between the United States
BCJul 08, 2026

RCMP marine unit rescues 11 people after canoe overturns in Burrard Inlet

Eleven people, including several youths, were rescued from the waters of Burrard Inlet after a large canoe overturned near Ambleside Beach on Saturday afternoon, according to the BC RCMP. Police said officers with the RCMP Tactical Marine Operations Group (TMOG), who were conducting patrols in Burrard Inlet, received a distress call over Marine VHF Channel at about 3:30 p.m. on July 5 reporting an overturned canoe off Ambleside Beach. Four TMOG vessels were dispatched to the scene. According to the RCMP, officers arriving at the location found all 11 occupants clinging to the overturned canoe.
AlbertaJul 08, 2026

Report says Alberta has widest gender pay gap in Canada

Women in Alberta continue to earn less than men than in any other province, according to a new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). The report found that women in Alberta earn 64 cents for every dollar earned annually by men, compared with a national average of 72 cents. Looking at weekly earnings, women in the province earn 71 cents for every dollar earned by men, while the national average is 80 cents, according to the report. Katherine Scott, a senior researcher with the CCPA, said Alberta has ranked at or near the bottom nationally for years. She said the provinc
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AlbertaJul 08, 2026

Family distracted store staff while children swiped jewelry: Calgary police

Police say six family members, including children, worked as a team to pull off a jewelry store heist in Calgary. They say the family went into the store at CF Market Mall last month. Police allege that while adult family members spoke with staff, an eight-year-old and a 16-year-old swiped nearly $4,000 worth of jewelry. An employee called police and officers located the family members, some of whom were in a stolen truck, and stolen items were found. Police say two boys, ages 8 and 9, were returned to their father, who isn't involved in the case. Four others face several theft charges