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CanadaSep 07, 2021

Up to police to investigate, Trudeau says of being pelted with

On the campaign trail in Montreal today, Justin Trudeau highlighted his Liberal party's plan to tackle Canada's housing crisis.Trudeau says the plan has multiple layers because everyone's housing needs are different.Trudeau faced numerous questions today about a gravel-throwing incident in southern Ontario over the weekend at one of his rallies.Trudeau says it will be up to the R-C-M-P to decide whether charges should be laid.He also vowed he will not change policy directions for the sake of what he called an anti-vaxxer mob.
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BCSep 07, 2021

Premier, health officials set to release details of B.C.'s vaccine passport

Premier John Horgan is set to release details of British Columbia's incoming COVID-19 vaccine card system, which is to roll out next week.Horgan, Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry are expected to provide the details at a news conference later today.The province had confirmed that a vaccine card system would begin Sept. 13, requiring proof of at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine in order to enter restaurants, movies, ticketed sporting events and many other non-essential venues.As of Oct. 24, those aged 12 and up will need to be fully vaccinated to acces
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IndiaSep 07, 2021

Anil Vij appeals farmers to peacefully conduct Mahapanchayat

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij appealed farmers to protest peacefully. He further said, "The state administration has made all arrangements (for Kisan Mahapanchayat). No one will be allowed to take the law into their hands".
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IndiaSep 07, 2021

Heavy rainfall sweeps away alternative route built on Dehradun-Ranipokhari-Rishikesh highway

An alternative route on Dehradun-Ranipokhari-Rishikesh highway created to facilitate movement of people and small vehicles was swept away due to heavy rains last night. The route was created after parts of a bridge over Jakhan River collapsed on August 27.
CanadaSep 04, 2021

Quebec coroner to probe death of Mexican boxer Jeanette Zacarias Zapata

Quebec's public security minister says a coroner will investigate after Mexican boxer Jeanette Zacarias Zapata died following a bout last weekend in Montreal. Genevieve Guilbault offered her condolences to the family of Zapata, 18, who died in hospital Thursday from injuries she suffered during her fight with Quebecer Marie-Pier Houle. Guilbault said today in a tweet the coroner's office will investigate the causes and circumstances of Zapata's death. Event organizer Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) announced Zapata had died in hospital with her husband Jovanni Martinez by her side. The incident occu
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BCSep 04, 2021

B.C. reports 671 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths; one new health-care facility outbreak declared in Fraser Health

B.C. is reporting 671 new cases of COVID-19, including four epi-linked cases, for a total of 168,325 cases in the province.There are 5,872 active cases of COVID-19 in the province and 160,268 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 215 individuals are in hospital and 118 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.The new/active cases include:230 new cases in Fraser HealthTotal active cases: 1,68978 new cases in Vancouver Coastal HealthTotal active cases: 1,077230 new cases in Interior HealthTotal active cases: 1,96589 new cases
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BCSep 03, 2021

Victoria police seek information after officer attacked in Banfield park

A Victoria police officer has been released from hospital with a head wound and a concussion after he was attacked by an unknown man in a park last night. He radioed for help and officers from Victoria, Saanich, the West Shore RCMP and military police from Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt flooded the area. They found the injured officer on the ground, but the suspect wasn't located. Police say no arrests have been made. Victoria police on Twitter: One of our Patrol officers was sent to hospital last night after a violent attack in Banfield Park. The incident occurred at approx 11:30 pm when the
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BCSep 03, 2021

Transit Police warning riders who fail to mask up that they could be fined

Metro Vancouver Transit Police are warning riders who fail to mask up that they could be fined 115 dollars. Police say TransLink has reinstated its own mask rule, which authorizes officers to issue the tickets under the Greater Vancouver Transit Safety Regulation. Transit police say they're awaiting further guidance from the province about what enforcement mechanisms they'll have. BC reintroduced a provincewide mask mandate on August 25th, amid rising cases driven by the now dominant and highly-contagious Delta variant.
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BCSep 03, 2021

Surrey police asking for help to locate Robinder Sidhu

Surrey RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance with locating a missing 40 year old man.Robinder Sidhu was reported missing on August 31, 2021. He was last seen in the 70000 block of 130 Street on August 25, 2021 at approximately 10:00 a.m. Robinder Sidhu’s family and the police are concerned for his wellbeing.Robinder Sidhu is described as a 40 year old South Asian male, 6’3, and 215 lbs., with a muscular build, black and gray short hair, brown eyes, and scruffy facial hair. He was last seen wearing a yellow/green striped t-shirt, and blue jeans. He has a tattoo on his back.
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