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BCNov 02, 2021

B.C. Premier John Horgan working virtually after throat biopsy

The premier's office in British Columbia says John Horgan is making good progress following last week's biopsy surgery for a growth in his throat. A statement on Tuesday said Horgan is participating virtually in meetings and briefings this week. It says the premier will provide further details about his condition and potential treatment in the coming days. The statement says Horgan thanks everyone who senttheir well wishesand he expressed his gratitude to health-care workers. Horgan said Thursday he had noticed a lump on his neck and the biopsy was scheduled for the following day after furthe
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WorldNov 02, 2021

PM Trudeau urges the world to have 60 per cent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions covered by a price by 2030

World leaders at the UN climate summit are promising to protect the world's forests, cut methane emissions and help South Africa wean itself off coal. Britain is hailing the commitment by over 100 countries, including Canada, to end deforestation in the coming decade as the first big achievement of the conference known as COP-26. Meanwhile, the U-S is launching a plan to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used his speech at the opening of an event on carbon pricing to urge the world to have 60 per c
CanadaNov 02, 2021

Ottawa to ease international flight restrictions

Transport Canada is easing its restrictions on international flight arrivals.It's increasing the number of Canadian airports where international flights will be allowed to land, as of November 30th.Transport Minister Omar Alghabra made the announcement this morning at an airport in Waterloo, Ontario.Eight more locations will be added to the current list of 10 Canadian airports where international passenger flights are allowed to land.
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BCNov 02, 2021

British Columbians who got two doses of AstraZeneca vaccine eligible for a booster shot

BC is expanding early eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots to people who received two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Boosters are already being offered to seniors and people with compromised immune systems but AstraZeneca recipients will also be getting invitations for boosters six months after their second dose. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says that's because data has shown that individuals who received two doses of the viral vector vaccine have had waning protection from infection, although it is still strong. Boosters for all people 12 years and older are expected to be
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BCNov 02, 2021

B.C. reports 1,370 new COVID-19 cases and 25 deaths over a three day period

Over a three-day period, B.C. is reporting 1,370 new cases of COVID-19, including three epi-linked cases, for a total of 206,284 cases in the province:Oct. 29-30: 568 new casesOct. 30-31: 470 new casesOct. 31-Nov. 1: 332 new casesThere are 4,668 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 199,107 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 436 individuals are in hospital and 140 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the past 72 hours, 25 new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,181.The new deaths include:Fr
BCNov 02, 2021

VPD officers made more than 110 arrests over the weekend

Vancouver Police are investigating dozens of serious crimes that occurred over the Halloween weekend, as thousands of people poured into the city for one of the busiest stretches of the Covid era."Despite deploying dozens of extra officers, VPD was stretched thin throughout the weekend after a number of violent incidents resulted in one homicide, several serious injuries, and extensive property damage," says Sergeant Steve Addison, adding that at least five people reported being sexually assaulted and four police officers were assaulted during the weekend.Multiple vehicles were set on fire ove
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BCNov 01, 2021

Any employee working directly for the BC Public Service needs to be vaccinated by November 22

The BC Public Service Agency says it has finalized its policy regarding proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all direct government employees. The policy requires any employee working for the BC Public Service, whether at home or in the office, to be fully vaccinated by November 22nd. Guidelines have also been updated to require contractors and others using employee-only areas of indoor public-service workplaces to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 13, although this order does not apply to members of the public using those same spaces. The agency says employees with just one COVID-19 shot may be offere
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CanadaNov 01, 2021

PM Trudeau talks about fire-ravaged community of Lytton as an example of why we need to cut emissions even faster

International delegates attending a UN climate convention underway in Glasgow were reminded of images of homes burning and people fleeing from the Fraser Canyon community of Lytton as a wildfire levelled it in just hours on June 30th. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed the fate of the village during his opening address to the COP-26 climate convention in Scotland. Trudeau noted an all-time Canadian high temperature of 49.6 degrees Celsius was set in Lytton just one day before the flames broke out. He reminded other world leaders that ``what happened in Lytton can, has and will happen any
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BCNov 01, 2021

Total number of deaths from B.C.'s summer heat dome nudges nearly 600: coroner

The BC Coroners Service has released updated numbers showing 595 people died in the province during extreme heat events over the summer. That's an increase from the 569 deaths confirmed by the coroners service at the end of July. A statement from the coroner and the Ministry of Public Safety says all the deaths are being investigated and reports on each fatality should be complete by early 2022. Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe says by identifying patterns and factors in each of the deaths, the province will be ``in a better position to prevent future similar tragedies.'' The release says 526 of t

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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Canada wins bronze at women's 3x3 basketball World Cup

Canada's women's team has won the bronze medal in the FIBA ​​3X3 Basketball World Cup. The Canadian team defeated Poland 21-9 in the bronze medal match at the World Cup played in Mongolia. Paige Crozon was a key contributor to the Canadian team's victory, scoring 13 points and grabbing 5 rebounds. Meanwhile, Saicha Grant Allen scored 5 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in the match. The 6th ranked Canadian team lost 15-21 to the Netherlands in the semi-final match yesterday. The Netherlands team managed to win the gold medal in this World Cup. Host Mongolia finished second in this tournament.
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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Income tax cut for middle class to take effect tomorrow: Mark Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that income tax cuts for the middle class will take effect tomorrow. The government has reduced the lowest personal income tax rate from 15 to 14 per cent. According to the Carney government's estimates, 22 million Canadians will benefit from this. PM Carney had promised this during the election campaign and said after the election that this cut would be implemented from Canada Day. This tax cut will apply to the two lowest tax brackets, the first whose taxable income in 2025 is up to $114,750 and the second whose income will be up to $57,375 in the
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BCJun 30, 2025

Attorney general’s statement on inquiry into event safety

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement about the Commission of Inquiry into Community Events Safety in B.C. “On Saturday, April 26, 2025, British Columbia experienced one of the worst moments in our history, when a senseless act of violence turned a Lapu-Lapu Day celebration into a tragedy that left 11 people dead and countless more injured and traumatized. “In the aftermath, British Columbians understandably raised questions about enhancing public safety so people can feel safe attending and celebrating community events of all sizes this summer. That is why Pr
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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Canada: Sprint canoeist Katie Vincent sets world record at national trials

Canadian sprint canoeist Katie Vincent has set a world record in the C-1 500-meter event. Katie Vincent set the world record during the National Trials in Montreal on Sunday. 29-year-old Olympic champion Katie Vincent set a new record by completing the event in 2 minutes 0.609 seconds. The previous world record was held by Alena Nazdarova of Belarus, who set the record at the World Championships in Hungary in 2019 with a time of 2 minutes 0.73 seconds. Quebec's Sophia Jensen, a World Cup silver medalist, took second place in yesterday's trials.
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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Man arrested in connection with slashing

A man has been arrested and White Rock RCMP are investigating after reports another man was stabbed. White Rock RCMP received 9-1-1 calls advising of a fight involving a knife in the 1100 block of Oxford Street on Sunday June 29, 2025 at 9:50 p.m. Upon arrival, police observed a vehicle attempting to leave the scene and a high-risk traffic stop was initiated. A man matching the suspect description was inside the vehicle and he was arrested and transported to White Rock RCMP cells. “We want to thank the 9-1-1 callers who gave timely information which enabled us to locate and arrest the susp