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CanadaAug 20, 2021

A re-elected Liberal government would introduce 10 days of paid sick leave for federally regulated workers: Justin Trudeau

Justin Trudeau says a re-elected Liberal government would introduce 10 days of paid sick leave for federally regulated workers. At a campaign event in Winnipeg this morning, the Liberal leader said he also wants to work with lower levels of government so everyone qualifies for paid sick leave.The Liberals had previously introduced three days of paid personal leave for federally regulated workers. At a campaign event in Winnipeg this morning, the Liberal leader said no one should choose between staying safe and paying their bills.
CanadaAug 20, 2021

U.S. extends border restrictions for Canada, Mexico to Sept. 21

The United States is extending restrictions on non-essential travel at land and ferry border crossings until Sept. 21.The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says in a tweet the measures are being kept in effect to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including the Delta variant.It says it will keep ensuring "the flow of essential trade and travel" and keep working with health and medical experts, as well as international partners, to figure out when things can safely return to normal.The restrictions, which have been in place since March 2020, were set to expire Saturday.
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BCAug 19, 2021

B.C. reports 689 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths

B.C. is reporting 689 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 158,256 cases in the province.There are 5,982 active cases of COVID-19 in the province and 150,377 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 121 individuals are in hospital and 56 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation. In the past 24 hours, two new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 1,784. The new deaths include:Interior Health: oneNorthern Health: oneThere is one new long-term care facility outbreak at Heritage Village (Fraser Health). The outbreak a
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BCAug 19, 2021

Traffic stop yields loaded firearm and drugs in North Vancouver

A North Vancouver man is facing multiple criminal charges after a traffic stop nets drugs and a loaded firearm. On July 17th, 2021, a WVPD officer was travelling through North Vancouver when he conducted a traffic stop in the 1700 blk. of Main St. The driver, a North Vancouver resident, was found to be the subject of two arrest warrants, and he was taken into custody. A search of his vehicle yielded a loaded handgun, weapons, drugs packaged for sale, and police-like equipment including a holster, fake police badge, and gun belt. Some of the items had been hidden in secret compartments througho
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BCAug 19, 2021

VPD officer assaulted in an ambulance while escorting patient

Ambulance staff called police last week when a man in need of medical attention was unwilling to go to hospital. Officers arrived and were able to convince the man to get in the ambulance. The paramedics requested an officer ride in the back of the ambulance to escort them to the hospital.While in the ambulance, the man became aggressive, and punched the officer in the face. A struggle ensued, but police were able to help restrain him until they arrived safely at the hospital.The officer suffered minor injuries. The suspect could face a charge of assault peace officer.
BCAug 19, 2021

Two Indigenous place names restored on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast

The British Columbia government says two English place names on the Sunshine Coast are changing to reflect the language and culture of local Indigenous Peoples. The Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation and the Forests Ministry say in a joint statement they've been working with the shishalh Nation on the changes. They say the community of Wilson Creek, south of Sechelt, is to be called ts'ukw'um, and the nearby Saltery Bay south of Powell River is now skelhp. Shishalh Chief Warren Paull says recognizing the original names of the area has great meaning to the community and it's o
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BCAug 19, 2021

Man bitten in latest confrontation with coyote in Vancouver's Stanley Park

Conservation officers say another person has been bitten by an aggressive coyote in Vancouver's Stanley Park. The province's Conservation Officer Service says in a social media post that a man walking on a trail near the southwest side of the park was nipped on the leg Tuesday night. The 69-year-old was not seriously hurt and officers say they were not told about the bite right away so they could not immediately track the animal. They say it happened around dusk, which, like early morning, is the time of day when coyotes are known to be most active. Officers are urging the public to use cauti
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BCAug 19, 2021

291 wildfires burning in B.C.

The wildfire situation is continually evolving, and the information below is current as of 7 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021.Fires:Wildfires burning in B.C.: 291Since April 1, 2021:1,529 wildfires852,386 hectares of area burnedActive fires by fire centre:Cariboo: 31Coastal: 19Kamloops: 82Northwest: 5Prince George: 56Southeast: 61Resources:Total firefighters and other personnel fighting the fires: 3,849Out-of-province firefighters: 539Contractors: 1,223Helicopters and planes supporting ground crews: 208Evacuations:Evacuation orders: 75 (-5)Evacuation alerts: 122 (-1)Properties:N
CanadaAug 19, 2021

Conservative Leader says his government would tackle the housing issue

The federal Conservatives are pledging to build a million homes in three years if they're elected next month.Party leader Erin O'Toole says the supply of homes has lagged behind the country's growing population and that investors abroad are parking their cash in Canadian residential properties.N-D-P Leader Jagmeet Singh has promised his party would build 500-thousand affordable homes in 10 years, while targeting money laundering and organized crime in the housing sector by making it harder to hide behind nameless companies.The Canadian Real Estate Association says the average home-sale price i
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IndiaMay 08, 2025

Trump administration steps up efforts to reduce India-Pakistan tensions

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke Thursday with the prime minister of Pakistan and India's foreign minister as the Trump administration stepped up efforts to prevent the nuclear-armed South Asian rivals from going to war. In separate calls with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Rubio ``emphasized the need for immediate de-escalation,'' the State Department said Rubio also ``expressed U.S. support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan and encouraged continued efforts to improve communications,'' according to readout
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CanadaMay 08, 2025

Ontario reports almost 200 new measles cases as virus spreads across Canada

Health officials say measles infected 197 more people in Ontario over the last week as the highly contagious disease emerged in new parts of the country. That brings the province’s tally of probable and confirmed cases to 1,440 since an outbreak began in October. Public Health Ontario’s measles report says there have been 101 hospitalizations, including 75 children. Eight patients have been in intensive care. Nova Scotia and Northwest Territories each reported measles cases earlier this week, marking their first since this outbreak began. Alberta reported yesterday that its overall case co
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BCMay 08, 2025

Surrey mayor asks Carney for a Surrey MP in cabinet

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke has asked Premier Mark Carney to give the MP from Surrey a seat in his cabinet. She said that Surrey is about to become the first city in BC to reach a population of 1 million and it also borders the United States, so given the city’s development needs, we believe that Surrey should have a strong voice in the federal cabinet. The mayor said that I believe this will be an important step to support and ensure the continued growth of Surrey. She said that the city is growing by an average of 28 residents per day.
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IndiaMay 08, 2025

Nikki Haley supports India's action against Pakistan

American Republican leader Nikki Haley has supported India's action against Pakistan. She said that Pakistan has no right to play the victim card here, no country can be given the right to support terrorism. Nikki Haley said that dozens of Indians were killed in the terrorist attack in India's Pahalgam, so India has every right to retaliate and take steps for its security. It is noteworthy that Nikki Haley is a former governor of South Carolina and has been the US ambassador to the United Nations during President Donald Trump's first term. She was the first Indian-American to be appointed
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IndiaMay 08, 2025

Pakistan launches several drone and missile attacks in Punjab

Pakistan launched several drone and missile attacks in Punjab on Thursday night. The Pathankot airbase was targeted, a drone attack took place in Jalandhar. However, India's air defense system destroyed them in the sky. So far, there is no report of any damage in the attack. Drone movement has also been seen in Bathinda. The Indian air defense system shot down all the drones and missiles fired towards Pathankot airbase and Jammu airport. There are reports of two Pakistani F-16 fighter jets also being destroyed during the attack.