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BCJul 28, 2022

Three arrested, firearms and body armor seized during recent traffic stops

The Surrey RCMP Community Response Unit have arrested three individuals on multiple warrants during two recent traffic stops, seizing firearms and body armor. Assistance from the Air 1 Helicopter helped track down one the suspects, who fled from police and was later arrested on a Canada Wide Warrant.On July 21, 2022 at 6:23 p.m., Surrey RCMP Community Response Unit officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle that had inactive insurance in the 9900-block of 154 Street. A 40-year-old man who is a prohibited driver, and 20-year-old woman, were arrested on several outstanding warrants out of Su
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BCJul 28, 2022

Shots fired in Newton: Surrey RCMP

Surrey RCMP is advising the public of an incident of shots fired at a residence in Newton and asking anyone with information to contact police.On July 28, 2022 at 03:14 a.m., Surrey RCMP received a report of shots fired at a residence in the 8300-block on 142A Street. Frontline officers attended the area and spoke with a homeowner who discovered bullet holes in the exterior of their residence. No one was injured as a result of this shooting. Surrey RCMP General Investigation Unit has taken conduct of the investigation, which is in the early stages. The motive of this shooting has not yet been
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BCJul 28, 2022

IHIT identifies the victims who died in the shooting on July 25 in Langley

With consent of the families, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is identifying the victims who died in the shooting on July 25.Background: In the early morning hours of July 25, 2022, a total of four people where shot in multiple shootings occurring in the Township of Langley and City of Langley. Two victims died at scene. One woman remains in critical condition and the other man has non-life threatening injuries. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) continues to investigate with the support of the Langley RCMP and the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IF
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IndiaJul 28, 2022

Both pilots killed after IAF Mig-21 crashes near Rajasthan's Barmer

The Indian Air Force said that both the pilots in a twin-seater Mig-21 trainer aircraft died after sustaining fatal injuries when it crashed near Barmer district of Rajasthan on Thursday. According to the IAF, the aircraft crashed around 9.10 pm today. "A twin-seater Mig-21 trainer aircraft of the IAF was airborne for a training sortie from Utarlai air base in Rajasthan this evening. Around 9:10 pm, the aircraft met with an accident near Barmer. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries," the IAF said in a tweet. The IAF also expressed deep regret at the loss of lives and said that a court of inq
AlbertaJul 28, 2022

Alberta expands eligibility of monkeypox vaccine, Shots starting Friday

Alberta is expanding its eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine. Starting today, residents 18 and older can make a booking for the shot if they are determined to be at a high risk for exposure to the virus. Previously, the vaccine was available only to close contacts of a confirmed case. Shots for the new eligible group start tomorrow. Alberta has confirmed 13 cases of monkeypox, according to Alberta Health Services. Alberta is working with the federal government to secure more doses of the vaccine. The federal government will release additional doses from the National Emergency Strategic Stock
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IndiaJul 28, 2022

170 Punjab govt school teachers, educators visit Delhi schools

A delegation of 170 government school teachers and educators of Punjab led by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Director visited Delhi government schools on Thursday to see the teaching-learning activities including happiness classes, an official statement said. The teachers visited 35 Delhi government schools. During their visit, they interacted with Delhi school teachers and students and also attended the class mindset curricula. They will attend the closing ceremony of Happiness Utsav on July 29 at Tyagraj stadium. After their school visit, Deputy Chief Minister
WorldJul 28, 2022

US Bank workers opened fake accounts for sales goals

NEW YORK : For more than a decade, US Bank pressured its employees to open fake accounts in their customers' names in order to meet unrealistic sales goals, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday, in a case that is deeply similar to the sales practices scandal uncovered at Wells Fargo last decade. The CFPB alleged that US Bank accessed consumers credit reports to open checking and savings accounts, credit cards and lines of credit without their permission. Employees were encouraged to do so, in order to meet the bank's goals of selling multiple products to each customer with t
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IndiaJul 28, 2022

Vinod Ghai to take over as Punjab Advocate General: Bhagwant Mann

Eminent lawyer Vinod Ghai is set to be the next advocate general of Punjab, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann announced on Thursday. "He is a competent lawyer and we sincerely hope that the cases of Punjab will be properly advocated," said Mann after he emerged from a cabinet meeting. Mann also said that the state cabinet has approved the new milling policy, for the upcoming paddy harvest season. He said that the new policy will stop the smuggling of paddy by the mafia. Bhagwant Mann also clarified that those prisoners who are very close to completing their sentence or who are handicapped
AlbertaJul 28, 2022

Danielle Smith was the main target in UCP 's first debate

Danielle Smith was the target of most of her United Conservative leadership race colleagues at the party's first debate. Many of the candidates in the Medicine Hat debate criticized Smith's proposal to bring in a bill to give Alberta the power to ignore federal laws and court rulings deemed not in its interest. Former finance minister Travis Toews (TAVES) says Alberta must be tough with Ottawa but a plan to cancel laws is delusional and former cabinet minister Rajan Sawhney (RAW-jun SAW'-nee) says the bill would bring chaos to the economy. Smith, the former Wildrose party leader, says her bill

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BCApr 15, 2026

Vancouver police seek witnesses after downtown incident, man charged

Vancouver police are asking for additional witnesses following an incident in the city’s downtown business district last month that led to charges against a 47-year-old man. According to a Vancouver Police Department news release, officers responded around 7:20 p.m. on March 25 to Granville Street between Dunsmuir and Pender streets after receiving reports of a man yelling at people in the area. Police said the man was arrested at the scene and remains in custody. Investigators have identified the accused as Derek Jason Sangris, who is charged with one count of sexual assault and unauthorize
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IndiaApr 15, 2026

ED searches Lovely Group premises in Jalandhar, Phagwara over alleged FEMA violations

India’s Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple premises linked to the Lovely Group in Jalandhar and Phagwara on Tuesday, according to information provided by officials familiar with the operation. The searches were carried out by a Delhi-based ED team under provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, focusing on alleged violations. Authorities did not publicly detail the nature or scale of the suspected irregularities. Premises covered in the Action include Lovely Professional University, Lovely Autos, Lovely Sweets and a distance education centre operated by the group
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BCApr 15, 2026

Spring snowfall drops 30 cm on Coquihalla Highway, warnings remain across B.C.

A spring storm system brought significant snowfall to parts of British Columbia overnight, with 30 centimetres recorded on the Coquihalla Highway, according to Environment Canada. The agency said the accumulation on the major route connecting Metro Vancouver and the Interior was the highest recorded in the province during the event. Travel conditions were affected across several Interior highways as snow continued to fall. Environment Canada also reported 21 centimetres of snow at Kootenay Pass along Highway 3 between Salmo and Creston. Snowfall warnings remain in effect for parts of southern
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CanadaApr 15, 2026

Carney meets newly elected Liberal MPs, highlights increase in women in Commons

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with three newly elected Liberal members of Parliament in Ottawa on Tuesday following their victories in recent byelections, according to remarks delivered on Parliament Hill. Government ministers and MPs welcomed the new members with applause during the meeting, marking their formal introduction to the Liberal caucus. Speaking to reporters, Carney said the additions – along with the recent inclusion of Marilyn Gladu to the party – bring the number of women on the government side in the House of Commons of Canada to 71. Carney described the development as a s
AlbertaApr 15, 2026

Alberta proposes early cabinet review for industrial projects over $250M

Alberta’s government has introduced legislation that would allow cabinet ministers to review major industrial project proposals earlier in the approval process, according to a bill tabled Tuesday. Energy Minister Brian Jean said the proposed changes would apply to projects valued at more than $250 million and are intended to help companies strengthen their applications before entering formal regulatory review. According to the provincial government, the system would involve select cabinet members assessing proposals at an initial stage, with the aim of identifying issues that could delay app