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BCSep 18, 2023

Removal of BC MLA Adam Walker from NDP caucus unrelated to police, harassment: Eby

British Columbia Premier David Eby says a complaint by an employee in late July led to the removal of MLA Adam Walker from the New Democrat caucus, but the issue doesn't involve police or sexual harassment.Speaking to reporters for the first time since Walker was kicked out over the weekend, Eby says he decided the member could no longer be part of the group after a formal investigation by NDP caucus.Eby says he wishes he could share more but rules related to human resources and privacy prevent him going into specifics about the accusations, which are not a criminal matter.The premier says he
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CanadaSep 18, 2023

Old Montreal fire case: Lawsuits filed by building owner, victim's family

The owner of an Old Montreal building where seven people died in a fire last March is suing the city for $7.6 million. Emile Benamor says the city's rules and regulations for heritage properties made it impossible to make some changes or repairs to the building. Benamor also alleges firefighters did not deploy adequate resources to the March 16 fire and didn't listen to him when he told them minutes after the fire started that there were very likely people inside. The owner is also suing city officials including the mayor for defamation for comments they made in the aftermath of the blaze. Mea
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IndiaSep 18, 2023

Vigilance arrests former MLA Satkar Kaur and her husband

The Vigilance Bureau has taken into custody the former MLA Satkar Kaur Gehri and her husband Jasmail Singh Ladi Gehri in the case of making assets beyond their sources of income.According to the Vigilance Bureau, in 5 years, the income of former MLA Satkar Kaur Gehri was 1.65 crores and she has spent 4.49 crores.There is a difference of 2.84 crores between income and expenditure.No record of expenditure in excess of income was provided to the vigilance during the ongoing investigation since April.Satkar Kaur and Ladi Gehri will be produced in the court and police remand will be obtained for qu
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CanadaSep 18, 2023

Quebec police arrests 3 people after finding human remains

Quebec provincial police say they've made three arrests after human remains were found in the Quebec City area on Sunday.Police say two men, aged 44 and 31, and a 31-year-old woman were arrested Sunday evening while the suspects were driving in the Montreal-area Mohawk territory of Kahnawake.They say that despite the remains being found in the Quebec City area, evidence suggests the alleged murder took place about 200 kilometres away in Contrecoeur, Que., northeast of Montreal.Police are investigating the suspected murder scene in Contrecoeur with the help of technicians from the provincial cr
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CanadaSep 18, 2023

Champagne, Freeland to meet grocery executives to discuss stabilizing prices

Top executives from Canada's major grocery chains are in Ottawa this morning to meet with two federal cabinet ministers and discuss measures to stabilize grocery prices.Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne are set to meet with executives from Loblaw, Metro, Empire, Walmart and Costco this morning.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last week that the federal government is asking major Canadian grocers to come up with a plan by Thanksgiving to stabilize prices.Trudeau warned that if the plan is not good enough, Ottawa will take further action
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BCSep 18, 2023

Punjabi youth shot dead in Burnaby

The RCMP Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has identified the victim of a fatal shooting in Burnaby, B.C., in the hopes of advancing its investigation. Burnaby RCMP say they were called to the North Road and Cameron Street area just after 5 p.m. Saturday for reports of gunshots and arrived to find the body of a man in a parkade. About 15 minutes later, officers were called to a vehicle fire several blocks away in the Bainbridge Avenue and Greenwood Street area. IHIT is now identifying the victim as 29-year old Gagandeep Sandhu of Abbotsford, B.C. They say initial evidence suggests this wa
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AlbertaSep 15, 2023

Smith announces funds for families affected by daycare E. coli outbreak

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will immediately provide families 2-thousand dollars for each child affected by an E. coli outbreak related to several Calgary daycares. Smith cried at a news conference this morning and said the province will also look into new regulations for shared kitchens and food safety. The announcement comes a day after parents with children in the daycares sent an open letter asking Smith to do more to deal with the situation. There have been 337 lab-confirmed cases, with 12 children still in hospital.
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CanadaSep 15, 2023

Canada sanctions more Iran officials to mark one year since Mahsa Amini's death

Canada is sanctioning more Iranian officials to mark the anniversary of a young woman's death that sparked global protests one year ago.Six senior regime officials are banned from entering Canada or having holdings in the country.Saturday will mark one year since 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in police custody after being arrested for allegedly not properly wearing her hijab.The new sanctions echo Canada's allies, and include members of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, an unelected body that created the so-called morality police that enforce the hijab rules.Canada is sanctioning
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BCSep 15, 2023

83-year-old man charged & arrested in double murder case in B.C.

Homicide detectives have identified two people found dead in a home in rural Chilliwack, B.C., on Wednesday and say an elderly suspect has been charged.The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says 58-year-old John Kavaloff and 67-year-old Valerie Smith were found in the home as officers responded to reports of gunfire.Police say 83-year-old Robert Freeman was nearby and was taken into custody a short time later.Court documents show he made a first appearance before a judge late Thursday and is due to return to provincial court in Chilliwack on Sept. 25.Homicide team spokesman Sgt. Timothy P

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BCOct 08, 2026

Eby Pledges to Freeze ICBC Insurance Rates for Another Three Years

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby has promised to freeze ICBC insurance rates for another three years if his party is re-elected. Speaking during a campaign stop in Richmond, Eby said the move would mean B.C. drivers would go a total of 10 years without facing additional increases in their vehicle insurance rates. Eby credited his government’s no-fault insurance reforms for helping move B.C. from having some of the most expensive auto insurance in Canada to among the most affordable. He also criticized B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson, warning that insurance rates could double again if the Co
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BCOct 08, 2026

Bill C-39 Faces Vote in House of Commons Amid Strike Powers Controversy

Canada’s House of Commons is set to vote today on the federal government’s controversial Bill C-39, which aims to fast-track approvals for major projects. The bill has drawn criticism over a provision that would amend Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, giving the Labour Minister the power to intervene in an ongoing strike by citing the national interest. NDP parliamentary leader Don Davies has called the bill an attack on workers’ and Indigenous rights, as well as environmental protections. He said he is concerned about a growing trend of power being concentrated in the hands of cabi
BCOct 08, 2026

Vancouver Advance Voting Sets New Daily Record as 25,142 Voters Cast Ballots

Vancouver’s municipal election advance voting has set a new daily record, with 25,142 people casting their ballots on Wednesday, the second day of advance voting. According to preliminary figures released by the City of Vancouver, it was the highest number of advance votes recorded in a single day in the city’s history. The previous record was set just four days earlier, on Oct. 3, when 21,824 voters cast their ballots on the first day of advance voting. In comparison, only 10,502 people voted on the second day of advance voting during Vancouver’s 2022 municipal election. This year’s f
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CanadaOct 08, 2026

Carney Announces $2B Heat Pump Rebate Program for 820,000 Canadian Homes

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new $2-billion national heat pump rebate program on Thursday to help Canadians install energy-efficient heating systems and reduce carbon emissions. The federal government says the program will also help lower electricity and heating costs. The funding is expected to provide rebates to around 820,000 homeowners over the next eight years. According to the government, households that switch to new energy-efficient heat pump systems could save an average of up to $1,400 annually on heating bills. The rebate amount will depend on household income. Lo
AlbertaOct 08, 2026

Minor Arrested After Gun Sighting Report at Lloydminster High School

A minor was arrested Wednesday after a report of a gun being seen at a school in Lloydminster, a city located on the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. According to Lloydminster RCMP, police received a report from Lloydminster Comprehensive High School at around 11:07 a.m. The school was immediately placed under lockdown, and officers took the suspect into custody without incident. The suspect’s identity cannot be released due to their age under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Following a thorough investigation, police confirmed that no weapon was found at the scene.