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AlbertaSep 27, 2022

Alberta RCMP arrested a man wanted for first-degree murder

Mounties in northern Alberta say they have arrested a man wanted for first-degree murder. R-C-M-P had asked residents in the Cadotte Lake area to stay in their homes as they searched for Brenon Grey. Grey is accused in the death of Romeo Flett in July. R-C-M-P say he was arrested last night in the community of Little Buffalo, about 100 kilometres west of Peace River.
AlbertaSep 27, 2022

Alberta to change licensing program for new drivers in spring

A graduated driver's licence program in Alberta that has been in effect for the past 19 years is getting an overhaul. Since 2003 new drivers in the province have faced a number of rules including zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol behind the wheel as well as a prohibition on unsafe driving. Once they made it through the two-year probationary period they were then asked to spend 150 dollars to take a second, more advanced driving test to get a full licence. The probationary period will continue but beginning next spring anyone who gets past the two-year period won't be required to take a seco
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CanadaSep 26, 2022

Over 250,000 homes and businesses still without power as Atlantic Canada recovers from Fiona's wrath

People from across the Maritimes, eastern Quebec and southwestern Newfoundland are feeling low as the economic impact of storm Fiona's wrath is still being tallied. Power is still out for 266,000 homes and businesses throughout Atlantic Canada. At the height of the storm on Saturday, more than 500-thousand were in the dark, including 80 per cent of customers in Nova Scotia and 90 per cent of those in PEI. Even as crews work around the clock, some utility companies warn that it could be several days before the lights come back on.
WorldSep 26, 2022

15 people dead after shooting in Russia

Russian Authorities say that 15 people are dead and many others are wounded in a school shooting. The shooting took place in school No. 88 in Izhevsk, a city 960 kilometres east of Moscow. Russia's Investigative Committee says there isn't a known motive yet, but the gunman, who killed himself, was wearing a black T-shirt with ``Nazi iconography'' on it.
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BCSep 26, 2022

35 more officers deployed with Surrey's new police force

Surrey's new police force says it has deployed another 35 officers, bringing the service more than halfway to its target number of officers on the ground. The Surrey Police Service says the new additions bring the total number of officers deployed to 155. It says 295 will be deployed by May, as part of Surrey's transition from R-C-M-P service to a municipal force. The police service also says it now has 352 employees including 295 sworn police officers, however many are recruits in training.
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BCSep 26, 2022

Natasha Wodak sets new Canadian record in Berlin marathon

A North Vancouver runner says learning to enjoy training is what helped her smash a Canadian record at the Berlin Marathon yesterday. 40 year old Natasha Wodak finished 12th in the race, clocking in at two hours, 23 minutes and 12 seconds. Her time was more than a minute and a half faster that Malindi Elmore's record set in 2020. Wodak says she didn't enjoy her first marathon experience in 2013, however as she got older and more disciplined, she said she really started to enjoy the process of preparing.
IndiaSep 26, 2022

Chandigarh University MMS case: Accused were sent to five days police remand

Four persons including a girl and an Army official arrested in connection with the Chandigarh University 'leaked objectionable videos' case were sent to five days police remand by a court on Monday. Earlier on Saturday, an Indian Army official identified as Sanjeev Singh was arrested in connection with the case and was produced to the court where he was sent to a five days police remand and the other three accused were on seven days police remand. Harvindar Singh Johal, Ranjit Verma's lawyer said, "The police asked for seven days remand as all the culprits have to be interrogated face to face
AlbertaSep 26, 2022

Alberta unveils memorial wall to honour 101 fallen police and peace officers

The Alberta government has unveiled a memorial wall inside the legislature building that honours the province's fallen police officers. It bears the names of the 101 Alberta police and peace officers who have died in the line of duty since 1876, and is outside the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General's office. The memorial wall was designed by Calgary Police Service Sergeant Jason Hiscock. The unveiling took place on the morning of Alberta Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Day, which occurs each year on the last Sunday of September.
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IndiaSep 26, 2022

Capt Amarinder thanks PM Modi for naming Chandigarh airport after Shaheed Bhagat Singh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Chandigarh airport will now be named after Shaheed Bhagat Singh as a tribute to the great freedom fighter. Former Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for naming the Chandigarh airport after Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh. In a statement, Capt Amarinder said, "it was his government, which had pursued the matter with the center since 2017 when he took over as the Chief Minister". He said, it was a long pending demand of the Punjabis that the airport must be named after Shaheed Bhagat Singh, who is an outs

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Prime Minister Mark Carney has signalled that Canada could begin a controlled increase in immigration after bringing the country’s immigration system back under control. In another part of an interview with a private broadcaster, Carney said the immigration system is now under control and that the next question is how to begin a controlled increase in the country’s population. His comments come exactly one month before the government is expected to announce its immigration targets for the next three years. The previous three federal immigration plans focused on reducing the number of newco
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Calgary Chamber Warns of Economic Fallout From Alberta Split

A report commissioned by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce warns of significant economic consequences if Alberta were to separate from Canada. The study, led by University of Calgary economist Trevor Tombe, estimates that trade costs could increase by 5% to 8%, potentially resulting in 44,000 to 69,000 fewer jobs in Calgary compared with remaining in Canada. The report notes that Alberta is Canada’s most trade-exposed jurisdiction, making the province particularly vulnerable to higher trade costs. The report comes three weeks before Albertans vote on 10 referendum questions, including one on
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RCMP Charges 16 in Major Quebec Cocaine Trafficking Investigation

The RCMP in Quebec has charged 16 people following an investigation into a major cocaine trafficking network allegedly operating in the province. Police said the operation, known as Project Chrome, began in 2022 with significant assistance from the Canada Revenue Agency. Investigators allege the organization operated an illegal gaming house in Montreal and used proceeds from drug trafficking to renovate properties linked to the group and launder money. During searches, police seized 14 kilograms of cocaine, more than $145,000 in cash and assets valued at over $9 million. According to details r
BCSep 29, 2026

Langley Shooting Leaves One Person Injured, Police Investigating

Langley RCMP are investigating a shooting in which one person was injured in the Brookswood area. Police said the incident occurred early Monday morning in the 3000-block of 205 Street. Langley RCMP officers and BC Emergency Health Services personnel responded shortly after receiving reports of gunfire and transported the injured person to hospital. According to Sgt. Zanel Sharoum, investigators believe the shooting was a targeted incident based on preliminary findings. Police are speaking with witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage as part of the investigation. The victim's identity has not bee
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BCSep 29, 2026

B.C. Conservatives Accuse Eby of Breaking $1,000 Grocery Rebate Promise

The B.C. Conservatives have launched an attack on the B.C. NDP and Leader David Eby during the provincial election campaign, accusing them of breaking election promises and pursuing failed economic policies. The Conservatives claim that exactly two years ago, the B.C. NDP promised to provide every family in British Columbia with a $1,000 grocery rebate but abandoned the commitment after winning the election. B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson questioned how voters could trust the NDP after the alleged broken promise, arguing that the province needs a change in government. Doerkson also cr