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BCAug 26, 2022

Inquest into death of Daniel Peter Rintoul will begin in October

A public inquest into the death of Daniel Peter Rintoul will begin on Oct. 31, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. at the Burnaby Coroners' Court (20th floor, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II, Metrotown, Burnaby).The death of Rintoul, 38, was reported to the BC Coroners Service on Nov. 10, 2016.Under Section 18(2) of the Coroners Act, inquests are mandatory for any deaths that occur while a person was detained by or in the custody of a peace officer.A coroner's inquest is a public inquiry that serves three primary functions:* to determine the facts related to a death, including the identity of the deceased and how
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BCAug 26, 2022

Multiple ferry delays after man arrested aboard vessel in Nanaimo, B.C.

The Nanaimo RCMP is investigating a report of an individual who went missing from a BC Ferry. The incident occurred shortly after 9 PM Thursday August 25, 2022, and involved the BC Ferry Coastal Inspiration that had departed from Duke Point for Tsawwassen at 8:15 PM.Nanaimo RCMP were requested to meet the ferry at the Duke Point terminal for a report of a vehicle passenger who was acting erratic and causing concern for crew and passengers. Police were advised that the decision was made to return the ferry to Duke Point. Shortly after 9 PM, officers boarded the ferry and arrested the adult man
AlbertaAug 26, 2022

A man brutally beaten in Calgary city park, police investigating

Calgary police are investigating after a man was found brutally beaten in a city park. Officers and paramedics responded yesterday afternoon to reports of an assault in the northwest part of the city. They found a man who had suffered significant injuries and he was taken to hospital by ambulance. Witnesses told police they saw the man being hit with a baseball bat and kicked by two other people.
AlbertaAug 26, 2022

Oregon man accused of kidnapping, rape of Edmonton girl faces 3 new charges

An Oregon man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old Edmonton girl is facing three new criminal charges in the United States. Police allege Noah Madrano lured the girl through an online platform then abducted her and took her across the U-S border in June. The girl was rescued on July 2nd when Madrano was arrested and taken into custody in Oregon City. According to reports he now faces a total of eight charges, which include kidnapping, four sex-related charges, luring and two counts of using a child in display of sexually explicit conduct.
AlbertaAug 26, 2022

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces Tanya Fir as jobs minister after resignation

Premier Jason Kenney has announced a new jobs minister after the previous one resigned. Kenney says in a statement that Tanya Fir will become the minister for jobs, economy and innovation and continue to serve as the associate minister of red tape reduction. He says the legislature member for Calgary-Peigan has previously served in the portfolio, so she is ready to hit the ground running. The vacancy came after Doug Schweitzer resigned from cabinet. chweitzer has said he will also resign as the United Conservative Party legislature member for Calgary-Elbow by the end of the month. He had alrea
WorldAug 26, 2022

Philippine ferry carrying 82 people catches fire; 40 rescued

A Philippine ferry carrying 82 passengers and crew caught fire as it was approaching a port south of Manila on Friday and at least 40 of those onboard have been rescued, coast guard officials said. Search and rescue efforts were continuing after nightfall for the passengers and crew of the M/V Asia Philippines, an inter-island cargo and passenger vessel which came from nearby Mindoro island, the coast guard said. A 44-year-old woman who was among those rescued was taken to a hospital with unspecified injuries. Video released by the coast guard showed flames and black smoke billowing from the f
AlbertaAug 26, 2022

Calgary Police investigating after body discovered near Banff Trail

Calgary police say they are investigating after a body was discovered near Banff Trail yesterday. They say officers responded to reports of a man found unresponsive on a road around 3:20 p.m. Police say paramedics arrived and declared the man deceased on scene. Investigators are asking any witnesses or anyone with surveillance footage of the area to contact police.
AlbertaAug 26, 2022

Trudeau, NATO’s Stoltenberg will be in Cold Lake, Alberta

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will be in Cold Lake, Alberta, today as they wrap up a visit focused on northern defences. Yesterday they attended Operation Nanook, the country's largest Arctic military training operation, and toured a radar station in Nunavut. Experts have noted this is part of Canada's renewed focus on Arctic security in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the subsequent expansion of NATO. With Finland and Sweden becoming members, Russia will be the sole Arctic nation outside of the alliance. Stoltenberg and Trudeau will ho
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IndiaAug 26, 2022

Azad's exit is beginning of end of Congress: BJP leader Sunil Jakhar

Former Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar, who had joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in May this year, said on Friday that Ghulam Nabi Azad's exit from the party "is the beginning of the end" of Congress. Jakhar told ANI that instead of introspecting why senior leaders are leaving the Congress and to look for weaknesses within, allegations are being levelled against them and they are being accused of "cheating" the party. "The remarks I made while quitting Congress, Ghulam Nabi Azad's letter has put a stamp on those words. What I was saying was right. A circle of sycophants has either

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CanadaSep 28, 2026

Nijjar Murder Case: FBI Announces Reward for Goldy Brar’s Arrest

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of Satinderjit Singh, alias Goldy Brar, who is wanted in connection with the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The announcement was made Monday during a press conference in Los Angeles by FBI Assistant Director Patrick Grady and RCMP Assistant Commissioner Lisa Moreland. Authorities said Brar has been linked to serious offences including murder, extortion and drug trafficking. Brar was also charged in a U.S. court in July in connection with al
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BCSep 28, 2026

Eby Targets Trump’s Trade War, Pledges to Double B.C. Critical Mineral Exports

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby targeted U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war during an election campaign stop in Prince Rupert on Monday, pledging to double the province’s critical mineral exports over the next five years if his government is re-elected. Eby said B.C.’s response to the trade war is to sell its natural resources to more markets around the world, creating jobs and supporting the provincial economy. He also criticized the B.C. Conservatives, claiming they could cancel projects covered by agreements his government has reached with the federal government if they come to power.
WorldSep 28, 2026

One Killed, 19 Injured in Russian Drone Attack on Kyiv

One person was killed and 19 others were injured in a Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv on Monday. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the drone struck the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv. Six of the injured were taken to hospital for treatment. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia also targeted a pharmaceutical company, petrol stations and a medical facility in the city. He said Russia has recently increased its use of high-speed jet drones, which are proving difficult for Ukrainian air defences to intercept. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Russi
BCSep 28, 2026

B.C. Conservatives Say Lorne Doerkson Could Remain Leader for Years Without Leadership Vote

The B.C. Conservatives say interim leader Lorne Doerkson could remain at the helm of the party for years without a leadership vote if the Conservatives win the Oct. 24 provincial election. According to a legal opinion obtained by the party, Doerkson would be invited by the Lieutenant-Governor to serve as premier if the Conservatives form government. He could then remain party leader until the board decides to call a leadership election, a process that could take 18 months or longer. The legal opinion, prepared for the party and sent to president Mauro Francis, says the party’s constitution
BCSep 28, 2026

BC Conservatives, Centre BC Announce Candidates for Upcoming Election

The BC Conservative Party has announced incumbent MLA Harmaan Bhangu as its candidate for Langley-Abbotsford. Bhangu was first elected as an MLA in 2024. In a statement, he said serving the riding over the past two years has been one of the greatest honours of his life. Meanwhile, Centre BC, led by Elenore Sturko, has nominated Kuldeep Rangi in Delta North. Rangi operates a real estate marketing brokerage business. The party has also named Raman Sharma as its candidate in Surrey City Centre. Sharma is the president of the Tradesmen Association of BC, which he founded in 2016. In Surrey North,