British Columbia
Surrey Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding International Students with Fake College Acceptance Letters
Brijesh Mishra, a resident of Surrey, has admitted to defrauding international students from India by providing them with counterfeit college acceptance letters. Mishra's guilty plea comes after an investigation by...
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Building B.C.'s South Asian Heritage Museum: A Community Endeavor
The vision of creating a museum in British Columbia to honor Canadians of South Asian heritage is gaining momentum through extensive community engagement efforts. Spearheaded by a ministerial advisory committee...
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The Rise of Fourplexes: A Potential Housing Revolution in Canadian Cities?
A new housing solution known as the fourplex is gaining attention as a potential remedy for Canada's housing shortage, but faces significant opposition. Angela Jiang, who traded a high-rise condo...
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B.C. First Nation Reframes 215 Suspected Graves as "Anomalies" Instead of "Children"
In a recent statement, the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation has shifted its language, now referring to the 215 suspected graves initially discovered as "anomalies" rather than confirmed graves of...
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B.C. Campuses to Enhance Overdose Prevention Measures Following Tragic Student Death
In response to the tragic overdose death of a University of Victoria student, British Columbia's postsecondary institutions are implementing enhanced measures for overdose prevention. Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future...
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Varied Weather Patterns Sweep Across Canada: Thunderstorms, Tornado Risks, and Unexpected Snowfall in B.C
Canadians should brace for a diverse array of weather conditions, ranging from thunderstorms to potential tornadoes in Ontario, while some regions are even expecting snowfall. Meteorologist Kelsey McEwen from CTV...
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State Actor Suspected in Sophisticated Cyberattack on B.C. Government Systems
In a recent announcement, the head of B.C.'s public service disclosed a concerning breach in government systems, pointing fingers at a potential state or state-sponsored actor as the perpetrator behind...
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Suspect in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's Murder Obtained Canadian Student Visa in 'days'
Two men accused of assassinating Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh activist in British Columbia, managed to obtain Canadian study permits surprisingly quickly, with one claiming it took just a few...
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Canada Conducts Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test Today
Today, the Canadian federal government is testing its emergency alert system across most of the country. This test will send alerts to cellphones and broadcast over TV and radio, covering...
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London Drugs Temporarily Closes Stores Across Western Canada Following Cyberattack
London Drugs has announced the temporary closure of its stores in Western Canada due to a cybersecurity incident that occurred on Sunday. The retail and pharmacy chain, which operates...
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