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FBI chief Kash Patel abruptly paused joint operations with Canada’s RCMP after the CBC issued a memo reminding journalists not to label 9/11 attacks as “terrorism” without expert attribution — sparking outrage from U.S. officials, including the ambassador and Patel himself, who called the policy an “insult to the souls lost.” The CBC quickly backed down, but the fallout caused FBI teams to cancel meetings and temporarily halt cooperation — though other U.S. agencies continued working with Canada. While the disruption was likely short-lived, it chilled ties between the two agencies and raised questions about how sensitive intelligence partnerships handle domestic media guidelines.

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A major blow to rural healthcare: The B.C. Supreme Court has struck down the province’s requirement that doctors trained abroad work in underserved areas, leaving communities scrambling as the mandate vanishes. Longtime rural physicians warn this decision will deepen staffing shortages, with one doctor citing a town that lost three out of four doctors. Health officials are now racing to find new ways to attract and retain medical talent — from better incentives to expanding nurse-led care — as the battle to keep remote communities healthy continues.

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Bike the Night is rolling into Vancouver this Friday, September 18th — and it’s going to turn your commute into a traffic puzzle. Hundreds of glowing bikes will take over a 10-kilometer route along the seawall and across the Burrard Bridge, starting at 6:30 PM from David Lam Park, with another wave at 7:45 PM. Expect major delays in Yaletown, False Creek, and downtown — traffic won’t clear until 10 PM. Parking is banned on Drake, Pacific Blvd, Homer, and Hornby streets. If you’re driving, plan ahead or find an alternate route — this isn’t just a ride, it’s a dazzling, disruptive spectacle.

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Sweet Memory Dessert is closing its doors on September 30th after serving up late-night Taiwanese treats since 2019 — but don’t pack your bags just yet. The owners are actively hunting for a new location, promising this isn’t goodbye, just a temporary pause. Known for everything from grass jelly and bubble tea to meat sauce on rice, this beloved spot was a midnight sugar rush staple. Keep an eye out — they’re determined to bring those sweet memories back somewhere new soon.

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Two missing boys from Valhalla Centre in Alberta have been found safe in British Columbia—healthy and happy—after a tense Amber Alert stretched across three provinces. Two adults were arrested for violating a custody order, and the children are now in the care of Alberta Children and Family Services.

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B.C. Conservatives are in freefall as three more MLAs quit, pushing departures since May to a dozen — and former party member Peter Milobar is now teaming up with Mike Bernier of CentreBC in a bold new political move, all while Premier David Eby mulls a surprise snap election that could shake up the province’s political future.

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Civil rights groups and labor unions are suing the Trump administration, accusing it of voter intimidation by deploying armed federal agents to polling places — a move they say violates the Voting Rights Act and could scare away minority voters. Led by the NAACP and SEIU, the lawsuit seeks a court order to halt such deployments and protect election integrity, highlighting the dangerous intersection of immigration enforcement and voting access.

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Canada just got a nasty bug alert: the spotted lanternfly has officially been found breeding in Windsor, Ontario. This invasive pest, known for attacking over 100 plant species—especially grapevines—could devastate Canadian wineries if it spreads. While Canada has regulated these bugs since 2018, this is the first confirmed case of them thriving locally, not just hitching rides on imports. The CFIA is now racing to map the infestation and urges everyone to be vigilant: inspect vehicles, gear, and outdoor items—especially if you’ve traveled from U.S. hotspots. If you spot one, snap a photo, collect evidence safely, and report it immediately. Spot it? Snap it. Catch it. Report it.

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A Louisiana jury convicted Telemundo reporter Danette Colbert and her accomplice Rickey White of negligent homicide and racketeering in the death of Adan Manzano, a fellow journalist who died from alcohol and Xanax-induced positional asphyxia after being drugged in his hotel room during Super Bowl coverage. While Colbert was found guilty, White walked free on manslaughter charges — prosecutors claimed they ran a coordinated scheme targeting men in tourist areas, stealing their belongings while he handled the loot. Sentencing is set for later this September, and Manzano’s tragic loss comes just months after his wife’s fatal car crash, leaving behind a young child.

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