Public memorial for slain Montreal police officer to be held July 7

by South Asian Star | Jul 1, 2026 | National

CanadaA public memorial for Montreal police officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, who was killed last week in the line of duty, will be held July 7.Mohamed Lamine Benredouane and a civilian were shot and killed last week in Cote-des-Neiges neighbourhoodCBC News ·...

Lawsuit attempting to reopen Cowichan Aboriginal title case dismissed

by South Asian Star | Jul 1, 2026 | Local

Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.An attempt by a Richmond, B.C., company to...

‘It’s a constant battle’: Kelowna businesses say crime is changing downtown

by South Asian Star | Jul 1, 2026 | Local

Some downtown Kelowna, B.C., business owners say security measures once considered optional have become necessary just to stay open, even as the city rolls out new initiatives aimed at reducing crime. The city recently announced a new RCMP Downtown Community Liaison...

mRNA vaccines proved safe and effective during COVID, review says. Cancer could be next

by South Asian Star | Jul 1, 2026 | Stories

Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.The billions of mRNA vaccine doses that went...