AlbertaAug 24, 2022
Another case of gun violence in Calgary, Police are investigating
Police are investigating another case of gun violence in Calgary, this time it happened in the southeast community of Radisson Heights yesterday.
Calgary police have not released any information regarding injuries or the individuals involved.
Police say it is the city's 97th shooting this year.
On Monday, police were called to respond to a shooting in Pineridge that officials say involved two vehicles, but no was reported injured.
There were two shootings in the city on Sunday.
AlbertaAug 24, 2022
RCMP investigate after Leela Aheer's social media accounts were hacked
Alberta RCMP are confirming they are investigating after Leela Aheer, a candidate in the United Conservative Party leadership race, reported that some of her social media accounts had been compromised.
Aheer, who was elected in the riding of Chestermere-Strathmore in 2019, says she was shocked to discover that both her personal and public Facebook accounts had been hacked.
In a Twitter post, she called it a targeted attack and said there were inappropriate messages being sent through it as a result.
She says that her account was being used for sexual exploitation and that --quote -- ``we will
BCAug 24, 2022
Prince George: Charges approved in Monday’s police incident
The B.C. Prosecution Service approved the following charges against 22-year-old Dilmeet Singh Chahal and 21-year-old Zakaria Benjamin Athaya in relation to yesterday’s police-involved shooting: Dilmeet Singh Chahal:- Dangerous operation of a conveyance- Flight while pursued by a police officer- Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition- Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle- Obstruct police officerZakaria Benjamin Athaya:- Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition- Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle- Obstruc
BCAug 23, 2022
B.C. union agrees to resume bargaining talks
BC's largest public-sector union says it has been invited back to the negotiating table by government negotiators. The BC General Employees' Union says bargaining is expected to resume soon, but details are still being confirmed. The union says it's a ``significant development'', and a direct result of its members' job action, which will remain in effect until further notice. The Public Service Agency says there haven't been any reported negative impacts so far from an overtime ban imposed by the BCGEU, which represents 33,000 members.
BCAug 23, 2022
RCMP warning residents in Merritt about a rise in phone scams accusing people of attempting to hire sex workers
RCMP are warning residents in Merritt about a rise in phone scams accusing people of attempting to hire sex workers and demanding large sums of money. Police say the scammers have been threatening people with death and in some cases have texted photographs of firearms and severed human body parts. Constable Ed Query says the public should immediately block the phone numbers of those that may have requested money in any form, including gift cards, cheques or money orders. Anyone who has been scammed is being asked to call police.
BCAug 23, 2022
Charges laid in South Surrey double homicide from July
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has made an arrest in the homicides of Jordan Krishna and Robeen Soreni on July 30, 2022 in Surrey, with charges being laid in consultation with the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS). Background: On July 30, 2022 at 2:45 p.m., police received reports of a shooting at the South Surrey Athletic Park, located at 14600 20 Avenue, Surrey, BC. Surrey Detachment first responders attended the location and found Jordan Krishna, Robeen Soreni and Harbir Khosa, all suffering from gun shot wounds, in what was believed to be a targeted incident. Mr. Krishna an
CanadaAug 23, 2022
PM Trudeau talks about plans to create a special team focused on countering Russian propaganda
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has unveiled plans to create a special team focused on countering Russian disinformation and propaganda. It's part of a package of new measures designed to support Ukraine and punish Russia for launching a war six months ago that has killed tens of thousands of people and affected millions of others around the world. In addition to imposing sanctions against 62 more people, Ottawa is also planning to spend nearly four-million-dollars on two projects to bolster Ukraine's military and police services. He told a special meeting this morning of leaders from dozens of
IndiaAug 23, 2022
ED has not registered case against Manish Sisodia in excise policy row, clarifies top agency official
Enforcement Directorate's top official on Tuesday denied that the agency has filed a money laundering case against Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia after an Additional Director in the probe agency had said that a case had been filed over the Delhi Excise Policy which is being probed by CBI.
The clarification came soon after Additional Director Enforcement Directorate Sonia Narang confirmed to ANI on record that a money laundering case had been filed against Manish Sisodia.
The CBI had filed a case against over alleged corruption in the 2021-22 excise policy. The excise policy was sub
AlbertaAug 23, 2022
UCP leadership candidate Leela Aheer's social media accounts hacked
A spokesperson for United Conservative Party leadership candidate Leela Aheer says her personal and public social media accounts have been hacked.
Aheer's campaign manager says the member of legislative assembly who represents the Chestermere-Strathmore constituency in Alberta is devastated.
The hacker is promoting child exploitation and nudity on her accounts.
Aheer's team says it is trying to figure out how to retrieve her accounts from the hacker.