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CanadaMay 05, 2022

Human remains found in Toronto dumpster belong to little girl

Toronto police say following an autopsy report conducted on the human remains found in a dumpster on Monday, they belong to a little girl who has been dead since sometime in 2021. Det. Sgt. Renee Foley told reporters at a news conference that following the autopsy on Wednesday, the remains belong to a girl, possibly between the ages of 4 and 7 years old. The remains were located in a dumpster outside a Rosedale home on Dale Avenue near Castle Frank Road late Monday afternoon. She was wrapped in a crochet blanket inside a plastic bag, Foley said. The forensic pathologist believes she may have b
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CanadaMay 05, 2022

Greater Toronto Airports Authority 'urgently' calls on feds to help with congestion

The organization running Toronto's Pearson International Airport is ``urgently'' calling on the federal government to help alleviate major delays affecting passengers at clearance points due to a shortage of staff. The Greater Toronto Airports Authority says Ottawa needs to make investments to boost staffing levels as well as ``streamline'' COVID-19 public health requirements to deal with the issue.The Vancouver International Airport is also experiencing delays and on Sunday urged passengers to arrive two to three hours ahead of their flights in order to get through the security screening pro
CanadaMay 04, 2022

Crowdfunding platforms now required to report transactions

Canada has become one of the first countries in the world to require online crowdfunding platforms to report to its anti-money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog, government officials told a special committee examining the truck convoy protest and the steps the government took to end it. Finance department officials said new regulations went into effect last week, adding crowdfunding platforms and some payment processing companies to the list of companies obliged to report large or suspicious transactions to the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre, Canada's financial in
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CanadaMay 03, 2022

Jimi Sandhu's alleged killer confirmed dead in plane crash in Ontario

A man who was fleeing arrest for a gang-related murder in Thailand has been confirmed as one of the victims of a plane crash in northwestern Ontario. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC says in a release that Gene Lahrkamp, one of two men wanted for the February shooting of BC gang member Jimi Sandhu, died in the April 30th plane crash near Sioux Lookout. The CFSEU, which investigates gang-related crime in BC, says Lahrkamp and Mathew Dupre, who was arrested in February for Sandhu's slaying, both fled Thailand for Canada after the shooting. Lahrkamp was named late last month as
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CanadaMay 03, 2022

National funeral today in Montreal for Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur

``My Way'' played as Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur's funeral ended. Lafleur was remembered a father, a teammate and a person of exceptional generosity who inspired generations of Quebecers. Martin Lafleur described his father as someone who always made time for his family and who wanted to take care of everyone, including people he didn't know. Hockey hall of famers Yvon Cournoyer, Larry Robinson, Guy Carbonneau and Patrick Roy paid tribute to the Habs legend, who died last month at age 70 after battling lung cancer. Carbonneau talked about showing up at his first training camp and pi
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CanadaMay 02, 2022

Six verified candidates vying to lead the Conservative Party of Canada

The Conservative party leadership race is moving forward with six candidates. The party confirms Pierre Poilievre, Jean Charest, Patrick Brown, Leslyn Lewis, Scott Aitchison, and Roman Baber have all submitted the full 300,000 dollar registration fee and a compliance deposit, along with signatures from 500 party members. The Conservatives will announce their new leader on September 10th.
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CanadaMay 02, 2022

Feds, Ontario invest $1B to retool Stellantis plants to make electric vehicles

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Stellantis auto plants in Windsor and Brampton, Ontario, will become global leaders in electric vehicle manufacturing. Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford made a joint appearance in Windsor today to announce one-billion dollars in funding to help Stellantis retool its Canadian auto plants for EV manufacturing. The company has also said it is expanding its research facility in Windsor to include a battery pack testing hub and an electric vehicle research centre. Trudeau says today’s deal on made-in-Canada electric vehicles is another investment in our
CanadaApr 29, 2022

Four cadets dead after incident at Royal Military College in Kingston

The Department of National Defence says four cadets at the Royal Military College are dead after what it calls a ``fatal incident'' at the institution's campus in Kingston, Ontario. They say it occurred early this morning at Point Frederick. Officials say the loss is being felt across the Royal Military College community, while next-of-kin notifications are still ongoing. The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service is investigating.
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CanadaApr 28, 2022

Health Canada ending a ban on gay men donating blood

Health Canada is going to end a ban on gay men donating blood. Canadian Blood Services says the ban will be replaced by new screening criteria based on sexual history and behaviour. Starting no later than September 30th, potential donors will be asked if they have had new or multiple sexual partners in the last three months, no matter their gender or sexual orientation. The agency says questions about sexual behaviour will allow more reliable risk assessments.

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IndiaFeb 12, 2026

India defence council clears proposal to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets from France

India’s Defence Acquisition Council has approved a proposal to procure 114 Rafale fighter aircraft from France in a deal estimated at approximately ₹3.60 lakh crore, according to officials from the Ministry of Defence. The decision marks one of the largest defence procurement initiatives currently under consideration by the federal government. The council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, also cleared several additional proposals aimed at strengthening India’s military capabilities. These include the acquisition of advanced missile systems and modern satellite-based technologie
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CanadaFeb 12, 2026

Woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Surrey morning collision

A 45-year-old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle in Surrey early Thursday morning, prompting a police investigation and extended road closures in the Whalley area. Surrey Police Service said officers responded at approximately 7:33 am to reports of a pedestrian-involved collision in the 10400 block of 132 Street, near 104 Avenue. Frontline officers attended along with Surrey Fire Services and BC Emergency Health Services. Despite life-saving efforts at the scene, the woman succumbed to her injuries. Police confirmed the driver remained at the location and is cooperating with invest
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CanadaFeb 12, 2026

Carney to visit Tumbler Ridge as community mourns mass shooting

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will travel to Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, in the coming days to meet with residents and local officials grieving after a deadly mass shooting that killed nine people, including several children and the attacker. His office said the details of the trip, including timing, are being coordinated with community leaders to ensure support aligns with local needs. The announcement follows one of the deadliest mass shootings in recent Canadian history. On Tuesday, an 18-year-old gunman opened fire in the town of about 2,400 people, killing relatives at a nearby
CanadaFeb 12, 2026

Transit Police seek witnesses after sexual assault near Scott Road SkyTrain Station in Surrey

Metro Vancouver Transit Police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a reported sexual assault in the parking area next to Scott Road SkyTrain Station in North Surrey. Police say the incident occurred on January 21 shortly after 4:00 p.m. at the Scott Road Park and Ride Lot A, near 110 Avenue and 126A Street. A woman was walking from the SkyTrain station to her vehicle, which was parked in a far corner of the lot, when she was approached from behind and assaulted. Investigators say the woman fought back and the suspect fled in the direction of the station. The suspect is descr
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AlbertaFeb 12, 2026

Calgary police investigate targeted shooting outside southeast restaurant

Calgary police are investigating what they describe as an organized crime related shooting that took place outside a restaurant in the city’s southeast late Wednesday night. Officers were called to a Cactus Club location along Macleod Trail Southeast after reports that a man had been shot while sitting inside his vehicle in the parking area. Emergency crews transported the victim to hospital in critical condition. Police later confirmed his condition had improved and he is now listed as stable. Investigators believe the shooting was targeted and say the victim was likely followed or approach