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IndiaJul 22, 2022

ED attaches assets worth Rs 253 cr of Nirav Modi in Hong Kong

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached movable properties worth Rs 253.62 crore of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's group of companies in Hong Kong. The attached assets included gems and jewellery and bank balances amounting to USD 30.98 million and HKD 5.75 million, equivalent to Rs 253.62 crore (as of Friday), an ED statement said. On the basis of FIR under Section 420, 467, 471 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section 13 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), ED had initiated an investigation by recording Enforcemen
AlbertaJul 22, 2022

Calgary police believe woman missing since 2016 a homicide victim

Police say they believe a Calgary woman who disappeared more than five years ago was a victim of a homicide. Tammie Doreen Howard, who was 49 when she vanished, was last heard from on Dec. 24, 2016, and reported missing by her family four months later. Staff Sgt. Martin Schiavetta says investigators initially believed it was a missing person case but have followed many leads and determined Howard was killed. Police are hoping the public can provide information on a light-coloured Jeep Wrangler that is believed to be connected to Howard's death. Schiavetta says some cases are solved within hour
AlbertaJul 22, 2022

Alberta MLA charged in hacking case won't return to NDP caucus or seek re-election

An Alberta legislature member who left the Opposition NDP caucus over a computer hacking investigation says he will remain in the house as an Independent and not seek re-election in 2023. Thomas Dang says in a statement that Albertans are facing a number of crucial issues, including inflation and climate change, and his predicament is distracting the NDP on those problems. Dang is a second-term member representing Edmonton-South. He left caucus in December 2021 when the RCMP began investigating a hack of Alberta's COVID-19 vaccine website.
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BCJul 22, 2022

Man wanted in assault on mom, toddler in Vancouver back in custody

A man wanted B.C. wide for allegedly assaulting a mom and her toddler is back in custody, after VPD officers arrested him in Chinatown earlier today. Shakwan Kelly, 27, was arrested shortly before 8 a.m. on Keefer Street, after a witness recognized him from media reports and flagged over a VPD officer who was patrolling the neighbourhood.Kelly, who was wanted for failing to attend court following the alleged July 9 assault, was returned to jail.Vancouver Police continue to investigate Kelly’s alleged involvement in a number of criminal offences that occurred the morning of July 9 in the Down
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BCJul 22, 2022

Vancouver councillors unanimously pass a motion to install sideguards on city-owned trucks

Vancouver councillors have unanimously passed a motion to install sideguards on city-owned trucks and advocate for the requirement of the guards on all other large trucks. The guards would prevent cyclists or pedestrians from being swept under the back wheels of a big rig if the truck suddenly turns in front of them. The motion followed a collision in Vancouver last month that killed cyclist Augustin Beltran. In addition to upgrading city vehicles with sideguards, council will also send a letter to Transport Canada asking it to make the guards necessary on all large trucks.
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BCJul 21, 2022

Police arrest male involved in "Grandparent Scam" in West Vancouver

Police are warning the public to be on alert after a West Vancouver senior was almost defrauded of $16,000 in a scam known as the "Grandparent Scam." On July 19th, 2022, the 80-year-old victim received a phone call from a man who claimed to be ‘Officer Baker’ from North Vancouver RCMP. The fraudster claimed that he had arrested his grandson and needed bail money to release his grandson from police custody. The fraudster then handed the phone over to another man who claimed to be the grandson. The fraudsters were able to convince the victim to withdraw $16,000.00. The victim then received a
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BCJul 21, 2022

B.C. ending immigration detention arrangement with CBSA, citing human rights

British Columbia is ending an arrangement with Canada Border Services Agency to hold immigration detainees in provincial correctional centres, saying the arrangement doesn't align with its stance on human rights. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says in a statement the province conducted a review that analyzed all aspects of its contract with the agency, including public safety, and consulted with advocacy groups. He says it brought to light that aspects of the arrangement don't align with the government's commitment to upholding human rights standards or its dedication to pursuing socia
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CanadaJul 21, 2022

PM Trudeau: Hockey Canada needs a 'real reckoning' in wake of scandal

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Hockey Canada needs to do an "awful lot" to regain Canadians' trust. The national federation says it will no longer use a fund maintained by membership fees collected across the country to settle sexual assault claims. Speaking at an unrelated announcement in Nova Scotia this morning, Trudeau said that's only a step in the right direction. Hockey Canada has been under intense scrutiny since May when it emerged the organization quietly settled a lawsuit filed by a woman who alleges she was assaulted while intoxicated by eight unnamed players, including members
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BCJul 21, 2022

Man found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in CFSEU-BC-led investigation into drug trafficking and conspiracy to commit murder

A man has been convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison after being charged with 17 criminal offences following a Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC)-led investigation that proactively targeted an alleged drug trafficking network and involved a conspiracy to commit murder. In late 2020, CFSEU-BC worked with the Surrey and Burnaby RCMP in response to information learned of an alleged conspiracy to commit murder. The investigation identified one suspect who was believed to be plotting to commit the murder.Due to an increased risk to the public because of

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Eby Pledges to Freeze ICBC Insurance Rates for Another Three Years

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Vancouver Advance Voting Sets New Daily Record as 25,142 Voters Cast Ballots

Vancouver’s municipal election advance voting has set a new daily record, with 25,142 people casting their ballots on Wednesday, the second day of advance voting. According to preliminary figures released by the City of Vancouver, it was the highest number of advance votes recorded in a single day in the city’s history. The previous record was set just four days earlier, on Oct. 3, when 21,824 voters cast their ballots on the first day of advance voting. In comparison, only 10,502 people voted on the second day of advance voting during Vancouver’s 2022 municipal election. This year’s f