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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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IndiaAug 23, 2022

CBI will arrest Manish Sisodia in 2-3 days : Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday claimed that his deputy Manish Sisodia is likely to be arrested in the next few days. "We heard that they (CBI) will arrest Manish Sisodia within the next 10 days, but now I feel that they will arrest him in the next 2-3 days," Aam Aadmi Party national convener Kejriwal said addressing a public meet in Gujarat's Bhavnagar. This came when Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia are on their two-day visit to Gujarat ahead of the state assembly polls. On August 19, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) searched Sisodia's home and carried out raids

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BCNov 21, 2025

11 injured after Grizzly attacks B.C. students in Bella Coola

A grizzly bear attacked a group of elementary school students in Bella Coola, in B.C.'s Central Coast region. A total of 11 people were injured in the incident, with two in critical condition and two others seriously injured. According to BC Emergency Health Services, seven people were treated at the scene. The incident is believed to have occurred around 2 p.m. Thursday. According to eyewitnesses, several people tried to stop the bear and a male teacher confronted the bear and suffered serious injuries. According to information, this teacher was taken to the hospital by helicopter. The Bella
CanadaNov 20, 2025

Indian national wanted in murder case arrested after being refused entry at Canada–U.S. border

U.S. border officials say a 22-year-old Indian national was taken into custody at the Peace Bridge crossing at Fort Erie after Canadian officers refused him entry over the weekend. The case is drawing renewed attention to cross-border screening practices that affect travel between Ontario and Western New York, a corridor frequently used by travellers from Ontario’s South Asian communities. According to a statement from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the man – identified as Vishat Kumar – had previously entered the United States without authorization in 2024 and did not appear for a
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CanadaNov 20, 2025

Chrystia Freeland to leave Parliament for senior leadership role with Rhodes Trust in U.K.

Chrystia Freeland is preparing to leave federal politics next year as she moves to Oxford, England, to take up a senior leadership role with the Rhodes Trust. The educational charity confirmed that Freeland will become its next chief executive officer on July 1, overseeing one of the world’s most influential international scholarship programs. The organization administers the Rhodes Scholarship, which brings students from around the globe to study at the University of Oxford. Freeland’s appointment places her at the centre of an institution that has produced generations of leaders in publi
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BCNov 20, 2025

Rain and Snow Alerts in Effect as Coastal and Northern B.C. Brace for Strong Weather System

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a pair of weather alerts for communities along British Columbia’s north and central coast, warning that a strong frontal system could bring significant rain and heavy mountain snow through the end of the week. The agency says areas from Bella Coola through Kitimat may receive as much as 70 millimetres of rain, raising the risk of water pooling on roads and possible washouts near rivers and creeks. The system is expected to weaken by Friday, but officials caution that changing conditions may still affect travel across coastal corridors. While t
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CanadaNov 20, 2025

Senate approves citizenship reform for ‘Lost Canadians’ as advocates raise adoption concerns

Federal legislation designed to address long-standing gaps in Canada’s citizenship rules has cleared the Senate and is expected to become law before a court-imposed deadline early next year. The bill aims to resolve cases involving so-called Lost Canadians – individuals born abroad to Canadian parents who were themselves born outside the country and who lost access to citizenship because of restrictive rules adopted in 2009. The changes come after the Ontario Superior Court ruled last year that the previous one-generation limit on citizenship by descent was unconstitutional. Under the upda