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CanadaMar 18, 2022

Canada wide warrant issued for Pawan Malik in fatal hit and run case

Investigators from the Major Collision Bureau have issued a Canada Wide Warrant for a Fail to Remain Collision from February 20, 2022, that occurred in the City of Mississauga and claimed the life of a Brampton woman. On Sunday, February 20, 2022, 24-year-old Kavita Chodhary was walking along Derry Road East and began to cross the road at Cattrick Street when she was struck by a dark coloured vehicle. The vehicle and occupant fled the scene and did not stop to render any assistance to the victim. Investigators have located and seized the vehicle involved, a black 2009 Honda Accord. The man all
AlbertaMar 18, 2022

Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan to be held on 22nd May in Edmonton

Baisakhi Nagar Kirtan will be held on May 22 in the city of Edmonton to celebrate the Creation Day of the Khalsa. Disclosing this here today the management of Nagar Kirtan Committee said that this time some changes have been made in the route of Nagar Kirtan for the safety and convenience of the common man. "This time the big stage has been shifted from Gurdwara to TD Baker School grounds. In Nagar Kirtan this time there will be only one float in which Sri Guru Granth Sahib will be riding." This time the Nagar Kirtan will start from Gurdwara Millwoods at 12 noon and through Millwoods Road East
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BCMar 17, 2022

VPD searches for man wanted Canada-wide

Vancouver Police are asking for the public’s help to find a 40-year-old man who violated his long term supervision order, and is now wanted Canada-wide. Marcel Lawson was ordered by the courts to remain at a hospital while receiving medical treatment, but failed to do so. He has a history of committing serious sexual offences and he is at risk to re-offend.Lawson is Indigenous, five feet eight inches tall, and weighs about 230 pounds. He has short black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black sweater with a white Under Armour logo on the chest, was carrying a black backpack, an
AlbertaMar 17, 2022

Stormy, cloudy conditions the day of fatal Alberta plane crash: report

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says weather conditions were poor when a plane crashed in northern Alberta last summer, killing the pilot. A board report says RCMP found the pilot dead two days after the crash in the rugged terrain of Marten Mountain, about 10 kilometres northeast of Slave Lake. The investigation found the pilot had told a flight service specialist in Edmonton on Aug. 31 that he was taking off from La Crete, Alta., for Saskatoon International Airport. He was flying a privately registered Mooney M20C, which is a low-wing, single-engine plane, built in 1964. The repor
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BCMar 17, 2022

RCMP investigating homicide in Lillooet, B.C.

RCMP are investigating a homicide in Lillooet. Police say paramedics found a seriously injured man on a street in the community on Tuesday night. He was taken to hospital but did not survive. Investigators are not releasing the victim's name and say the attack appears isolated and they don't believe anyone else is at risk.
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BCMar 17, 2022

B.C. government says transition of youth from care among roots of homelessness

The British Columbia government is expanding supports for former youth in care as part of a cross-government approach to target the root causes of homelessness.Several cabinet ministers gathered for a news conference to share details of $633 million first announced in Budget 2022 for supports over three years for people experiencing homelessness.Mitzi Dean, minister of children and family development, says $35 million over three years will help former youth in care, almost half of whom experience homelessness at some point in their lives.It will help cover an unconditional one-year income supp
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BCMar 17, 2022

Charges approved after women allegedly sexually assaulted during treatments at Burnaby skincare clinic

A Burnaby RCMP investigation has resulted in two charges against an employee at a Burnaby skincare business, and police are urging any others with information to come forward.An investigation was launched in 2019 after a victim reported to police that she was sexually assaulted during treatment at a business operating as Fab Skin Care at 5481 Kingsway in Burnaby.In 2021, a second victim who underwent treatment by the same practitioner at the clinic also came forward to police, allowing Burnaby RCMP’s Child Abuse and Sexual Offence Unit (CASO) to gather additional evidence.On March 14, 2022 4
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CanadaMar 17, 2022

Canada begins accepting applications for Ukrainians seeking temporary refuge from war

The federal government has begun accepting applications from Ukrainians and their families fleeing Russian aggression who want to come to Canada while they decide their next steps. The program to allow an unlimited number of Ukrainians to come to Canada was first announced two weeks ago. At the time, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser suggested Ukrainian citizens would be allowed to stay for two years before deciding whether to apply to stay permanently. The government has since extended that period to three years, and extended eligibility to family members of Ukrainian nationals, regardless of
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CanadaMar 17, 2022

Melanie Joly and rest of the G-7 ministers issue joint statement urging Russia to comply with an International Court of Justice order

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly and the rest of the G-7 ministers have issued a joint statement urging Russia to comply with an International Court of Justice order to stop attacking Ukraine. The ministers say Russian forces are making indiscriminate attacks on civilians and that President Vladimir Putin is conducting an ``unprovoked and shameful war.'' Joly and the other G-7 ministers say those responsible for war crimes, including indiscriminate use of weapons against civilians, will be held responsible and that they are prepared to further increase the pressure of sanctions on Russia

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CanadaMay 21, 2026

Poilievre says Conservatives would campaign against Alberta separation referendum

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he and all Conservative MPs would campaign to keep Alberta in Canada if a referendum on separation is held in the province. Poilievre said the party would take the same position in Quebec if a Parti Québécois government were elected and moved ahead with a sovereignty referendum there. The comments come as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to deliver a televised address later today. Her United Conservative government is considering whether to include a question related to Alberta’s future within Canada in a series of referendums planned for
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AlbertaMay 21, 2026

Alberta premier to deliver televised address amid renewed separation referendum debate

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to deliver a televised address Thursday evening amid renewed political debate over a possible referendum on Alberta’s future within Confederation. The address is set to air at 6:45 p.m. on CTV, Global and Rogers television networks and will also be livestreamed on the premier’s social media channels. The appearance follows controversy at a United Conservative Party caucus committee meeting Wednesday, where members debated a motion urging Smith to call an Oct. 19 referendum on Alberta’s place in Canada. The motion, introduced by UCP member Nate
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AlbertaMay 21, 2026

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces cabinet shuffle amid referendum process

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a cabinet shuffle Thursday, with several senior ministers receiving new portfolios as the provincial government continues work related to a proposed referendum process in the province. Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani administered the oath of office to the newly appointed ministers during a ceremony in Edmonton. Jason Nixon was appointed Alberta’s new finance minister, while Adriana LaGrange returned to the hospitals and surgical health services portfolio. Tara Sawyer was named minister of agriculture and irrigation. Nathan Neudorf was appointed mini
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CanadaMay 21, 2026

Carney, Eby discuss fast-tracking major projects during Vancouver meeting

Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Columbia Premier David Eby held a closed-door meeting in Vancouver on Wednesday, where both leaders discussed a new co-operation agreement aimed at accelerating development projects across the province. Following the meeting, Carney said closer collaboration between federal and provincial governments would help strengthen Canada’s economy and move major projects forward more quickly. He said governments can achieve more when they work together and added that economic growth remains a priority. Earlier in the day, the prime minister addressed a business
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CanadaMay 21, 2026

Unions raise concerns over possible changes to federal labour laws in Canada

Several Canadian unions are raising concerns over potential changes to federal labour laws being considered by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, warning the move could limit workers’ right to strike. According to reports, the federal government circulated a discussion paper on April 17 seeking feedback from selected stakeholders, including representatives from the airline, port, railway, telecommunications and banking sectors. Union groups say they are concerned the government could expand the number of workplaces classified as “essential services,” a designation that can restri