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CanadaDec 06, 2024

Punjabi Brothers Shot in Brampton; One Dead, One Hospitalized

Tragic news has emerged from Ontario, Canada. Two Punjabi brothers were shot in Brampton late Wednesday night. One brother, Pritpal Singh, lost his life, while the other, Khushwant Singh, is hospitalized. Peel Police reported receiving a call about a shooting on Odeon Street, near Gorway and Mayfield Roads, around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The incident is believed to be targeted. Investigators are searching for a white four-door sedan used in the attack. Reports suggest the suspects fired shots from this vehicle. Media sources confirmed that both victims hail from the Tarn Taran district of Pun
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CanadaDec 06, 2024

Canada's Arctic policy draws on international collaboration to face emerging threats

Canada has unveiled an Arctic foreign policy that commits to increasing domestic and international collaboration to combat emerging foreign threats in the North. The policy, released by Global Affairs Canada on Friday in Ottawa, says the North American Arctic is "no longer free from tension" amid increased geopolitical instability following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has "shaken the foundations of international co-operation in the Arctic." A key part of the plan is to revive the role of Canada's Arctic ambassador, which was removed in 2006 under the Harper government, and commits to o
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CanadaDec 06, 2024

Statistics Canada to release November labour force survey today

Statistics Canada is set to release its November jobs report this morning. According to LSEG Data & Analytics, economists polled by Reuters expect the unemployment rate ticked up to 6.6 per cent last month. The jobless rate was 6.5 per cent in October. Job creation has lagged population growth considerably this year as high interest rates weigh on the economy. Today's labour report will be the last major economic release ahead of the Bank of Canada's interest rate announcement on Dec. 11. The central bank is expected to deliver another interest rate cut, though forecasters remain split on
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CanadaDec 05, 2024

Another day of heavy fog, near-zero visibility in Metro Vancouver

Dense fog has reduced visibility to near-zero for the third straight day in Metro Vancouver, creating potentially hazardous travel conditions. Environment Canada says a fog advisory is in effect for the Greater Vancouver area, as well as the Fraser Valley, Sunshine Coast and eastern Vancouver Island. At Vancouver International Airport, several flights arriving from other affected communities such as Nanaimo, Comox, Powell River and Campbell River have been cancelled, while many arrivals and departures are delayed. Environment Canada says the conditions for dense fog and low clouds will dissip
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CanadaDec 05, 2024

Canada Post strike hits three-week mark as union says it's ready to restart mediation

As the Canada Post strike hits the three-week mark, the union representing more than 55,000 postal workers says it has sent new counter-proposals to the government-appointed mediator. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said in a bulletin Wednesday evening that it's ready to get back to federal mediation, which was put on pause last week. One of the key issues in negotiations has been a push to expand delivery to the weekend, but the two sides are at odds over how to staff the expansion. Canada Post has pitched the expansion as a way to boost revenue as it’s been struggling to compete with
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CanadaDec 04, 2024

Pierre Poilievre Criticizes Trudeau Over Rising Fentanyl Crisis in Canada

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for Canada's increasing fentanyl crisis, blaming him for both the drug issue and a strained trade relationship with the United States. Speaking in the House of Commons, Poilievre accused Trudeau of working with the BC NDP to decriminalize hard drugs and reduce prison sentences for those manufacturing fentanyl. He urged the prime minister to reverse drug decriminalization policies, arguing that doing so would save Canadian lives and protect jobs. Notably, incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Canada a
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BCDec 04, 2024

West Edmonton Mall suspect added to Canada's Most Wanted list after 2023 shooting

Police are looking for a suspect in a shooting that injured three people and caused an hours-long lockdown at West Edmonton Mall last year. Officers responded in August 2023 to an exchange of gunfire between two groups in the mall parkade, and police say it was targeted. Three men involved in the shooting were hurt. Police say a Canada-wide warrant was been issued for Leron Andrew John on several firearms charges. The 24-year-old has been added to Canada's 25 Most Wanted list compiled by BOLO, a federal program that helps police find suspects. Police say he has ties to Edmont
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CanadaDec 04, 2024

Air Canada Launches Facial Recognition Technology for Boarding

Passengers flying with Air Canada from Vancouver Airport can now use facial recognition for identification. The airline has introduced a digital identification system powered by facial recognition technology. Currently, the service is available only on domestic flights. Passengers who wish to use it must download the Air Canada app and submit a passport photo and a selfie. However, the airline stated that passengers will still need to present regular ID to pass through airport security. Once past security, they can use facial recognition to seamlessly move through the airport checkpoint. Addi
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CanadaDec 04, 2024

Torture and amputations: Dave Turmel of Blood Family Mafia is most-wanted fugitive

The alleged leader of a notorious street gang that is involved in brutal turf wars in Quebec during which victims have been tortured and have had their limbs amputated is the most-wanted fugitive in Canada. Quebec provincial police said today that Dave "Pik" Turmel, leader of the Blood Family Mafia, is the new number 1 suspect of the Bolo Program, a project operated by a Canadian charity to alert the public about dangerous criminals. Turmel is wanted by Quebec City police for drug trafficking, conspiracy, and armed assault, and an award of up to $250,000 is being offered until June 3, 2025, fo

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BCMay 06, 2026

Vancouver council votes to oppose planned overdose prevention site downtown

Vancouver city council has voted to oppose a planned overdose prevention site in the city’s downtown, backing an urgent motion from Mayor Ken Sim following a recent announcement by the regional health authority. Council approved the motion Tuesday along party lines, with all seven councillors from Sim’s ABC party voting in favour and four opposing. The motion directs the city to challenge the site planned for 900 Helmcken St., which Vancouver Coastal Health says it intends to open in June. Coun. Peter Meiszner told council the city was notified of the location only last week, “despite ma
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CanadaMay 06, 2026

Federal government signals potential social media ban for children under 16

Canada’s federal government is considering restricting social media access for children under the age of 16 as part of proposed online harms legislation, Immigration and Identity Minister Marc Miller told a parliamentary committee Tuesday. Appearing before the House of Commons heritage committee, Miller said the government is “seriously considering” age-based limits in response to growing concerns about the impact of social media on youth. According to Miller, the proposal would be included in the forthcoming Online Harms bill. Miller told the committee that evidence on the psychological
AlbertaMay 06, 2026

Criminal defence lawyer charged with child exploitation offences; Calgary police seek additional victims

A Calgary criminal defence lawyer is facing multiple child sexual exploitation-related charges, and police say they are seeking to identify additional potential victims. According to a Calgary Police Service news release, 46-year-old Jordan Bonner was arrested Thursday. Investigators executed search warrants at a residence and a law office in Calgary in connection with the case. Police allege Bonner engaged in sexually explicit online conversations with multiple youths and shared child sexual exploitation material. The allegations have not been tested in court. Authorities say the complainants
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CanadaMay 06, 2026

Canadian privacy commissioners flag concerns over OpenAI data practices in joint probe

Canada’s federal and provincial privacy commissioners have released a joint investigation report examining how OpenAI collected and used personal information to train its ChatGPT system, raising concerns about consent and transparency. According to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and counterparts in British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec, the company gathered more personal data than necessary during early development stages, in some cases without users’ knowledge or meaningful consent. The report states that this information could include sensitive details such as health dat
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BCMay 06, 2026

Surrey mayor raises concerns after daytime shooting, calls for police discussions

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke says recent incidents in the city require urgent attention, following a daytime shooting earlier this week that remains unsolved. According to statements attributed to the mayor, Locke said the situation “cannot continue” and must be addressed with seriousness by local authorities. The comments come after a shooting reported Monday afternoon near 130 Street and 76 Avenue, where police say gunfire occurred at a business complex. No arrests have been announced in connection with the incident as of publication time, according to available police information. Locke sa