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CanadaOct 25, 2022

Tribunal says $40B child-welfare agreement doesn't satisfy all orders

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal says a 40-billion-dollar settlement agreement announced in January over child-welfare on First Nations hasn't met all of its orders. It is urging the parties to negotiate further. But Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse says it's time for the legal wrangling to be over and for children and families to receive the compensation they are owed. The agreement initially awarded 40-thousand dollars to each child and their families who suffered. The tribunal appears to have an issue with exactly which children will receive the full compensation
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CanadaOct 20, 2022

Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard sentenced to five years behind bars

Jacob Hoggard, the former frontman of Canadian pop rock band Hedley, has been sentenced to five years behind bars. Hoggard was found guilty on charges related to a 2016 sexual assault that took place in a Toronto hotel. In delivering her sentence, Ontario Superior Court Justice Gillian Roberts said Hoggard's offence involved gratuitous degradation and violence. Hoggard has appealed the decision and is set to have a bail hearing at the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
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CanadaOct 20, 2022

Police, officials gather in Barrie, Ont., for funeral for two slain officers

Two police officers killed in Ontario last week were remembered as dedicated and courageous at a joint funeral today. Families, friends and colleagues shared memories about South Simcoe Police Service Constable Devon Northrup and Constable Morgan Russell at the service in a Barrie, Ontario, arena. Russell served as a police officer for 33 years, choosing to stay on past retirement age and pass over promotions to keep working on the front lines. The service heard that Russell was on the hiring panel that interviewed Northrup. Speakers said Northrup was kind and funny, and made a mark in his si
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CanadaOct 19, 2022

Kamaljit Arora expected to make a court appearance today in Laval to face charges in the deaths of his children

A Quebec man is expected to make a court appearance today in Laval to face charges of first-degree murder in the deaths of his children. A judge agreed to put off the arraignment until today for 45 year old Kamaljit Arora after both the Crown and a legal aid lawyer told court he's been in hospital and unable to communicate since his arrest Monday night. He is accused of killing his daughter and son, aged 13 and 11 respectively, whose bodies were found Monday evening in the family home in Laval. Arora also faces a charge of assault by strangulation of his wife.
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CanadaOct 18, 2022

Ottawa's outgoing mayor says his city's back was against the wall

Ottawa's outgoing mayor has told the inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act during February's "Freedom Convoy" protest that his city's back was against the wall. Jim Watson has told the commission that he had to appeal for help from other levels of government because Ottawa needed a large police presence to get the situation under control and that the city's cops couldn't do it alone.High-ranking officers from the Ottawa Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police are also slated to speak at the public inquiry this week.
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CanadaOct 18, 2022

Two children dead, 46 year old man arrested in Laval, north of Montreal

Quebec Police say two children are dead and a 46 year old man is under arrest after officers were called to a home north of Montreal. Police in Laval say an 11 year old boy and a 13 year old girl were taken to hospital where their deaths were confirmed. The suspect, who was also transported to hospital, will be questioned by investigators before an arraignment. Police have not released his identity and have not said what the link is between the suspect and the victims, but Investigators currently suspect the incident to be one of domestic violence.
CanadaOct 14, 2022

Protest convoy truck noise caused hearing loss, woman tells Emergencies Act inquiry

An inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act has heard first-hand testimony about the effect of the so-called ``Freedom Convoy'' protest. Several witnesses have given their perspective on how the convoy protest affected life in downtown Ottawa. The protest saw large semi-trucks relentlessly honking their horns and blocking off the streets of downtown Ottawa for over three weeks. Similar demonstrations took place across the country. Over the next six weeks, the hearings will see testimony from 65 witnesses across government, police and organizers of the convoy. A legally
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CanadaOct 12, 2022

Two police officers killed in Innisfil, Ont., shooting identified

One of the police officers killed in a shooting in Innisfil, north of Toronto, has been identified as a 33 year veteran of the South Simcoe Police Service. 54 year old Constable Morgan Russell was a trained crisis negotiator. He and 33 year old Constable Devon Northrup, who was a member of the mental health crisis outreach team, died after responding to a disturbance call at a home last night. A 23 year old man was also killed. Neighbours say an elderly couple with an adult grandson lived in the house where the shooting took place.
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CanadaOct 11, 2022

Hockey Canada resignations only first step in changing culture: PM Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it took too long for Hockey Canada's leadership to step down and their departure now is only the first step to transforming the culture of hockey in Canada. The president of Hockey Canada and the board of directors left their roles Tuesday following months of pressure for change at the top of the organization amid questions of their handling of abuse and sexual assault cases. Trudeau says there is a culture to change in the sport to protect employees, athletes and children across the country. He and Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge have been demanding the resi

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WorldMar 19, 2026

Saudi Arabia warns Iran after reported drone strike on Yanbu oil facility

Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister has issued a warning to Iran following reports of a drone strike targeting a major oil refining facility in Yanbu amid escalating regional tensions. According to regional media reports, the Samref oil refinery in Yanbu, a key Red Sea export hub, was hit in an aerial attack during ongoing hostilities involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The extent of damage and any disruptions to production have not been independently confirmed. Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said the kingdom has the capability to respond, cautioning Iran against test
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BCMar 19, 2026

Police seek video, multiple suspects after Milton home invasion

Halton Regional Police say they are searching for several suspects after a home invasion in Milton early Wednesday that left one person with minor injuries. According to a Halton Regional Police Service news release, officers were called to a residence near Rose Way and Wellwood Terrace at about 2:45 a.m. on March 18. Police say approximately five male suspects wearing face coverings forced entry through the front door and confronted an adult female inside the home. Investigators say the suspects demanded money and stole cash along with designer clothing before fleeing the scene. The victim wa
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BCMar 19, 2026

B.C. raises damages cap to $75,000 for non-consensual intimate image cases

British Columbia has increased the maximum damages available in civil cases involving non-consensual sharing of intimate images, raising the cap from $5,000 to $75,000, according to a provincial government news release. The change comes through amendments to the Intimate Images Protection Act, which allows individuals to apply to the Civil Resolution Tribunal for orders to remove images, stop further distribution and seek compensation from people or platforms alleged to have shared or threatened to share the content. The tribunal process applies to individuals, social media companies and websi
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AlbertaMar 19, 2026

Alberta bill would limit medically assisted dying eligibility to those near natural death

Alberta’s government has introduced legislation that would significantly narrow who qualifies for medical assistance in dying, or MAID, limiting access to those expected to die of natural causes within a year. According to the provincial bill tabled by Justice Minister Mickey Amery, eligibility would be restricted to patients whose deaths are considered reasonably foreseeable within 12 months. The proposal mirrors the narrower criteria in place when Canada first legalized MAID in 2016. Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party government is positioning the change as a return to ea
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BCMar 18, 2026

Abbotsford teen suspended after crash at 180 km/h prompts police warning

A 16-year-old Abbotsford driver is serving a licence suspension after being found guilty of multiple driving offences following a high-speed crash on Highway 1, according to a release from BC Highway Patrol. Police say the incident occurred July 21, 2025, near Popkum, where a BMW sedan was recorded travelling about 180 km/h in a 100 km/h zone. According to BC Highway Patrol, the teen failed to stop for police and continued driving with two teenage passengers before colliding with a parked dump truck. Cell phone video voluntarily provided to investigators shows the moments leading up to the cra