AlbertaJan 29, 2026
Six charged after Calgary police break up vehicle theft spree linked to autobody shop break-ins
Calgary police say six people are facing a combined total of more than 100 charges following an investigation into a series of vehicle thefts and commercial break-ins across the city.
Investigators say the case began in December after officers became aware that a repeat offender, who was on probation at the time, was allegedly in possession of a stolen vehicle. That discovery led police to uncover what they describe as an organized pattern of thefts over a two-week period.
According to police, multiple autobody shops were targeted, with suspects breaking into several businesses to steal vehicl
IndiaJan 29, 2026
Sukhbir Badal meets Bikram Majithia in Nabha jail, alleges political pressure on Punjab government
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal visited Nabha jail on Thursday to meet senior party leader Bikram Singh Majithia, who is currently in judicial custody. The meeting comes amid ongoing political tensions in Punjab over allegations of misuse of investigative agencies.
Speaking to reporters after the visit, Badal accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of acting under pressure from the central government. He claimed that Punjab’s interests were being compromised due to what he described as the state government’s inability to assert itself independently in matters involving feder
CanadaJan 29, 2026
Possible Ottawa visit by India trade minister seen as step toward reviving Canada–India trade talks
India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, is expected to visit Canada in the coming weeks, a move that could signal renewed momentum in stalled trade negotiations between the two countries. According to available information, Goyal may travel to Ottawa in the third week of February following a formal invitation from Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu.
The proposed visit is largely focused on restarting discussions around a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which has remained on hold amid diplomatic strains. Both Canada and India have previou
CanadaJan 29, 2026
Mistissini Cree Nation placed under lockdown following fatal shooting
The Cree Nation of Mistissini in northern Quebec was placed under lockdown after a shooting that left multiple people dead, according to the community’s chief.
Chief Michael Petawabano said residents were instructed to remain inside their homes and secure their doors while police continue their investigation. Travel into and out of the community has been restricted, and all public buildings and facilities have been closed until further notice.
In a written statement, Petawabano said the lockdown will remain in effect until law enforcement confirms there is no ongoing risk to public safety. H
BCJan 29, 2026
Coquitlam RCMP investigate reported threat at Poirier Street school, lockdown lifted
Coquitlam RCMP are investigating a reported threat at a school in the 500 block of Poirier Street after officers were called to the area Tuesday morning. Police say the school was placed in lockdown before officers arrived as a precaution.
Mounties responded shortly after 9:30 a.m. and conducted a sweep of the school. Following an initial investigation, police determined there was no active threat to students or staff, and the lockdown was lifted.
As a safety measure, several nearby schools were also briefly placed in a hold and secure while police assessed the situation. Those measures have s
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