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CanadaJun 20, 2025

Missing youth for location – Edris Azizi

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 10-year-old male. Edris Azizi left his residence in the 13100 block of 103A Street at 8:15 am this morning. He did not arrive at a neighbourhood school as anticipated. Edris Azizi stands 4’8” tall with a slim build and black hair. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and black cargo pants with a colourful backpack. He may be riding an electric scooter. Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of Edris should contact SPS at 604-599-0502 and quote file 25-50787 (SP).
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CanadaJun 20, 2025

More information has emerged about the missing 22-year-old Indian-origin student Sahil Kumar

More information has emerged about Sahil Kumar, a 22-year-old Indian-origin student who was found dead in Hamilton, Ontario, 10 days after he went missing. Sahil was last seen on May 16 and it is learnt that he took the Jio train to Toronto that day, the reason behind which is still unclear. Police said he left Union Station and headed towards York Street and was last seen near Yonge and Dundas Streets around 1 pm. His cell phone was switched off around 1:30 pm that day. According to his cousin Amit Singh, Sahil's body was found on the Toronto waterfront on May 26, which has now been sent
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CanadaJun 20, 2025

Brampton mayor 'cautiously optimistic' about Bishnoi gang terrorist designation

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown says he's "cautiously optimistic" about the chances of India's Lawrence Bishnoi gang being designated as a terrorist group after meeting with the public safety minister Wednesday night. Brown says that he and Peel region police officials met with Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree in Ottawa to discuss the "scourge" of extortion and murders linked to the gang. RCMP have alleged Indian diplomats shared information about Sikh separatists in Canada with the Indian government and that top Indian officials then passed the information to the Bishnoi gang. Brown sa
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CanadaJun 20, 2025

Parliament set to rise today, with MPs to vote on controversial major projects bill

Prime Minister Mark Carney's major projects and internal trade bill will be voted on today before the House of Commons rises until September. A closure motion the government passed to limit debate says the House won't adjourn today until debate wraps up on Bill C-5 and it clears the chamber. The Liberal government’s controversial legislation, which would let cabinet quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects like mines, ports and pipelines, sailed through committee in the early hours of Thursday with support from the Conservatives. Indigenous and environmental groups and som
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CanadaJun 19, 2025

Carney says it's 'foundational' to have diplomatic ties with India

Prime Minister Mark Carney says that reinstating key diplomats between Canada and India is a "foundational" step in restoring the relationship between the two countries. But Carney still refuses to say whether he raised the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this week. He also would not say what India has done since Canada expelled six top Indian diplomats in October over allegations Indian agents or their proxies were engaging in violent crimes directed at Canadians including murder, extortion and coercion. The Canadian Security Intell
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CanadaJun 19, 2025

Canada announces retaliatory measures on U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is taking steps to protect the steel and aluminum industries with new counter-tariffs and protectionist policies. The prime minister says Ottawa is introducing rules on June 30 that will limit federal procurement to using steel and aluminum from Canada and ``reliable trading partners.' New tariffs will be imposed in the coming weeks to protect the industry from unfair trading practices and overcapacity, Carney says. The heads of the Canadian Steel Producers Association and the United Steelworkers are visiting Parliament Hill today and calling for urgent
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CanadaJun 19, 2025

Company to pay $330K after Edmonton worker trapped in smokehouse, dies in 92 C heat

A commercial food processing company has been ordered to pay $330,000 after one of its workers became trapped in a smokehouse and died. Ontario-based Sofina Foods Inc. was directed by a judge today to put the money toward a workplace training program. The decision comes a day after Sofina pleaded guilty to one workplace safety violation while the remaining 25 other charges against the company were withdrawn. Sofina was charged after 32-year-old Samir Subedi died in March 2023. Court heard he had gone to check the temperature of the gas-fired smokehouse, which had been loaded the night before w
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CanadaJun 19, 2025

Taxi scam suspects arrested and charged

A Toronto Police investigation into a taxi scam has resulted in 11 arrests and 108 charges. The Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) launched Project Fare in July 2024 after multiple victims reported the fraud. At a news conference at police headquarters on June 19, Detective David Coffey said unsuspecting victims were picked up and asked to pay for the ride using a credit or debit card. “During the transaction, the suspects discreetly swapped the victim’s card with a card that looked like theirs,” he said. “The real card and their PIN was then passed on to their accomplices. These fraudsters u
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CanadaJun 19, 2025

Champagne says Canada won't pause digital services tax

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Canada is going ahead with its digital services tax on big tech companies that is set to take effect on June 30. Pressure has mounted on Ottawa to put the tax on hold ahead of trade discussions with the U.S.

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AlbertaMay 22, 2026

Verdict expected in Edmonton dog attack death trial

A judge is expected to deliver a verdict Friday in the criminal negligence trial of an Edmonton woman charged in the 2024 death of an 11-year-old boy killed by two dogs. Crystal MacDonald has pleaded not guilty to criminal negligence causing death in connection with the fatal attack on Kache Grist at her Edmonton home in April 2024. Court heard MacDonald and the boy’s father, Wesley Grist, were roommates at the time. Kache, who lived in British Columbia, was visiting Edmonton during spring break when the attack occurred. During testimony, MacDonald said she repeatedly warned Wesley Grist no
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BCMay 22, 2026

Surrey police seek help identifying robbery suspect near Central SkyTrain Station

Surrey Police Service is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect connected to an alleged robbery near Surrey Central SkyTrain Station last month. According to a Surrey Police Service release, frontline officers responded on April 24 at about 7:10 p.m. after two people reported they had been assaulted, robbed, and threatened near the station. Police said a pair of Meta smart glasses was taken during the incident. Investigators released a photo of the suspect and are asking anyone who recognizes the individual to come forward as the investigation continues. Police described the susp
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IndiaMay 22, 2026

Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh accuses AAP leadership of “selling” Punjab posts after joining BJP

Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh, who recently left the Aam Aadmi Party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, has accused the AAP leadership of exploiting Punjab in a social media post containing a series of corruption allegations. Singh alleged that the party leadership had “sold everything,” including Rajya Sabha seats from Punjab and ministerial positions, claiming appointments were allegedly made in exchange for money. He further stated that he would reveal how certain individuals were appointed as ministers and officials “to loot Punjab” and deliver the proceeds to a person he refe
AlbertaMay 22, 2026

Former Durham officer arrested in Alberta on multiple sexual assault charges

Alberta RCMP have arrested a former Durham Regional Police officer who is facing multiple sexual assault and breach of trust charges linked to alleged incidents dating back more than 20 years. Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit said the alleged offences occurred in 2003 and were investigated at the time. The civilian police watchdog said the case was reopened in 2024 after the complainant provided new information. The SIU said a Canada-wide warrant was issued for Kevin Seamons. RCMP arrested him in Alberta on Wednesday night. Seamons faces six counts of sexual assault, one count of sexual
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CanadaMay 22, 2026

Carney says Alberta central to Canada’s future after Smith referendum announcement

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Alberta remains a critical part of Canada’s future after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced plans to include a separation question in a provincial referendum scheduled for Oct. 19. According to statements made Friday on Parliament Hill, the Alberta government plans to ask voters whether the province should remain part of Canada or pursue separation through a legal process. Carney said Canada is functioning as a successful country and described Alberta as essential to the country’s continued economic and political development. He said the federal govern