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WorldJul 07, 2022

One scandal too many: British PM Boris Johnson resigns

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given into demands for his resignation. Fifty members of his government had left their positions citing Johnson's integrity as the reason for their departure. Speaking outside Number 10 Downing Street, Johnson expressed his gratitude and offered assurances that government will keep working as usual. Johnson said a timetable for choosing a new prime minister will be announced next week.
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WorldJul 06, 2022

Police: Parade shooting suspect contemplated 2nd shooting

The man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade confessed to police that he unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in suburban Chicago and then fled to the Madison, Wisconsin, area, where he contemplated shooting up an event there. That's according to authorities who spoke Wednesday. Robert Crimo III turned back to Illinois, where he was later arrested after deciding he was not prepared to pull off a shooting in Wisconsin. An Illinois judge ordered Crimo to be held without bail. A prosecutor said police found the shells of 83 bullets and three ammunition magazines
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CanadaJul 06, 2022

Assembly of First Nations delegates reject resolution calling for chief's suspension

An emergency resolution before the Assembly of First Nations annual meeting to reaffirm the suspension of National Chief RoseAnne Archibald has failed in Vancouver. The resolution says Archibald disclosed confidential information about the complaints against her by the organization's staff, compromising the integrity of the assembly's complaint process. The vote needed the support of 60 per cent of eligible delegates for approval, but the resolution was defeated, with the tally to come later. Tk'emlups te Secwepemc Chief Rosanne Casimir moved the motion saying there are rules for leaders and
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BCJul 05, 2022

Man dead in what RCMP say is a suspected targeted shooting in Surrey, B.C.

A man is dead after what RCMP say is an apparent targeted attack in Surrey, B.C. A statement from police says it happened late Monday afternoon in a hotel parking lot on King George Boulevard.The victim, whose name police have not released, was found at the scene but could not be revived.No suspects have been identified but a silver four-door Infiniti was spotted leaving the area and police are determining if a burning car found a short time later about five kilometres away could be connected.The shooting was the second targeted attack in Metro Vancouver in less than 12 hours.Burnaby RCMP say
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WorldJul 05, 2022

Police have arrested the person of interest in Park Highland shooting

Highland Park's police chief said the 22 year old man identified as a person of interest in the shooting that killed at least six people, wounded at least 30 and send hundreds of people fleeing from an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago has been taken into custody. Police earlier Monday said Robert E. Crimo III should be considered armed and dangerous. The city's police chief says he was pulled over by an officer on Monday evening after a brief pursuit. Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman Christopher Covelli said at a news conference that the gunman used a high-powered rifle
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WorldJul 04, 2022

6 dead, 31 wounded in shooting at Chicago-area July 4 parade

Police say at least six people are dead and 24 were wounded in a shooting at a July Fourth parade in a Chicago suburb, and officers are searching for a suspect who likely fired on the festivities from a rooftop. Highland Park Police Commander Chris O'Neill urged people to shelter in place as authorities search for the suspect, described as a white male wearing a white or blue T-shirt. Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman Christopher Covelli said at a news conference that the gunman apparently opened fire on parade-goers from a rooftop Monday morning using a rifle that was recovered at
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CanadaJun 30, 2022

Canada to attend G20 summit, even if Putin goes too, says Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way home from a trio of summits that saw leaders focus heavily on Russia's war in Ukraine. Before heading home from summits in Rwanda, Germany and Spain, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed Canada will be sending more troops to Latvia. But he stopped short of divulging the exact number. Trudeau also announced more military equipment for Ukraine, saying the decision to send drone cameras and armoured combat vehicles was based on conversations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his government's ministers. After the NATO summit wrapped u
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CanadaJun 29, 2022

Memorial service held for RCMP Const. Heidi Stevenson, killed in N.S. mass shooting

An RCMP officer who was among 22 people killed in the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting was remembered today during a regimental service in Halifax that recalled her brave actions. People lined a street leading to the service for Const. Heidi Stevenson, watching as Mounties and municipal police marched, bagpipers and drummers played, and a hearse brought the officer's urn to the ceremony at the Cole Harbour hockey arena.COVID-19 restrictions had delayed the official ceremony, though a family funeral took place five days after Stevenson was killed.RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki told today's servic
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BCJun 29, 2022

Saanich: Suspects deceased, multiple gvert officers shot during ongoing incident

Two suspects are deceased and several members of the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team (GVERT) have been transported to hospital during an ongoing incident at a bank in Saanich today. A shelter in place advisory remains in effect for the area of North Dairy Road to Cedar Hill Cross Road, and Richmond Road to Cedar Hill Road as officers search for a potential third suspect. At approximately 11 a.m. this morning officers with Saanich Police, GVERT, and VicPD responded to a report that two armed men had entered a bank in the 3600-block of Shelbourne Street in Saanich. Multiple officers res

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CanadaNov 04, 2026

Montreal Man Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Pregnant Wife to Death

A man has pleaded guilty to brutally stabbing his pregnant wife to death while she was sleeping in Montreal. The 45-year-old accused, Mustapha Khalil Mechken, attacked his 32-year-old wife, Narjes Ben Yedder, with two kitchen knives at their apartment in the Pointe-aux-Trembles area near Montreal in January 2024. He stabbed her approximately 50 times, including 32 wounds to her abdomen. Yedder was 10 weeks pregnant with their first child. Following the killing, Mechken personally called 911 and calmly told the operator that he had murdered his wife. Shortly before the attack, he had searched o
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CanadaNov 04, 2026

Canada Bars Russia and Belarus from World Junior Hockey Championship

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to participate in the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championship in Canada next month. Speaking to reporters Thursday evening in Antigua, Carney said that as long as the war in Ukraine continues, Russian and Belarusian players will not be granted visas to represent their countries in Canada. The decision comes following a recent ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which called for Russia's return to International Ice Hockey Federation competitions. The Canadian government said its position is clear an
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AlbertaNov 03, 2026

Danielle Smith Defends Proposal to Redraw Alberta Electoral Boundaries

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has strongly defended a proposal to redraw the province’s electoral boundaries, which the Opposition NDP has described as fraudulent. A report released Monday proposes splitting Lethbridge’s two existing ridings into four. Under the proposal, one riding would be entirely urban, while the other three would combine parts of the city with neighbouring rural communities. Smith said such hybrid ridings are already an accepted practice and are working well in other parts of the province. “I think Lethbridge will be very well served by having four representatives,
CanadaNov 03, 2026

Final Arguments Conclude in $22M Pearson Airport Gold Heist Trial

Final arguments have been completed in the trial of former Air Canada employee Parmpal Sidhu, who is accused of being involved in the largest gold heist in Canadian history at Toronto Pearson International Airport in 2023. The case is now in the hands of the judge, who is expected to deliver a verdict in late January 2027. Prosecutors argued in court that Sidhu played a key role in the alleged conspiracy by preparing fraudulent waybills to release more than $22 million worth of gold and currency. However, the defence lawyer rejected the allegations, arguing that Sidhu was framed by Simranpreet
CanadaNov 03, 2026

Canada’s Agriculture Minister Visits China to Strengthen Agricultural Trade Ties

Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Heath MacDonald, is currently visiting China, where he is meeting with Chinese government and industry officials to advance Canada’s agricultural trade interests. During the visit, MacDonald will attend the China International Import Expo, taking place in Shanghai from November 5 to 10. Notably, Canada has been named the Guest Country of Honour at this year’s event, providing an opportunity for Canadian businesses to expand their presence in the Chinese market and promote Canadian products. International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu and pr