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IndiaAug 25, 2022

PM Security breach: Ferozpur SSP failed to discharge his duty, observes SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the five-member committee appointed by it has said that Ferozepur SSP failed to discharge his duty though the sufficient forces were available during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Punjab visit on January 5. "The Ferozepur SSP failed to discharge his duty to maintain law and order. He failed to do this even though sufficient force was available and even though he was informed two hours in advance that Prime Minister will enter that route," it said. The apex court said it will send the report of the five-member committee to the Centre for appropriate acti
AlbertaAug 25, 2022

Feds pledge funds toward sexual health education at announcement in Calgary

Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos has announced funding for organizations providing sexual education and resources for young people, those with disabilities and Indigenous communities. Duclos earmarked 2.8-million-dollars for the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada based in Montreal and the Centre for Sexuality in Calgary. He says many young people and those in certain communities suffer shame, stigma, the feeling of not being important and not having access to services to people they can trust. Pat Krause, the head of the Centre for Sexuality, says the organization will be
AlbertaAug 25, 2022

Alberta to provide crime prevention grants as Calgary sees increase in shootings

The Alberta government says it will provide a total of $5.2 million to support programs that prevent crime and keep people safe. Justice Minister Tyler Shandro says grants will be doled out to eligible groups over the next two years. He says the money can be used for the delivery of community safety plans, youth gang prevention and exit programs, as well as plans that address emerging issues and trends. Shandro made the announcement in Calgary, where police have already responded to 97 shootings in 2022. Calgary police Chief Mark Neufeld says the number of shootings so far this year is unprece
AlbertaAug 24, 2022

Some services returning to Calgary Municipal Building after break-in incident

The City of Calgary says it is reopening some of its service counters at its Municipal Building after a break-in and fire earlier this month. Services on the third floor of the building were affected by water damage because the sprinkler system was triggered. The low-income transit pass, tax advisory and cashier services are back in the downtown building. Officials say the planning and development service counter, which had extensive damage, will remain in its temporary location at the Whitehorn Multi-Services Centre until further notice.
WorldAug 24, 2022

Teen pilot sets age record for solo flight around world

A Belgian-British teenager became the youngest person to fly around the world solo in a small aircraft after he landed on Wednesday in Bulgaria, where his global journey kicked off five months ago. Mack Rutherford, who turned 17 during the trip, landed on an airstrip west of Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia, to complete his task and to claim two Guinness World Records. Along with becoming the youngest person to fly around the world by himself, Rutherford is the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe in a microlight plane. His sister, Zara, who finished her own trip global flight in January at
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IndiaAug 24, 2022

AAP accuses BJP of luring party MLAs to topple Kejriwal govt

Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of allegedly offering Rs 20 crore to the AAP MLAs to "bring down" the Kejriwal-led government in the national capital. "BJP offered to bring down Kejriwal's government by luring AAP MLAs with Rs 20-20 crores... slogans of '50 Khokha-50 Khokha' were raised in Maharashtra Assembly, hence I would say to the BJP Band karo desh se dhokha, nahi chalega 50 khoka," Bharadwaj said addressing a press conference in Delhi. Earlier on Monday, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia alleged that he had received an of
AlbertaAug 24, 2022

Another case of gun violence in Calgary, Police are investigating

Police are investigating another case of gun violence in Calgary, this time it happened in the southeast community of Radisson Heights yesterday. Calgary police have not released any information regarding injuries or the individuals involved. Police say it is the city's 97th shooting this year. On Monday, police were called to respond to a shooting in Pineridge that officials say involved two vehicles, but no was reported injured. There were two shootings in the city on Sunday.
AlbertaAug 24, 2022

RCMP investigate after Leela Aheer's social media accounts were hacked

Alberta RCMP are confirming they are investigating after Leela Aheer, a candidate in the United Conservative Party leadership race, reported that some of her social media accounts had been compromised. Aheer, who was elected in the riding of Chestermere-Strathmore in 2019, says she was shocked to discover that both her personal and public Facebook accounts had been hacked. In a Twitter post, she called it a targeted attack and said there were inappropriate messages being sent through it as a result. She says that her account was being used for sexual exploitation and that --quote -- ``we will
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BCAug 24, 2022

Prince George: Charges approved in Monday’s police incident

The B.C. Prosecution Service approved the following charges against 22-year-old Dilmeet Singh Chahal and 21-year-old Zakaria Benjamin Athaya in relation to yesterday’s police-involved shooting: Dilmeet Singh Chahal:- Dangerous operation of a conveyance- Flight while pursued by a police officer- Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition- Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle- Obstruct police officerZakaria Benjamin Athaya:- Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition- Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle- Obstruc

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CanadaSep 25, 2026

Canada, Germany Sign Intelligence-Sharing Agreement

Canada has announced a significant intelligence-sharing agreement with Germany aimed at strengthening cooperation in defence, security, trade and advanced technologies. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and German Foreign Affairs Minister Johann Wadephul signed the agreement in Ottawa on Friday. The deal will enable the secure exchange of intelligence not only on sensitive defence and security matters but also in areas such as trade and advanced technologies. Referring to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech to the European Parliament last week, Anand said Germany plays an important role i
CanadaSep 25, 2026

Canada-U.S. Air Travel Rebounds, Passenger Numbers Rise 5.9% in August

The decline in air travel from Canada to the United States, which had continued year over year for 18 consecutive months, has now come to an end. According to August data from Statistics Canada, the significant slowdown in Canadian travel to the U.S. caused by trade and political tensions between the two countries earlier in 2025 appears to be easing. The number of Canadian air passengers travelling to the U.S. increased by 5.9% year over year in August, compared with a 0.9% decline in July. Statistics Canada said Toronto Pearson and Montréal-Trudeau airports recorded double-digit growth in a
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BCSep 25, 2026

Eby Announces New Tax on Empty Condos in B.C.

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby announced during a campaign stop in Burnaby that, if re-elected, his government would introduce a new empty condo tax targeting developers who leave completed condo units unsold and vacant for more than a year. Under the proposed measure, the tax would increase by one percentage point for each additional year a unit remains vacant. Eby said just 10 developers are holding more than $2 billion worth of completed condos that they are unwilling to sell at what he described as reasonable prices. He warned developers that they would have to either sell the units or pay the
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CanadaSep 25, 2026

Canada-U.S. Trade Deal Could Take Time as Trump Administration Shows No Urgency

Resolving the trade dispute between Canada and the United States could take considerable time, as the Trump administration says it is in no rush to reach a new trade agreement with Canada. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CNBC in an interview Friday that significant trade is still taking place between the two countries and that the Trump administration is satisfied with the current situation. Greer said the U.S. trade policy is global in scope and applies equally to countries including Canada, China, the U.K. and Brazil. He also confirmed that his team remains in contact with Cana
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CanadaSep 25, 2026

45-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Alleged Threats Against PM Mark Carney on Social Media

RCMP have arrested and charged a 45-year-old Quebec City man for allegedly making threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney on social media. Police identified the accused as Ousmane Bah, who allegedly used his Facebook account to make death threats against the prime minister. The investigation began on July 6, and Bah appeared in court on September 24. He faces charges related to threats to cause death or bodily harm and promoting hatred against a public figure. According to the court’s decision, Bah will remain in police custody until his next court appearance on October 1. This is reporte