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AlbertaMay 25, 2022

Police in Edmonton going to be highly visible Soon

Police in Edmonton say they're going to be highly visible as part of a strategy to deal with increasing violence in areas like the downtown, Chinatown and the city's light-rail stations. They say Phase 1 of Project Connection will begin with a high saturation of police resources in key areas, using members from various beats. A 36-year-old man faces two counts of second-degree murder following the deaths of two men in their 60s in Edmonton's Chinatown last week. A 20-year-old man, meanwhile, faces a charge of aggravated assault after a 78-year-old woman was pushed from a platform onto light-ra
AlbertaMay 25, 2022

Brian and Former Alberta Wildrose Leader announces UCP leadership bid

Alberta's cabinet ministers are delivering a range of answers -- from maybe to a hard no -- on whether they will run to replace Jason Kenney as United Conservative leader and premier. The ministers were quizzed on their way into the house on the first day back since Kenney announced last week he was stepping down. Environment Minister Jason Nixon and Transportation Minister Rajan Sawhney (rah-ZHAWN' SAW'-nee) say they're thinking about it. Finance Minister Travis Toews (TAVES) won't say whether he's even considering it or has ruled it out. Justice Minister Tyler Shandro says he won't run. Adva
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IndiaMay 25, 2022

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann sacks Health Minister Vijay Singla for demanding bribe

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said he has sacked Health Minister Vijay Singla from the state Cabinet for demanding a bribe from an official. In the FIR which was filed on Tuesday, the sacked minister Singla was accused of taking bribes through his OSD Pradeep Kumar. A case was registered at Phase-8 police station of Mohali against Singla for demanding a bribe from Superintending Engineer (SE) Rajinder Singh posted in Mohali. According to the FIR, on May 20, Rs 10 lakh was demanded from SE Rajinder Singh and he was asked to pay a commission of 1 per cent of further allotment
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BCMay 24, 2022

Former CFL wide receiver's sentencing date rescheduled in B.C. for 2009 murder

The sentencing of former Canadian Football League wide receiver Joshua Boden for the murder of a woman in 2009 has been rescheduled to June 16. Justice Arne Silverman read a memorandum in B.C. Supreme Court from Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes, saying Justice Barry Davies was unable to continue with the matter and Silverman has been tasked with the proceedings. Silverman says he will hear submissions from both counsel on June 16 and then ``may or may not'' be ready to deliver the decision the same day. Boden was found guilty of second-degree murder in B.C. Supreme Court last fall for t
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CanadaMay 24, 2022

Canada is shipping 20,000 rounds of artillery ammunition to Ukraine: Anita Anand

Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada is shipping 20,000 rounds of artillery ammunition to Ukraine.Anand says the ammunition is ``exactly'' what Ukraine's government asked for from its allies. She says the rounds are the standard NATO artillery calibre and compatible with the artillery guns provided to Ukraine by Canada and other countries. In April, Canada shipped four M777 howitzers to Ukraine, part of more than $130 million in military equipment Canada has donated since Russia launched its unprovoked attack in Ukraine in February. The new ammunition comes with a price tag of $98 million,
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CanadaMay 24, 2022

Schools and roads still closed in some parts of Ontario as crews work to clear downed trees and power lines

Schools and roads are closed in some parts of Ontario today as crews work to clear downed trees and power lines. Local states of emergency remain in effect in Clarence-Rockland, east of Ottawa and Uxbridge, northeast of Toronto. At least 10 people died when a powerful storm with high winds blew across southern and eastern Ontario and into Quebec on Saturday afternoon. Utilities say it could take days to get everyone's power back on.
WorldMay 23, 2022

Russian sentenced to life in Ukraine's 1st war crimes trial

A Russian soldier who pleaded guilty to killing a Ukrainian civilian was sentenced to life in prison. The sentencing Monday comes amid signs the Kremlin may hold trials of its own, particularly against the captured Ukrainian fighters who held out at Mariupol's steel plant. Meanwhile, in a rare public expression of opposition to the war from the ranks of the Russian elite, a veteran diplomat resigned and sent a letter to foreign colleagues in which he said he had never been so ashamed of his country as he was on the day Moscow invaded. “For twenty years of my diplomatic career I have seen d
WorldMay 23, 2022

Denmark to provide Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles, Launchers to Ukraine

Denmark is providing Ukraine with a Harpoon launcher and missiles to defend its coasts amid Russia's special military operation, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Monday. "Grateful to Denmark, which announced today that it will provide a harpoon launcher and missiles to help Ukraine defend its coast," Austin said during a press conference after the second meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Harpoon missiles – one of the most widespread anti-ship cruise missiles in the world.
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IndiaMay 23, 2022

Congress Uttar Pradesh chief to be announced soon

Congress will soon announce the new party president in its Uttar Pradesh unit after a debacle in the assembly elections. The UP PCC chief post has been lying vacant since party president Sonia Gandhi asked the state chiefs of five states to resign after defeat in elections. Earlier in the day, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra with senior party leaders of Uttar Pradesh at 10 Janpath in New Delhi. Former MP Rashid Alvi, Pramod Tiwari, Rajesh Mishra and other Congress leaders were present during the meeting with Priyanka Gandhi today. An announcement regarding the new president of

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AlbertaSep 04, 2026

Dogs Kill 11-Year-Old Boy, Owner Sentenced by Court

An Edmonton woman whose two Cane Corsos fatally attacked an 11-year-old boy in 2024 has been sentenced to two years of house arrest. Crystal McDonald was found guilty in May of criminal negligence causing death in the killing of Kache Grist. Along with the two-year house arrest sentence, McDonald must complete 200 hours of community service and is banned from owning dogs for life, although she can appeal the lifetime ban after 10 years. Kache, who lived with his mother in B.C., was visiting his father, Wesley Grist, in Edmonton’s Summerside neighbourhood during Spring Break. At the time, Wes
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BCSep 04, 2026

Vancouver Police Officer Kal Dosanjh Charged with 9 Counts of Fraud, Theft and Breach of Trust

Vancouver Police Department officer Kalwinder “Kal” Dosanjh has been charged with nine serious offences, including fraud, theft and breach of trust, following an investigation conducted by his own department. Dosanjh is also the founder and CEO of KidsPlay Youth Foundation, a Surrey-based non-profit organization that works to keep young people away from drugs and gang involvement. Another individual, Sarbjit Singh Gill, has also been charged as a co-accused in the case. According to the B.C. Prosecution Service, the nine charges against Dosanjh relate to incidents spanning several years. T
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CanadaSep 04, 2026

Canada Loses 42,000 Jobs in August as Labour Market Weakens

Canada’s economy lost 42,000 jobs in August, dealing a setback to the recent momentum in the country’s labour market. However, the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.4 per cent. The latest figures from Statistics Canada came in below economists’ expectations, with analysts forecasting a net gain of around 15,000 jobs. The public sector recorded the largest decline in employment, shedding 20,000 jobs and marking its third consecutive month of losses. Meanwhile, Canada’s manufacturing sector showed unexpected resilience despite the impact of U.S. tariffs, adding 22,000 jobs during
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CanadaSep 04, 2026

Toronto police arrest 32-year-old in alleged hate-motivated attacks targeting Sikh men

Toronto police have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with two alleged hate-motivated incidents involving Sikh men in downtown Toronto. According to Toronto Police Service, the incidents occurred on Aug. 29. Police allege the accused, Lakshitha Arakmullage, first targeted a Sikh man at Union Station, where he allegedly made racial remarks and threatened him with a knife. The victim was not injured, police said. About an hour later, police allege Arakmullage confronted two other Sikh men near Queen’s Quay West and Lower Spadina Avenue and made derogatory comments. Police say one of the
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BCSep 01, 2026

Woman Robbed in Vancouver’s Marpole Area, Police Seek Witnesses

A woman was robbed in Vancouver’s Marpole neighbourhood, and police are asking witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues. According to police, the incident happened around 1:30 a.m. on August 27. The woman was walking along the west lane of the 8600-block of Granville Street near Southwest Marine Drive when a suspect allegedly punched her in the face, stole her purse and fled the scene. Police searched the surrounding area but were unable to locate the suspect. The victim’s phone was later recovered nearby. Paramedics treated the woman at the scene for injuries to her nose.