CanadaApr 16, 2026
Surge in citizenship-by-descent applications after Canada’s Bill C-3 takes effect
Applications for Canadian citizenship by descent have increased sharply following the implementation of Bill C-3, commonly referred to as the “Lost Canadians” law, according to federal immigration data.
The law, which came into force on December 15, expands eligibility to individuals born outside Canada to Canadian parents who were also born abroad. To qualify, at least one parent must have lived in Canada for a minimum of three years before the applicant’s birth.
According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, more than 12,000 applications were received between December 15 an
BCApr 16, 2026
Vancouver driver clocked at 191 km/h, fails roadside test with children in vehicle, RCMP say
A 37-year-old Vancouver man has been issued a 90-day driving prohibition after police say he was caught travelling 191 km/h in an 80 km/h zone with his children in the vehicle.
According to a Maple Ridge RCMP news release, officers with the Road Safety Target Team were conducting speed enforcement on April 12 at حوالي 5:45 p.m. in the 25200 block of Lougheed Highway when a white Tesla was recorded travelling 111 km/h over the posted limit using a laser speed reader.
Police said the driver showed signs of impairment after being stopped and was administered a roadside Approved Screening Dev
AlbertaApr 16, 2026
Charge upgraded to second-degree murder in Calgary teen case involving grandmother’s death
A 15-year-old boy accused of attacking his grandmother in northeast Calgary is now facing a charge of second-degree murder, according to the Calgary Police Service.
Police say officers were called on March 29 to a residence following reports of an altercation. A woman in her 50s was found injured and taken to hospital, where she later died.
The youth had initially been charged with aggravated assault. Investigators say that charge has now been upgraded to second-degree murder following the victim’s death. He also faces one count of mischief to property.
Authorities have not released the vict
BCApr 15, 2026
Vancouver police seek witnesses after downtown incident, man charged
Vancouver police are asking for additional witnesses following an incident in the city’s downtown business district last month that led to charges against a 47-year-old man.
According to a Vancouver Police Department news release, officers responded around 7:20 p.m. on March 25 to Granville Street between Dunsmuir and Pender streets after receiving reports of a man yelling at people in the area. Police said the man was arrested at the scene and remains in custody.
Investigators have identified the accused as Derek Jason Sangris, who is charged with one count of sexual assault and unauthorize
IndiaApr 15, 2026
ED searches Lovely Group premises in Jalandhar, Phagwara over alleged FEMA violations
India’s Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple premises linked to the Lovely Group in Jalandhar and Phagwara on Tuesday, according to information provided by officials familiar with the operation.
The searches were carried out by a Delhi-based ED team under provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, focusing on alleged violations. Authorities did not publicly detail the nature or scale of the suspected irregularities.
Premises covered in the Action include Lovely Professional University, Lovely Autos, Lovely Sweets and a distance education centre operated by the group
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