CanadaJul 17, 2026
Brampton man identified as homicide victim after body found in Stoney Creek
Hamilton Police have identified a man whose body was found in a Stoney Creek creek on Wednesday morning as 29-year-old Taranpreet Singh Sidhu of Brampton. Investigators have confirmed the case is being treated as a homicide.
According to Hamilton Police, Sidhu's body was discovered in a creek near Fruitland Road North and Harbour Drive after a passerby spotted him partially submerged in the water on nearby rocks. Emergency responders attended the scene and confirmed he had died.
Detective Sergeant Robert Delaney said Sidhu came to Canada from India in 2022 and had worked as a truck driver whil
AlbertaJul 17, 2026
Two Stony Plain residents killed in Parkland County collision west of Edmonton
Two Stony Plain residents were killed and another person was seriously injured following a two-vehicle collision in Parkland County, west of Edmonton, on Thursday.
According to the RCMP, the collision occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 627 and Highway 60, involving a Jeep and a pickup truck. Police confirmed that a 69-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman, both from Stony Plain and travelling in the Jeep, were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the pickup truck, who was the vehicle's sole occupant, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, RCMP said.
WorldJul 17, 2026
Trump, Spanish PM Sánchez could meet at FIFA World Cup 2026 final amid policy differences
U.S. President Donald Trump and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez could come face to face again during the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday, despite recent disagreements over defence spending and U.S. foreign policy.
According to the Spanish prime minister's office, Sánchez will attend the final in New Jersey, where Spain is scheduled to play Argentina. If Spain wins the tournament, Trump is expected to present the FIFA World Cup trophy to the winning team as part of the post-match ceremony.
The two leaders have publicly disagreed in recent months over NATO defence spending. Trump has
BCJul 17, 2026
RCMP warns B.C. residents about fake letters demanding money in cyber scam
The West Shore RCMP is warning British Columbia residents about fraudulent letters falsely claiming to be from the RCMP's National Cybercrime Coordination Centre in an attempt to extort money from the public.
According to the RCMP, the letters falsely accuse recipients of accessing child sexual exploitation material and demand payment within 24 hours to avoid having their names made public and facing court proceedings. Police said the allegations are fabricated and are intended to intimidate victims into sending money.
West Shore RCMP Media Relations Officer Cpl. Nancy Saggar said Canadian pol
IndiaJul 17, 2026
Modi criticizes Punjab government's law and order record during Jalandhar rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Punjab government's handling of law and order during a public rally in Jalandhar on Friday, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) administration of failing to ensure public safety and protect the state's future.
Addressing the gathering, Modi paid tribute to Punjab, describing it as the land of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He alleged that the state government was attempting to hide the ground reality through extensive advertising, while claiming that the law and order situation had deteriorated across Punjab.
The prime minister said businesses were finding it
AlbertaJul 17, 2026
Nearly 32 million illegal cigarettes seized in Edmonton, Alberta regulator says
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) says investigators seized nearly 32 million contraband cigarettes during searches at a commercial property in northwest Edmonton last month, marking the largest tobacco seizure in the regulator's history.
According to an AGLC statement, the cigarettes have an estimated retail value of more than $29 million. The regulator said the seizure also prevented an estimated $9 million in avoided provincial tobacco taxes.
AGLC said the investigation involved searches at a commercial property in northwest Edmonton. No additional details about arrests or charges
FeaturedJul 17, 2026
Naheed Nenshi to run in Calgary riding in 2027 Alberta election
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says he will seek election in a Calgary constituency in the 2027 provincial election, ending his plan to seek re-election in Edmonton-Strathcona.
In a letter released Thursday to constituents in Edmonton-Strathcona, Nenshi said he remains grateful to represent the riding but wants to return to the city where he grew up and spent much of his professional and political career, including 11 years as Calgary's mayor. He also said the Alberta NDP must win more seats in Calgary if it hopes to form government.
Nenshi said he has not yet selected a Calgary riding becau
AlbertaJul 16, 2026
Record rainfall drenches Edmonton as June sets all-time precipitation mark
Environment and Climate Change Canada says Edmonton has experienced an unusually wet start to the summer, with June setting a new monthly rainfall record and above-average precipitation continuing into July.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, 264 millimetres of rain fell in Edmonton during June, surpassing the previous record of 216 millimetres that was set in 1914. The agency says total rainfall for June and July has now reached approximately 360 millimetres.
The wet weather marks a sharp contrast to Alberta's typical summer conditions, which are often dominated by wildfire s
BCJul 16, 2026
Police renew appeal to locate missing North Vancouver woman last seen July 7
North Vancouver RCMP are renewing their appeal for the public's help in locating 46-year-old Mihaela Ududec, who has been missing since July 7.
According to a North Vancouver RCMP news release, investigators have confirmed through video evidence that Ududec was last seen at 3:03 p.m. on July 7 in the 100 block of West Keith Road. Police have released a CCTV image showing what she was wearing in the hope that someone may recognize her or provide information about her whereabouts. She was last seen wearing a purple T-shirt, blue jeans, black Nike shoes and a grey hat."Our Investigative Support S