Nathaniel Veltman, accused of killing a Muslim family in London two years ago in what prosecutors say was a planned terror attack, is testifying this morning in his own defence at his trial in Ontario Superior Court in Windsor. Nathaniel Veltman is 1st witness in the defence case, jurors were …
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Sask. Parental Bill of Rights to be introduced, notwithstanding clause invoked
The Saskatchewan government will introduce Bill 137, the Parental Bill of Rights, on Thursday morning and invoke the notwithstanding clause. Government plans for 40 hours of debate on bill through next week The Saskatchewan government will introduce Bill 137, the Parental Bill of Rights, on Thursday morning and invoke the …
Read More »Canada could lead the world in oil production growth in 2024
Canada’s oil production is set to jump by about 10 per cent over the next year and become one of the largest sources of increased supply around the world. Big boost in output could be the 'last hurrah' for oilsands, says analyst Canada's oil production is set to jump by …
Read More »Who is Latin American? Canadian residents with roots in the Americas grapple with terms, identity
Many people from other parts of the Americas reflect on their identity in the month of October, also known as Latin American Heritage Month in Canada. Karla Martínez Pomier, originally from Havana and now living in Hamilton, is one of them. October marks Latin American Heritage Month in Canada and …
Read More »Police seek to assure Sask. village residents that cult camped there poses no imminent danger
RCMP have increased their presence in Richmound and recently held a public meeting for residents to ask questions about how police are handling a cult group housed in the village's former school building. RCMP held town hall in Richmound Tuesday 'Queen of Canada' cult threatens Sask. village with public executions …
Read More »Court rules residents can testify in convoy trial
Justice Heather Perkins-McVey has ruled residents and business owners impacted by what became known as the Freedom Convoy can testify in the criminal trial of two leaders of the protests. Trial continues after sitting 13 days in September Justice Heather Perkins-McVey has ruled residents and business owners impacted by what …
Read More »Rotten wood, insect damage found after walkway collapse at Winnipeg’s Fort Gibraltar, documents show
A rotted support beam and possible damage from carpenter ants were among several issues discovered after an elevated wooden walkway at Winnipeg’s Fort Gibraltar collapsed during a school field trip earlier this year, documents obtained by Radio-Canada through a freedom of information request reveal. Photos of insects on structure, design …
Read More »Ford’s Greenbelt flip-flop could spell legal trouble for taxpayers, lawyers say
Last month, Premier Doug Ford apologized to Ontarians and walked back the government's decision to remove 2,995 hectares of protected land from the Greenbelt to pave the way for housing development. Now, legal experts are saying developers could have legal recourse. Ontario government says it will block financial compensation, but …
Read More »Canada’s electronic spy agency facing a staffing crisis
The Communications Security Establishment (CSE), one of the federal agencies tasked with countering foreign interference, is experiencing a "major staffing crisis," a former CSE spy told Radio-Canada/CBC. CSE not immune to shortage of cybersecurity experts, chief acknowledges The Communications Security Establishment (CSE), one of the federal agencies tasked with countering …
Read More »Toronto businessman accused in U.S. of helping Iran’s regime was also investigated in Canada
A Toronto businessman wanted in the United States on felony charges for allegedly helping Iran's regime evade sanctions has also been on the radar of Canadian law enforcement for more than 15 years. Salim Henareh’s business activity was tracked by RCMP, FINTRAC for 15 years A Toronto businessman wanted in …
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