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27 Mar

Canada Clears Bill to Ban Public Display of Khalistan-Linked Terror Symbols

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a major legislative move, House of Commons of Canada has approved a new law aimed at curbing the public use of symbols associated with banned Khalistan-linked groups, marking a shift in the country’s approach to tackling hate-related offences. The proposed legislation, titled Combatting Hate Act Bill C-9, was passed during its third reading with a majority vote and now heads to the Senate for further scrutiny before it can be enacted. Under the bill, the intentional display of flags, emblems or symbols connected to organisations designated as terrorist entities—such as Babbar Khalsa International and International Sikh…

23 Mar

Ontario Man Charged with Impaired Driving After SUV Collides with GO Transit Bus

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontariobus collision, GO Transit bus, Impaired Driving, Niagara Regional Police, Omemee man, St. Catharines crash

St. Catharines, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): A 56-year-old man from Omemee, Ontario, faces impaired driving charges following a dramatic collision with a GO Transit bus in St. Catharines on Sunday, March 22, 2026. According to Niagara Regional Police, the incident occurred in the north end of the city near North Service Road and YMCA Drive, just off the Queen Elizabeth Way. Investigators determined that a Honda CRV travelling in the northbound lane crossed over and drove directly into the path of the southbound bus. At the time of the crash, the GO Transit bus was carrying 18 passengers. Emergency responders transported…

22 Mar

Northeastern Ontario Man Receives Lifetime Hunting Ban Following Moose Poaching Investigation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, OntarioDonald Gosselin, Larder Lake, MNR investigation, moose poaching, Ontario hunting ban, wildlife violations

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): A Larder Lake man has been handed a lifetime prohibition from hunting in Ontario after pleading guilty to multiple wildlife violations. Donald Gosselin appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury on November 13, 2025, where he was sentenced for failing to properly attach an invalidated moose tag and failing to produce a licence to a conservation officer. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) launched an investigation into Gosselin’s activities on November 11, 2024, following a targeted vehicle stop on Larder Station Road. Officers reported finding Gosselin returning from a hunting camp with a rifle on…

20 Mar

Canada’s Top Cop Revises Position, Finds No Current India Link in Ongoing Probes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s federal policing agency has revised its earlier stance on alleged foreign interference, saying ongoing investigations no longer point to India’s involvement in criminal activities within the country. Speaking to CTV News, Mike Duheme, head of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, said that recent case assessments have not produced evidence tying the Government of India to covert operations or intimidation efforts on Canadian soil. Duheme noted that while previous inquiries had raised concerns about possible foreign links, the latest findings do not establish any such connection. He added that investigations into cross-border influence are often complex, and…

18 Mar

No Insurance, Massive Bill: U.S. Visitor in Canada Faces Over $100K Medical Charges

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): A medical emergency during a family visit to Canada has left a U.S.-based family grappling with a staggering hospital bill exceeding $100,000, highlighting the financial risks of travelling without insurance. Begum Bashiran, an elderly resident of Atlanta, had travelled to Ontario last October to spend time with her children. During her stay, she suffered a stroke and was rushed to the Waterloo Regional Health Network, where she remained under treatment for nearly a month, including time in intensive care. Her son, Naveed Zafar, recalled the distressing moments when his mother was admitted unconscious. He said his immediate…

18 Mar

Ontario Strengthens Judiciary With Appointment of Six New Judges

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingOntario

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): The government of Ontario has announced the appointment of six new judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, with their roles set to take effect from March 26, 2026. The move, confirmed by Attorney General Doug Downey, is aimed at enhancing the efficiency and capacity of the province’s justice system. The newly appointed judges bring decades of legal experience across criminal, civil, and administrative law. Among them is Serge Hamel, who has served both in private practice and as an assistant Crown attorney, and will now take up his position in the Kirkland Lake/Haileybury region. S. Rochelle…

16 Mar

Premier Doug Ford Proposes Live-Streaming Bail Hearings to Fix “Broken” Justice System

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsOntarioBrockville Correctional Complex, Doug Ford Bail Reform, Ontario Live Stream Bail Hearings, St. Lawrence Valley Expansion

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma)— Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Monday, March 16, 2026, that his government is exploring the possibility of live-streaming bail hearings as part of a broader push to reform a justice system he describes as "broken." Speaking at a news conference, Ford argued that making these hearings accessible to the public rather than just those who can attend in person would foster transparency and restore public confidence in the province's legal processes. Currently, the evidence presented during bail hearings is typically subject to strict publication bans to protect the integrity of future trials. While Ford did not…

12 Mar

Niagara Regional Chair Bob Gale Resigns Abruptly Following ‘Mein Kampf’ Controversy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, OntarioAnti-Racism, Bob Gale, Mein Kampf, Niagara Region, Resignation

Niagara, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma) — In a sudden and dramatic exit from municipal politics, Niagara Regional Chair Bob Gale resigned his post late Wednesday, March 11, 2026, just hours after local anti-racism groups went public with evidence that he owned a signed copy of Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf. The resignation was tendered to Ontario Municipal Affairs Minister Rob Flack, who accepted it effective immediately. The controversy was ignited by a joint statement from the Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association (NRARA) and Justice 4 Black Lives Niagara. The groups produced a 2010 invoice showing Gale purchased the book—inscribed by Hitler to "close…

11 Mar

Toronto Police Officer Charged with Sexual Assault Following Peel Special Victims Unit Investigation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, OntarioFarhan Ali, Markham, Peel Regional Police, Sexual Assault, Toronto Police

Brampton (Rajeev Sharma)— A 39-year-old Toronto police officer has been suspended from duty after being charged with multiple counts of sexual assault and physical assault following a targeted investigation by the Peel Regional Police. The Special Victims Unit (SVU) announced the charges on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, marking a significant legal development involving a member of the neighbouring jurisdiction's police force. The accused, identified as Farhan Ali of Markham, faces a total of ten criminal charges. According to the formal release from Peel police, Ali has been charged with three counts of sexual assault, three counts of assault, and four…

09 Mar

Two-Year-Old Killed in Tragic Driveway Accident in Northern Ontario’s Robillard Township

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, OntarioChild Death, Fatal Accident, OPP, Robillard Township

Englehart, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma) — A northern Ontario community is in mourning following the tragic death of a two-year-old child in a motor vehicle incident on Sunday evening. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) confirmed that the accident occurred on a rural property in Robillard Township, a small community located just south of Kirkland Lake near Englehart. According to a news release issued by the OPP on Monday, March 9, 2026, the preliminary investigation suggests the tragedy unfolded within a residential driveway. Police stated that the incident took place while a passenger vehicle was being moved a short distance on the…