Ontario Archives - Page 4 of 15

28 Jul

Punjab-Origin Uber Driver Charged in Alleged Sexual Assault Case in Canada’s Burlington

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): A 25-year-old man originally from Punjab has been arrested in Canada after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Burlington, Ontario. The accused, identified as Mandeep Singh, was reportedly working as an Uber rideshare driver at the time of the alleged incident. According to the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), the incident occurred on June 16 at around 5:15 p.m. in the parking area of the Burlington GO Station on Fairview Street. Investigators allege that Singh approached the woman and engaged her in conversation before allegedly sexually assaulting her. Police said the woman left the location…

23 Jul

Joint Police Operation Seizes $139 Million in Illicit Drugs and Weapons Across Ontario

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): A multi-jurisdictional cross-border investigation initiated by the Windsor Police Service has culminated in one of the largest drug seizures in Ontario history, taking nearly 1.7 tonnes of illegal narcotics and multiple firearms off the streets. The joint enforcement initiative, designated Project Bay, resulted in charges against 21 individuals facing 102 total offences under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Authorities confirmed that 19 of the accused have been taken into custody, while active arrest warrants remain outstanding for two individuals. The law enforcement effort involved a coordinated coalition including the Ontario Provincial Police,…

22 Jul

Alberta Expands Alcohol Trade Deal With Eight Provinces, Pushes for Nationwide Market Access

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has broadened its efforts to remove interprovincial trade barriers by signing a new direct-to-consumer alcohol sales agreement with eight Canadian provinces, a move the provincial government says will create fresh business opportunities for local liquor producers and offer consumers greater choice. In a joint statement issued on Monday, Premier Danielle Smith and Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally announced that Alberta has reached agreements with Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and British Columbia. Under the arrangement, Alberta-based breweries, wineries, distilleries and other liquor manufacturers will…

17 Jul

Canada Freezes Parent Sponsorship Route, Leaving Thousands of Punjabi Families in Limbo

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Thousands of Punjabi families hoping to reunite with their parents in Canada have received a significant setback after the Canadian government suspended fresh applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), closing one of the most popular pathways for permanent family reunification. The restriction came into effect on July 15, 2026, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announcing that it will no longer accept new "Interest to Sponsor" applications until further notice. Officials clarified that only applications submitted before the deadline will continue to be processed. The decision is expected to have a major impact on…

14 Jul

Alberta, Ottawa and Oilsands Producers Sign Deal to Expand Production and Advance Carbon Capture Project

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government, the federal government and Canada’s largest oilsands producers have reached a new agreement aimed at boosting oil production while accelerating development of a major carbon capture and storage initiative. The memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed between Alberta, Canada and the five-member Oil Sands Alliance, establishes a framework to expand oilsands output needed to support the proposed West Coast oil pipeline while advancing the Pathways carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. The provincial government described the agreement as a significant step toward attracting investment, reducing emissions and strengthening Alberta’s energy sector. Officials said the partnership is…

10 Jul

Brampton Man of Punjabi Origin Gets 20-Year US Jail Term in International Drug Smuggling Case

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Brampton (Rajeev Sharma): A Canadian man of Punjabi origin has been sentenced to two decades in a United States federal prison after being convicted of leading a cross-border drug trafficking operation that moved massive quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine from the US into Canada. The sentence was announced by the US Attorney's Office following proceedings in a federal court, where Guramrit Sidhu, 63, admitted to running an organised narcotics network. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said the conviction followed a lengthy multinational investigation involving agencies from the United States, Canada and Mexico. According to prosecutors, Sidhu supervised a sophisticated…

27 Jun

Canadian Police Arrest Punjabi-Origin Man in Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Investment Scam

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Brampton (Rajeev Sharma): A Punjabi-origin resident of Brampton has been taken into custody by Canadian police in connection with an alleged investment fraud that investigators say caused losses of nearly $1.5 million to several investors, many of them senior citizens. The investigation, led by the Peel Regional Police Fraud Bureau, centres on a suspected Ponzi-style operation that allegedly lured victims with promises of secure investments and guaranteed financial returns. Police identified the accused as 62-year-old Navdeep Boparai, who allegedly persuaded investors to place money through his company, BLM Canada Corporation. Victims were reportedly told their investments would be channelled into…

27 Jun

Five GTA Men Face Trial in Alleged Kidnapping and Attempted Murder at Abandoned Orillia Gas Station

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Orillia, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Five men from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are facing trial after being charged in connection with the alleged kidnapping and attempted murder of a Mississauga man at an abandoned gas station in downtown Orillia. According to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the incident occurred on September 27, 2025, when officers responded to a report of suspicious activity at a vacant gas station located at the corner of Colborne Street East and Peter Street South. Police found a man bound and suffering from serious injuries. The victim was transported to hospital for emergency treatment and survived…

22 Jun

Canada Overhauls Refugee Framework with New Deadlines and Digital Processing Measures

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a move aimed at improving the efficiency of its immigration system, Canada has introduced a fresh set of refugee and asylum regulations that seek to accelerate case processing while addressing a growing backlog of applications. The reforms, implemented through Bill C-12, introduce new timelines for claimants and expand administrative powers available to immigration authorities. One of the key changes requires individuals entering Canada through irregular border routes to submit asylum applications within a specified period after arrival. Officials say the measure is designed to ensure that protection claims are assessed promptly and to prevent lengthy delays…

19 Jun

High Commission at Your Doorstep: One-Stop Consular Services Coming to Montreal

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Montreal/Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The High Commission of India in Ottawa, in collaboration with the India Canada Organization (ICO), will organize a special Consular Camp in Montreal on Saturday, July 4, 2026, as part of its “High Commission at Your Doorstep” outreach initiative. The camp will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Maison De La Coopération Du Montréal Métropolitain, 7000 Avenue du Parc, Montreal, Quebec. The initiative aims to bring essential consular services closer to the Indian community and provide assistance regarding a wide range of services. Officials from the High Commission will be available to address queries…