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15 Feb

Massive Toronto Rally Backs Iranian Protest Movement, Urges Ottawa to Act

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Toronto (Gaganjot): An estimated 350,000 people filled the streets of Toronto on Saturday in a sweeping show of solidarity with anti-government demonstrators in Iran, according to police. The march, centred in North York and stretching along Yonge Street, called on Canadian officials to formally recognize exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi as a figurehead for a democratic transition in Iran. Participants waved red, white and green flags bearing the historic lion emblem used before Iran’s 1979 revolution, chanting slogans and beating drums as they moved through the city. Organizers said the rally aimed not only to support those protesting in Iran…

15 Feb

India-Canada Partnership in AI Holds Immense Promise, Says University of Waterloo President

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Collaboration between India and Canada in the field of artificial intelligence could unlock significant benefits for both nations, according to the head of one of Canada’s premier science and technology institutions. Dr. Vivek Goel, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waterloo, described the growing engagement between the two countries as a “remarkable opportunity,” highlighting how their respective strengths can complement each other in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Speaking ahead of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, where he is scheduled to participate alongside Canada’s AI Minister Evan Solomon, Goel emphasised that combining Canada’s expertise…

08 Feb

Ontario Launches New Succession Planning Hub to Help Small Businesses Navigate Ownership Transitions

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The Ontario government has announced an investment of nearly $2 million to create the province’s first centralized business succession planning hub, an initiative designed to help entrepreneurs prepare for ownership changes while safeguarding jobs and community-based enterprises. The funding will be used to roll out Succession Ontario, a digital platform led by the Kingston Economic Development Corporation. The hub will offer practical guidance, planning tools and educational resources to business owners considering retirement, sale or transfer of their enterprises. In addition, Small Business Enterprise Centres across the province will be equipped with new training and materials, enabling…

05 Feb

Nine Toronto Officers Charged in Probe Linked to Tow-Industry Violence: Sources

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Multiple Toronto police officers have been charged following a sweeping investigation into violent activity connected to the tow-truck sector in the Greater Toronto Area, according to sources familiar with the case. Sources told CBC News that nine officers are accused of serious criminal conduct, including involvement in organized crime, unlawfully sharing sensitive information such as residential addresses, and passing details allegedly used to facilitate targeted violence. Investigators are also examining claims of a plot to assassinate a senior official at the Toronto South Detention Centre. Because the sources are not authorized to speak publicly, they requested anonymity.…

31 Jan

Ontario Judge Steps Down After Misconduct Finding, Avoids Disciplinary Sanctions

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): An Ontario judge found to have committed judicial misconduct in connection with allegations of sexual assault has retired from the bench, bringing disciplinary proceedings against him to an abrupt end. The Ontario Judicial Council confirmed on its website that Justice Paul Currie has officially retired from the Ontario Court of Justice, effective Friday. As a result, the council said it no longer has the authority to continue proceedings related to the complaint against him. Earlier this month, on January 13, a hearing panel of the council ruled that the majority of allegations raised in a formal complaint…

28 Jan

Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake Felt Across Southern and Central Ontario Late Tuesday

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Ontario (Gaganjot Singh): Thousands of residents across southern and central Ontario reported feeling an earthquake late Tuesday night, according to Natural Resources Canada. Earthquakes Canada said a magnitude 3.7 tremor was recorded just before 11 p.m. ET, approximately 99 kilometres northeast of Toronto. The quake was described as “lightly felt” and was centred about 23 kilometres southeast of Orillia, Ont., at a depth of five kilometres. Natural Resources Canada seismologist Marikah Adams said around 2,600 people had reported experiencing the shaking, with reports coming in from a wide area stretching from Kingston to Kitchener. She added that additional reports were…

27 Jan

Up to 50 Vehicles Involved in Highway 401 Crashes as Snow Squall Hits Eastern Ontario

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Ontario (Gaganjot Singh): Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say as many as 50 vehicles were involved in multiple collisions on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario on Tuesday amid dangerous winter weather conditions. A snow squall warning remains in effect for the region, with blowing snow and near-zero visibility expected at times. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) reported snow-covered lanes and significantly reduced visibility along Highway 401 between Quinte West and Napanee. As a result of the collisions, the MTO said eastbound lanes of Highway 401 were closed at County Road 30 in Brighton, west of Trenton, while westbound lanes were shut…

27 Jan

Toronto Struggles to Recover After Record-Breaking Snowfall

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Toronto is working to recover from the heaviest snowfall in its history, with city officials warning that clearing the streets and infrastructure could take several days. Some areas of Canada’s largest city were buried under nearly 60 cm (about 23 inches) of snow, forcing the cancellation of over 500 flights at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Sunday. The airport has already recorded more than 88.2 cm of snowfall this month, making it the snowiest January and the snowiest month on record since 1937. The weekend storm, which affected much of North America, led several school boards to…

27 Jan

Canadian Prime Minister Likely to Travel to India in Early March, Trade and Technology on Agenda

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to visit India in the first week of March, according to media reports citing diplomatic sources. The visit, if confirmed, is anticipated to mark a significant step in strengthening economic and strategic engagement between the two countries. Reports indicate that the proposed visit could lead to multiple agreements spanning sectors such as uranium supply, clean energy, critical minerals and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, was quoted as saying that discussions are also underway for cooperation in nuclear energy, oil and gas, environmental initiatives,…

26 Jan

Heavy Snowfall Disrupts School Operations Across Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The after-effects of a powerful winter storm that swept through southern Ontario on Sunday prompted widespread school closures across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) on Monday, as authorities worked to clear snow and restore safe travel conditions. The Toronto District School Board confirmed that all its schools, administrative offices, learning sites and childcare centres would remain shut for the day to support ongoing snow-clearing efforts and in response to the severe weather alert issued by the city. Soon after, the Toronto Catholic District School Board announced similar closures, adding that examinations scheduled for Monday have…