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19 Feb

Security Alert: Innisfil Mayor’s Email Compromised in Sophisticated Phishing Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, OntarioCyber Security Breach, Email Fraud, Innisfil Phishing Scam, Mayor Lynn Dollin, Town of Innisfil

INNISFIL, ON (Rajeev Sharma) – The Town of Innisfil has issued an urgent warning to residents after Mayor Lynn Dollin’s municipal email account was breached by a malicious phishing scam earlier this week. Officials are advising the public to immediately delete any suspicious emails purportedly from the Mayor that request financial assistance or personal information. The breach occurred on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, after the Mayor opened a link from an email that appeared to be from a "trusted external organization." Once clicked, the sophisticated malware automatically sent similar fraudulent messages to every individual in the Mayor’s extensive contact list.…

19 Feb

32 Foreign Nationals Ordered Out of Canada, 10 Already Deported in Extortion-Linked Crackdown

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaB.C. Extortion Task Force, Canada Border Services Agency, CBSA deportations, foreign nationals removal

Ottawa: (Rajeev Sharma): The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has confirmed that 32 foreign nationals have been issued removal orders after being found inadmissible under Canadian immigration law, with 10 already deported from the country, following reviews tied to police investigations into organized extortion networks. The cases were referred to immigration authorities by law-enforcement agencies, including the B.C. Extortion Task Force, as part of a wider probe into threats and violence targeting business owners and community members in cities such as Surrey, Vancouver and other parts of Western Canada. CBSA officers are currently examining 296 people flagged as “persons of…

18 Feb

Carney Launches Canada’s First Defence Industrial Strategy to Boost Domestic Production

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCAE Montreal, Canada defence strategy, Canadian Armed Forces, Defence Investment Agency, Mark Carney

Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday unveiled Canada’s first-ever defence industrial strategy, aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers to equip the Canadian Armed Forces. The announcement was made during a visit to simulation technology firm CAE in Montreal, where industry leaders welcomed the move as a major step toward building a stronger national defence sector. CAE president and CEO Matthew Bromberg said the strategy signals a clear commitment to developing a robust defence industrial base in Canada. About half of the company’s contracts are now tied to military work, with 90 per…

18 Feb

Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux Joins Liberals, Becomes Third Floor-Crosser in Three Months

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada Politics, Conservative Party, floor crossing, Liberal Party, Mark Carney, Matt Jeneroux

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor to join the Liberal caucus, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday, marking the third defection from the Conservatives in the past three months. In a post on social media, Carney welcomed Jeneroux and said that building a stronger and more resilient Canada requires “ambition, collaboration and, at times, sacrifice.” He also thanked the Edmonton Riverbend MP and his family for their continued public service. Jeneroux confirmed his decision separately, stating that after consulting with his family, constituents and colleagues, he chose to remain in Parliament and work with the…

18 Feb

Poilievre Vows to Defend ‘United Canada’ Amid Alberta Separatist Push

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaConservative federalist caucus, Pierre Poilievre Alberta separatism, Stay Free Alberta referendum, united Canada stance

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Pierre Poilievre says the Conservative Party remains firmly committed to a united Canada as a separatist movement in Alberta campaigns for a referendum on independence. Responding to questions from reporters on Tuesday, Poilievre stated that the Conservatives are “entirely a federalist caucus,” adding that no member of his parliamentary team has expressed support for Alberta separatism. The group Stay Free Alberta is currently seeking to trigger a provincial referendum on Alberta becoming an independent country. Organizers have until May to gather nearly 178,000 signatures required to move the proposal forward. Under Canadian law, provinces cannot unilaterally separate…

18 Feb

B.C. Budget Plans 15,000 Public Sector Job Cuts, Projects $13.3B Deficit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, CanadaBC budget 2026, Brenda Bailey finance minister, British Columbia deficit $13.3B, public sector job cuts, workforce reduction plan

Victoria (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of British Columbia has unveiled a budget that includes plans to eliminate 15,000 full time equivalent public sector jobs by the end of the 2028/29 fiscal year as part of efforts to “right-size” government operations. The reductions are expected to generate savings of $2.85 billion over three years. According to the province, the cuts will not target front-line services, and hiring in key areas such as education and health care will continue. An estimated 2,500 positions will be cut from the B.C. Public Service, which staffs core government ministries and offices. The remaining 12,500 roles…

18 Feb

Seniors Targeted by Thieves at Surrey Gurdwaras, Police Issue Urgent Warning

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Surrey ( Rajeev Sharma): The Surrey Police Service has issued a strong public warning after multiple reports of distraction thefts targeting senior citizens at gurdwaras in Surrey. Police say suspects are deliberately approaching elderly worshippers in parking lots and near temple entrances, engaging them in conversation under the pretext of offering help or asking for directions. While distracting the victims, the suspects allegedly remove valuables such as gold chains, rings, wallets, and cash. Investigators confirmed that several incidents have been reported in recent weeks, mostly during peak prayer hours when crowds are larger and seniors are more vulnerable. In many…

17 Feb

Courtney Sarault Claims Third Medal at Milano Cortina 2026, Falls Just Short of Golden Sweep

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, SportsCourtney Sarault, Kim Boutin, Milano Cortina 2026, short track speed skating, Team Canada, women’s 1000m silver

Milan (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s Courtney Sarault came within reach of completing a full Olympic medal set at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, ultimately securing silver in the women’s 1000m on Day 10 of competition. The 25-year-old from Moncton, New Brunswick had already captured bronze in the 500m and silver in the mixed relay earlier in the Games. For much of Monday’s nine-lap final, gold appeared well within her grasp as she led through the opening half of the race. However, in the closing laps, Sarault slipped briefly to third before battling back to finish second. Despite earning her third…

17 Feb

Provinces Enter 2026 Budget Season on Stronger Footing Despite Trade Uncertainty: Desjardins Report

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCUSMA review, Desjardins report, Donald Trump tariffs, provincial budgets 2026, Randall Bartlett, Statistics Canada GDP revision

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s provinces are heading into the 2026 budget season in a stronger position than previously expected, buoyed by economic resilience and upward revisions to historical growth data, according to a new analysis from Desjardins Group. Randall Bartlett, deputy chief economist at Desjardins and co-author of the report released Tuesday, said forecasting remains unusually challenging amid global trade volatility and shifting economic signals. “It is a much more difficult time to be doing forecasting for any economy, really,” Bartlett said. Trade Pressures and Tariff Exposure At this time last year, provincial outlooks appeared far more fragile as U.S.…

17 Feb

Alberta RCMP Report Surge in Weapons Calls, School Lockdowns After Tumbler Ridge Shooting

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta RCMP, Fort McMurray, High River, school lockdowns, Tumbler Ridge shooting, weapons calls

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Alberta say there has been a noticeable increase in reports of people carrying weapons and subsequent school lockdowns in the days following the deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, which left nine people dead last Tuesday. Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said the spike in calls over a short period is unusual, though he stopped short of definitively linking it to the tragedy in British Columbia. “Having those calls in that short amount of time is more than what is standard,” Savinkoff said in a phone interview Sunday. “We certainly can't disprove that…