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04 Feb

RCMP Rule Out Criminal Charges in Fatal Crash That Killed Three Alberta Junior Hockey Players

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta crash, Highway 2 collision, junior hockey players killed, RCMP investigation, Stavely accident

Stavely, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) say the highway crash that claimed the lives of three Alberta junior hockey players earlier this week is believed to have been a tragic accident, with no criminal charges expected. Claresholm RCMP responded to reports of a two-vehicle collision near the town of Stavely, south of Calgary, at around 11 a.m. on Monday. The crash involved a passenger car and a semi-truck hauling gravel at the intersection of Highway 2 and Secondary Road 527. “This occurred in the northbound lane of Highway 2,” said Corporal Gina Slaney of the Alberta…

04 Feb

Past Assault Charges Surface After Brossard Woman Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaBrossard murder-suicide, domestic violence case, electronic tracking bracelet, Quebec conjugal violence

Brossard, Que (Rajeev Sharma): New details have emerged in the case of a man and woman found dead inside a Brossard home earlier this week, revealing that the man had previously been accused of violently assaulting his wife and was once subject to strict court-ordered conditions that were later lifted. Police say Marcos Amilcar Diaz Lopez, 56, and his wife, Sonia Maricela Gonzalez Vasquez, 54, were discovered dead in their residence on Bienvenue Avenue shortly after midnight on Monday. Officers were dispatched following a 911 call reporting an armed assault around 12:45 a.m. Both were found with stab wounds. In…

04 Feb

Canada Economy on ‘Recession Watch’, Bank of Canada Must Cut Rates Further: Rosenberg

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaBank Of Canada, Canada economy, David Rosenberg, interest rate cuts, recession watch

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s economy is effectively “on life support” and facing a clear recession risk in 2026, according to economist David Rosenberg, who says the Bank of Canada (BoC) will be forced to cut interest rates further to prevent a deeper slowdown. In a new report titled Canadian Economy on Life Support, Rosenberg Research warns that despite aggressive monetary easing since 2024, economic momentum remains weak. The Bank of Canada has slashed rates by 275 basis points from a peak of five per cent, yet per capita GDP continues to decline and overall economic growth is stuck at around…

04 Feb

Measles Cases Surge Across Americas, PAHO Urges Canada and Others to Step Up Vaccination Efforts

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada measles cases, Measles Outbreak, PAHO alert, public health warning, vaccination drive

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): An international health body has raised alarm over a sharp rise in measles cases across the Americas, urging countries including Canada to strengthen vaccination drives and disease surveillance to prevent further outbreaks. In an epidemiological alert issued this week, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) called on governments in North and South America to “intensify” immunisation coverage and monitoring, warning that the highly contagious disease is spreading at an unprecedented pace. According to PAHO data, Canada reported a total of 5,436 measles cases last year, including two deaths. The trend has continued into 2026, with 67 confirmed…

03 Feb

Canada Rejects Nuclear Arms Option Despite Former Military Chief’s Remarks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada defence policy, David McGuinty, nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear weapons debate, Wayne Eyre

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Defence Minister David McGuinty on Tuesday reaffirmed that Canada has no intention of pursuing nuclear weapons, pushing back against recent remarks by a former top military commander suggesting the country should not entirely dismiss the idea. Speaking to reporters ahead of a cabinet meeting, McGuinty said Canada remains firmly committed to international agreements aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons. He stressed that Ottawa has signed treaties that clearly oppose nuclear proliferation and has no plans to deviate from those commitments. The minister said the government’s priority continues to be rebuilding and modernising the Canadian Armed…

03 Feb

Three Southern Alberta Mustangs Players Killed in Tragic Highway Crash En Route to Practice

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta highway crash, junior hockey tragedy, RCMP investigation, Southern Alberta Mustangs, Stavely accident

Stavley (Rajeev Sharma): Three players from the Southern Alberta Mustangs junior hockey team were killed Monday morning in a devastating vehicle collision while travelling to a team practice, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The crash occurred at an intersection along Highway 2 in Stavely, roughly an hour south of Calgary. RCMP said the collision involved a northbound semitruck hauling gravel and a small passenger vehicle travelling east. The victims were identified as 18-year-olds JJ Wright and Cameron Casorso, both from Kamloops, British Columbia, and 17-year-old Caden Fine of Birmingham, Alabama. All three were members of the Mustangs,…

03 Feb

Calgary Man Convicted After Tunnelling Into Neighbour’s Apartment

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlbertaAlberta crime, Ben Maize, break and enter, Calgary court, neighbour dispute, tunnel incident

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A Calgary man who dug a tunnel from his apartment into the unit of his upstairs neighbour last summer has been found guilty of break and enter following a one-day trial. Ben Maize, 47, was arrested and charged with mischief and break and enter in connection with the unusual incident, which came to light in September 2025. Maize represented himself during the trial. According to court testimony, the woman who lived in the apartment above Maize returned home on Sept. 5 to find her unit locked from the inside. Upon entering, she noticed holes in the drywall…

03 Feb

Worker Killed, Another Injured in Accident at Northern Alberta Oilsands Site; Safety Probe Launched

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta OHS investigation, Alberta oilsands, Cenovus Energy, Christina Lake North, worker death, workplace accident

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): A safety investigation is underway after a workplace accident at a northern Alberta oilsands site left one worker dead and another seriously injured, provincial officials confirmed. According to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), the incident occurred on January 29 near Christina Lake, approximately 150 kilometres south of Fort McMurray. Investigators said the workers were unloading a truck when a section of pipe rolled off the vehicle and struck both individuals. One worker succumbed to their injuries at the scene, while the second sustained serious injuries and was taken for medical treatment. Cenovus Energy confirmed the incident…

02 Feb

Over 400 RCMP Members Accused of Misconduct in 2024; At Least 20 Dismissed or Forced to Resign

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): More than 400 members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) were accused of misconduct in 2024, resulting in at least 20 dismissals or resignations, according to an internal report released last month. The RCMP recorded 443 cases of alleged misconduct during the year, involving 408 employees. Nearly one quarter of these cases led to “serious” disciplinary action, including ineligibility for promotion or forfeiture of more than 80 hours of pay. Ten employees were demoted to a lower rank or level — more than double the number of demotions recorded over the previous two years. About five…

02 Feb

Eastern Newfoundland Hit by Severe Snowstorm; Police Urge Drivers to Avoid Trans-Canada Highway

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaNewfoundland snowstorm, orange snowfall warning, RCMP advisory, Trans-Canada Highway

Newfoundland, February 2, 2026: Police in eastern Newfoundland have issued a strong warning to motorists to stay off the Trans-Canada Highway until weather conditions improve, as a powerful winter storm continues to batter large parts of the province. The Holyrood RCMP detachment released the advisory shortly before 10 a.m. NT on Monday, citing multiple reports of vehicles sliding off the road and becoming stuck in deep snow. The region is currently under an orange snowfall warning, with Environment Canada forecasting between 30 and 50 centimetres of snow. “If you must travel, slow down and use extreme caution,” police said in…