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20 Feb

TRCA Warns GTA Residents of Rising Water Levels Amid Rain and Melting Snow

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is urging residents across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to exercise caution near rivers, streams and other bodies of water as melting snow and rainfall are expected to create hazardous conditions on Friday. In a Watershed Conditions Statement, the agency said widespread flooding is not anticipated in TRCA watersheds. However, the combination of rainfall, warmer temperatures and snowmelt could cause water levels to rise and flows to accelerate. “Due to the total rainfall expected combined with warmer temperatures and melting snow, all rivers may rise and flow faster than usual,”…

20 Feb

ALBERTA PROTESTS INTENSIFY AS PRESSURE MOUNTS ON PREMIER DANIELLE SMITH

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Public anger toward Alberta’s government has escalated as protests and calls for accountability grow across the province, targeting Premier Danielle Smith over health care, education and governance issues. Demonstrations have been held outside constituency offices and in major cities, with organizers accusing the government of ignoring frontline crises while pursuing divisive political agendas.“We feel abandoned,” said one protester in Edmonton. “Hospitals are overflowing, classrooms are packed, and the government keeps talking about politics instead of people.” Health care has emerged as a central flashpoint. Alberta continues to face emergency room overcrowding, staff shortages and long wait times…

20 Feb

Extortion Ring Busted in Northeast Calgary After Year-Long Threat Campaign Against Woman

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Charges have been laid following a months-long extortion investigation in northeast Calgary, after police uncovered repeated threats and demands for money made against a local woman throughout 2024. According to the Calgary Police Service, the victim reported multiple extortion attempts by suspects known to her, who allegedly demanded cash and valuables on six separate occasions between August and October, warning her of violence if she refused to comply. Investigators say the sustained pattern of intimidation prompted an in-depth probe that ultimately led to criminal charges.Police said the case underscores the serious psychological and financial harm caused by…

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

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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

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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

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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

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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…