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14 Feb

Ottawa School Board Cancels Ski Trips After Student Seriously Injured in Chairlift Incident

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has cancelled all school-organized ski trips involving chairlifts after a 13-year-old student suffered serious injuries during an incident at Centre Vorlage in western Quebec. The board confirmed the suspension of trips in a statement, saying the decision will remain in place while officials work to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the accident. “The safety of our students is our top priority,” an OCDSB spokesperson said, adding that the board is reviewing details of the incident that occurred Wednesday at the ski hill near Wakefield, Que. Clothing Caught in Chairlift According to the…

14 Feb

Oshawa Generals Apologize After Email Urging Fans to Shower Sparks Backlash

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Oshawa, Ont. (Rajeev Sharma): The Oshawa Generals have issued a public apology after an email sent to season ticket holders asking fans to shower before attending home games triggered criticism and online debate. The controversy began Tuesday when ticket holders received a message from Jason Hickman, the team’s director of ticket sales and service. In the email, fans were reminded to maintain good hygiene before coming to games. “If you went to the gym or did something that produced body odour, please shower before attending the game,” the email read. It also encouraged spectators to use hand-sanitizing stations, cover coughs…

14 Feb

UCP Auto Insurance Overhaul Sparks Backlash: Higher grid rates, and “Care-First” system set for 2027

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): The United Conservative Party government has announced sweeping changes to Alberta’s auto insurance system, promising relief for some drivers while introducing a new “care-first” model and sharply higher costs for others. The reforms, approved by the Government of Alberta, will be rolled out in stages through 2026 and 2027. Under temporary rules in place until the end of 2026, annual rate increases for so-called “good drivers” are capped at 7.5 per cent. To qualify, motorists must have no traffic convictions such as speeding or distracted driving in the past three years and no at fault accidents…

14 Feb

Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty in US to murder-for-hire plot targeting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

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National Times Bureau :- Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty in a US federal court to charges linked to an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy targeting Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York City. According to the US Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, the 54-year-old admitted guilt on three counts, murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The charges together carry a potential maximum sentence of 40 years in prison. Nikhil Gupta entered his plea before US Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn in Manhattan federal court on Friday. His legal team did not immediately issue a statement…

13 Feb

Watchdog Faults Military Probe Into Air Force Officer’s Case, Urges Apology to Family

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OTTAWA (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s civilian watchdog for military police has found serious shortcomings in an internal investigation that led to sexual assault charges against a Royal Canadian Air Force officer who later died by suicide, and is calling for a formal apology to his family. In reports released Thursday, the Military Police Complaints Commission (MPCC) concluded that the investigation into Maj. Cristian Hiestand was flawed by “multiple failures,” including confirmation bias, lack of oversight and an undue rush to lay charges. MPCC chair Tammy Tremblay said investigators relied on assumptions, failed to pursue key evidence such as search warrants, and…

13 Feb

Air Canada Sees Corporate Travel Shift to Europe and Asia as Trade Focus Moves Beyond U.S.

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Air Canada is witnessing a sharp rise in overseas corporate travel as Canadian businesses increasingly look beyond the United States to expand trade ties, a senior company executive said on Friday. The Montreal-based carrier has recorded nearly a 30 per cent increase in corporate traffic on long-haul routes across the North Atlantic, with growing demand for travel to Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Chief Commercial Officer Mark Galardo said the trend reflects Canada’s efforts to diversify its trade partnerships and reduce reliance on the U.S. market. The country’s largest airline expects this shift to support strong international…

12 Feb

TSB Continues Analysis of 2025 Toronto Plane Crash Ahead of One-Year Mark

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has shared an update on its investigation into the Delta Air Lines crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport, days before the first anniversary of the incident. The accident occurred on February 17, 2025, when an Endeavor Air flight arriving from Minnesota crashed at Pearson and came to rest inverted after skidding along the runway. A total of 21 passengers were taken to hospital following the incident. In its latest update released Thursday, the TSB said investigators have completed a comprehensive metallurgical examination of the aircraft wreckage and are now conducting…

12 Feb

Quebec Ski Hill Closed After Ottawa Teen Critically Injured in Chairlift Incident

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Wakefield, Quebec (Rajeev Sharma): A ski resort in western Quebec remained closed on Thursday after a 13-year-old girl from Ottawa was critically injured in a chairlift incident, authorities said. Emergency services were called to Centre Vorlage near Wakefield at around 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday following reports of an accident as the teenager was disembarking from a ski lift, according to the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais Police Service. Police spokesperson Sgt. Martin Fournel said the girl’s clothing became caught in the chairlift, leading to the serious incident. Two doctors who were skiing at the resort at the time provided immediate medical assistance…

12 Feb

S Man Jailed in Canada for Long-Running Identity Fraud Scheme

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): A 70-year-old United States citizen has been sentenced to one year in prison after authorities uncovered a years-long identity fraud operation in eastern Ontario, Canadian police said. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Cornwall began investigating the case in 2024 after the man was arrested while attempting to re-enter Canada using a false identity. According to an RCMP statement, the investigation revealed that the suspect had unlawfully assumed the identity of a Canadian citizen as early as 2012. Police said the man had illegally entered Canada between 2008 and 2009 while he was wanted in the…

12 Feb

Canada school shooting: 18-year-old trans woman killed mother, step-brother at home before school rampage

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National Times Bureau :- An 18-year-old trans woman with mental health disorders has been identified as the killer who opened fire at school in British Columbia, Canada that resulted in the deaths of nine children. Jesse Van Rootselaar killed her mother and stepbrother before attacking her former school, police said, without offering a motive for one of the worst mass slaughters in Canadian history. The killer later died by suicide after the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a remote community of 2,400 people in the Pacific province of British Columbia. The police further said earlier weapons from her home were confiscated…