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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

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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…

02 Feb

Canada to Launch Sixth Green Bond Issuance With New 10-Year Offering

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada green bonds, climate action, Department of Finance Canada, sustainable finance

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of Canada announced on Monday that it will launch its sixth issuance of Canadian-dollar-denominated green bonds this week, subject to market conditions, as part of its ongoing push to finance climate-friendly growth. For the upcoming issuance, the government plans to introduce a new 10-year green bond. The move follows strong investor demand seen in previous offerings, including a $1-billion 30-year green bond issued in October 2025 and a $1.5-billion re-opening of a 7-year bond first launched in February 2025. Canada’s green bond program, introduced in March 2022, is designed to support investments in clean growth,…

01 Feb

Man Charged in 48 Vehicle Break-and-Enters Across Mississauga: Peel Police

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadacar break and enter, Mississauga crime, Peel Regional Police, vehicle break-ins

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Peel Regional Police have arrested and charged a man they allege is responsible for 48 vehicle break-and-enters in Mississauga. In a news release, police said they received “numerous reports” beginning in December 2025 about vehicle break-ins in the areas of Kimbermount Avenue, Aquitaine Avenue and Regents Terrace. Investigators from 11 Division’s Criminal Investigation Bureau, with assistance from the BEAR Unit and uniform patrol officers, conducted an extensive investigation into the incidents. On Jan. 26, police arrested 20-year-old Basil Ass’ad, who is listed as having no fixed address. He has been charged with: 48 counts of mischief over…

01 Feb

Canada Restarts Beef Exports to China After 2021 Ban, Offering Relief to Producers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta cattle producers, BSE, Canada beef exports, China market, mad cow disease

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has resumed beef exports to China, ending a years-long suspension that had cut off a major overseas market and created challenges for producers, particularly in Alberta. The development comes at a crucial time, with national cattle supplies remaining tight and beef prices elevated. China halted Canadian beef imports in late 2021 after an atypical case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, was detected on an Alberta farm. Producers say reopening the market is a welcome move amid global trade uncertainty.“It’s always good news when a new market is made available to…