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20 Jan

Calgary Double-Murder Convictions Overturned as Appeal Court Orders Acquittal

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) — Alberta’s top court has overturned the murder convictions of a Calgary man serving a life sentence for two counts of murder, ruling that the verdict was unreasonable and unsupported by the evidence presented at trial. In a decision released Monday, the Alberta Court of Appeal identified “serious flaws” in the trial judge’s assessment of the evidence and entered acquittals, clearing Gerald Benn of all charges. Benn, who has spent more than five years in custody since his arrest in September 2020, is now set to be released. “A conviction cannot be supported by this evidence,” the…

20 Jan

Trump shares map featuring Canada and Greenland, fuelling global concern over territorial intent

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaArctic security, Canada, diplomatic tensions, Europe, Greenland, United States

Ottawa/Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Diplomatic tensions between the United States and its European allies have escalated after a social media post depicted Canada and Greenland in the red, white and blue colours of the American flag, sparking fresh debate over US intentions and Arctic security. The image, shared without any caption, showed a stylised map of North America and quickly drew attention for visually folding Canada and Greenland into US national colours. While no official policy announcement was made regarding Canada, its inclusion alongside Greenland has unsettled allies and intensified scrutiny of Washington’s increasingly assertive tone. The post surfaced amid renewed…

19 Jan

Canada Weighs Sending Troops to Greenland Amid Rising Tensions Over NATO Exercises

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsCanada Greenland troops, Canada US relations, Donald Trump tariffs, Mark Carney, NATO military exercises

Ottawa 9rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering deploying a small contingent of Canadian Armed Forces personnel to Greenland to participate in NATO military exercises, a move that could further strain relations with the United States amid escalating tariff threats by President Donald Trump. According to a person familiar with the matter, the Canadian government has drafted plans for a limited deployment alongside forces from the United Kingdom, France, Denmark and other allied nations. The source confirmed an earlier report by CBC News, while noting that no final decision has yet been taken by the Prime Minister. The…

19 Jan

Laurentian University Faculty Go on Strike After Talks Collapse

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Sudbury, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Faculty members, academic librarians and counsellors represented by the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) have gone on strike after mediated contract negotiations with the university reached an impasse. The strike came into effect at 12:01 am on Monday, following the breakdown of talks on Sunday afternoon, the union said. In a media release, LUFA president Fabrice Colin said faculty members had already made significant sacrifices to help the university survive its financial crisis and insolvency proceedings. “We made enormous sacrifices to keep Laurentian alive,” Colin said. “Throughout the insolvency process, we did our part to save…

19 Jan

Canada’s Top Court Hears Challenge to Quebec Ban on Random Police Traffic Stops

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Ottawa, January 19, 2026: The Supreme Court of Canada on Monday began hearing arguments in a landmark Quebec case that could have far-reaching implications for policing practices across the country, particularly the legality of random police traffic stops. The case centres on a challenge by the Quebec government to a lower court ruling that struck down provisions allowing police to conduct traffic stops without cause, finding that such powers contributed to racial profiling and violated constitutional rights. The matter originated from a legal challenge filed by Joseph-Christopher Luamba, a Montreal resident, who alleged that he was repeatedly stopped by police…

19 Jan

Mark Carney Calls Chinese EV Deal a ‘Chance’ for Ontario’s Auto Industry Amid Criticism

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney described the recent agreement with China on electric vehicles as a potential boost for Ontario and Canadian autoworkers, despite concerns from Premier Doug Ford and the Canadian Auto Workers union. Speaking at a news conference in Doha, Carney said Chinese companies have shown interest in producing “affordable” electric vehicles in Canada, signaling opportunities for local industry. “We’ve had direct conversations with Chinese companies expressing explicit interest in partnering with Canadian firms,” Carney said. “We’ll see what comes to pass. This is an opportunity for Ontario, for workers, and for Canada, done in a…

19 Jan

December Floods in B.C. Cause Nearly $900M in Insured Losses, IBC Calls for Faster Investment in Resilience

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): Severe storms and flooding that swept across southern British Columbia and parts of Alberta in December have resulted in significant insured damages, with estimates approaching $900 million, according to data from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ) cited by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). The Fraser Valley was particularly hard-hit, accounting for roughly $74 million of the losses, primarily affecting homes and businesses. Floodwaters breached borders into Abbotsford-area neighborhoods and farmland, inundating poultry barns and prompting emergency evacuations, reports said. IBC emphasized that these recurring flood events underline the urgent need for the province to…

18 Jan

Calgary Lifts Water Restrictions After Successful Testing of Repaired Main

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaBearspaw South Feeder Main, Calgary infrastructure, Calgary water restrictions, water main repair

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The City of Calgary has lifted all water-use restrictions with immediate effect after tests on a ruptured and recently repaired water main were completed successfully, city officials confirmed. Mayor Jeromy Farkas welcomed the development, calling it a positive day for Calgary, while cautioning that significant work still lies ahead. He noted that although the repaired section is now functioning properly, the entire feeder main will need to be replaced to prevent future disruptions. For more than two weeks, Calgary’s 1.6 million residents, along with those in surrounding municipalities, had been urged to conserve water. The measures included…

18 Jan

School Destroyed in Early-Morning Fire at Blueberry River First Nation in Northeastern B.C.

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Blueberry River First Nation, British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): A school located within the Blueberry River First Nation in northeastern British Columbia was completely destroyed in a fire that broke out early Saturday morning, authorities said. According to the Fort St. John RCMP, officers were dispatched to the community at around 6:30 a.m. after reports of a blaze. When police and fire crews arrived at the scene, the school building was already fully engulfed in flames. No injuries have been reported in the incident. In a news release, RCMP officials stated that there is currently no indication the fire was suspicious…

18 Jan

Kashechewan First Nation Evacuated After Water and Sewage System Failures Leave Only Hundreds Behind

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Kashechewan First Nation (Ontario): Only a few hundred residents remain in Kashechewan First Nation in northern Ontario after widespread failures in the community’s water supply and sewage systems forced a large-scale evacuation, raising serious public health concerns. Kashechewan First Nation Executive Director Tyson Wesley said that by Sunday, only around 400 people would remain in the fly-in community, which has a population of approximately 2,200 and is located on the western shore of James Bay. The community declared a state of emergency on January 4 after critical infrastructure damage led to sewage backing up into homes and contaminating the local…