Extortion, Drugs, Assassination and Indian Crime Syndicates: ‘Operation Hard Ball’ Explained

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Extortion, Drugs, Assassination and Indian Crime Syndicates: ‘Operation Hard Ball’ Explained

Canadian and American law enforcement officials have announced major allegations involving racketeering, extortion and murder against three crime groups with alleged links to India. The accusations include connections to violent incidents in Canada, an extortion crisis affecting communities in Ontario and British Columbia, and the 2023 killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C. Lawrence Bishnoi Group Named in Allegations One of the … Read more

Halifax Talk Radio Station ‘Will Be Missed’ as Airwaves Fall Silent

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Halifax Talk Radio Station ‘Will Be Missed’ as Airwaves Fall Silent

Halifax talk radio station 95.7 News Radio went off the air Tuesday, and many listeners, media observers and former contributors say its closure is a major loss for the community. The station was abruptly shut down by owner Rogers Sports & Media, which closed six radio stations across four Canadian cities. Final Message Aired to Listeners Throughout Tuesday, … Read more

New Report Warns of High Arsenic Levels in Some Rice Products

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New Report Warns of High Arsenic Levels in Some Rice Products

Rice is a common food choice around the world, whether served with sushi, stir-fry or everyday lunch and dinner meals. However, a new food safety investigation is raising concerns after finding that some rice products contain notable levels of inorganic arsenic, a dangerous form of heavy metal linked to serious health risks. Consumer Reports Finds Arsenic … Read more

Durham Waste Collection Workers Injured by Improper Disposal Practices

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Durham Waste Collection Workers Injured by Improper Disposal Practices

Durham Region is reminding residents to safely dispose of broken glass, broken porcelain and medical sharps after a recent rise in injuries involving waste collection workers. Officials say improper disposal can create serious safety risks for workers handling garbage and recycling. How to Dispose of Broken Glass or Porcelain Residents should not place loose broken glass … Read more

Heat Dome Building Over U.S. Set to Push Scorching Temperatures Into Canada

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Heat Dome Building Over U.S. Set to Push Scorching Temperatures Into Canada

A large heat dome forecast to build over the western United States this weekend is expected to move into parts of western Canada, bringing several days of unusually hot weather. The pattern is also raising concerns about wildfire risk across the Prairies, especially in areas already dealing with dry conditions. High-Pressure System to Push Temperatures … Read more

B.C. Town Threatened by Blaze as Federal Officials Prepare Wildfire Season Update

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B.C. Town Threatened by Blaze as Federal Officials Prepare Wildfire Season Update

Federal officials are expected to provide an update today on Canada’s national wildfire season as an out-of-control fire in British Columbia continues to force evacuations. The briefing will focus on the current wildfire situation across the country and the latest response efforts. Wildfire Numbers Higher Than Last Year According to the latest data from the Canadian … Read more

Corporate Watchdog Still Accepted Complaints as Carney Abruptly Shut It Down

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Corporate Watchdog Still Accepted Complaints as Carney Abruptly Shut It Down

Canada’s corporate accountability watchdog was still accepting complaints until Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly announced that the office would be dissolved. The announcement appeared sudden, even though Carney said the decision to close the office had been made “months” earlier. CORE Was Created to Investigate Corporate Human Rights Concerns The Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise, known as CORE, was … Read more

Bonnie Tyler, Singer of ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ Dies at 75

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Bonnie Tyler, Singer of ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ Dies at 75

Grammy-nominated Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for her powerful raspy voice and the 1983 hit Total Eclipse of the Heart, has died at the age of 75. She passed away Wednesday night at a hospital in Portugal, according to a statement shared through her social media accounts. Hospitalization in Portugal Tyler had been living in Faro, Portugal, where she … Read more

Underwater Images Offer First Look at Quest, Ernest Shackleton’s Final Ship

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Underwater Images Offer First Look at Quest, Ernest Shackleton’s Final Ship

An expedition nearly 400 metres below the surface of the Labrador Sea has revealed the first images of Quest, the ship that carried legendary Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton on his final voyage. The Royal Canadian Geographical Society sent a remotely operated vehicle, or ROV, down to photograph the wreck where it sank off the coast of Labrador in 1962. First Images Show Wreck … Read more

We’re Going to the Moon to Stay, and Canada Could Play a Key Role

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We’re Going to the Moon to Stay, and Canada Could Play a Key Role

Canada is preparing to take on a larger role in the next era of lunar exploration. In April, Canadians watched Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen travel farther than any human before as part of the Artemis II mission, which carried him and three NASA astronauts around the moon. The mission was presented as an important step toward … Read more