Josh Freed: It's time to build a great wall of ice (and keep Canada nice)

A British Columbia judge denied Gurinder Pal Singh Bajwa a lighter sentence for drunk driving despite his risk of deportation to India. Bajwa, a permanent resident with a history of 32 driving prohibitions and multiple offenses, was caught with a blood alcohol level over twice the legal limit after a crash in May 2022. Judge David Patterson emphasized that reducing the sentence would undermine justice, highlighting Bajwa's severe alcohol issues and past criminal behavior, leading...

For over 30 years, Barrie Sketchley has led Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, but his future will be decided by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) on Monday, amid community outrage over his expected transfer. Students, like 15-year-old Zara Kheiriddin, have rallied support against the move, citing the principal's significant contributions and the school's unique atmosphere. Concerns also arise from a recent policy shift on student admissions, with some alleging Sketchley’s opposition to this...

A new multilateral Defence, Security and Resilience Bank aims to assist Canada and its allies in bolstering military capabilities amid rising global threats, with plans for a potential presence in Toronto. The bank, backed by member nations, would enable quicker military procurement and provide credit guarantees to commercial banks, thereby facilitating access to funds for defense-related industries. President Kevin D. Reed envisions significant equity raised over time, potentially reaching $400-500 billion, to support enhanced military...

The sexual assault trial involving five former world junior hockey players concluded recently in London, Ontario, after three months of testimonies. The trial centered around allegations against Dillon Dubé, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Cal Foote, and Michael McLeod, culminating in a series of significant witness accounts. As the lawyers prepare for their closing submissions, a week-by-week recap of critical moments and testimonies from the trial has been provided to encapsulate the key developments over the...

A Liberal MP, Sukh Dhaliwal, plans to raise concerns with Prime Minister Mark Carney regarding the invitation extended to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the upcoming G7 summit, particularly in light of the assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which Canada linked to Indian agents. Dhaliwal's constituents have expressed anxiety about their safety and the justice for Nijjar, while Carney defends Modi's invitation citing India's economic significance. The World Sikh Organization criticized the...

Canada men's national team coach Jesse Marsch expressed his outrage regarding the Vancouver Whitecaps players feeling "poisoned" during their trip to Mexico for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final. In contrast, Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen dismissed the notion that someone intentionally made his team sick. This incident highlights differing perspectives on the situation, with Marsch emphasizing the severity of the players' experience and Sorensen downplaying the claims of intentional harm. Full Article