'They're worried': Liberal MP plans to raise concerns about Modi visit to Carney

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...

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

A London, Ont., man, Nathaniel Veltman, convicted of a hate-motivated attack that killed four members of a Muslim family and severely injured a fifth, is appealing his conviction on three grounds. One of his points of appeal is that the judge improperly allowed the jury to consider Veltman's white nationalist manifesto during the trial. This appeal coincides with the fourth anniversary of the tragic incident. Full Article