Coastal First Nations in B.C. issue open letter to Carney opposing suggested northern pipeline

Coastal First Nations in British Columbia have issued an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, asking him to reject any new proposal for a crude oil pipeline to the northwest coast. The move comes as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pushes for a new private-sector pipeline that would send crude oil to the northern B.C. coast for export to…

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Former Saskatoon Christian school director found guilty of assaulting students with a weapon

The former director of a Saskatoon private Christian school has been found guilty on nine counts of assault with a weapon. John Olubobokun was accused of using a wooden paddle to hit students when he was the director at Christian Centre Academy for four years starting in 2003. The school was later renamed Legacy Christian Academy, then Valour…

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Family of Montreal woman detained by ICE for over 3 months living a ‘nightmare’

Paula Callejas, a Montreal native, was trying to expand her swimsuit business in Florida after taking time off to take care of her ailing father in Canada before his death. Instead of celebrating the fashion line, the Canadian was taken into United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention. The 45-year-old’s family said their finances are…

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Lawyers at centre of $7M real estate embezzlement case charged with fraud

A lavish-living Toronto lawyer couple are facing criminal charges after more than $7 million in client money was embezzled from their firm’s trust accounts, much of it funnelled toward spending on luxury fashion and decor.  Toronto police announced Thursday afternoon that Singa Bui, 42, who practised real estate law, has been charged with 42 counts…

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