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Ibrahim El-Hakim, a former Royal Bank of Canada employee, has been found guilty of opening 43 fraudulent accounts and accessing the personal banking information of Prime Minister Mark Carney. Charged with fraud, identity theft, and unauthorized computer use, El-Hakim’s sentencing is scheduled for later this month.
Saskatoon’s transportation committee has postponed land expropriation discussions for six Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station sites due to stalled negotiations with property owners. City administrators reported ongoing consultations since 2024, with plans to re-engage four owners amid business concerns over safety and access related to the stations.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that “more intense” trade negotiations with the United States have commenced, following a call with President Donald Trump. Carney indicated that Canada has removed some “red lines” from discussion, including issues related to language and culture, as both sides aim for progress on key economic topics.
Chief Rosanne Casimir stated that discussions with the RCMP have taken place, during which the Mounties provided recent updates on ongoing matters.
The BC Conservatives are gaining traction in the polls as the snap election campaign commences. Leader Lorne Doerkson is set to make his first official campaign announcement on Sunday, signalling a pivotal moment for the party’s electoral strategy.
A First Nations lawyer, instrumental in advocating for day school survivors, has successfully won a lawsuit against a firm concerning compensation for her efforts in this legal battle. The ruling underscores the complexities of justice for Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Four people died in a helicopter crash in the Rang des Écossais area of Montérégie, Quebec. The aircraft went down in a field within the municipality of Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A seven-year-old boy started a fire at his home on 18 September after discovering a small blow torch and connecting it to a propane cylinder, according to police. Authorities are investigating the incident following the blaze, which raised concerns regarding safety.
The Aeroflot A321, named after soprano Galina Vishnevskaya, has remained grounded at Geneva airport since 2022 due to sanctions, accruing £1.4 million in charges.
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