‘Too big to rig’: Alberta separation petition succeeds with 223K verified signatures

EDMONTON — A citizen-led petition seeking to force a vote on Alberta quitting Canada is officially successful.

Human trafficking investigation leads to dozens of charges, multiple arrests in Halton

Dozens of charges have been laid in connection with a months-long human trafficking investigation in Halton Region.

Police say “Project Troubadour” spanned several jurisdictions and led to multiple arrests.

It is the largest human trafficking probe in the area’s history and lasted 10 months.

Halton police are expected to share more details at a news conference at their headquarters on Tuesday.

No other details were immediately available.

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Car hits pole and flips over in Mississauga injuring 2 people

A driver was airlifted to a trauma centre on Friday afternoon following a serious two-vehicle collision in Mississauga, police say.

Emergency crews were called to the Erindale area, near Dundas Street West and Cedarglen Gate, just before 2:45 p.m.

Authorities say one car hit a pole and then flipped over.

One driver was airlifted to a local trauma centre and another person was transported to a hospital by paramedics.

An investigation is ongoing.

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Ottawa acknowledges “lasting impact” of forced adoptions but offers no apology

TORONTO — The federal government acknowledged this week that forced adoptions had a lasting impact on people and families in Canada after the Second World War but stopped short of offering the public apology sought by advocates, including some affected by the practice.

Man wanted after 3D printed firearms parts found in Whitchurch-Stouffville home: York police

York Regional Police are looking for a man in connection with a firearms manufacturing investigation in Whitchurch-Stouffville.

Police received information about the alleged manufacturing of 3D-printed firearms at a home in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville and began an investigation into firearms trafficking.

A warrant was executed at the home and officers seized items connected to manufacturing 3D-printed firearms, including parts for several handguns and rifles as well as ammunition and prohibited devices.

Steen Eliasen, 30, is facing a dozen charges related to weapons

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CBS NFL analyst and former Cowboys QB Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of OWI

MILWAUKEE (AP) — CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

First Nation evacuees fleeing wildfire face safety risks in Toronto, leaders say

TORONTO — First Nation chiefs and community members are highlighting the dangers that follow evacuees after they have fled northern Ontario wildfires, as they say those sheltering in Toronto hotels are facing elevated safety risks linked to drugs, alcohol and human trafficking.

Second suspect arrested in 2023 Mississauga homicide of delivery driver

Detectives later identified a second suspect, Devaunte Thompson, 26, of Caledon, and issued a Canada‑wide warrant for his arrest on a charge of second‑degree murder.

Deadline for public servants to apply for early retirement arrives

OTTAWA — Public servants have just hours left to apply for the federal government's early retirement program.

Ministry of Natural Resources: no new wildfires in Ontario in 24 hours

There are 177 active wildfires still burning in Ontario, but the Ministry of Natural Resources has reported no new blaze in the last 24 hours.

Still, more than 1,800 people have been forced from their homes as the province grapples with what early estimates suggest is its most devastating wildfire season on record.

Indigenous communities have borne the brunt of the fires, with First Nations making up 12 of the 13 evacuated communities.

Hundreds of people fleeing the fires are staying in Thunder Bay,

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