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Rising Concerns as Inmate Deaths in Canadian Prisons Reach New High in 2024

Ottawa, Canada – An investigation into inmate deaths within Canadian federal correctional facilities unveiled that 68 individuals lost their lives while in custody throughout 2024, according to government releases issued by Correctional Services Canada (CSC). This total signifies an uptick from previous years, with various causes cited for the fatalities, although many remain unspecified. The summary provided by CSC indicated that 22 inmates died from “apparent natural causes,” with one specific case related to illness. …

Online Gaming Connection Turns Violent: California Woman Attacked by Canadian Man in Her Home

Monterey County, Calif. — A California woman is recovering after a harrowing assault sparked by what authorities believe was an online fixation, leading to a near-fatal encounter in her own home. The attack unfolded late in the evening on November 25, when a man, allegedly fueled by an obsession born on a video game platform, escalated from digital contact to violent confrontation. According to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, the perpetrator, identified as 25-year-old Devin …

Canadian Police Make New Arrest in Brampton Temple Violence; Investigation Continues Amid Political Condemnations

Brampton, Canada – Tensions escalated further in Brampton’s Peel Region following the arrest of 35-year-old Inderjeet Gosal, who was charged with assault with a weapon stemming from a violent confrontation at a local Hindu temple earlier this month. The incident, which took place on November 3 at the Mandir on The Gore Road, began as a demonstration and quickly deteriorated into a melee involving the use of flags and sticks as makeshift weapons. Gosal, a …

Canadian Couple’s Dream Road Trip Across the Americas Ends in Terrifying Assault in Panama

PANAMA CITY, Panama – A dream journey turned nightmare for a Canadian couple when they were brutally attacked by armed assailants in Panama last week, halfway through a planned five-year road trip across South and Central America. Geneviève Plouffe and Martin Audette of Gatineau, Quebec, were resting in their converted bus near the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal when the incident occurred. The couple, who had embarked on their adventurous tour during the COVID-19 …

Canadian Hindu Temple Incident: Priest Faces Suspension Amid Controversial Statements, Trudeau Condemns Violence

Toronto, Canada – A Hindu temple in Canada has come under scrutiny following allegations that one of its priests engaged in promoting violent rhetoric, sparking widespread concern and an investigation into hate speech in religious settings. The controversy has gained significant attention, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemning the inflammatory statements. In a decisive move by the temple authorities, the priest in question was suspended pending further investigation. The escalation of this case underscores growing …

Canadian Couple’s Dream Adventure Turns to Terror Following Brutal Attack in Panama

Panama City, Panama — A Canadian couple’s escapade across continents came to a harrowing halt last week when they fell victim to a violent assault by a gang of armed men in Panama, while traveling in their converted bus. Genevieve Plouffe and Martin Audette, who had embarked on a journey across North America two years ago, experienced a brutal attack that left Audette severely injured and both deeply traumatized. The couple, popular among thousands of …

Canadian Leaders Unite in Condemnation After Khalistani Extremists Attack Hindu Temple in Brampton

Ottawa, Canada — The Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton, a suburb of Toronto, was violently assaulted by Khalistani extremists, prompting strong condemnations from Canadian political leaders and community groups. The attack, which targeted worshippers, is part of a disturbing trend of religious intolerance within the nation. Canadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre was quick to denounce the incident, characterizing it as “completely unacceptable.” Poilievre emphasized that every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely …

India’s High Commissioner Denies Involvement in Canadian Sikh Leader’s Murder Amid Diplomatic Tensions

VANCOUVER, Canada — Tensions between India and Canada have intensified following the assassination of a Canadian Sikh leader in British Columbia, an event that has led to diplomatic expulsions and accusations from both sides. India’s high commissioner, Sanjay Kumar Verma, who was recently expelled along with five other diplomats, has vehemently denied any involvement in the murder. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent figure in the Sikh community, was tragically killed on June 18, 2023, outside …

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Condemns Violent Attack on Hijab-Wearing Women and Incident at Mosque Amidst Rising Hate Crimes

London, Ontario — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed outrage over a recent attack on two women wearing hijabs by an assailant in London, Ontario, marking another disturbing incident of violence aimed at the Muslim community in this region. Trudeau shared his condemnation through a social media post where he stated his anger about the violence against these women. The attack occurred just days ago when a 79-year-old man reportedly assaulted the women in the street, …

Father-Son Duo Charged in Toronto Terror Plot Passed Multiple Canadian Security Screenings

Toronto, Canada – Canadian officials are currently investigating how Ahmed Fouad Mostafa Eldidi, a man recently charged with terrorism-related offenses, successfully passed multiple national security screenings to receive Canadian citizenship. This scrutiny follows his and his son Mostafa Eldidi’s arrest last month for allegedly planning a violent attack in Toronto purportedly for ISIS. Ted Gallivan, executive vice-president of the Canada Border Services Agency, detailed to the House of Commons public safety committee that Eldidi was …