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Government funds for animal investigations ‘dismal,’ critics say

Government funds for animal investigations ‘dismal,’ critics say

Advocates call for better support in wake of report warning of violence against workers. Government money to train staff and enforce animal cruelty laws is “dismal,” leaving investigators “underfunded and overworked,” according to the head of Canada’s humane societies. The criticism comes as a new study of Ontario’s animal cruelty …

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Out on bail, sacrilege accused woman shot dead in Ludhiana

Out on bail, sacrilege accused woman shot dead in Ludhiana

Unidentified assailants shot dead a woman who was, in 2015, accused of committing sacrilege. The incident took place in Alamgir, outside the village gurdwara, on Tuesday morning. The deceased, 48-year old Balwinder Kaur, was a resident of Ghawaddi village. Back in October 2015, Balwinder and ‘granthi’ Sikandar were booked under …

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Jagmeet Brar plans ‘mega alliance’, rally on Aug 15

Jagmeet Brar plans ‘mega alliance’, rally on Aug 15

After his show of strength at Chappar Chiri two months ago, ousted Congress leader Jagmeet Singh Brar will hold another rally on Independence Day, to position himself as “political alternative” to the Akali-BJP combine and his old party in the 2017 Punjab elections. “After my clarion call at Chappar Chiri …

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TTC faces perfect storm with costs rising, ridership slumping

TTC faces perfect storm with costs rising, ridership slumping

The TTC’s financial pressure is larger than in previous years. It’s facing $178 million in increased operating costs amid decreased ridership and council demands for spending cuts. As it heads into the 2017 budget process, the TTC is facing a perfect storm. Costs at the transit agency are rising, ridership …

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