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Three months after South Africa sealed most exits at a disused mine near Johannesburg in a crackdown on illegal miners, it has now agreed to rescue hundreds trapped underground — many now believed too weak to come out on their own. News Source link
Read More »As Brampton, Ont., aims to curb illegal rentals, records show local councillor co-owns non-compliant property
As the City of Brampton works to address unsafe and illegal housing, CBC Toronto has learned that a local councillor co-owns a property with an unregistered basement apartment, contravening municipal bylaws. Coun. Gurpartap Singh Toor, who sits on both Brampton city council and Peel regional council, denies owning the house on …
Read More »This group sends Canadians to help the Israeli army. Some say that’s illegal
An organization that sends volunteers from Canada — and other parts of the world — to work on Israeli military bases is facing a renewed legal challenge, alleging its recruiting efforts violate a federal law against inciting Canadians to join a foreign army. The non-profit group Sar-El says it has recruited …
Read More »Quebec to take soil samples from trucks headed to Kanesatake to fight illegal dumping – Montreal
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 6, 2024 11:20 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s Environment Department is taking soil samples from trucks headed to the Mohawk community of Kanesatake as part of an effort to fight illegal dumping in the area. …
Read More »Illegal parking a concern around Commonwealth Stadium during big events – Edmonton
One city councillor believes more enforcement is needed around Commonwealth Stadium to deter illegal parking during major events like concerts and football games. Over three days last week, tens of thousands of people descended upon Commonwealth Stadium for two Metallica concerts. As they did that, many people parked in nearby …
Read More »Puppy mills now illegal in Ontario, but advocates say little will change for dogs
Puppy mills are now illegal in Ontario after the province recently passed legislation banning them, but critics say the new law will do little to curb the problem. The law, called the Preventing Unethical Puppy Sales Act, or PUPS Act, was beefed up in committee meetings after animal advocates levelled scathing criticism …
Read More »Winnipeg man arrested in Selkirk illegal cigarette raid: RCMP – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Winnipeg man will appear in court this summer to face charges related to unregulated tobacco and cannabis, the Manitoba RCMP says. Police said they searched a business on Main Street in Selkirk, Man., on April 24, and seized more than 42,000 …
Read More »Ontario mayor says enforcement against illegal car rally a success
The mayor of an Ontario town is celebrating a successful enforcement blitz he said shut down an illegal car rally planned for the Labour Day weekend. Mayor Brian Smith, of Wasaga Beach, said a team of emergency services, police and other enforcement officers had stopped an unsanctioned car event in …
Read More »Police seize $100M of cannabis during shutdown of illegal grow op in Ontario
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Close to $100 million in illegal cannabis was seized during a raid on a massive grow op in Brantford, Ont., last Wednesday. Police say 18 people were arrested in connection with the shutdown at an industrial building on the city’s south end …
Read More »Toronto police launch ‘Illegal Firearms Awareness Campaign’ following rash of shootings – Toronto
Renewed efforts are underway to tackle gun violence in Toronto, with police launching a campaign to highlight the impacts it has on the city. The “Illegal Firearms Awareness Campaign” comes on the heels of four fatal shootings within the last six days. On July 19, a 25-year-old man was shot …
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