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The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of arrests made in an Assault investigation.On Wednesday, October 7, officers investigated several youths for fare evasion at the Finch Avenue West TTC Station. It is alleged that several youths were manipulating the entrance gates to enter without paying, and the officers responded to assist TTC Constables. The officers arrested one youth for assaulting a police officer and subsequently surrounded and assaulted by multiple youths. The youths were interfering with the arrest of one young person. Three youths were arrested and released at the scene with charges. Two youths were subsequently charged. A youth, 13-years-old*, has been arrested and charged with assault a peace officer, obstruct peace officerA youth, 14-years-old*, has been arrested and charged with a assault a peace officerA youth, 15-years-old*, has been arrested and charged with assault a peace officer and obstruct peace officer. A youth, 14-years-old*, has been charged with assault a peace officer, obstruct peace officerA youth, 15-years-old*, has been charged with obstruct peace officer. The youths are scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Wednesday, November 4, at 2:00 p.m.
The Nanaimo RCMP are recognizing the good judgment shown by two young girls who sought assistance following an uncomfortable encounter with an unknown male. The incident occurred just before 3 PM on Thursday October 15, 2026, on Walbank Road, near Sechelt Drive.The youths, ages 12 and 13, reported that after passing an unknown male, they became concerned when he began walking quickly in their direction. Trusting their instincts, they ran to a nearby residence and sought help from the homeowner.The homeowner came outside and observed the male, who then left the area. Officers attended immediately and conducted extensive patrols; however, the individual was not located.The suspect was described as follows Caucasian male, late teens to early 20’s, Blonde/brown hair, Wearing a black and blue plaid jacket and Dark pants and grey shoes. “The girls made a wise decision by relying on their instincts and seeking help from a nearby adult,” said Inspector Donovan Tait, Operations Officer for the Nanaimo RCMP. “Their actions are a good reminder that if something doesn’t feel right, move to a safe place and find a trusted adult.”Police encourage youth to trust their instincts, be aware of their surroundings, and seek assistance if they ever feel unsafe.Anyone with information is asked to call the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345. The RCMP Youth Section has been tasked with the investigation.
A total of 52,600 ballots were cast during advance voting for Surrey’s 2026 municipal election, held Oct. 7, 10, 14 and 15. This number represents 15% of Surrey’s total 352,148 registered electors. In comparison, 35,701 ballots were cast during advance voting in the 2022 municipal election, representing a 47-percent increase in participation. There were 339,640 registered electors in 2022. Of note, the City increased the number of advance voting locations from six in 2022 to 10 in 2026, allowing for higher capacity and convenience for voters. General Voting Day is Saturday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters can check estimated wait times at voting locations through the interactive map before heading out to the polls. The interactive map, a list of voting locations, what ID to bring, and more are available at surrey.ca/election.
Our Traffic Section continues to investigate a multi-vehicle collision in northeast Calgary that resulted in three fatalities and left one person with life-altering injuries.At approximately 1:10 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 15, a City of Calgary transit bus was travelling northbound in the 800 block of Saddletowne Circle N.E., approaching the intersection of 80 Avenue N.E.It is believed the bus struck a truck travelling in the same direction. The truck entered an adjacent lane, where it sideswiped a SUV before continuing forward and striking the rear of a box truck.The bus continued northbound and struck the rear of a sedan, pushing the vehicle through the intersection.The sedan then travelled toward Saddletowne Circle N.E., where it struck a truck. Both vehicles eventually came to rest.The bus continued northbound and struck the rear of a second City of Calgary transit bus. Both buses travelled a short distance following the collision before coming to a stop.During the collision, the natural-gas tanks on the second bus ignited. The second bus continued forward before striking a sedan.Within seconds, the fire intensified resulting in an explosion and significant fire inside the bus.Three passengers on the second bus were found deceased. Two have since been identified and their next of kin have been notified. Efforts to identify the third individual remain ongoing.The driver of the second bus was able to exit the vehicle. The driver of the first bus was transported to hospital with life-altering injuries.The remaining drivers involved in the collision were either uninjured or sustained minor injuries.As a result of the multi-vehicle collision, 16 people sustained minor injuries, including an officer who is now recovering at home.At this time, it is too early to determine whether impairment, speed or distraction contributed to the collision. All possible factors remain under investigation.Anyone who was affected by witnessing this incident is encouraged to connect with our Victim Assistance Support Team (VAST) by calling 403-428-8398 or toll-free at 1-888-327-7828.
India’s federal government told the Supreme Court Friday that new regulations to curb sudden airfare surges have received administrative approval and will be officially notified within two weeks.Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed a three-judge bench, led by Justice Vikram Nath, that the finalized rules are ready following administrative clearance. The court directed the government to place the published regulations on record ahead of the next hearing, scheduled for Nov. 16.The update comes during a public interest litigation filed by activist S. Laxminarayanan, which challenges what it calls opaque and exploitative pricing models used by private airlines during peak travel periods, holidays, and emergencies. Senior counsel Rabindra Shrivastava raised concerns over ongoing delays in publishing the framework, noting that travelers face steep price hikes during the upcoming festival season. The petition seeks an independent regulatory body to ensure transparent fare structures and protect consumer interests. It also questions the reduction of free check-in baggage allowances from 25 kilograms to 15 kilograms, arguing passengers are forced to pay extra for previously included services.
India’s Ministry of Home Affairs is demanding an official report from the Punjab government following the high-profile killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in the district of Mansa.Union Home Minister Amit Shah issued a statement on social media platform X condemning the killing, while also referencing a separate case involving a suicide under alleged pressure in Dirba. Shah highlighted corruption and intimidation allegations raised by Jhota’s family against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and a state lawmaker, pointing to what he characterized as worsening threats from illicit narcotics, gangsterism, and organized crime across Punjab.Shah questioned Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s administration over its handling of public safety, demanding an impartial investigation into potential political protection for local criminal networks. He reaffirmed commitments by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to dismantle regional drug cartels. The shooting has triggered sharp political sparring between the BJP and AAP, giving opposition parties significant momentum to challenge the state government over its broader law-and-order record.
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) questioned Rajbir Singh Ghuman, officer on special duty (OSD) to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, for nearly six hours Friday as part of an ongoing corruption investigation.Ghuman arrived at the CBI office in Chandigarh around 3 p.m. and emerged at 8:45 p.m., telling reporters he answered approximately 40 questions. He claimed the probe is a political plot to malign the Chief Minister and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of upcoming elections.The inquiry stems from an Oct. 5 ruling by the Punjab and Haryana High Court ordering a probe by a central agency into alleged irregularities surrounding government transfers, postings, and tenders. Following the order, the CBI registered a First Information Report against Ghuman and several others.India's Supreme Court has directed federal authorities not to take coercive measures against Ghuman while the investigation proceeds, but rejected pleas to stay the FIR or pause the inquiry.Ghuman, who was served a notice via WhatsApp following two previous missed summons, said he will continue to cooperate with investigators and is scheduled to appear again Monday.
The Justice Department announced today that it has obtained an out-of-court settlement agreement with the City of Lexington, Mississippi, to remedy certain violations described in the Department’s Sept. 26, 2024, findings report. Specifically, the Department found that the Lexington Police Department (LPD) engages in a pattern or practice of civil rights violations.“The Department of Justice supports local law enforcement” said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights division. “We are very pleased that the City of Lexington and the Lexington Police Department reached an agreement to enhance the lawful and essential activities of the police department and its officers as they continue to protect and serve the citizens of Lexington and its surrounding areas.” “Today’s agreement reflects a shared commitment to meaningful and sustainable change” said U.S. Attorney J.E. Baxter Kruger for the Southern District of Mississippi. “Through these reforms, we seek not only to address the concerns identified in our investigation, but also to strengthen public trust and promote practices that respect the rights and dignity of every person.”As part of the agreement, the City and LPD will amend policies and practices regarding fines and fees, bail and release criteria, and potential conflict of interests. LPD will also revise its policies and practices regarding stops, searches, arrests, and use of force policies and update its reporting and review of such activities by officers. The Department looks forward to working cooperatively with the City and LPD to ensure that they remedy the alleged violations.The Civil Rights Division’s Special Litigation Section and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Mississippi initiated the investigation in March 2023 under 34 U.S.C. 12601 which authorizes the Department to take action to remedy a pattern or practice of deprivation of constitutional rights by state or local law enforcement agencies.
The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has concluded a Settlement Agreement and Undertaking with Alnoor Fatehali Nathoo of Calgary, Alberta, for breaching Alberta securities laws. Nathoo participated in a market manipulation of Softlab9 Software Solutions Inc. (Softlab) shares and failed to comply with insider reporting requirements.Softlab was a British Columbia reporting issuer whose shares traded on the Canadian Securities Exchange. Nathoo was a director of Softlab between October 2019 and September 2022.Between February and November 2020, Nathoo coordinated his trading activity with others to create a false and misleading appearance of trading activity in Softlab shares and to artificially increase the company’s share price. He used accounts in his own name and an account belonging to his spouse—over which he exercised control and had beneficial ownership—to engage in uptick trading and bid support. Uptick trading and bid support are trading strategies used in market manipulation to give a false appearance of momentum or investor interest in a stock and to create an artificial price that does not reflect genuine supply and demand. This conduct can mislead investors, distort price discovery and undermine trust in the capital markets.Nathoo admitted he engaged in conduct he knew may contribute to a false or misleading appearance of trading activity in, and an artificial price for, the shares of Softlab. As a director of Softlab, Nathoo was required to file insider reports and make related disclosures. However, he failed to report shares he acquired from another Softlab director in November 2019 and Softlab shares he acquired through his spouse’s account. Nathoo admitted that these failures breached Alberta securities laws.As part of the Settlement Agreement and Undertaking, Nathoo agreed to resign all positions he may hold as a director or officer of any reporting issuer; be prohibited for eight years from acting as a director or officer, engaging in investor relations activities, and participating in the capital markets in a management capacity; be prohibited for eight years from trading in or purchasing securities or derivatives, with limited exceptions; and pay $105,000 to the ASC, inclusive of $20,000 in costs.Nathoo was a respondent in a Notice of Hearing issued by the ASC on April 2, 2024. A copy of the Settlement Agreement and Undertaking is available online.In June 2025, Michael Baron, another respondent, settled with the ASC in relation to market manipulation of Softlab shares.The hearing into the allegations against the remaining respondent is in progress. For more information on the hearing, visit the Status of Current Proceedings page at asc.ca. The ASC gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the BC Securities Commission (BCSC), Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in this matter.The ASC is the regulatory agency responsible for administering the province’s securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators, the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada’s capital markets.
The driver of a souped-up Dodge Challenger Hemi R/T blames his car for getting two excessive speed impounds from BC Highway Patrol, in different areas of BC, since summer 2025.On October 2, at 10:15 a.m., on Highway #1 near Golden, a BC Highway Patrol officer stopped a black Dodge Challenger that was observed going 151 km/h in a 100 zone. The 59-year-old Vernon man had previously lost the same vehicle in June 2025 to an excessive speed impoundment issued by BC Highway Patrol – Falkland. “The driver of the Dodge Challenger said his car was ‘too fast,’ but our officer pointed out that there are two pedals,” said Sergeant Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. “We’d like to invite all drivers to experiment with using the ‘go fast’ pedal a little less.”The driver was issued excessive speed (41 to 60 km/h over the limit), section 148(1) of the BC Motor Vehicle Act ($368), Tinted windows, section 7.05(8) of the BC Motor Vehicle Act Regulations ($109), the cost of a tow and a seven-day impound (ICBC may choose to increase a second offence to a 30-day impound) at the driver’s expense, increased high-risk driver premiums for at least three years (since the driver is on his second excessive speeding offence, he will pay escalating costs) that push the total cost to $2,500 or more.“We stop drivers of all ages who are speeding excessively,” says Sergeant McLaughlin, “but arguably, drivers of this age should really know better.”
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