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Alberta Man Freed After 33 Years in Prison for Wrongful Conviction

Roy Allan Sobotiak, an Alberta man imprisoned for 33 years for the 1987 murder of Susan Kaminsky, had his second-degree murder charge stayed after a judge quashed his conviction due to a likely miscarriage of justice. The Crown Prosecution Service decided against a new trial.

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Edmonton Arson Syndicate: Guilty Plea Reveals \$10 Million in Damage, Gang Involvement

Manav Heer pleaded guilty to charges related to an Edmonton-based arson and extortion syndicate targeting South Asian home builders, resulting in \$10 million in property damage and severe injuries to a child; police investigation dubbed Project Gaslight led to multiple arrests.

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Canada Battles Unprecedented Wildfires, Hundreds of Thousands Evacuated

Hundreds of uncontained wildfires are raging across Western and Central Canada, prompting heat and air quality alerts, event cancellations, and evacuation orders, making 2025 the second-worst wildfire season in Canadian history after 2023.

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Canada to Recognize Palestinian Statehood in September

Canada plans to recognize a Palestinian state in September, a decision driven by concern for the ongoing humanitarian crisis but potentially limited in its impact on the broader conflict, with critics pointing to the lack of more forceful action against Israel.

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ICBK Countersues Former CEO, Alleging Misconduct and Disputing Wrongful Dismissal Claim

The Canadian subsidiary of China's largest bank, ICBK, is countersuing its former CEO, Lubin Wang, alleging misconduct including expense violations, bullying, and property damage, disputing his wrongful dismissal claim and highlighting concerns about foreign interference in Canadian financial instit...

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Canada and Malta to Recognize State of Palestine

Canada and Malta will recognize the State of Palestine in September, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and stalled peace talks as reasons for the shift, potentially impacting US-Canada trade relations and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Canada Seeks to Diversify Trade Beyond the U.S.

Canada's new Trade Minister, Maninder Sidhu, plans to diversify trade beyond the U.S. by focusing on South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa, utilizing existing trade agreements with 51 countries, and employing smaller, sector-specific trade missions to improve efficiency and impact.

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Blue J Legal Secures \$167 Million in Funding

Toronto-based Blue J Legal Inc., a legal tech startup selling an AI-powered chatbot for tax specialists, secured \$167 million in funding from U.S. and Canadian investors, valuing the company at over US\$300 million, following significant sales growth.

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Controversial $1 Billion Loan for BC Ferries' Chinese-Built Ships

The Canada Infrastructure Bank approved a $1 billion loan to BC Ferries to purchase four new ships from China, sparking controversy due to the lack of Canadian shipyard bids and concerns over supporting domestic industries, despite the urgent need to replace aging vessels and maintain reliable ferry...

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Trump Reimposes Tariffs on Imports, Citing Trade Imbalances and Drug Trafficking

President Trump signed executive orders reimposing tariffs ranging from 10 percent to 41 percent on US imports from dozens of countries, including a 35 percent tariff on Canadian goods due to concerns over drug trafficking, effective August 1st.

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Canada to Recognize Palestinian State, Sparking Divided Reactions

Canada's intention to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September has prompted divided reactions, with some viewing it as a crucial step toward peace while others express concerns about the timing and lack of concrete action to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaz...

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U.S. Imposes Varied Tariffs on Major Trading Partners

The United States imposed new tariffs on several countries, including a 35% increase on Canadian goods due to alleged insufficient cooperation on fentanyl smuggling, while granting Mexico a 90-day reprieve and imposing a 50% tariff on Brazil due to the prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

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