8 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Newmarket community support worker charged with fraud

A community support worker from Newmarket has been charged after allegedly defrauding a vulnerable person of more than $10,000 over three years. York Regional Police said a family member of the victim contacted police after more than $10,000 was withdrawn from their account between 2021 and 2023. “The victim, who is a vulnerable member of […]

Society

4 d. ago B.C. forest minister says Canada’s relationship with U.S. has ‘changed forever’

Ravi Parmar said that B.C. still relies heavily on the lumber industry with revenue from the forest sector to pay for schools, health care and social services.

Politics

5 d. ago Cricket Canada CEO says charges of theft and fraud are false

Police said the newly appointed president of the Calgary league conducted an internal audit in 2017 after noticing "several concerns" about the league's financial records.

Events

6 d. ago Cricket Canada CEO says charges of theft and fraud are ’completely false’

Cricket Canada CEO Salman Khan and another man have been charged with theft and fraud over $5,000 arising from their time with the Calgary and District Cricket League. Calgary Police Service said in a release Wednesday it believes 46-year-old Salman Khan Shahzad (also known as Salman Khan), former president of the Calgary league, and 45-year-old […]

Events

7 d. ago Federal government to provide $35 million in joint funding to Alberta to tackle homelessness

Seniors, Community and Social Services Minister Jason Nixon said the funding will go towards projects aimed at developing long-term transitional shelters, enhancing capacity within shelters and improving existing outreach systems.

Economics

1 week ago Fraud charges laid after multiple social service agency clients complain of money missing: EPS

Police arrested Shum Shabat Yousouf, 33, on Feb. 26. She is charged with fraud over $5,000 and theft over $5,000. 

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1 week ago Manitoba man handed 11 more charges in fraud totalling $700K, RCMP say

Financial crime investigators with the Manitoba RCMP say a man already facing nine counts of fraud is now looking at another 11 charges after more victims have come forward.

Economics

2 w. ago Online hate crime reporting tool launched by social service organization

The project by Ottawa Victim Services was soft-launched before Christmas and as of late February had received six reports.

Events

2 w. ago Canada is changing the rules to its Express Entry immigration program

The Canadian government has announced significant changes to its Express Entry immigration program this year.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revealed the new 2025 Express Entry categories on Thursday."Canada's Express Entry system is evolving to meet the country's changing needs," reads a statement from Minister of Immigration Marc Miller."By addressing labour shortages, strengthening our economy and increasing Francophone immigration, we are building a more dynamic workforce with workers and professionals from in-demand fields."Canada dramatically cuts immigration targets for the next three yearshttps://t.co/b9q4KodEdA— blogTO (@blogTO) October 24, 2024The IRCC says it will conduct category-based invitation rounds for the following new categories:French language proficiencyHealth care and social services     - Family physicians     - Nurse practitioners     - Dentists     - Pha...

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2 w. ago Woman charged with fraud after SIM swap gave control of victim’s phone: Cops

A fraud that police say began with the victim’s cellphone number being taken over has led to charges for two people. Durham Regional Police say that on March 1, 2024, a woman went to three TD Banks in Mississauga impersonating the victim, who is a resident of Durham Region. Cops allege the woman took control […]

Events

3 w. ago Missouri woman charged with mail fraud in plot to sell Graceland is changing her plea to guilty

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Missouri woman said Tuesday she is pleading guilty to a federal charge accusing her of concocting a brazen plot to defraud Elvis Presley’s family by trying to auction off his Graceland mansion and property before a judge halted the mysterious foreclosure sale. During a change of plea hearing, Lisa Jeanine […]

Economics

3 w. ago Edmonton youth soccer coach sought on fraud charges still on the lam

"It's incredible, all the positivity that's come out of this, and that's what we should be focused on."

Sport

3 w. ago Edmonton youth soccer coach sought on fraud charges arrested by RCMP in Sherwood Park

"It's incredible, all the positivity that's come out of this, and that's what we should be focused on."

Sport

3 w. ago Rogers layoffs result in elimination of 400 workers in Canada

Rogers has laid off various support staff across multiple provinces, most of whom work in chat support roles.The telecom declined to share how many people are being laid off, but a person familiar with the company’s operations who spoke with MobileSyrup on the condition of anonymity said that the number is close to 400 people."As customer habits continue to evolve, we're investing in digital tools and self-serve options that help our customers find what they're looking for faster. While a small percentage of roles in our customer service team are impacted, we continue to grow and hire people to support our operations across the country," said Rogers spokesperson Zac Carreiro.News of the layoffs broke on Reddit, where multiple threads have sprung up regarding the layoffs. Those posts suggest that Rogers is shutting down its live chat customer support services.The source we spoke with suggested that people at call centres were also laid off, and the...

Society

3 w. ago Toronto couple charged after allegedly defrauding hundreds through phone scam

A Toronto couple is facing charges after allegedly defrauding hundreds of Canadians out of millions of dollars.

Technology