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Posted by Emily Brass on January 18, 2012 in Article | 0 comments.
Three high-ranking members of Quebec’s anti-corruption task force have resigned.
The head of the Unité permanente anti-corruption Robert Lafrenière denies there are problems within the unit. He said all three are retiring for personal reasons.
But Parti Quebecois leader Pauline Marois questioned whether the departures could cut off access to important information. Opposition critics in the National Assembly also suggested on Tuesday that Lafrenière has failed to get results and should be replaced.
Lafrenière admitted things haven’t been perfect, but said...
Posted by Emily Brass on November 23, 2011 in Article | 0 comments.
32 people have been arrested in a major drug bust in Quebec and New Brunswick. Federal, provincial and city police officers conducted searches in 25 municipalities. Large quantities of cocaine, marijuana and methamphetamine pills were seized along with a substantial amount of cash.
Police say the raids are part of an investigation into a drug trafficking ring involving a Montreal chapter of the Hell's Angels.
Posted by Emily Brass on November 23, 2011 in Article | 0 comments.
The Shafia trial resumed Tuesday after a delay due to illness. It's been an emotional trial so far.
Mohammed Shafia, his wife Tooba Mohammed Yahya and their son Hamed are charged with four counts of first degree murder. Their three teenage daughters and another relative were drowned in the Rideau Canal in Kingston in 2009.
A relative of the mother's came from Sweden to testify. He claimed Mohammed Shafia asked him to invite the Shafia daughters to Sweden. Shafia allegedly told the relative he thought it would be easier to drown them there.
The relative said he refused and warned the mother her daughter's were at risk. The family reportedly disapproved...
Posted by Emily Brass on November 9, 2011 in Article | 0 comments.
The family of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit rejoiced news that he’ll return home. Shalit spent 5 years as a prisoner of war. He was captured when he was 19.
People in Gaza City also celebrated the news. The release is part of a prisoner swap between Israel and Palestine. Over a thousand Palestinians will also be freed.
The agreement was reached after an intense week of talks. Hamas leader Khaled Mashal called it a victory.
Critics in Israel say it sends a message that abducting soldiers is an effective...
Posted by Emily Brass on October 12, 2011 in Article | 0 comments.
