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Canadians face more fraud in dating and online forums than global averageThe number of Canadians who say they're being targeted by digital fraud in online communities such as dating platforms is above the global average, according to a new survey.ConsumerMay 13
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What is nihilistic violent extremism? The ‘new threat’ eyed by CSIS, policeA new report said CSIS has noted a growing trend of youth radicalization associated with violent nihilistic online groups like 764 and the Maniac Murder Cult.CanadaMay 8
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Terror groups are targeting youth. What Canadian parents can look forAuthorities allege the 764 Network seeks to manipulate and recruit youth by spreading propaganda and encouraging violent acts both online and offline.CanadaApr 27
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Gun control group repeats call for end to sales of SKS rifles after Montreal shootingA prominent gun control advocacy group is repeating its call for an immediate end to new sales of SKS rifles following deadly shootings in Montreal.CanadaJun 25
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First Nation in Manitoba declares state of emergency over violence, drugsThe chief of a northern Manitoba First Nation says her community is so overwhelmed by drugs and the resulting violence that her members live in fear.CanadaJun 12
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London, Ont., community members mark five years since deadly attack on Muslim familyA southwestern Ontario community is marking the five-year anniversary of a hate-motivated attack that took the lives of four members of a Muslim family.CanadaJun 6
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Leaf Rapids residents call for government help amid ‘humanitarian crisis’The open letter to the Manitoba and federal governments comes after a week of violence, including murder and arson.Jun 24
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RCMP on Vancouver Island warn about violent online group targeting kidsWest Shore RCMP said the online group is violent and similar in nature to a group known as the '764,' which is part of a larger online network known as 'The COM.'CrimeJun 10
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Bell Centre to host memorial for slain Montreal police officerMontreal police announced on Tuesday that a ceremony is scheduled for July 7 in memory of SPVM Officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane.CrimeJul 1
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Nova Scotia hacker convicted of fraudulent impersonation handed conditional dischargeCourt heard that Samual Shaji of Halifax was charged in February 2024 with fraudulently impersonating Nargis DeMolitor in October 2023.CanadaJun 17
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Some Fête nationale celebrations cancelled after deadly Montreal shootingSome of the pomp and circumstance of Saint-Jean Baptiste Day will be subdued Wednesday as a Montreal neighbourhood grieves the people killed this week in a horrific shooting.CanadaJun 24
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Growing wildfires in northern Manitoba prompt evacuationsThree communities in Manitoba, including the town of Lynn Lake, have issued evacuation orders as wildfires spread in the north.FireJun 29
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Online activity suggest conspiracies fed accused Montreal gunman’s ‘buffet extremism’The shooter's manifesto detailed grievances against capitalism, pornography and bourgeois society, and a hatred of women aligned with the incel or 'involuntarily celibate' mindset.CrimeJun 24
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Calgary police release photos of suspects in South Asian extortion investigationCalgary police have released photos of suspects in the investigation into South Asian extortions in an effort to solicit information about them and their associates.CrimeJun 25
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Quebec bar to hold summit ahead of election on erosion of trust in institutionsAn online Léger poll conducted between May 22-24 among 1,002 Quebecers found that 43 per cent said their trust in public institutions has declined in recent years.PoliticsJun 17
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Man accused of exposing himself at Calgary school wanted by policeCalgary police are making a public plea for help identifying a man who is accused of exposing himself to students outside an elementary school in the city's southwest.CrimeJun 25
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Toronto election could be turning point for non-profits fighting gentrificationCommunity land trusts say the October election is an opportunity to cement funding for a municipal program that allows them and other non-profits to buy at-risk rental buildings.PoliticsJun 22
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Canada, Alberta flags fly high at town parade during separatism debateThere were lots of Canadian and Alberta flags on display during the annual parade making the kickoff to the Ponoka Rodeo this weekend in the central Alberta town.PoliticsJun 26
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Regina mosque pausing use of speakers to amplify call to prayer in city’s downtownThe director of Regina City Jamia Masjid said some people were threatening to remove the speakers while others were angry the weekly prayer was happening.CanadaJun 26
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Powell River residents protest encampments as motion to change bylaw is defeatedResident Nichole Strickland spoke at the council meeting, saying she, like many residents, feels frustrated that their voices are not being heard.PoliticsJul 1