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He came to Canada with a dream. RCMP say he became a victim of labour trafficking

He came to Canada with a dream. RCMP say he became a victim of labour trafficking

The RCMP in N.S. have charged a man with a form of human trafficking known as labour trafficking, which they say is of growing concern across Canada. Labour trafficking calls to the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline held steady for an average of 24 cases a year from 2020 to 2022, jumping to 57 calls in 2023, and 100 in 2024, according to a report produced by the Canadian Association to End Human Trafficking.

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Automotive, Business, Economy, Manufacturing

January 28, 2025

Linamar signs investment deal with federal and Ontario governments

GUELPH, Ont. — Linamar Corp. says it has signed deals…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts

January 28, 2025

Weyni Mengesha to step down as Soulpepper Theatre’s artistic director

TORONTO — After seven years in the role, Weyni Mengesha…

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Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 28, 2025

Federal, provincial and municipal governments to invest $975M in Toronto’s waterfront

Officials say the three levels of government will spend $975…

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3 women murdered. The score for the killer's probation officer? 'Target met'
Star

January 28, 2025

3 women murdered. The score for the killer’s probation officer? ‘Target met’

“Target met: 95% – 100%.”That’s the score a manager gave…

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A Sask. woman called police for help after a fight with her ex. She ended up getting charged
Star

January 28, 2025

A Sask. woman called police for help after a fight with her ex. She ended up getting charged

WARNING: This article contains details of domestic violence.Tasha Dobni says she…

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How Nova Scotia tries to predict intimate partner violence before it escalates
Star

January 28, 2025

How Nova Scotia tries to predict intimate partner violence before it escalates

As bereaved families and advocates urge action on intimate partner violence…

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Her boyfriend is charged with killing her. Her family wants her death to lead to change
Star

January 28, 2025

Her boyfriend is charged with killing her. Her family wants her death to lead to change

Inside a community centre in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, poster…

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Black women face high domestic violence rates, but stigma keeps many silent, support groups say
Star

January 28, 2025

Black women face high domestic violence rates, but stigma keeps many silent, support groups say

After escaping an abusive relationship, Lesley-Ann Parris thought her next…

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She wanted to exit an abusive relationship. She ended up being arrested
Star

January 28, 2025

She wanted to exit an abusive relationship. She ended up being arrested

WARNING: This story contains details of intimate partner violence and…

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