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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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Trump has the power to make Putin accept peace plan, says Ukrainian MP
Star

December 29, 2025

Trump has the power to make Putin accept peace plan, says Ukrainian MP

Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko says he doesn’t believe Russia is…

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Ontario/Quebec, Weather

December 29, 2025

More than 45,000 customers without power after winter storm hits Ontario: Hydro One

Tens of thousands of Ontarians remain without power after blasts…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

December 29, 2025

Two suspects charged with murder after fatal stabbing in Brampton, Ont.: police

Police say they have arrested and charged two suspects in…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

December 29, 2025

12-year-old boy charged with arson after London, Ont., building fire: police

LONDON — Police in London, Ont., say they’ve charged a…

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Sports

December 29, 2025

Neil Davidson

Toronto FC signs Brazilian left back Matheus Pereira from Portugal’s Santa Clara

TORONTO — Toronto FC has signed Brazilian left back Matheus…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

December 29, 2025

Guelph, Ont., man charged with attempted murder of his mother: police

GUELPH — Police say a man is facing charges after…

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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

December 29, 2025

Rianna Lim

Elderly man dies after fire in Toronto retirement home: police

TORONTO — An elderly man has died after a fire…

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Why ‘sex, drugs and lobster rolls’ is being trademarked
Star

December 29, 2025

Why ‘sex, drugs and lobster rolls’ is being trademarked

The trademarking of the quirky phrase highlights the complexities and…

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Halifax's built-in headache for commuters comes from this century-old rail cut
Star

December 29, 2025

Halifax’s built-in headache for commuters comes from this century-old rail cut

The peninsula’s peculiar road layout is not the result of…

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