SHER E PUNJAB

June 19, 2026

The CBSA launches investigation into the alleged dumping of wheat gluten from Italy, Poland, and the UK

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that it is initiating an investigation to determine whether wheat gluten is being sold at unfair prices in Canada (dumping). The investigation focuses on imports from producers operating in or exporting from Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom. These practices can harm Canadian industries by undercutting prices, which undermines fair competition.The CBSA’s investigation follows a complaint filed by ADM Agri-Industries Co. (the complainant). The complainant alleges that as a result of an increase in the volume of the dumped imports, they have suffered material injury in the form of price undercutting, price depression, price suppression, as well as adverse impacts on inventory, capacity utilization, market share, sales volumes, and financial performance.The CBSA and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) both play a role in the investigation. The CITT will begin a preliminary inquiry to determine whether the imports are harming the Canadian producers and will issue a decision by August 18. Concurrently, the CBSA will investigate whether the imports are being sold in Canada at unfair prices, and will make a preliminary decision by September 17.The Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) protects Canadian producers and jobs from unfair trade, thereby safeguarding Canada's economy. In 2025, SIMA duties applied to approximately $3.3 billion worth of imports in industries employing 43,728 people in Canada. Currently, there are 186 special import measures in force in Canada, covering a wide variety of industrial and consumer products.

Canada

June 19, 2026

Canada’s stronger hate crime protections become law

As hate continues to rise in Canada, communities have been calling for stronger protections against hate crimes. Those protections are now law,” said the Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.The Combatting Hate Act (Bill C-9) received Royal Assent Thursday yesterday, delivering on the Government of Canada’s commitment to strengthen protections for communities being made to feel afraid because of who they are, how they worship, or where they gather. The provisions will come into force on July 18.These stronger protections make it a crime to intimidate or obstruct people from accessing places where communities gather, including places of worship, schools, and community centres. They also strengthen how the Criminal Code addresses hate-motivated crime and the public display of certain terrorism and hate symbols.Protecting access to community spacesPeople now have stronger protections from intimidation and obstruction when accessing places where communities gather. More specifically, the changes, make it a crime to intimidate and obstruct people from accessing places of worship, as well as schools, community centres and other places primarily used by an identifiable groupStrengthening hate crime lawsLaw enforcement now has stronger tools to respond to hate-motivated crime and protect our communities. More specifically, the changes include make hate-motivated crime a specific offence, ensuring such conduct is more clearly denounced and that offenders are held accountable, define “hatred” to clarify what conduct constitutes a hate crime in the Criminal Code, make it a crime to wilfully promote hatred against an identifiable group by displaying certain terrorism or hate symbols in public, namely symbols principally used by or associated with listed terrorist entities under the Criminal Code, two Nazi symbols, or a noose.Freedom of expression and religion remain protected under the CharterThese protections were shaped by extensive consultations, parliamentary study, and close collaboration with faith groups, community leaders, law enforcement, and partners across the country. This law targets criminal behaviour that intimidates people, obstructs access to community spaces, or wilfully promotes hatred, making clear where the line is drawn. More specifically, the law does not criminalize religious teaching, restrict the ability to preach, read scripture, or practice religion, ban peaceful protest or political advocacy, create “bubble zones” or, criminalize opinions, disagreement, or criticism A strong Canada means strong protections for our communities and a Criminal Code that responds to emerging threats, protects victims of crime, and keeps our kids safe. With these stronger hate crime protections now law, the Government of Canada is continuing its broader work to strengthen the Criminal Code, support the front lines, and invest in long-term prevention to help build safer communities.

Canada

June 19, 2026

Quesnel RCMP recovers firearms, drugs

The Quesnel RCMP searched a residence and located several firearms and drugs.On June 18, the Quesnel Crime Reduction Unit with the assistance of the North District Emergency Response Team and Cariboo Crime Reduction Unit, executed a search warrant to a residence in the 100 Block of Bouchie Street in Quesnel. During the search 4 firearms were located as well as 2 3D printed handguns, approximately 3 ounces of fentanyl and 2 ounces of methamphetamine. “The Quesnel RCMP is dedicated to the safety of the community and continued efforts to remove dangerous guns and drugs from the streets,” says Sgt. Clay Kronebusch.

Missing Punjabi origin man found safe in Nanaimo

Canada

June 19, 2026

Missing Punjabi origin man found safe in Nanaimo

Tanvir Singh, 21, who went missing in Nanaimo was found safe on Friday. Singh went missing Thursday following which Nanaimo RCMP issued a statement highlighting his disappearance and appealing locals for help. In a statement Friday, Nanaimo police said, "The Nanaimo RCMP is pleased to share that the 21-year-old man who had not been seen or heard from for several days has been located safe and sound."Tanveer who recently moved to Nanaimo and was scheduled to begin a new job on Tuesday, June 16. He did not report to work as expected. Investigators determined that this behaviour is out of character for him, and as a result, there is concern for his safety and overall well-being.

RCMP join international partners in crackdown of Russian cybercriminal network

Canada

June 19, 2026

RCMP join international partners in crackdown of Russian cybercriminal network

In the past few days, the Netherlands (Dutch National Police), Canada (RCMP), the United States (FBI) and Germany (BKA – Federal Criminal Police Office) delivered a major blow to a cybercriminal network during a joint global action week, dubbed Operation Endgame. The RCMP is the national representative for Canada on Operation Endgame and Federal Policing Pacific Region (FPPR) Cybercrime Investigation Team – Vancouver (CIT-V) is the Canadian lead on this project. The CIT-V dedicated coders, analysts, investigators and project managers to the international project. SocGholish—linked to the Russian cyber-criminal group Evil Corp—is a malware framework that tricks users into downloading malicious files by masquerading as legitimate computer updates.

Pete Hegseth Criticizes European Allies as “Shameful,” Calls for Pentagon Audit

World

June 18, 2026

Pete Hegseth Criticizes European Allies as “Shameful,” Calls for Pentagon Audit

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth fiercely criticized NATO allies in Brussels, calling them "shameful" for restricting American access to European bases during the war against Iran. He announced a strict Pentagon audit of U.S. military contributions to the alliance to force Europe into taking primary responsibility for its own security. Hegseth threatened to withhold U.S. dues from "free-riding" allies who fail to meet the new defense spending targets, while also criticizing European gender and migration policies. In response, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defended the allies' recent $90-billion spending increase but accepted the review, noting that members must present credible roadmaps at next month's summit in Turkey to hit a revised target of 5% of GDP by 2035. Meanwhile, Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty stated that Canada—having recently surpassed the 2% GDP threshold—is currently developing its plan to meet the new 2035 targets.

Canada

June 18, 2026

FIFA World cup: Canada to take on Qatar

Vancouver is set to host the second match of the FIFA world cup shortly. The city went red Thursday as the supporters thronged Vancouver to cheer for their team.Canada will play its second match in the ongoing FIFA world cup against Qatar. In this group B clash, Canada will eye its first win as the first match was drawn against Bosnia and Herzegovina.Canada is on second place in Group B after drawing the match while Qatar is on the bottom (4th place) as its first match was drawn with Switzerland.

Four arrested, drugs and loaded handgun seized in Kimberley police operation

Canada

June 18, 2026

Four arrested, drugs and loaded handgun seized in Kimberley police operation

A coordinated early-morning police operation in Kimberley has led to the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of drugs, cash and firearms. At approximately 5:30 a.m. on June 17, 2026, Kimberley RCMP, with assistance from the Southeast District Emergency Response Team, executed four search warrants under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at residential properties in the community. Four people were taken into custody without incident during the warrant executions. During the searches, officers seized two firearms, including a loaded handgun, along with a large sum of cash, drug packaging materials and quantities of suspected fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine. “This enforcement action is part of our continued efforts to disrupt drug trafficking operations in Kimberley and keep our community safe,” said Sgt. Daniel Biggs, Kimberly RCMP Detachment Commander. “The funding we received here from Community Safety and Targeted Enforcement (C-STEP) program made this possible and is helping enhance public safety here is Kimberly.” The investigation remains ongoing, and Kimberly RCMP are encouraging anyone with information about suspected drug activity to contact them.

Canada

June 18, 2026

Canada and British Columbia forge new partnership to accelerate homebuilding

the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, Thursday joined the Premier of British Columbia, David Eby, to announce a landmark new partnership between the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia that will transform, connect, and modernise communities across the province. Over the next 10 years, Canada’s new government is investing more than $5 billion in British Columbia’s local infrastructure.Through the federal government’s new Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF), the government will fund Nearly $1.6 billion over 10 years – matched by British Columbia for a total of up to $3.2 billion – to lower development charges for multi-unit housing by up to 50% in priority communities, saving up to $40,000 per unit, and expand housing-enabling infrastructure such as water systems, wastewater systems, and local roads. More than $600 million over three years – matched by British Columbia for a total of up to $1.2 billion – to modernise and expand health infrastructure such as hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centres, and other critical facilities so more British Columbians can get faster health care when they need it. Up to $50 million over five years to support community infrastructure projects in coastal communities, with priority to projects in Terrace and Prince Rupert.To further accelerate homebuilding in British Columbia, the Government of Canada has introduced legislation that would provide a one-time transfer of $284 million to British Columbia to reduce barriers to new construction.The federal and provincial governments also agreed to launch the new Canada-British Columbia Partnership on Condo Conversion. Together, through Build Canada Homes and BC Housing, we will leverage innovative financing tools to convert more than 2,200 vacant condo units in priority growth areas into affordable homes. This is one of the fastest and most efficient ways to increase housing supply – welcoming British Columbians to new, affordable homes as quickly as possible.Through the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF), the federal government will invest $2.5 billion over 10 years to build new transit projects – such as the Surrey-Langley Sky Train extension project that is currently underway – and increase service access and frequency in high-traffic areas. This funding is in addition to the $852 million previously announced by the federal government to support TransLink and BC Transit.Canada and British Columbia are also partnering to build new infrastructure for the community of Tumbler Ridge, including a new secondary school and renovations to the local health centre. The federal government and the provincial government will each provide $100 million for construction, which is expected to begin as early as this summer – starting with the removal of the existing school.In the face of global uncertainty, Canada’s new government is building across the country – to catalyse new investment, create good career opportunities, and deliver the strong, safe, and affordable communities Canadians need to live the lives they want for themselves. We are working in the spirit of cooperative federalism – in full partnership with provinces and territories – to build a stronger, fairer, and more prosperous Canada for all.

E-scooter driver injured in motor vehicle incident

Canada

June 18, 2026

E-scooter driver injured in motor vehicle incident

On June 17, around 8:30 p.m., Prince George RCMP Frontline police officers were notified of a motor vehicle incident on Highway 97 south at Fifteenth Avenue, involving a semi-trailer truck and an e-scooter. Multiple police officers and first responders attended the scene to assist the injured e-scooter driver, who was transported to the hospital for treatment. The driver of the semi-trailer truck remained at the scene and was fully cooperative with the police investigation. The intersection was closed for approximately one hour as police officers gathered information. “While criminality is not suspected in this incident, investigators would still like to speak to anyone with dash camera footage or who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to a police officer. You can contact us by calling the Prince George RCMP non-emergency line at 250-561-3300,” states Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for Prince George RCMP. This investigation remains ongoing.