Vehicle waited for Malik outside family business before he was shot, IHIT says Police have identified a vehicle linked to the targeted killing of Ripudaman Singh Malik, a man who was acquitted in the Air India bombings and shot dead on Thursday. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) released footage on Friday of a white Honda CRV believed to have been used by the person, or people, responsible for the killing. Police said the SUV waited for Malik on Thursday outside his family business, Papillon Eastern Imports, located at 8236 128 Street. IHIT said the vehicle parked around 7 a.m. PT and waited thereRead more

The Black Romance Book Club will be hosted at the Art Gallery of Hamilton A new book club launching in Hamilton is on a quest to get more Black Canadians writing romance novels. Founder, Tanya Lee — a book club aficionado and a certified life skills coach — says the idea for the club grew out of the frustration she experienced because of the near non-existence of romance novels written by Black Canadian authors. “I’m starting the Black Romance Book Club … and what I’m promoting is Black romance writers,” Lee told CBC Hamilton.Read more

Group aims to issue a report with recommendations on how to improve policing in the city An independent expert panel tasked with making recommendations to improve the state of policing in Thunder Bay has wrapped up its first round of public consultations in the northwestern Ontario city. The panel was formed in March by the Thunder Bay Police Services Board at a time when there were a growing number of human rights complaints being filed by current and former officers, and a sitting board member. Since then, the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) appointedRead more

July 15 drag show for youth postponed after northern Ontario group received online threats Four national 2SLGBTQI+ organizations have teamed to decry hateful messages against a group in North Bay, Ont., that was planning a drag show for youth. Enchanté Network, JusticeTrans, Égale Canada, and the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) issued a joint news release Thursday in support of OutLoud North Bay. Last week, OutLoud North Bay posted about the event online, which was set to be held today (July 15). After an American social media account directed its followers to harass the community group,Read more

Annual pilgrimage attracts thousands of visitors With the papal visit fast approaching, representatives from the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and Lac Ste. Anne Métis are welcoming the Pope to discuss the history and importance of the pilgrimage site. Chief Tony Alexis from Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation says despite mixed emotions, he welcomes the Pope’s visit and believes it will be a historic moment. “People of all faiths and races visit these waters, yet they are all praying to the same creator in the same spirit,” he said. “The lake has been aRead more