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Ex-bureaucrat accused of embezzling COVID-19 funds from Ontario government now facing criminal charges

A former bureaucrat accused by the Ontario government of embezzling $11 million in COVID-19 relief funds is now facing criminal charges in the matter.The Ontario government has sued Sanjay Madan, his wife and two adult children, alleging that they illegally issued and banked cheques under the Support for Families program, which aimed to offset the…

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Quebec man accused of kidnapping 3-year-old son appears in court, to remain in custody

The suspect arrested after a five-day-long Amber Alert across Quebec appeared in court by videoconference Monday morning. So far, he is facing one charge for recklessly discharging a gun. Other charges could be levelled against him when he returns to court Oct. 5.The suspect in a five-day-long Amber Alert across Quebec appeared in court by videoconference this…

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TD Bank accused of losing customers’ RSPs — again

TD Canada Trust customers are accusing the bank of losing tens of thousands of dollars in retirement savings plan contributions they entrusted to the financial institution.Bhupendra and Anila Narsey allege the bank lost their RSPs. Another man raised similar concerns last year and has since filed a lawsuit. TD denies the allegations. (Submitted by Bhupendra…

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Woman accused of abducting newborn after befriending mother

Ottawa police have laid 10 charges including abduction and assault against a 32-year-old woman accused of abducting an eight-day-old infant on Mother’s Day.Ottawa police said the infant was physically unharmed in the alleged abduction. (Olivier Plante/CBC)Ottawa police have laid 10 charges including abduction and assault against a 32-year-old woman accused of abducting an eight-day-old infant on Mother’s…

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