A British Columbia couple has been arrested on terrorism charges after attempting a Boston Marathon-style terrorist attack on Canada Day.
John Stewart Nuttall and Amanda Marie Korody were inspired by al-Qaeda ideology but were “self-radicalized” according to RCMP Assistant Commissioner James Malizia. He insisted the plot was only a domestic attack with no international cooperation. Continue reading
Flood waters have been inundating parts of southern Alberta, Canada and cities along the South Saskatchewan River are preparing for more.
Over 10,000 residents of Medicine Hat have been evacuated as officials expect the river to crest at record levels and essentially split the town. The Trans-Canada Highway bridge which joins the northern and southern parts of the city is expected to be underwater Sunday night. Continue reading
Two foreign men living in Canada have been charged with plotting to blow up a passenger train with support from Al-Qaeda in Iran.
Officers with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police took Chiheb Esseghaier, 30, and Raed Jaser, 35, into custody Monday. The two men have been charged in connection with a plot to derail a VIA passenger train in the Toronto area. Continue reading
A pair of 15-year-old Canadian girls have been charged with multiple human trafficking related charges after being discovered forcing other teen girls into prostitution.
Police are also seeking a 17-year-old girl who is believed to be an accomplice of the 15-year-olds.
The girls have been charged with: human trafficking; robbery; procuring; forcible confinement; sexual assault; assault; uttering threats and abduction. Continue reading
