Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s interim bail plea seeking seven days of medical leave in the ongoing Excise Policy money laundering case has been dismissed by the Rouse Avenue Court. The court has ordered authorities to conduct necessary medical tests. Meanwhile, Kejriwal’s judicial custody has been extended till June 19. The Rouse Avenue Court also extended the judicial custody of AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal till June 19.
A man sustained critical injuries after being struck by a train in southwest Calgary on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred near First Street and Eighth Avenue Southwest around 10:50 a.m. According to EMS, the victim was rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition. Police have classified the incident as an accident.
In an effort to address safety concerns, Regina police are introducing alternate response officers to assist in downtown situations. These officers will patrol the area and provide support for vulnerable people. Business owners are optimistic that this new program will improve safety in the area.
On Tuesday afternoon in Edmonton, Alberta, a collision between a Jaguar XF and a Ford truck sent four individuals to the hospital for observation. The incident occurred at the intersection of 82nd Street and 149A Avenue at approximately 1:35 p.m. Police determined that the Jaguar driver, who was traveling northbound on 82nd Street, proceeded through a red light and collided with the truck, which was traveling eastbound. The driver of the Jaguar was ticketed for failing to stop at a red light.
To address the growing demand for swimming lessons in Calgary, the city is making thousands of additional spots available at three leisure centers. Registration for these spots will open on Thursday at 6 a.m. through the City of Calgary’s website. The city aims to increase swimming programming and reach pre-pandemic service levels by 2025. Swimming lessons are not only a fun activity but also a crucial life-saving skill, especially as drowning remains a leading cause of accidental death.
The Parliamentary Ethics Committee will examine Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault’s business ties on Tuesday, June 4th. These connections have raised questions about potential conflicts of interest. The committee will investigate payments made between companies linked to Boissonnault, including a lobbying firm and a medical supply startup. Boissonnault has denied any wrongdoing, stating that he has met all ethical obligations. The hearings will determine whether Boissonnault’s actions complied with the Conflict of Interest Act, the Lobbying Act, and other codes of conduct.
A fatal collision has closed a portion of 144th Avenue in Edmonton, between 66th and 68th Streets, impacting traffic significantly. Police are investigating the crash, which occurred near M.E. LaZerte High School. Authorities expect the road to remain closed for several hours. The wreckage of a vehicle is visible at the scene.
A woman was rushed to hospital after a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 7 west of Peterborough, Ontario, on Tuesday morning. Emergency crews responded to the scene around 7:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a crash between Lansdowne Street West and Sherbrooke Street. They discovered a vehicle on its roof with a single occupant inside. Firefighters from Cavan Monaghan Township assisted in extracting the woman from the vehicle. She was assessed by paramedics at the scene and transported to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for further treatment. The cause of the collision is being investigated by Peterborough County OPP.
Hunter Biden’s federal gun crime trial has begun in Delaware, launching proceedings that are sure to hold the nation’s attention in the days and weeks to come. Hunter faces up to 25 years in prison on charges of making false statements on a firearm purchase form and possessing a firearm while being an unlawful user of controlled substances.
Hunter’s defense hinges on his addiction to drugs at the time of the purchase, which prosecutors do not need to prove he was actually on drugs at the moment. However, legal analysts have criticized this defense as potentially self-incriminating.
The trial is not Hunter’s only criminal trial, as he is also facing federal tax charges in California. President Biden has not announced any plans to attend the proceedings.
Home sales in Calgary saw a modest 0.8% decline year-over-year in May, with 3,092 properties changing hands. The decrease was primarily driven by a drop in sales of lower-priced detached and semi-detached homes. However, the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) reported that activity remained 34% higher than historical averages for the month.
