Human rights activists report Iran has broadcast at least 97 coerced confessions from detained protesters, often obtained under torture. The crackdown continues as the nation remains isolated.
As Iran's crackdown on protesters reportedly claims up to 12,000 lives, voices in Canada and the U.S. call for decisive international intervention. Read the latest on the unfolding crisis.
U.S. President Donald Trump calls on Tehran to show humanity amid a deadly crackdown on protests. Get the latest on the international response and rising casualties.
Political leaders and law enforcement held a summit in Brampton to address a surge in extortion. Authorities are stepping up coordinated efforts to protect businesses and residents in Peel Region.
Iranians in Ottawa demonstrate at the U.S. Embassy, calling for American intervention as the death toll from a violent crackdown on protests in Iran climbs. Full coverage of the January 13, 2026, event.
A Guelph man reports being extorted by someone he met on a dating application. Local police are investigating the incident as a warning to online daters.
The U.S. terminates Temporary Protected Status for Somalia, impacting thousands. This move is part of a broader immigration policy shift under the Trump administration. Read the details and potential consequences.
U.S. President Donald Trump announces sweeping tariffs on nations trading with Iran amid a violent crackdown on protests, with rights groups reporting hundreds dead. Get the latest on this escalating international crisis.
Iranians have made their first calls to the outside world following a government crackdown on nationwide protests. The communication blackout had isolated millions. Read the latest developments.
Iranian-Canadians in Winnipeg anxiously await contact with loved ones as reports emerge of heavy security and damage in Iran following a crackdown. Get the latest on the tense situation.
Minnesota and the Twin Cities have launched a lawsuit against the U.S. federal government to halt a recent immigration enforcement crackdown. The legal challenge follows protests and clashes in Minneapolis.
Adam Sirizzotti, 34, of Aurora, faces extortion charges. York police allege he used threats and violence over years, seizing $180,000 in cash and watches. Investigators believe there may be more victims.
A 34-year-old Aurora man is accused of extortion after allegedly targeting a victim in Vaughan for seven years with private loans and exaggerated interest. Learn the details of the York Regional Police investigation.
A Cloverdale home in Surrey was damaged by gunfire early Sunday, the second such attack in two weeks. RCMP confirm both are linked to the ongoing extortion crisis. No injuries reported.
At least 538 people have died in Iran's crackdown on protests, including a student, a bodybuilder, and a father of three. Relatives and rights groups confirm the deaths as global outcry grows.
Human rights activists report at least 538 killed in Iran's crackdown on widespread anti-government protests. Demonstrations continue across the country.
Protests against Iran's regime continue despite an internet blackout. Rights groups report hundreds killed, including protesters deliberately shot in the eyes. Read the latest.
Iran issues a stark warning against potential U.S. military strikes as human rights activists report the death toll from ongoing protests has climbed to 203. Get the latest details.
Protests in Iran intensify as authorities crack down. A solidarity rally is planned in Windsor as Canadians seek to be a voice amid an information blackout.
Internal documents reveal a redeployment of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from an immigration operation in Louisiana to Minneapolis, signaling a shift in enforcement priorities.
RCMP investigate another extortion-linked shooting in B.C., this time in Langley on January 8, 2026. Police are on scene gathering evidence. Read the latest details.
RCMP in Langley are investigating a shooting on 232 Street linked to extortion, marking the third such incident in two days. Police are on scene.
A Minneapolis mother of three was fatally shot by an ICE officer. The state's BCA was barred from the investigation, sparking protests and demands for federal agents to leave Minnesota. Get the latest details.
Chinese authorities have detained six members of an underground Christian church, continuing a pattern of religious crackdowns. The church confirms the arrests.
A Brampton man was sent a terrifying video of a gunman firing shots at his home, accompanied by a demand for half a million dollars. Police are investigating the brazen extortion attempt.
A woman is dead after being shot by a U.S. immigration agent in Minneapolis on Jan. 7, 2026. The incident occurred during a federal enforcement operation, sparking outrage from local officials. Read the full details and reactions.
Surrey RCMP are investigating an overnight shooting on January 7, 2026, believed to be connected to extortion. No injuries reported. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
A woman was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, sparking outrage from local officials. The DHS claims self-defence, while Mayor Frey demands agents leave the city.
A former Montreal police officer faces serious charges including extortion and sharing intimate images without consent. The BEI investigation highlights accountability within law enforcement.
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a woman during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026. The incident is under investigation.