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Wellington North Quarry Fraud Charges Laid

A thorough police investigation into operations at a Wellington North quarry has resulted in multiple fraud charges. Discover how authorities uncovered the alleged scheme and what consequences the accused now face.

Chatham-Kent proposes 49% tax hike in 2026 budget

Chatham-Kent officials are sounding the alarm as the 2026 budget proposes nearly 50% tax increase, blaming provincial funding restrictions for forcing drastic measures on local taxpayers.

Sudbury Property Tax Could Rise 5.7% in 2024

Greater Sudbury homeowners could see significant tax hikes as city council debates 2024 budget priorities, with infrastructure and community safety driving proposed increases.

North Bay senior loses $250K in investment scam

A North Bay resident has fallen victim to a devastating investment fraud, losing a quarter-million dollars. Ontario Provincial Police are warning the public about sophisticated financial scams targeting Canadians.

Suncor Hikes Dividend, Beats Earnings Expectations

Suncor Energy delivers impressive Q4 results, beating earnings expectations and rewarding shareholders with a substantial dividend increase amid rising oil prices and operational improvements.

London Council approves 35% pay hike for next term

London City Council has approved a significant 35% salary increase for the next term, while rejecting proposed severance pay changes. The controversial decision passed with a 8-7 majority vote.

Ontario couple loses $1M to online scammers

A heartbreaking case of financial fraud sees an Ontario senior couple lose their life savings to convincing online scammers who posed as police investigators in a complex scheme.

Barrie pool company $500K fraud trial set

Two Barrie men face trial for allegedly defrauding 16 customers out of $500,000 through their pool company. Discover how the elaborate scheme unfolded and what victims experienced.

Calgary man charged in $2 million fraud scheme

A Calgary resident has been charged following an extensive fraud investigation that uncovered nearly $2 million in alleged financial crimes. Discover the details of this sophisticated scheme.

Fraudster's lies backfire in Ontario court case

A Toronto fraudster's elaborate deception backfires spectacularly as his own false testimony becomes key evidence in his conviction. Discover how Grant Norton's lies trapped him in a legal nightmare.

Shell Beats Estimates with $7.7B Q2 Profit

Royal Dutch Shell delivers powerhouse Q2 2023 results, crushing analyst forecasts with $7.7 billion profit as strategic shifts and LNG demand fuel financial triumph.

Brampton pair arrested in carjacking fraud scheme

Two Brampton residents face serious charges after police uncover a sophisticated fraud operation involving a staged carjacking and false insurance claims in the Greater Toronto Area.

Ontario Couple Loses $1M+ to Online Scammers

A retired Ontario couple fell victim to an elaborate online fraud scheme, losing their entire life savings of more than $1 million even after their bank raised red flags about the suspicious transactions.

Ottawa Police Arrest 7 in Homeowner Fraud Scheme

Ottawa Police dismantle sophisticated fraud ring that preyed on elderly and vulnerable residents through fake home service contracts, arresting seven suspects in coordinated city-wide operation.

Ex-hockey treasurer charged with fraud in Barrie

A former Barrie Minor Hockey Association board member faces fraud charges following the disappearance of thousands of dollars from the organization's accounts, shaking the local sports community.

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