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The International News Weekly REGIONAL April 27, 2018 | Toronto 02 BC set to introduce pot laws, but years of fine tuning likely: Horgan The Canadian Parvasi VICTORIA : Incoming marijuana legislation heralds momentous change for the approach to pot, but British Columbia Premier John Horgan questions if everyone will buy into the new legal system this summer. Legislation regulating recreational marijuana in B.C. is expected to be introduced Thursday. The province is one of the last in Canada to table its marijuana rules as the country adapts to legalized pot. Horgan said he expects the country to go through an extensive marijuana learning curve that will see some embracing the ability to purchase pot legally at private or government stores while others may stick to illegal suppliers. "This is a massive change in how the people of B.C. and the people of Canada, in this case, interact with what has been to this point in time a controlled substance," said Horgan. He said he expects the government will have to amend and modify its regulations as people get used to the new legal marijuana market. Horgan said he's curious to see if people accept the new regulations and buy from government-sanctioned suppliers or if they continue to seek out local dealers, making a reference to a fictional character who sells pot named Betty. He said some people may say "I'd prefer to support Betty rather than Shoppers Drug Mart or the dispensary X or Y. There are going to be people who hold fast to their traditional ways." Solicitor General Mike Farnworth said the province's legislation will not be set in stone. "This is not something that is going to end with the introduction and passage of legislation, but rather is going to be an ongoing evolutionary issue for quite some time to come," he said.Farnworth said the marijuana regulations will require periods of fine tuning. The B.C. government has already announced that marijuana sales will be allowed through both public and private stores to buyers who are at least 19 years old. Retailers will be prohibited from selling marijuana in stores that also sell alcohol and cigarettes. Farnworth said the legislation in B.C. will not include a definitive pricing policy. Bashir Makhtal, Canadian man imprisoned in Ethiopia for 11 years, back in Canada The Canadian Press TORONTO : Amnesty International says a Canadian man who was held in an Ethiopian prison for more than 11 years has arrived in Toronto after being released earlier in the week. Bashir Makhtal was sentenced to life in prison on terrorism-related charges in 2009 following a trial that was denounced by Amnesty International as "unfair" and "a political exercise". The aid organization says Makhtal is one of thousands released from Ethiopian prisons in recent months amid a shifting political climate. Makhtal, who came to Canada as a refugee in 1991 and became a citizen three years later, was in Somalia in December 2006 on business when Ethiopian troops invaded the country. He was arrested as he tried to flee across the border to Kenya.He was then deported to Ethiopia. Amnesty International says Makhtal reported torture and ill-treatment during his imprisonment. Makhtal arrived in Canada Saturday on a flight from the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, and was greeted by friends and family at the airport. Toronto mourns after van attack that killed 10 Continued from page 01 "It's a very traumatic time for this area." Andrew, who said one pedestrian got hit directly in front of his apartment building, was among hundreds who laid flowers, candles and other tributes around the crime scene near Yonge Street and Finch Avenue. Claire Hurley, who was making her own floral contribution, said the fatal attack was difficult to reconcile with the safe community she's come to know. "It was a big shock," she said, wiping away tears. "Everyone was out enjoying the sunshine, and enjoying life. I guess you just have to ... enjoy every day." Across the city, Minassian made a brief appearance in a packed courtroom. Clad in a white jumpsuit, he looked around and said little other than his name before charges were announced. His next court appearance is slated for May 10. A man police identified as Minassian's father was in court. When asked if he had a statement to offer to the victims' families, he simply replied "I'm sorry." Little is known about Minassian, but the Canadian Armed Forces said he served a brief stint as a recruit from late August to late October 2017. A source with the military told The Canadian Press that Minassian did not receive any weapons training and was assessed as a belowaverage recruit. The source noted that there were no red flags to suggest something like the van incident Minassian is accused in was coming. Toronto police homicide Det. Sgt. Graham Gison offered few details about Minassian's activities before his alleged attack, but said the van involved was rented from just north of the city shortly before the incident. Gibson also made note of a largely incoherent, widely circulated Facebook post on Minassian's account. The post openly praises Elliot Rodger, a man who killed six people and then himself at the University of California in 2014. The post also references involuntary celibacy, colloquially referred to as "incel." "The accused is alleged to have posted a cryptic message on Facebook minutes before he began driving the rented van," Gibson said at a news conference. "It's something that we'll take into account." Ontario's Chief Coroner Dirk Huyer said investigators had yet to formally identify those killed, citing the complexity of the investigation and the size of the crime scene, which spans nearly a kilometre along one of Toronto's busiest streets. "We're always balancing the need to know and the desire to know quickly to ensure that we have 100 per cent accuracy," he said. "That takes time and that time can be very frustrating." But identities began to emerge from other quarters. Tennis Canada said longtime volunteer Anne Marie D'Amico was among those killed. She worked at Invesco Canada, a U.S.-based investment firm with offices close to the crime scene. D'Amico was a cheerful and familiar presence at the Rogers Cup tournament, where she started volunteering at age 12, said Gavin Ziv, Tennis Canada's vice-president of national events. "She was a really friendly, warm person...always caring for other people ahead of herself," he said. Seneca College said another one of the victims was a female student, but didn't offer further details. A South Korean news agency said two unnamed Korean nationals were also among those killed. And Jordan's state-run Petra news agency said one of that country's citizens, Munair Najjar, who was in Toronto visiting relatives, also died in the attack. Throughout the day, tributes poured in from politicians at home and farther afield. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who noted there's no evidence to suggest there was a "national security element" to the incident, called the attack "senseless" and "horrific." "The entire community of Toronto has shown strength and determination in the face of this tragedy," Trudeau said. "All Canadians stand united with Toronto today." Toronto Mayor John Tory said the city will recover. "Toronto was a great city yesterday, it is a great city today and it will be a great city tomorrow," he said. "The people who call this city home are shaken right now but we are not broken and we will not be broken." Tory said the city is establishing a fund for families of attack victims. Dubbed #TorontoStrong, it builds upon a previous crowd-funding effort that had already raised nearly $100,000. Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders said police are continuing their investigation, adding hot lines have been established for collecting public tips and offering support to those who need it. "Community safety is not just a matter of saving lives, it's a matter of well-being," he said. "I don't want people walking away thinking, 'I need help but I can't afford it,' or 'I need help but I wasn't part of this investigation.'" For at least one of the mourners, the safety of the city he now calls home had not been compromised by Monday's events. "This was a one-off situation," said Andrew, who calls the Yonge and Finch area home. "I wouldn't feel unsafe. This is Toronto, this is Canada. We love each other here." Too soon to talk motive, PM on van attack Continued from page 01 "Obviously, the investigation is ongoing and I'm not going to comment on various aspects of it," the prime minister said as he entered the weekly caucus meeting on Parliament Hill. "But a lot of people have questions as to why, and there may or may not be actual answers," he warned. Police are investigating a message allegedly posted by the 25-year-old suspect, which suggests the attacker may have been targeting women. Alek Minassian is charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 counts of attempted murder, with a 14th attempted murder charge possible, pending further investigation. Hajdu, who was at the caucus meeting along with Trudeau, said people are too silent about misogyny and it's time society spoke up. "From my perspective, we have to have a conversation about misogyny, about the rise in hate and the connection to what some call the alt-right," said Hajdu. "I think it's a conversation that's just not being had loudly enough in our society." A statement from Hajdu's office later sought to distance her remarks from the ongoing investigation. "The minister respects the ongoing investigation the police are doing and agrees it is inappropriate to comment on it," Carlene Variyan said in an email. "She was simply speaking in broad terms, from her experience as status of women minister, about the impacts of misogyny on society writ large. She was not commenting on the ongoing investigation." Authorities have not yet released the names of the 10 people killed in the attack. Trudeau wouldn't say whether he would attend a weekend memorial for the victims, but does plan to visit once he feels he would not distract from the investigation.
The International News Weekly REGIONAL April 27, 2018 | Toronto 03 Ontario PC candidate Sandhu opens campaign office Community leader Baljit Singh honors Ontario's Attorney General Yasir Naqvi during an event in Nirvana Restaurant at Mississauga on passed Monday. Some key people along with eminent lawyers were also present during the occasion. Brampton: On Saturday April 21st Ontario Progressive Conservative Party candidate for Brampton East, Simmer Sandhu, celebrated his official campaign office opening. The event was attended by over 250 local residents. PC leader Doug Ford was also in attendance. Mr. Ford outlined his party’s commitment to creating over 15,000 long term care beds, providing an $850 tax credit to low-income Ontarians and reducing the provincial corporate tax rate by 1% to stimulate job creation in the province. Mr. Sandhu is a lifelong Bramptonian and lives in the riding with his wife and young son. He reiterated his support for helping his local community thrive. 'I couldn't move my body': Humboldt Broncos player recalls bus crash The Canadian Parvasi CALGARY : A Humboldt Broncos player who was paralyzed in a bus crash that killed 16 people has vivid memories of the accident but is focusing on regaining his health and hopefully being able to walk again. Ryan Straschnitzki, 19, sat in a wheelchair Wednesday as he spoke at Calgary's Foothills hospital, where he is undergoing treatment and rehabilitation. "I was sitting on the bus texting my girlfriend and getting kind of prepared for the game. All of a sudden I heard a scream from the front of the bus and a semitruck pulled in front of us and that's all I remember," said Straschnitzki. "I kind of blacked out and woke up ... my back was against the semi. I saw my teammates in front of me. My first instinct was to get up and try and help, but I couldn't move my body. "It was terrible." The collision April 6 between the junior hockey team's bus and a tractortrailer unit in rural Saskatchewan is still being investigated. RCMP have only said the transport truck was in the intersection when the crash occurred. The Broncos were on their way to a playoff game in Nipawin, Sask. Besides the 16 people who were killed, 13 were injured. Straschnitzki says he and his teammates text message each other every day as they all try to cope with their injuries and grief. "You think about it and let out some emotion. I'm just trying to push through and get better for those guys that didn't make it," he said. "If somebody needs someone to talk to, we'll contact them. After all this ... we've gotten really closer." Straschnitzki said his IMMIGRATION TO CANADA WITHIN 6-12 MONTHS WE HAVE CONFIRMED JOB OFFERS FROM CANADIAN EMPLOYERS FOR rehab is going well and he will continue to push through it despite the pain. He has spoken about playing sledge hockey for the Canadian Paralympic team, but has set his sights much higher than that. "I'm just hoping one day I'll get to that point where I'll be able to walk again. Some people have said that I won't be able to, but I kind of want to prove them wrong," he said. "If you're negative, I don't think anything can be done. If you're positive, you can set those challenges for yourself." His parents said nothing would surprise them when it comes to Ryan and they're hoping to get him home as soon as possible. His father suggested that Ryan's recovery is very much like hockey. "We just take it, like I tell Ryan, shift by shift. We're still in the first period, the fourth shift in, so we've still got a full game to afpxy pirvfr dIaF KLusLIaF surwiKaq kro go. That's how we take it," Tom Straschnitzki said. "We always were proud, but the help he gives everyone else — he is paying it forward." Michelle Straschnitzki said she's having good and bad days. 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