A British man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of an Ontario restaurant owner killed in a dispute over an unpaid bill has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison.

Robert Evans was arrested in Scotland and extradited to Canada last year for his role in the 2023 death of Sharif Rahman, who died a week after he was assaulted outside his Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant.

Evans appeared today in an Owen Sound courtroom, where the presiding judge said Crown prosecutors and Evans’ defence lawyer had agreed on a three-and-a-half year sentence in a joint submission.

Taking into account time already served in custody, the judge said Evans will spend less than a year in prison before he is likely handed over to Canadian border officials for deportation.

Evans pleaded guilty in June alongside his father, Robert Busby Evans, and uncle, Barry Evans, who were also extradited to Canada to face charges for helping Evans flee the country.

Court heard in June that Evans was with a group of people at Rahman’s restaurant, The Curry House, when Rahman confronted them over an unpaid bill.

An agreed statement of facts read in court said Evans punched the restaurant owner in the face, causing Rahman to fall and hit his head on the sidewalk.

The restaurant owner suffered a skull fracture and brain bleed and later died in a London, Ont., hospital.

Evans’ father and uncle were sentenced to 21 months for accessory after the fact after court heard that Evans’ uncle drove him away from the scene and his father later bought him a plane ticket to return to the U.K.

Evans apologized to Rahman’s family in June and said he didn’t mean for the restaurant owner to die.

“This never should have happened,” he said. “There were so many things I could have done differently that day. I think about it every night and I’m sickened by the damage I’ve caused.”

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Residents of Saskatoon’s Varsity View neighbourhood are raising concerns as the city proposes fee hikes for a program that charges them to park on their streets without time limits.

The program, known as the residential parking program, is intended to reduce congestion by limiting visitor parking times between one and three hours and requiring those who would like to park longer to purchase permits from the city.

The City of Saskatoon has been conducting a review of the program for the past year to address growth pressures in its core neighbourhoods and ensure it remains cost-effective moving forward, said Matt Grazier, Saskatoon’s community standards director, adding that the city is looking to propose a number of changes to the program to help modernize it.

“We’ve seen an increase in costs to run the program when you think of things like fuel costs, vehicle costs and then just accounting for things like modern parking technology, in the sense that you know a lot of our enforcement vehicles are outfitted with cameras,” said Grazier.

As part of engagement boards shared with residents at open houses earlier this year, the city reports the parking program cost $291,850 last year. Meanwhile, revenues were at $68,500. The city notes that enforcement makes up 70 per cent of the program’s costs.

Among the proposed changes is an increase in permit fees, which the city says have not increased since the program’s rollout in 1999.

Currently, residents looking to park on their streets can obtain a permit for $25 a year. But the proposed changes could see residents shelling out up to four times as much as before, with a residential pass costing between $75 and $100, depending on whether the city chooses a congestion or flat-rate pricing model.

The congestion pricing model uses a tiered approach, with subsequent permits costing more than the first— the second at $120 a year and the third at $200 a year.

Meanwhile, the flat-rate option would have the city charge $100 for all permits, regardless of quantity.

Visitor permits could double in cost, from $25 to $50, while temporary day permits could increase from $1 per day to $5 per day.

For some residents living in the Varsity View neighbourhood, one of the three major neighbourhoods with active patrol for this program, the jump in permit fees is raising concerns.

“The community that’s generating the revenue is not benefiting from that revenue, and we have amongst the highest property taxes in the city, and we’re already paying for parking permits, and we aren’t often able to park in front or near our own homes,” said Clinton Ekdahl, Varsity View Community Association president-elect.

Ekdahl says the residents in his neighbourhood are getting the short end of the stick, with those working at nearby Royal University Hospital (RUH) or attending the University of Saskatchewan parking on the streets to avoid paying for parking at their institutions.

“Many people take a break every two hours to move their vehicle into a different location,” said Ekdahl.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority, which operates RUH, said in a statement to Global News that it acknowledges residents’ frustration with limited street parking and encourages staff to use available options to reduce residential street parking.

“SHA provides many flexible parking alternatives for staff and strongly encourages all employees to consider these parking options, including the Park and Ride shuttle,” the statement said, adding that it recently extended service hours to “align more closely with health care shift change schedules.”

“While the university does not provide guidance on off-campus parking, which is regulated by the City of Saskatoon through residential parking programs and posted restrictions, individuals are responsible for following all applicable parking regulations,” the University of Saskatchewan said in a statement to Global News.

The university adds that it has previously engaged with the Varsity View community and has since added more on-campus parking to reduce demand on nearby streets.

Ekdahl says he would be willing to pay more for the program if he felt he was getting better value, but others in his community have differing views — some support the program, while others want it scrapped entirely.

“I think we do need a program, but I believe that it could be operated a bit more efficiently because we do get some complaints that there’s not enough enforcement,” he said.

The Varisty View community association continues to meet and develop a solution that will be proposed to the city, said Ekdahl, adding that he hopes to collaborate with the city on this matter in the future.

The city wrapped up engagement sessions with residents through open houses in June, alongside an online survey, which the city will review before putting together recommendations to present to the city council this fall, said Grazier, adding that all permit fee hikes and other proposals are subject to change throughout this process.

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This year’s edition of Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival is cancelled as a result of flooding in western Manitoba.

The decision was made due to intense flooding and local states of emergency being declared across Manitoba’s Parkland region, including in Dauphin, festival organizers said in a news release Thursday.

The annual celebration of Ukrainian culture is hosted in the city of Dauphin and was scheduled for July 30 to Aug. 2. People who have already purchased or donated tickets for next month’s event can use them for next year or can request a refund.

The Selo Festival Site was not flooded, but the Dauphin Regional Health Centre was. The facility, and its attached emergency department, remain closed and nearby emergency clinics are outside the city.

All 54 patients were safely evacuated last week after losing power when the basement flooded.

“Emergency health-care services have been relocated to rural communities more than 30 minutes away, creating significant challenges in providing timely medical care for our large event,” the message shared on behalf of the festival’s board of directors said.

The festival began in 1965 and celebrated its 60th anniversary in Dauphin last year.

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The U.S. will continue talks with Iran, but the fragile ceasefire is now over, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks’,” Trump said in a social media post.

“We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!”

The post comes after a tense NATO summit in Turkiye, where Trump chided allies for not supporting his war on Iran.

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“It’s a very interesting question. To me, I think it’s over. I don’t want to deal with them, ,” Trump said at the summit when asked whether the interim accord with Iran that envisioned hammering out a long-term peace deal by mid-August was over.

“They’re scum. They’re sick people. They’re led by sick people.”

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire.

On Thursday, sirens sounded at least three times in Bahrain, home to the U.S. navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters, and missiles targeted Kuwait and Qatar.

Mysterious, unclaimed airstrikes that hit Iran after the U.S. said it finished its attacks have raised questions of who else may be targeting the Islamic Republic.

The strikes Thursday, just as Iran prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hit areas across southern Iran. The country’s theocracy hasn’t directly blamed anyone, though one lawmaker warned the United Arab Emirates about allegedly providing support to the U.S. campaign against Iran.

— with files from The Associated Press and Reuters

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A man is facing multiple charges after trying to use fraudulent payment methods to purchase thousands of dollars’ worth of baby formula and feminine hygiene products in Whitby, Ont., according to Durham police.

Officers were called to a Real Canadian Superstore on Taunton Road West around 10:20 p.m. Tuesday after loss prevention staff reported a man attempting to make purchases using fraudulent payment methods, the Durham Regional Police Service said in a news release.

Officers located the 21-year-old suspect inside the store and arrested him at the scene.

Police allege he had also attempted to fraudulently purchase a quantity of baby formula, feminine hygiene products and other goods earlier that day at the Real Canadian Superstore in Ajax.

Police said the suspect’s vehicle was later found in the parking lot with two different licence plates attached.

A search of the vehicle uncovered more than $5,700 worth of baby formula and feminine hygiene products, as well as a replica handgun, police said.

The man, from Vaughan, Ont., has been charged with fraud over $5,000, unauthorized use of credit card data and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

He was released on an undertaking. The allegations have not yet been proven in court.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact authorities or Crime Stoppers.

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The bus driver on trial for dangerous driving causing death over a multi-vehicle crash in Mississauga, Ont., three years ago has been found not guilty in a judge-alone trial.

The collision happened on June 8, 2023, in the area of Derry and Rexwood roads.

At the time, police said a Miway bus had collided with several vehicles that were stopped, with 50-year-old Sharron Williams declared dead and several others injured.

Baljeet Dhaliwal, the transit operator, pleaded not guilty.

On Friday morning, Justice David E. Harris handed down his decision, finding her not guilty of dangerous driving causing death.

“I don’t think justice was served, but there’s nothing you can do, the system is just not set up properly,” Danny, Sharon Williams’ son, said, speaking to reporters briefly outside court.

“A lot of things could have been done differently, right?”

It was approximately 9:25 a.m. on June 8, 2023, when police were called to the multi-vehicle collision.

Williams, who was sitting in the driver’s seat of a Nissan Rogue, was killed as a result of the collision, which was caught on dash camera. The bus could be seen plowing into two rows of cars stopped at a red light.

Dhaliwal did not testify in her own defence, but her lawyers argued the brakes on the bus she was driving failed, and she had to use a hand brake to eventually stop the bus.

A mechanic for the Crown testified that the brakes on the bus were working at the time of the collision, but the defence called that witness unreliable.

The Crown also told the judge it was their theory that the brakes were working, but Dhaliwal didn’t apply them due to a “pattern of inattention” on the day of the deadly crash.

— with files from The Canadian Press

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The family of a 38-year-old woman who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Mississauga over the weekend is urging the accused driver to come forward so they can get justice.

Chanelle Allcock is described as hardworking, easy-going and thoughtful.

“She is the light of the room as soon as she walks in,” said Mel Allcock, Chanelle’s mother. “Easy to please, doesn’t give you a hard time. When you ask her for something, no questions asked.”

Her family said Chanelle died while taking her husband to an appointment.

Chanelle dropped off her husband, Shawn Radmore, at Credit Valley Hospital early Sunday morning, then went to park her car across the street.

On her way back to the hospital, she was struck and killed by a vehicle while crossing at the intersection of Erin Mills Parkway and Eglinton Avenue West.

Radmore said he started to worry when he didn’t hear from Chanelle, so he kept calling her.

“That’s when an officer answered and told me to get to emergency. Shortly after that, I found out,” he said, getting emotional.

The couple were married in May and they were in the middle of planning a honeymoon in Japan.

“It was the happiest day of my life. I was marrying the one I was supposed to be with,” Radmore said with a smile. “It’s still difficult. It’s an arduous journey.”

Chanelle worked as an Amazon warehouse specialist in Mississauga for seven years.

“They called me and thanked me for having my daughter work for them because she is one of the best employees they have. Imagine that: Amazon, thousands of employees,” Mel said.

Chanelle was also an avid Toronto sports fan, cheering for the Blue Jays, Maple Leafs, and other teams.

She was athletic herself.

“She used to play soccer when she was young. She was into four dances when she was growing up,” Mel said.

Her father, Wayne Allcock, recalls Chanelle’s skills when they went to the golf course for Father’s Day last month.

“In a matter of fact, she beat me by one stroke,” he said with a laugh.

But what her family will remember most is her heart.

“She was the most caring person in the world,” Wayne said, holding back tears.

Peel Regional Police say the suspect vehicle, a white 2015 to 2020 Mercedes GLA 250 or 45 Series, sped through a red light and did not try to stop after hitting Chanelle.

Investigators are still searching for the vehicle, which they believe has extensive damage to the front end and windshield.

Police and the family have one message for the driver: turn yourself in.

“You don’t have the right to take my daughter’s life away from me, from , from and from the rest of us,” Mel said.

“You better be ready because I’m going to look for you for the rest of my life.”

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family with funeral expenses and other needs.

For now, Mel is holding on to the memory of her daughter, taking comfort in a large stuffed bear that Chanelle had kept since she was a child.

“She gave it to me and she said, ‘If you need me, hug me, just hug , this is me.'”

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An 18-year-old man has been arrested and is expected to face a murder charge following the death of his mother in Sherbrooke, Que.

Sherbrooke police suspects the son of having fatally injured his mother with a blunt object on Thursday night in the family’s home.

A neighbour called the local police department around 9 p.m. to report a dispute inside the home. Officers who arrived at the scene found the seriously injured woman, according to a statement by police spokesperson Benoit Pellerin.

The 41-year-old victim was later pronounced dead in hospital.

Officers also found a young girl with an arm injury, who was taken to hospital. As of Friday midday, police did not fear for her life.

Patrol officers, investigators, and forensic technicians were deployed to the scene to speak with witnesses and secure the area.

The police service did not provide any more information “to preserve the integrity of the investigation,” which is ongoing. This would be the first murder in Sherbrooke this year.

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One of the Prince Edward Island paramedics who died in an ambulance crash earlier this week is being remembered as a loving daughter and trusted coworker.

Jenna Croucher, 23, was among three people who died Tuesday in the collision on a New Brunswick highway, west of the Confederation Bridge.

The paramedic’s father, P.E.I. Education Minister Robin Croucher, says his daughter was a “rare beacon of light” who had the ability to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Robin Croucher says that later today he’ll lead part of a procession of vehicles, including fire trucks, as his daughter’s body is returned to the Island from a hospital in Saint John, N.B.

Tributes are also coming in for Jenna Croucher’s colleague, Mike MacKenzie, who was driving the ambulance when the crash occurred.

A social media post from the IWK Hospital Foundation in Halifax says MacKenzie was a dedicated volunteer who was passionate about health care.

The patient in the ambulance, who also died in the crash, has not been identified.

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A U.S. man had his hand amputated after an explosive device detonated while he was out cleaning July Fourth debris from a beach in northern California, police said.

Jason Turner and his girlfriend, Pamela, were walking along a beach in Del Norte County on July 5, cleaning up trash and fireworks debris from the day before to help keep the beach in good condition, when he “picked up a bomb-like device” that went off, according to a GoFundMe page set up by his daughter, Ashley Turner.

“The explosion resulted in the loss of his hand, turning what should have been a simple act of kindness into a life-changing emergency,” she wrote.

The Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a Facebook statement Wednesday that deputies responded to a report of an explosion and found Turner in the parking lot at Point St. George with a significant hand injury.

“Due to the severity of the injury, the male subject was transported to Sutter Coast Hospital by Del Norte Ambulance,” police said.

Sheriff Kayle Stevens told NBC News on Thursday that investigators had been unable to determine the cause of the explosion because no debris from the device remained. The couple were unable to call emergency services due to the lack of cell service on the beach, so they had to return to the parking lot to alert authorities, he also told the U.S. news agency.

Turner described the object to police as a cylindrical device protruding from a pile of sand close to the shore, which detonated when he picked it up, Stevens told NBC.

Ashley Turner said on the GoFundMe page that her father had undergone surgery to amputate his hand and would need additional procedures. He also suffered some vision and hearing loss, which may not return, she wrote.

“This sudden accident has brought a wave of challenges for my family. He will be out of work for some time. The road to recovery will be long and difficult,” she wrote.

Turner explained that her father has metal fragments stuck in his eyes and behind his left eye, and “has blood pulling.”

“His right eardrum is blown, and he has no hearing out of it,” she shared, alongside several pictures of Jason in his hospital bed, where the severity of his injuries to his face and body is clearly visible.

Police said Wednesday that an investigation into the cause of the explosion was ongoing and that deputies have continued to search the beach for additional explosives. Authorities are also reminding the public not to touch a suspected explosive device if they come upon one.

“If you find a suspected explosive device, do not touch it. Move away to a safe distance and immediately contact law enforcement,” the statement says.

As of Friday, Turner’s GoFundMe campaign has raised more than US$98,000.

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