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Canada, allies warn Iran working to ‘kill, kidnap and harass' people abroad
Canada joined the United States and 12 European allies Thursday in condemning what they said is a 'growing number of state threats' by Iran's intelligence services against people abroad, including dissidents, journalists and Jewish citizens of their countries. The joint statement issued by the U.S. State Department called attempts by Iran to 'kill, kidnap, and harass people in Europe and North America' a 'clear violation' of those nations' sovereignty. 'These services are increasingly collaborating with international criminal organizations to target journalists, dissidents, Jewish citizens, and current and former officials in Europe and North America,' the statement said. 'This is unacceptable.' The countries said they are committed to working together to prevent such attacks and called on Iran to 'immediately put an end to such illegal activities in our respective territories.' Story continues below advertisement 2:07 'The world would be a better place': Iranian-Canadians hope for end to Islamic Republic rule Iran has long been accused by the U.S., Canada and European nations of conducting transnational repression operations against Iranian dissidents abroad, as well as critics of the regime in Tehran. Former Liberal justice minister Irwin Cotler, a vocal critic of the Iranian regime, told Global News last year his security detail was temporarily increased to its 'highest level' due to an imminent assassination threat. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Cotler said he was first told Iran was behind an 'imminent and lethal threat on my life' in November 2023 — shortly after the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Iran-backed Hamas — and has been under RCMP protection ever since. 'I see this as a phenomenon not related to me personally, but to the larger threatening concern of transnational repression and assassination,' he said. Story continues below advertisement 'This has to be seen as a wake-up call for the community of democracies because this is a direct threat to our security, to our democracy and to our human rights.' Iran has been accused of hiring Hells Angels members in Canada to carry out killings, and immigration officials have found over a dozen senior Iranian regime members illegally living in Canada to date. Documents released by the public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada revealed Iranian Canadians are increasingly concerned about former officials from the Iranian regime targeting diaspora members and community organizations. Canada 'is known as a safe haven for Islamic regime officials and their families,' Tehran-born human rights activist Nazanin Afshin-Jam MacKay said in her presentation to the Hogue Commission during public consultations last year, according to the documents. 11:12 Canada is 'a haven for Islamic Republic agents' warns Iranian human rights activist Canada listed Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization last year, and declared senior Iranian government and security agency officials inadmissible to Canada due to involvement in terrorism and human rights violations. Story continues below advertisement Yet the government has also had difficulty removing former regime officials from the country, with deportation orders issued to just three individuals out of 12 ongoing cases at the Immigration and Refugee Board, officials said in June. The FBI and U.S. prosecutors last year revealed multiple alleged Iranian plots to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump in the run-up to November's U.S. presidential election. A threat on Trump's life from Iran prompted additional security in the days before a July campaign rally in Pennsylvania where Trump was shot in the ear, according to U.S. officials. But officials at the time said they did not believe Iran was connected to that assassination attempt. The U.S. Justice Department announced in November that an Iranian plot to kill Trump in the weeks before the presidential election had been thwarted. 1:35 FBI thwarts alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump Trump ordered a U.S. military strike on Iran during his first term that killed Qassem Soleimani, who led the IRGC's Quds Force. Iran vowed revenge against Trump and members of his first administration, including his former national security advisor John Bolton and former secretary of state Mike Pompeo. Story continues below advertisement The criminal complaint that revealed the alleged plot against Trump also said two people were arrested and charged for their alleged involvement in a plot to murder an American-Iranian journalist and critic of the Iranian regime in New York. The FBI also said during the U.S. election that Iranian hackers sought to interest then-president Joe Biden's campaign in information allegedly stolen from Trump's campaign last summer. There's no evidence that any of the recipients responded, officials said at the time. —With files from Global's Stewart Bell and the Associated Press
CTV News
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- CTV News
5 of the most expensive homes for sale in Strathcona County in July 2025
Instinct tells us all to go home, according to Scottish author Laura Marney, and with homes like these, those instincts are correct. In June, CTV News Edmonton looked at some of the most expensive houses in Sherwood Park. Of those five homes, only one listing is still up. The cost of housing is an ever-fluctuating thing and sometimes prices don't reflect how amazing a house truly is. This month, we're not just showcasing the most expensive houses, but ones that have that 'wow' factor you would expect from homes that cost upwards of $1 million. Some people might be happy with a simple house with a few thousand square feet and several-dozen acres, and those are available (link), but they aren't the most fun to look at. First, some data for Strathcona County: In June, there were 57 residential unit sales in the county, 53 of those were detached houses, according to the Realtors Association of Edmonton (RAE). There were 70 new listings and the average price was $927,494. These numbers compare to 2,877 units sold, 4,215 new listings and an average price of $464,955 in the greater Edmonton area. 'We're starting to see signs of a slowdown in some categories—particularly semi-detached and row/townhomes, where sales dipped and time on market increased,' said RAE board chair Darlene Reid in the monthly statistics report. 'That said, with inventory growing and strong listing activity, the Greater Edmonton Area continues to offer opportunity for both buyers and sellers as we head into the second half of the year.' Here are some of the most expensive, and interesting, houses for sale in Strathcona County, according to 5 - $1.22M bungalow with an outdoor hockey rink Starting off appropriately in greater oil country is this 2,754-square-foot walkout bungalow in Aspen Woods Estates. A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( Inside, the house has four bedrooms and bathrooms and a large kitchen with double wall ovens. In the basement there is a media/theatre room, gym, wet bar and gun/cold storage room. A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( The 'wow' in this home is the complete outdoor hockey rink and zamboni. In photos, the boarded rink appears to be about as long, or longer, than the house. The backyard also has what appears to be a small stormwater pond. A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( The home is located at 53025 Rge Rd. 223 and the listing has been up for 37 days. 4 - $1.49M home with an indoor riding arena Even a horse might hesitate to say 'nay' to this 2,757-square-foot home. A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( The large, open-concept kitchen and dining area look out over the 40-acre property. The home has three bedrooms and bathrooms, with a large recreation room upstairs, but the real draw is outside. A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( Horse enthusiasts will be interested in this property for the six-stall barn, two pastures and an indoor riding arena. A pond also sits behind the arena. A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( The home is located at 21031 Twp Rd. 530 and the listing has been up for 52 days. 3 - $1.49M home with a 4-season solarium This 4,500-square-foot home is a place intended to plant down roots, in a more literal sense. A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( The listing describes the home as an Italian villa-style custom home with high ceilings, plenty of windows and five bedrooms and bathrooms. The master bedroom's en suite also has a sauna. A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( This time, the most interesting feature of the home is the attached four-season solarium, featuring an abundance of plant life in the listing. The 3.9-acre property has a basketball court which can also double as a pickleball court. A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( The home is located at 122 52319 Rge Rd. 231 and the listing has been up for 10 days. 2 - $1.7M home with an indoor pool This 3,334-square-foot home in Windsor Estates is a place where you can really float away and relax, though you won't float too far. A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( Starting outside this time, the large stone patio has a built-in gas BBQ and plenty of trees. Inside, there is the usual large kitchen, along with four bedrooms, five bathrooms and a wet bar. A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( What really makes a splash in this home is the indoor pool, with a space for a hot tub as well. There is also a workshop and a triple-car garage. A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( The home is located at 25 52258 Rge Rd. 231 and the listing has been up for 120 days. 1 - $2.24M home with a library and indoor gymnasium The wine room, with enough space for a tasting table setup, and indoor hockey room nearly put this Daly Drive home at the top of the list. Instead, this 6,003-square-foot home in Barry Hill gets to write the ending. A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( The home has a gourmet kitchen, six bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The heated basement also has a separate kitchen, a theatre room and a rec room. A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( The library is one of the highlights of the 2004 build, with 12-foot ceilings and a gas fireplace. For exercising the body after the mind, there is a workout room and a separate gymnasium, with court flooring for a variety of sports. A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( A home for sale in Strathcona County. ( The home is located at 55 22459 Twp Rd. 530 and the listing has been up for 55 days.
CTV News
29 minutes ago
- CTV News
Hudson's Bay gets permission to sell leases to owner of Bluenotes and landlord
A liquidation sale at a Saks Off 5th store in Ottawa, Friday, March 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Craig Wong TORONTO -- Hudson's Bay has received court approval for two deals that will see it sell six of its leases. Ontario Superior Court judge Peter Osborne gave the collapsed retailer permission to sell five leases to YM Inc. for $5.03 million. YM Inc. owns a slew of mall brands including Bluenotes, Urban Planet, Suzy Shier and West 49. Osborne is also allowing the Bay to move forward with another deal it struck to sell its lease at Metrotown in Burnaby, B.C., to Ivanhoe Realties Inc. for $20,000. The deals will help the Bay shave off a sliver of the $1.1 billion in debt it had when it filed for creditor protection in March. Osborne also used today's hearing to extend the Bay's creditor protection to Oct. 31. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 31, 2025. By Tara Deschamps
