Unpublished Newswire
A Turkish citizen who lost his refugee status in Canada after allegedly depositing counterfeit cheques at a Canadian bank and moving home for nine years has won another shot at regaining his status here as a protected person.
Musa Durmus was granted refugee protection in Canada in January 2001 “based on his fear of persecution due to his political activity and Kurdish identity,” according to a recent Federal Court ruling out of Toronto.
After over 12 years in Canada, Durmus returned to Turkey, where he bribed a judge to change his first name, remained for about nine years, married...
January 13, 2026 - 06:00 | Chris Lambie | National Post
Ottawa says 2.1 million temporary residents will have expired or expiring permits this year. But experts say some will consider going underground and undocumented.
January 13, 2026 - 06:00 | | CBC News - Canada
Trevor Dubois is being remembered by friends and family as a man defined by laughter, compassion and advocacy. Those closest to him describe an outgoing, flamboyant and deeply kind man who was known for helping Indigenous youth and others struggling with mental health in Saskatchewan.
January 13, 2026 - 06:00 | | CBC News - Canada
Ottawa says 2.1 million temporary residents will have expired or expiring permits this year. But experts say some will consider going underground and undocumented.
January 13, 2026 - 06:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
A Toronto group is hosting weekly meetups in the PATH system to foster friendship and utilize the underground network as a 'third place.'
January 13, 2026 - 05:00 | Megan King | Global News - Canada
After some 20 years of driving, circumstances forced me to switch to public transit this fall, and it has been something of a culture shock. When you are used to getting to places with the car, it is something else to suddenly find yourself freezing outside, waiting for buses that sometimes come late, or not at all. Read More
January 13, 2026 - 05:00 | Aaron Hutchins | Ottawa Citizen
