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Peterborough Woman Charged in $30,000 Fraud Case

Justin Barber

27 Feb 2025

A 36-year-old woman from Peterborough has been charged with fraud-related offenses following an incident at a Money Mart location in Oshawa. According to the Durham Region Police Service, the woman allegedly cashed a fraudulent cheque and obtained over $30,000 on December 4, 2024.

The Financial Crimes Unit of the Durham Region Police led the investigation, which also unveiled the suspect's involvement in an unrelated fraudulent vehicle acquisition. The suspect, named Rebecca Anne Gardiner, was apprehended on February 26, 2025, and faces charges including Fraud Over $5000, Uttering a Forged Document, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000. As of now, the charges are allegations and the accused has been released on an undertaking, pending further legal proceedings.

Ulker Brand Products Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergens

The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall for specific Ulker brand products due to undeclared allergens, including egg, milk, and wheat. The products affected include Kekstra Mini (strawberry), Biskrem cocoa, and Rulokat. The recalled product details are as follows: * Kekstra Mini (strawberry): Available in 150 g packages

Prestige, Aerco Boilers Recalled Over CO Poisoning Risk

The Government of Canada has announced a recall of certain gas boiler models due to a carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning risk. The affected models include Prestige Solo, Prestige Excellence, and Aerco Esteem gas boilers. These products pose a potential danger due to delayed ignitions or component damage, which can lead

Canadian Ministers Plan Response to U.S. Tariff Impacts

On February 26th, the Forum of Labour Market Ministers held a virtual meeting to discuss the implications of potential U.S. tariffs on the Canadian workforce. This assembly aimed to organize an appropriate response to minimize any negative effects on employment across the country. The measures considered include the role

CBSA Initiates Operation Blizzard to Combat Fentanyl Trafficking

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has launched Operation Blizzard, an initiative aimed at intercepting illegal narcotics, with a specific emphasis on fentanyl and similar substances. As part of this operation, the CBSA plans to heighten the scrutiny of shipments entering and leaving Canada, utilizing the National Targeting Centre for

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Ulker Brand Products Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergens

Prestige, Aerco Boilers Recalled Over CO Poisoning Risk

Canadian Ministers Plan Response to U.S. Tariff Impacts

CBSA Initiates Operation Blizzard to Combat Fentanyl Trafficking