Canadian among injured in crowd surge that killed more than 150 in South Korea
A Canadian was among those injured in a crowd surge that killed more than 150 people in Seoul, South Korea, Global Affairs confirmed Sunday, while Korean Canadians said they were shocked by the disaster.
The federal department said Canadian officials are in touch with local authorities to gather more information and provide consular assistance to those affected.
It said it can't release any further information about the person who was hurt, including whether the person was hospitalized or the severity of the injuries, due to privacy considerations.
U.K. man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Canadian teenager
A British man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Canadian teenager who moved to England last year after meeting him online.
Essex Police said Monday that Jack Sepple will spend a minimum 23 1/2 years in prison for the death of Ashley Wadsworth of Vernon, B.C.
Wadsworth, 19, was stabbed and strangled during a sustained attack in the 23-year-old's home on Feb. 1, police said.
Sepple pleaded guilty to Wadsworth's murder last month.