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Salmon Arm man gets jail time for 'scorched Earth' social media campaign

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A Salmon Arm man received jail time and hefty fines for violating court orders by continuing to post about his ex-wife on social media. Separately, a Sherwood Park performer had his street dancing stopped by police. Meanwhile, Canadian-Iranians are reacting differently to a new U.S.-Iran peace deal. These stories cover legal consequences for online behavior, police interventions for public disturbances, and geopolitical reactions within a diaspora community, highlighting diverse incidents across Canada.

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RCMP
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is the federal police service of Canada, responsible for national security and law enforcement across the country.
Contempt of court
This is a legal term for disobeying a court's order, which can result in fines or jail time.

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  • A Salmon Arm man has been sentenced to jail time and significant fines.
    Source: CBC News
  • The Salmon Arm man violated court orders by posting on social media.
    Source: CBC News
  • The Salmon Arm man is referred to as 'R.J.' in court documents to protect identities.
    Source: CBC News
  • The Salmon Arm man was sentenced to 45 days in jail for contempt of court.
    Source: CBC News
  • A curbside performer in Sherwood Park had his performances stopped by the RCMP.
    Source: Global News
  • The Sherwood Park performer is 21 years old and uses a helmet and longboard.
    Source: Global News
  • Canadian-Iranians have mixed reactions to a U.S.-Iran peace deal.
    Source: CBC News

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