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24 Mar

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney Calls for Snap Election on April 28

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Canada's newly appointed Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has called for a snap election, set for April 28, after dissolving Parliament, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday. This move comes less than two weeks after Carney succeeded Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister. In a statement, Carney emphasized the need for a strong mandate to address the ongoing trade tensions with the United States, which have been exacerbated by President Donald Trump's actions. Speaking to reporters in Ottawa after meeting with Governor-General Mary Simon, Carney expressed that Canada is facing "the most significant crisis of our lifetimes" due to Trump’s…

23 Mar

MP George Chahal’s 3rd Annual Job Fair Sees Overwhelming Response at Genesis Centre

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Calgary, (Rajeev Sharma): MP George Chahal’s 3rd Annual Job Fair at the Genesis Centre was a resounding success, drawing thousands of job seekers and connecting them with top employers from diverse industries. The event, aimed at bridging the gap between job seekers and hiring companies, featured hundreds of well-paying job opportunities in sectors like technology, energy, finance, trades, Builders, Dental Group and logistics. Speaking with National Times, MP George Chahal emphasized the importance of such initiatives in strengthening the local workforce. “This job fair is about creating real opportunities for Calgarians and helping businesses find the right talent. The overwhelming…

23 Mar

Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Promotes Brotherhood During Meeting with Himachal Students

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessGiani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, Sri Akal Takht Sahib

Amritsar (National Times): The Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, recently welcomed a delegation of students and teachers from Government College Badsar, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, at the Akal Takht Secretariat. During their interaction, the Jathedar emphasized the significance of unity, harmony, and fostering inter-state brotherhood. The visiting group shared that prior to their visit, some individuals had cautioned them about potential safety concerns in Punjab. However, upon arrival, they felt nothing but warmth and hospitality, experiencing the welcoming spirit of the land of the Gurus. During the discussion, the delegation also mentioned plans to establish a…

23 Mar

Punjab Police Dismantles Narco-Terror Module; Father-Son Duo Among Four Arrested with 4 kg Heroin

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a major crackdown on drug trafficking under the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Counter Intelligence (CI) unit in Amritsar has dismantled a narco-terror module operating in Punjab. The operation led to the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of 4 kg of heroin, according to Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, on Sunday. The arrested individuals have been identified as Sukhwinder Singh and his son Navjot Singh, both residents of Tarn Taran Road in Amritsar; Aniket, a resident of Chheharta in Amritsar; and Gurpreet Singh, alias Gopi, from Sheron village…

23 Mar

Alberta News: Supporting Indigenous business development

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessAlberta, Calgary, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Budget 2025, if passed, provides $10 million in annual funding for the Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF) to help community-owned Indigenous businesses buy or upgrade the equipment and infrastructure they need to create jobs and contribute to sustainable, thriving communities. Since it launched in 2014, the ABIF program has supported more than 105 community-owned businesses with more than $58 million in capital grants, helping create almost 1,000 jobs for Indigenous people in Alberta. Between 2022 and 2024, Alberta’s government doubled annual ABIF funding from $5 million to $10 million, leading to a record number of ABIF grants…

23 Mar

Avalanche warning issued for parts of Alberta and B.C.

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): In partnership with Alberta Parks, Parks Canada, and the Province of British Columbia, Avalanche Canada has issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning for the central Rockies. The avalanche warning is in effect immediately and remains in place through Monday, March 24. The warning is widespread and applies to avalanche forecast regions including areas in and adjacent to: Kananaskis Country Banff National Park Jasper National Park Kootenay National Park Yoho National Park “With a special public avalanche warning in effect for Kananaskis Country, we want to make sure anyone heading to the mountains exercises extreme caution. All backcountry…

23 Mar

Chandigarh’s Kalagram Becomes the Stage for Bihar Day Celebrations

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Chandigarh (National Times): The first-ever Bihar Day celebration in the Union Territory was successfully held at Kalagram, Chandigarh, under the initiative of the Bihar Foundation's Punjab and Chandigarh chapter. The event showcased the rich cultural heritage, folk art, and the indelible imprint of Bihari identity, bringing the vibrant essence of Bihar to the heart of the region. Dr. Rupesh Kumar Singh, President of the Punjab and Chandigarh Chapter of the Bihar Foundation, shared that the Foundation serves as a platform to strengthen the bonds between the state and Non-Resident Biharis (NRBs). It inspires a sense of pride and encourages NRBs…

23 Mar

Deputy Minister Evan Romanow Issues Statement on Alleged Conversations With Athana Mentzelopoulos

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): In light of the allegations contained in Ms Athana Mentzelopoulos’ filed ‘reply’ that involve alleged conversations involving him, the Deputy Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Evan Romanow has issued a statement on the same. He stated that the following corrections are required to be made for truth and accuracy. “The purpose for the call with Ms. Mentzelopoulos on January 2, 2025 was to confirm the status of the AHS investigation. During that call, Ms. Mentzelopoulos shared a multitude of rumours and concerns of potential wrongdoing by various individuals and organizations. I will admit, I was surprised…

19 Mar

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore Touch Down After Extended Mission in Space

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Florida (National Times): Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have completed an unexpected nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Their mission, which began on June 5 of the previous year with a planned eight-day duration, was extended after issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, which was supposed to bring them back. The astronauts returned this morning aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule. The spacecraft successfully deployed its parachutes before splashing down in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Florida. Alongside Williams and Wilmore, NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov were also on board for the…

07 Mar

Large load impacts travel in northwest Alberta

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Drivers travelling between Edmonton and Grande Prairie County may experience delays as a large, slow-moving load moves north from Edmonton starting on March 8. Due to its large size and weight, this load will travel at a maximum speed of 30 km/h. The load will move with pilot/guide vehicles, below posted speed limits using the entire width of the highway including the shoulder. The load will also occasionally travel against the flow of traffic with lanes blocked off accordingly. Drivers should watch for guide vehicles and flag people as the load will be escorted by three vehicles…