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15 Jul

Alberta News: Pathways to end gender-based violence

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is launching the Community Pathways to Justice grant to support survivors of gender-based violence. A responsive justice system is essential to ensuring survivors of gender-based violence are supported, and people committing these crimes are held to account. To support survivors of gender-based violence, Alberta’s government is launching a new grant program to strengthen support services across the province. Through the Community Pathways to Justice grant, $1.25 million in one-time funding will be made available to help community-based organizations and Indigenous communities enhance access to justice and provide survivor-centered services. This initiative is part of Alberta’s…

15 Jul

Alberta news: More services coming to Chinook Regional Hospital

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Calgary (National Times): Work is underway to expand services for Albertans with chronic kidney disease at Chinook Regional Hospital, with the completion of upgrades to surgical facilities. Alberta's government is committed to expanding access to renal services so that Albertans can get the care they need, when and where they need it. That is why the province is investing $22 million over three years to modernize and expand the renal dialysis unit at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. This investment will improve programs for southern Albertans with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease who depend on life-saving dialysis.…

15 Jul

Alberta Marks 75 Years Rat-Free with Continued Vigilance and Pride

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is proudly celebrating a remarkable milestone in pest control history: 75 years of being rat-free. In a statement released today, RJ Sigurdson, Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, praised the province’s internationally recognized Rat Control Program, calling it a model of vigilance and effectiveness. “Rats are a worldwide menace that destroy property and spread disease,” Minister Sigurdson stated. “For three quarters of a century, Alberta has proudly been one of the few jurisdictions on Earth to live without the pest.” First launched in 1950, Alberta’s Rat Control Program was designed to establish a zero-tolerance policy for…

15 Jul

PM Mark Carney and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Discuss Strengthening Canada-EU Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingMark Carney, Ursula Von Der Leyen

Ottawa/Brussels (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney held a high-level call today with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to reaffirm and expand the strategic relationship between Canada and the European Union in the face of shifting global trade dynamics and economic uncertainty. The conversation focused on enhancing cooperation between the two allies across key sectors such as industrial policy, digital trade, clean technologies, and critical raw materials. Both leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and discussed ways to deepen joint efforts in promoting sustainable economic growth.…

14 Jul

Matthew Good Cancels U.S. Tour Over Trump Policies, Digital Tax Dispute

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Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian musician Matthew Good has cancelled his upcoming U.S. tour dates, citing political tensions and concerns over President Donald Trump’s administration as key reasons behind his decision.The Vancouver-born rocker, best known for hits like Load Me Up, announced on social media that he would not proceed with shows scheduled in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo this week.Good pointed to Ottawa’s recent decision to scrap its proposed digital services tax as a major factor. Late last month, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Canada would drop plans for the tax as part of renewed trade negotiations with the U.S.In his…

14 Jul

Heat Wave and Wildfire Smoke Trigger Widespread Alerts Across Canada

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for large swathes of the country today, spanning parts of Atlantic Canada, Quebec, and Ontario, as blistering temperatures combine with stifling humidity.The agency also released numerous air quality advisories for several provinces due to thick wildfire smoke drifting across parts of Alberta, Yukon, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, and Ontario.In Ontario, hot and humid conditions are forecast to persist through much of the week, with daytime highs between 29 and 32°C. Quebec’s Greater Montreal region and surrounding areas including Lachute, Lanaudière, Montérégie, and Drummondville could see highs reaching 33°C, with humidex values making…

14 Jul

PM Mark Carney Thanks First Responders Amid Intensifying Wildfires Across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): As wildfires continue to ravage parts of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement on Monday acknowledging the escalating crisis and expressing deep gratitude to the emergency crews working tirelessly on the front lines. "Wildfires have been worsening, especially across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario," said Prime Minister Carney. "On behalf of Canadians, my ongoing gratitude to all the first responders on the front lines of this crisis." In recent weeks, several regions in central and eastern Canada have witnessed a surge in wildfire activity due to high temperatures, prolonged drought conditions, and…

14 Jul

Out-of-Control Princeton Wildfire Triggers Evacuation Order in British Columbia

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Princeton, BC (Richa Walia): A rapidly spreading wildfire near Princeton has been declared "out-of-control" by the BC Wildfire Service, prompting an evacuation order for residents in the surrounding area. Dubbed the August Lake wildfire, the blaze has grown to approximately 14 hectares and is burning dangerously close to the Princeton Golf Club. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has issued an evacuation order for select areas, while others have been placed on evacuation alert. The BC Wildfire Service reports that around 40 firefighters and three helicopters are actively working to contain the fire, which is currently exhibiting rank one to…

13 Jul

Wildfires Near Keremeos, B.C. Trigger Evacuation Alerts as Blazes Spread Rapidly

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Keremeos, B.C. (Richa Walia): A rapidly growing wildfire near Cathedral Provincial Park in southwestern British Columbia has prompted evacuation alerts as officials race to contain multiple out-of-control blazes in the region. The Young Creek wildfire, discovered Friday southwest of Keremeos, has expanded to approximately 50 hectares and remains uncontained, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service. The agency reports that 34 firefighters and two helicopters are currently on-site battling the flames. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) issued an evacuation alert late Friday for areas surrounding Cathedral Provincial Park, including two nearby campgrounds. Authorities believe the fire was human-caused. In a…

13 Jul

Danielle Smith Defends Alberta’s School Library Policy, Says ‘Pornography is a Problem’ for Youth

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Premier Danielle Smith has doubled down on her government’s controversial decision to remove sexually explicit material from Alberta school libraries, saying the move is necessary to protect children from being exposed to inappropriate content. Speaking on her province-wide radio show, Your Province, Your Premier, Smith responded to criticism suggesting education funding and classroom overcrowding should take precedence over library book content. Smith acknowledged the importance of broader education concerns but insisted that shielding young children from pornographic material is also a vital issue. “Pornography is a problem for young adults,” she said. “If I can’t describe some…