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11 Jul

Sheriffs shut down drug house in Edmonton

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingCanada, Edmonton

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Sheriffs have closed a problem property in Edmonton that has been a source of complaints about drug and criminal activity since 2015. The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit of the Alberta Sheriffs obtained a court order against the property owner of 6707 32 Ave NW. The property will be closed for 90 days, beginning on July 10 at noon. All individuals must vacate the premises, including the current property owner. The community safety order, obtained in the Court of King’s Bench, bars all people from the property until the closure period ends on Oct.…

11 Jul

PM Mark Carney Reaffirms Canada’s Support for Ukraine in Virtual Meeting of Coalition of the Willing

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, World NewsMark Carney, Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney participated in a high-level virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on Thursday, reaffirming Canada’s steadfast commitment to Ukraine in the face of ongoing Russian aggression. The meeting, convened to coordinate global support for Ukraine, was co-chaired by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also joined the discussion, alongside senior American figures including Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, and U.S. Special Envoy General Keith Kellogg. During the meeting, the Coalition unanimously condemned Russia’s latest missile strikes on Ukraine and pledged continued military,…

11 Jul

Punjab, Gujarat, and Chandigarh Lead India in Sending Students Abroad

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanada, India, World NewsDelhi, Haryana, Punjab

New Delhi (National Times): According to a recent report, based on passport issuance data between 2016 and 2021, Punjab, Gujarat, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have emerged as the top regions in India sending the highest number of students abroad per lakh population. A lot of people from India look forward to moving to other countries, seeking a bright future. In the meantime, let's have a look at what the numbers say. Key Highlights: Punjab tops the chart with 869 students per lakh population going abroad for studies. Gujarat follows closely with 278 students per lakh, while Chandigarh recorded…

10 Jul

More Bitter Than Silence: Canada’s Forgotten Migrants

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada, Migrants

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): What is more painful than silence is the quiet departure of thousands of individuals who once believed Canada would be their new home. These individuals, comprising international students, temporary foreign workers, and refugee claimants, arrived with aspirations of building better lives. Many pursued higher education, worked extended hours, paid taxes, and integrated into communities across the country. Today, they find themselves compelled to leave, not due to any wrongdoing, but because the system no longer has space for them. The majority are those whose student permits, post-graduation work permits, or temporary work authorizations are expiring without renewal.…

10 Jul

Gangsters Claim Responsibility for Shooting at Kapil Sharma’s Café in Canada

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, EntertainmentCanada shooting, gunmen attack, Kap’s Café, Kapil Sharma, Surrey incident

Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): Popular Indian comedian Kapil Sharma’s newly launched café in Surrey, British Columbia, became the scene of violence after unidentified gunmen opened fire on the building where the café operates. In a significant development, notorious gangsters Harjit Singh Laddi and Kulbir Sidhu have claimed responsibility for the attack. Both individuals are reportedly linked to the Babbar Khalsa International Group, a designated terrorist organization, and are wanted by India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) for multiple criminal activities.Sources indicate the assailants arrived in a vehicle and fired multiple rounds at the premises before fleeing. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among…

10 Jul

Parks Canada and British Columbia invest more than $8 M to improve ecological connectivity

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaBritish Columbia

British Columbia (Richa Walia): Today, the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State for Defense procurement, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, and Minister responsible for Official Languages, announced $5.3 million in federal funding to support an agreement to advance ecological corridor projects, nature conservation and Indigenous stewardship in British Columbia. The Honourable Randene Neill, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, announced that the Province of British Columbia is contributing an additional $3 million, further strengthening this collaborative effort to improve ecological connectivity. Many animals need to reach…

10 Jul

Fertilizer Canada and Alberta Grains working together to promote 4R practices to farmers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta, Calgary, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Fertilizer Canada and Alberta Grains have developed a 4R Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that outlines how the agriculture and Irrigation Industries, as well as farmers, can collaborate to enhance data collection and communication, thereby increasing the adoption of 4R practices. The MOU, a three-year agreement, was signed by representatives from Agriculture and Irrigation, Environment and Protected Areas, and Alberta Grains and Fertilizer Canada. The objectives of the MOU are to improve production and environmental stewardship through greater awareness of 4R practices and principles. It also aims to establish mechanisms to pursue common objectives and priorities related to…

10 Jul

Putting Alberta at the centre of US energy talks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, Canada, Trending, World NewsAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): MLA de Jonge to underscore Alberta as the answer to U.S. energy security, while attending training at the Legislative Energy Horizon Institute (LEHI) in Richland, WA. While in Richland, Chestermere-Strathmore MLA Chantelle de Jonge will join state legislators from across the U.S. in training from July 10 to 15 to gather the latest insights on North America’s energy ecosystem, and emerging challenges and opportunities driving current U.S. energy policy and decision making. MLA de Jonge will also attend meetings where she will reinforce that when it comes to achieving the goal of energy dominance, Alberta has the…

09 Jul

Smoke from U.S. Wildfire Drifts into B.C., No Threat to Residents: Officials

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaBritish Columbia

Trail, B.C (Richa Walia) Residents across Greater Trail and the Columbia Basin witnessed hazy skies Tuesday afternoon as smoke from a wildfire burning in Washington State drifted across the border into southern British Columbia. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) confirmed in a Facebook update that the smoke is originating from a wildfire located approximately 12 kilometres south of the U.S.-Canada border. “There is no threat to RDKB residents,” the statement read. The district added that BC Wildfire Service is fully aware of the situation, and the RDKB’s Emergency Management team is actively monitoring developments. While the smoke may…

09 Jul

ASIRT investigations continue on two files

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingASIRT, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) continues its investigations into two separate incidents. Investigation ongoing into injury during Whitehorse arrestOn June 24, 2025, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) arrest causing injury that occurred the previous day. On June 23, Whitehorse RCMP received multiple complaints of a male entering people’s yards without permission. While patrolling the area, RCMP officers located a male matching the description and attempted to apprehend him. The male attempted to flee from the officers and was combative when apprehended. During the…