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06 Jul

PM Mark Carney attends Calgary Stampede, Celebrates Community Spirit at Breakfast Event

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney made a high-profile appearance at the Calgary Stampede, attending a Stampede Breakfast at the grounds and joining thousands of Albertans in celebrating Canada’s most iconic summer festival.Dressed in a cowboy hat and traditional western attire, Prime Minister Carney embodied the true Stampede spirit as he interacted with families, volunteers, and local leaders. He savored the classic pancake breakfast and posed for photos with enthusiastic attendees. In a brief yet heartfelt address, Carney commended the Stampede for its legacy and community impact: “The Calgary Stampede is a powerful symbol of Canadian culture, resilience, and…

06 Jul

Reet Mushiana Launches Ward 5 Campaign with Stampede Breakfast in Northeast Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Community advocate and aspiring city councillor Reet Mushiana formally initiated her 2025 municipal election campaign for Ward 5 with a vibrant and well-attended Stampede Breakfast in Northeast Calgary. The event united families, friends, and residents from across Ward 5 for a morning filled with pancakes, children’s activities, and community spirit. Children enjoyed face painting and cowboy hats, while attendees had the opportunity to connect with one another and meet the candidate. Speaking to National Times, Reet Mushiana stated, "Today, as families lined up for pancakes and kids ran off with painted faces and cowboy hats, I felt…

06 Jul

MP Jasraj Hallan Expresses Gratitude to Community for Support During Stampede Breakfast at Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Conservative MP Jasraj Singh Hallan hosted a vibrant and well-attended Stampede Pancake Breakfast at Marlborough Mall in Northeast Calgary, where he expressed heartfelt appreciation to the community for their continued faith, support, and assistance in the Conservative movement.The event featured a delicious breakfast of pancakes, chips, and pops, accompanied by lively music from a talented local band. MP Hallan was joined by Falconridge MP Dalwinder Gill and Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, both of whom enthusiastically helped serve food to the large crowd. Alberta Justice Mijister Mickey Amrry also served the pancakes to the crowd. In his…

05 Jul

Alberta’s Privacy Commissioner Issues Caution Over 23andMe Sale, Urges Albertans to Protect Genetic Data

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Edmonton (National Times): In light of the recent sale of 23andMe and its genome assets to California-based TTAM Research Institute, Diane McLeod, Alberta’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, has issued a strong caution to Albertans, urging them to be vigilant about how their personal and genetic information may now be used. The sale of 23andMe’s assets, including its vast repository of genome data, was recently approved by a U.S. federal bankruptcy court, allowing TTAM Research Institute — a non-profit led by 23andMe’s co-founder and former CEO Anne Wojcicki — to acquire the company. In response, Commissioner McLeod has confirmed that she…

05 Jul

Prime Minister Carney and Chilean President Gabriel Boric Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a telephonic conversation today with President of Chile Gabriel Boric, reaffirming the close and collaborative relationship between the two nations. During the call, both leaders underlined their mutual commitment to democratic values and the protection of human rights, laying the groundwork for expanded cooperation in the face of growing global challenges. A key focus of the discussion was the robust trade and investment partnership between Canada and Chile, two long-standing allies in the Americas. Both Prime Minister Carney and President Boric emphasized the importance of strategic collaboration in critical sectors, including…

05 Jul

BC Man Rescued from Wildfire Cliff, Arrested Moments Later in Shocking Turn of Events

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British Columbia (Richa Walia): A high-stakes helicopter rescue near the Silver Creek wildfire took an unexpected twist when the man plucked from a dangerous cliffside was immediately arrested by police on outstanding criminal charges. The man, identified as 27-year-old Cayden Blackwell, was spotted stranded on a rocky ledge above the wildfire, which was burning in rugged terrain near the popular Serpent’s Back Trail in BC’s Fraser Valley. As firefighting crews battled the 0.6-hectare blaze, they heard someone calling for help from high above the fire line. Search and rescue teams from Hope and Chilliwack, along with Valley Helicopters, quickly coordinated…

05 Jul

Calgary Stampede Parade 2025 Celebrates Diversity and Tradition in Grand Style

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The 2025 Calgary Stampede Parade kicked off “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” with a spectacular celebration of culture, tradition, and community pride. Thousands of spectators filled the downtown streets, cheering on an eclectic mix of marching bands, cultural organizations, horse-drawn carriages, and colour parties that reflected Calgary’s rich and evolving identity. From the thunder of hooves to the rhythm of international music, the parade delivered both heritage and modern flair. The Children’s Cottage Society earned the honour of Best Horse Drawn Conveyance, while Shelley V Percherons took home the award for Best Heavy Horse (2 &…

04 Jul

Colorado to Reevaluate Wolf Relocation Protocols Amid High Mortality Rate, Plans for Second Translocation from British Columbia

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Denver, Colorado (Richa Walia): Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is reconsidering its wolf translocation procedures as it looks to import a second group of gray wolves from British Columbia, following the deaths of five of the 15 wolves introduced earlier this year. Speaking before the Water Resources and Agriculture Review Committee on Monday, CPW Deputy Director Reid Dewalt announced the agency’s plans to assess its current translocation methods to determine whether modifications could enhance wolf survival rates. “Out of an abundance of caution, CPW will assess the mortalities of wolves translocated in 2025 to determine if any translocation protocols should…

04 Jul

Prime Minister Carney Speaks with Philippine President Marcos Jr., Eyes Closer Economic and Strategic Ties

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney held a high-level call today with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines, reaffirming the growing strength of Canada-Philippines relations and laying the groundwork for deeper economic cooperation and strategic alignment in the Indo-Pacific. The two leaders reflected on the vibrant economic and cultural ties that bind the two nations, underscored by the nearly one million Canadians of Filipino descent who contribute to Canada’s multicultural fabric. Prime Minister Carney and President Marcos also paused to honour the victims of the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy in Vancouver earlier this year, extending heartfelt condolences to families…

04 Jul

Alberta: Information and Privacy Commissioner sees both strengths and weaknesses in regulations designed to support new access and privacy laws

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Calgary (National Times): With new legislation and regulations now in force, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) has developed and published resources to assist Albertans in understanding and working with the new laws The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta is pleased with several elements of the regulations that were developed to accompany Alberta’s new Access to Information Act (ATIA) and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA). Commissioner Diane McLeod also has concerns about some aspects of the regulations and will closely monitor how the laws and regulations work in practice. On June 11, 2025, ATIA and POPA were proclaimed into force.…