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26 Apr

Meet Punjab-based Gurleen Chandi, Running as MP Candidate from Edmonton Southeast

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): In a promising new chapter for representation and grassroots politics in Alberta, Gurleen Chandi, a Punjab-born tech professional-turned-leader, is contesting as a Member of Parliament (MP) candidate from Edmonton Southeast. With a rich background in technology and a deep understanding of everyday challenges faced by citizens, Chandi brings a fresh perspective to the political landscape. Born in Punjab and having moved to Canada in November 2011, Chandi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Thompson Rivers University in British Columbia. Since 2012, she has been building her career in the IT sector, working with high-profile clients…

25 Apr

Canada Votes, But Not for the Prime Minister: How the System Works

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Ontario, April 25: As Canada gears up for its federal election on April 28, many first-time voters—and a good number of observers abroad—are surprised to learn they won’t actually be voting for the country’s Prime Minister. At least, not directly.Unlike the U.S. presidential system, where citizens vote for a head of state, Canada’s parliamentary democracy works differently. Voters cast a ballot not for a national leader, but for a local Member of Parliament (MP) in their riding. That MP’s party—if it wins the most seats in the House of Commons—then gets the chance to form a government. The party leader…

25 Apr

Old-School Wins: Canada Sticks to Paper Ballots for 2025 Election

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Ontario, April 25: As Canada heads toward its 2025 federal election, Elections Canada has made a firm decision—no voting machines, no digital shortcuts. Voters across the country will mark their choices with pencils, and election workers will count those votes by hand, just as they’ve done for generations.This traditional method might seem outdated in an era dominated by technology, but Elections Canada insists it’s the best option. “Highly efficient, effective, and secure,” is how James Hale, the agency’s media advisor, described the time-tested pencil-and-paper approach. Despite British Columbia’s use of electronic vote tabulators in their 2024 provincial election, the federal…

25 Apr

B.C.’s Short-Term Rental Rules Reshape Housing — But at What Cost to Tourism and Tenant Relief ?

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VICTORIA (Rajeev Sharma)— One year after British Columbia’s landmark short-term rental regulations took effect, the province finds itself balancing two competing realities: a modest easing in housing pressures and growing concern over the collateral damage to tourism and affordability.At the heart of the policy is a simple goal — turn vacation rentals into permanent homes. The province's 2024 rules limit short-term rentals to principal residences or attached units like basement suites and laneway houses. Hosts had until May 1 to register, or risk steep $5,000-per-day fines and delisting from rental platforms.Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon is calling it a win. Listings…

25 Apr

Record Advance Voting Surge in B.C. and Atlantic Canada Boosts Early Turnout Ahead of Federal Election

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OTTAWA(Rajeev Sharma )— Canadians turned out in record numbers for advance polls this federal election, with British Columbia and Atlantic Canada leading the charge. According to preliminary estimates from Elections Canada, 7.3 million people voted early—up 24 per cent from 2021.British Columbia saw over 1.1 million early voters, a 35 per cent jump from 2021. Newfoundland and Labrador recorded the sharpest rise, with a 53 per cent increase, while Prince Edward Island's early voting grew by 41 per cent. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick weren't far behind, rising by 31 and 25 per cent, respectively.Ontario added 564,000 more advance ballots…

25 Apr

Trump’s Canada-Bashing Backfires as Carney Gains Momentum Before Election

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Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma) – U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed attacks on Canada’s auto industry and national sovereignty are sparking political ripples across the border, just days before Canadians head to the polls. But instead of damaging Prime Minister Mark Carney’s prospects, Trump’s tirade appears to have done the opposite.In a campaign rally, Trump bluntly said, “We don't really want Canada to make cars for us… We want to make our own cars,” and hinted at raising tariffs beyond the existing 25% on Canadian auto exports. He also declared that Canada would “cease to exist” without the U.S.—a statement that…

25 Apr

Ontario Measles Crisis Deepens as Cases Cross 1,000, Liberals Slam Provincial Response

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Toronto(Rajeev Sharma): Ontario’s measles outbreak has crossed a critical threshold, with 95 new cases pushing the total beyond 1,000—marking the province’s worst surge in more than 20 years. Public Health Ontario confirmed the tally had reached 1,020 since the outbreak began in October 2024.Health officials say the majority of infections have occurred in southwestern Ontario, disproportionately affecting children and teens. Out of 76 hospitalizations, 57 involved children—most of whom were unvaccinated. Seven patients required intensive care. Dr. Sarah Wilson from Public Health Ontario warned that measles can lead to severe complications like pneumonia and brain inflammation, and stressed the importance…

25 Apr

Poilievre Set to Rally Supporters in Calgary Ahead of Federal Election

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma)– Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre is set to rally supporters in Calgary on Friday, aiming to fire up his Western Canadian base ahead of the upcoming federal election. The event, scheduled at 235 Aero Way NE with doors opening at 12:30 PM, is a key campaign stop as Poilievre sharpens his appeal to Alberta voters.The Conservative leader is expected to double down on core issues such as affordability, inflation, and energy independence. In a recent campaign video, he pledged to scrap the federal electric vehicle (EV) sales mandate if elected, criticizing it as a policy that punishes…

24 Apr

Indian Student Harsimrat Randhawa Killed in Canada Crossfire, Probe Gains Momentum

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Hamilton, April 24 – In a tragic turn of events, 21-year-old Indian student Harsimrat Randhawa lost her life after being caught in a gun battle between two vehicles in Hamilton, Canada. A second-year physiotherapy student at Mohawk College, Randhawa was waiting at a bus stop after leaving the gym when a stray bullet struck her. She died shortly after, leaving the Indian community in shock and mourning.Police have identified the incident as a targeted shooting between occupants of a black Mercedes SUV and a white Hyundai Elantra. Officers believe the Elantra was the intended target, and Randhawa, an innocent bystander,…

24 Apr

Liberal Surge Threatens Poilievre’s Hold on Carleton as Election Heats Up

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Ottawa, April 24, 2025 — Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre finds himself in an unexpected fight for political survival in his own riding of Carleton, as internal polls reveal growing momentum for Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy. Once considered a safe Conservative stronghold, Carleton is now shaping up to be a defining battleground in Canada’s April 28 federal election.Fanjoy, backed by an energized Liberal base, has been running an intensive grassroots campaign. He’s reportedly knocked on over 15,000 doors and worn out two pairs of sneakers in a determined push to flip the riding. Calling it “a national election inside a local…