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10 Mar

Mark Carney chosen as new Liberal Party leader and new PM of Canada

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada, Mark Carney, New Prime Minister

Ottawa, March 10, 2025: In a blowout win, Liberal Party members have chosen former central bank governor Mark Carney as their new leader and the next prime minister of Canada. Carney, who does not hold a seat in the House of Commons and has never been elected, secured more than 85 per cent of the points — handily winning on the first count. He also dominated in all 343 ridings, showing he has Liberal support across the country. Walking on stage to the song Crier tout bas by Montreal artist Coeur de Pirate, Carney told a crowd of cheering supporters…

09 Mar

12 Injured in Toronto Pub Shooting, Police Hunt for Three Suspects

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Toronto (Canada), March 9, 2025: A shooting at a pub near Scarborough Town Centre late Friday night left at least 12 people injured, triggering a major police manhunt for three suspects. Toronto police confirmed on Saturday that six of the victims suffered gunshot wounds, though none are life-threatening. The injured range in age from their 20s to mid-50s. Authorities described the situation as "dynamic," with paramedics attending to injuries varying from minor to critical. The shooting occurred around 10:39 p.m. local time, according to CTV News. Initially, police identified a suspect wearing a black balaclava who fled the scene in…

09 Mar

RWCA Celebrates International Women’s Day with Enthusiasm

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaGurmeet Sarpal, International Women’s Day, Prabhjot Khurmi, RWCA, Women Empowerment

Honoring Women’s Strength, Self-Reliance, and Social ContributionsCalgary, March 9, 2025: The Royal Women Cultural Association (RWCA) celebrated International Women's Day with great enthusiasm. The event was organized under the leadership of RWCA founder and president Gurmeet Sarpal and director Prabhjot Khurmi. The program aimed to empower women by strengthening their self-reliance and confidence.Addressing the gathering, Gurmeet Sarpal emphasized the importance of women in both the family and society, stating that when a society respects women and acknowledges their emotions, it fosters peace and harmony in families and communities. Prabhjot Khurmi welcomed new members and introduced them to RWCA's core principles,…

08 Mar

Premier Danielle Smith answering need for global energy security

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean will travel to Houston, Texas to promote Alberta as the answer to long-term, global energy security at the CERAWeek conference. Alberta will have an increased presence at one of the world’s most important energy conferences, running from March 10 to 14. International decision makers, industry leaders, technology innovators and government officials will gather to explore this year’s theme, Moving Ahead: Energy strategies for a complex world. “At CERAWeek, I will be making it clear that Alberta is a critical partner in securing energy dominance for North America.…

08 Mar

Premier Danielle Smith issues statement on Alberta’s response to US tariffs

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): In a major development, Premier Danielle Smith has issued the following statement to provide an update on Alberta’s response to U.S. tariffs. “It was reported yesterday that U.S. President Donald Trump has paused his threatened tariffs on Canadian goods until the commencement of so-called “reciprocal tariffs” scheduled to be placed on goods imported into the United States from all countries on April 2. The President is also now threatening to unilaterally place additional tariffs on other Canadian goods," Danielle Smith added. “Yesterday’s presidential executive order mandating the pause is unclear as to which goods it actually applies…

08 Mar

Alberta improving treatment for advanced prostate cancer by making new drug available

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): In a major development, the Alberta government is improving access to treatment for advanced prostate cancer by making a new, leading-edge drug available to Albertans. In Alberta, about 2,500 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, with one in six men in the province being diagnosed during their lifetime. Albertans living with cancer need the most effective treatments available, which is why Alberta’s government is committed to funding innovative new therapies to improve both cancer care and prevention. To support these efforts, Alberta’s government has made Pluvicto, a new radiopharmaceutical treatment for advanced prostate cancer, available…

08 Mar

Alberta News: Building schools in every corner of the province

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s population has grown rapidly in the last few years, and this unprecedented population growth has led to enrolment pressures on Alberta schools. To meet these challenges, in fall 2024, Alberta’s government announced a generational investment of $8.6 billion to build more than 100 new and updated schools across the province. Budget 2025, if passed, kick-starts this investment with funding for nine school projects in rural communities and smaller cities across the province. New schools will be built for families in Lethbridge, Brooks, Fairview, Muskiki Lake and Cold Lake, with modernization projects taking place at Brooks Composite…

07 Mar

Jagmeet Singh Slams Trump’s Trade War, Urges Canadians to Boycott American Goods

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Ottawa, Canada, March 7, 2025: Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh has taken a strong stance against the former U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies, calling them both “illegal” and “stupid.” In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Singh accused Trump of launching an unfair trade war that would ultimately harm Americans themselves. https://twitter.com/theJagmeetSingh/status/1897787182812692575 “Canada never wanted this fight,” he wrote, emphasizing that his country stands united in defending its economic interests. He also urged Canadians to fight back by supporting local products and avoiding American goods. “Sign the pledge: Buy Canadian. Boycott American,” he declared.Singh’s remarks come amid rising tensions between…

07 Mar

Alberta’s Federal rules add electricity costs and increase unreliability

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz and Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf issued a joint statement on a new analysis regarding federal electricity regulations. “For years, provinces, industry, experts and businesses urged the federal government to abandon their reckless and costly net-zero electricity regulations which became law last December. Now, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) has released new analysis that confirms these federal regulations will put a massive $30-billion bill on Albertans. In addition, they will make our electricity grid 100 times less reliable and increase electricity prices by 35 per…

07 Mar

Alberta Budget 2025: Increasing hospital capacity

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is committed to enhancing health infrastructure to ensure that all Albertans have access to high-quality care when and where they need it. When designing health care infrastructure projects, it is common to include shelled (unfinished) and vacant spaces to accommodate future growth and adapt to changing needs and demand. All shelled and vacant space within Alberta’s health facilities will be identified and assessed to determine viable opportunities for future development. Strategically developing existing spaces is a cost-effective way to expand health care capacity faster, improving access to services and reducing wait times for patients across…