Canada Archives - Page 23 of 142

24 Feb

‘To Make India, Canada Safe, We Need to Talk’: High Commissioner Patnaik on Tackling Extremism and Organized Crime

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, IndiaAjit Doval Canada visit, Dinesh Patnaik, India-Canada security, Mark Carney India visit 2026, transnational crime

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a major step toward normalizing diplomatic relations, India and Canada have agreed on a comprehensive security action plan to address transnational crime and violent extremism. Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, confirmed on Tuesday that both nations have recognized the urgent need for "on time and online" cooperation to safeguard their citizens. The breakthrough follows high-level discussions between India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and his Canadian counterpart, Nathalie Drouin, during Doval’s recent visit to Ottawa. The newly established framework aims to streamline communication through the appointment of dedicated liaison officers. This system is…

24 Feb

Canada moves to revoke Tahawwur Rana’s citizenship ahead of PM Carney’s India Visit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India

Rajeev Sharma :- The Canadian government has reportedly initiated proceedings to revoke citizenship of 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana. The move comes ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney's India visit on Februay 26 as Ottawa seeks to reset ties with New Delhi, soured under the previous Justin Trudeau government Pakistan-origin businessman Rana is currently in India's custody where he is facing trial on charges for his involvment in Mumbai terror attacks carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba in 2008, killing over 160 people. Canadian publication Global News reported that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has communicated to Rana that…

23 Feb

B.C. Tribunal Orders Renter to Pay $1,000 for Speeding in Luxury Rental

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, CanadaB.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal, excessive speeding penalty, GPS tracking rental cars, U-Save Car Rental Vancouver

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): A British Columbia man has been ordered to pay $1,000 to a rental agency after driving a sports car at more than double the highest legal speed limit in Canada. The decision, recently posted by B.C.’s Civil Resolution Tribunal, underscores the growing use of GPS tracking by rental companies to monitor and penalize high-risk driving behaviors. The dispute began in the summer of 2024 when Rod Julazadeh rented a 2022 Chevrolet Camaro from U-Save Car Rental in Vancouver. Upon returning the vehicle, the company utilized GPS data and a dashboard display image showing the car had reached…

23 Feb

Tragic Rollover Crash in South Surrey Claims Life of Young Man

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada168 Street South Surrey accident, Morgan Heights rollover death, Surrey fatal car crash 2026, Surrey Police Service collision investigation

Surrey, B.C (Rajeev Sharma): A 20-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle accident late Sunday night in South Surrey. The crash occurred around 9:37 p.m. on February 22, near the Morgan Heights neighborhood, when a vehicle veered off the road and rolled into a water-filled ditch. Emergency responders, including the Surrey Police Service (SPS) and Surrey Fire Service, arrived at the scene along 168 Street, north of 40 Avenue, to find the car partially submerged. Firefighters successfully extracted the driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, and immediately began life-saving measures alongside BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) paramedics.…

23 Feb

Ontario Man Charged After Returning to Scene of Own Ditch Crash

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaEast Ferris impaired driving, Hillcrest Road accident, impaired driving charges Ontario, North Bay OPP arrest, Northern Ontario car crash

East Ferris Ont. (Rajeev Sharma): A 29-year-old man from Northern Ontario is facing multiple impaired driving charges following a peculiar series of events in the Municipality of East Ferris. According to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the man allegedly fled the scene of a crash only to return and attempt to drive his vehicle away while officers were still conducting their investigation. The incident occurred on the afternoon of February 13 on Hillcrest Road. OPP officers responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch at approximately 3:20 p.m., but upon arrival, they found the car abandoned. While police…

23 Feb

Canada PM Mark Carney to Visit India: A Strategic Reset in Bilateral Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, IndiaComprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, India-Canada bilateral ties, Indo-Pacific strategy, Mark Carney India visit

Ottawa/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to arrive in India on February 26, marking his first official visit to the South Asian nation since taking office in March last year. This high-profile diplomatic mission signals a significant turnaround in a relationship that reached a historic low during the tenure of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. For years, bilateral ties were strained by several contentious issues, most notably India’s concerns regarding Canada’s handling of elements supporting the Khalistani agenda on its soil. The visit is the opening leg of a broader three-nation Indo-Pacific tour that will…

22 Feb

Golden Homecoming: Brad Jacobs Leads Canada to Men’s Curling Glory at Milan Cortina

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Sports2026 Winter Olympics Curling, Brad Jacobs Gold Medal, Bruce Mouat Silver, Canada vs Great Britain Curling Final

Milan (Rajeev Sharma): In a dramatic display of precision and composure, Brad Jacobs skipped his Calgary-based rink to an Olympic gold medal on Saturday, defeating Great Britain’s Bruce Mouat 9-6 at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium. The victory marks a return to the top of the podium for the Canadian men's program and secures a second Olympic gold for Jacobs, who previously won the title in 2014. The final was a tactical heavyweight bout between the world's top two teams. Facing a raucous, pro-British crowd, the Canadian foursome of Jacobs, Marc Kennedy, Brett Gallant, and Ben Hebert navigated a back-and-forth…

22 Feb

Nestlé Enters Advanced Talks to Sell Remaining Ice Cream Business to Froneri

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsOntarioFroneri Acquisition 2026, Nestlé Ice Cream Sale, Nestlé London Ontario Plant, Philipp Navratil, Teamsters Local 647

London, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): In a strategic shift to simplify its global portfolio, Nestlé has announced it is in advanced negotiations to sell the remainder of its ice cream business to Froneri, its long-standing joint venture partner. The deal, which includes operations in Canada, Asia, and parts of Latin America, marks a definitive move by the Swiss food giant to exit the direct management of a category it now deems a "distraction." The potential sale specifically impacts the Canadian market, including the significant production facility in London, Ontario. Employing over 750 people, the London plant on Wilton Grove Road has…

22 Feb

“Alberta is Canada” Rallies Draw Hundreds Amid Resurgent Separatist Debate

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta Is Canada Rally, Alberta separatist movement, Danielle Smith Sovereignty, Indigenous Treaties Alberta

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharama): In defiance of freezing -20°C temperatures, hundreds of Albertans gathered on Saturday at city halls in Calgary, Edmonton, and Medicine Hat to voice their opposition to the province's burgeoning sovereignty movement. The "Alberta is Canada" rallies served as a grassroots counter-response to the Alberta Prosperity Project and the "Stay Free Alberta" petition, which is currently seeking signatures to trigger a referendum on independence. The demonstrations featured a diverse coalition of voices, ranging from Indigenous advocates to queer community organizers. Nicole Johnston, an Indigenous advocate and event organizer, emphasized that any path toward separation is profoundly complicated by…

22 Feb

Danielle Smith Pushes for Quebec-Style Immigration Powers as Referendum Debate Intensifies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingDanielle Smith

Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Premier Danielle Smith is standing firm on her call for Alberta to gain greater authority over immigration, drawing both support and sharp criticism as the province prepares for a fall referendum that includes several immigration-related questions. Speaking during her weekend radio program, Smith defended proposals that would significantly alter how newcomers access provincial services. The measures form part of a broader nine-question referendum scheduled for October, which the government says will give Albertans direct input on key policy directions. Proposed Changes to Services and Voting Rules Among the questions voters will consider is whether individuals with temporary…