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26 Oct

बीती ब्रिटिश कोलंबिया चुनाव में पंजाबी मूल के 15 उम्मीदवार जीते, कंज़र्वेटिभ्स ने सरे में किया क्लीन स्वीप

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingBritish Columbia

वैंकूवर (राजीव शर्मा): कनाडाई मीडिया रिपोर्टों के अनुसार, ब्रिटिश कोलंबिया के प्रांतीय चुनाव में पंजाबी मूल के पंद्रह उम्मीदवारों ने सीटें जीती हैं, जिनमें से 12 कंज़र्वेटिभ पार्टी का प्रतिनिधित्व करते हैं और तीन न्यू डेमोक्रेटिक पार्टी (NDP) से चुने गए हैं। ये परिणाम सरे में एक बड़े कंज़र्वेटिभ उभार के साथ आए, जो अपने बड़े पंजाबी समुदाय के लिए जाना जाने वाला शहर है। मीडिया रिपोर्टों के अनुसार सरे के सभी 10 चुनावी जिलों में कंज़र्वेटिभ उम्मीदवारों ने जीत हासिल की, जो क्षेत्र के राजनीतिक प्रतिनिधित्व में एक महत्वपूर्ण बदलाव को दर्शाता है। 93 सीटों वाली ब्रिटिश कोलंबिया विधान…

10 Oct

CentreBC Proposes $60-Million Annual Manufacturing Fund to Boost Jobs in British Columbia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingBritish Columbia

SURREY, B.C. (Richa Walia): CentreBC Leader Elenore Sturko has announced a proposal to double British Columbia’s Manufacturing Jobs Fund to $60 million annually, pledging expanded financial support for local manufacturers, wood-product businesses, food processors and companies investing in factory upgrades. The proposed increase would be introduced under the party’s Make It in BC plan, which aims to expand the province’s manufacturing capacity, create employment opportunities and encourage more resource-based products to be processed within British Columbia. Sturko said strengthening manufacturing and adding value to the province’s natural resources would be central to diversifying the economy. The proposed changes would extend…

22 Sep

ब्रिटिश कोलंबिया ने टम्बलर रिज स्कूल शूटिंग को लेकर कैलिफोर्निया में ओपनएआई के खिलाफ मुकदमा दायर किया

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish ColumbiaBritish Columbia, OpenAI, Tumbler Ridge school shooting

टम्बलर रिज (राजीव शर्मा): ब्रिटिश कोलंबिया सरकार ने कैलिफोर्निया में ओपनएआई के खिलाफ मुकदमा दायर किया है, जिसमें प्रांतीय अधिकारियों का आरोप है कि कंपनी ने इस साल की शुरुआत में टम्बलर रिज में हुई घातक गोलीबारी से पहले ChatGPT पर खतरनाक गतिविधियों के बारे में अधिकारियों को सूचित नहीं किया। अटॉर्नी जनरल निकी शर्मा ने सोमवार को इस कानूनी कार्रवाई की घोषणा करते हुए कहा कि प्रांत यह जानना चाहता है कि क्या हस्तक्षेप से इस त्रासदी को रोका जा सकता था। यह मुकदमा पीड़ितों के परिवारों और हमले से प्रभावित अन्य लोगों द्वारा पहले ही दायर किए गए…

16 Sep

Surrey-Langley SkyTrain Extension का नाम पूर्व प्रीमियर डेव बैरेट के नाम पर रखा गया

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish ColumbiaBritish Columbia, Dave Barrett, Dave Barrett Extension, Surrey-Langley SkyTrain

लैंगली (रिचा वालिया): ब्रिटिश कोलंबिया के राजनीतिक और सार्वजनिक सेवा इतिहास में एक बड़े सम्मान के रूप में प्रांतीय सरकार ने 16 किलोमीटर लंबे Surrey-Langley SkyTrain Extension का आधिकारिक नाम डेव बैरेट एक्सटेंशन रखा है। यह नामकरण पूर्व प्रीमियर डेव बैरेट और पूरे प्रांत में सार्वजनिक परिवहन तथा सार्वजनिक सेवाओं के विस्तार में उनकी भूमिका के सम्मान में किया गया है। यह नामकरण ऐसे समय हुआ है, जब लंबे समय से प्रतीक्षित रैपिड-ट्रांजिट परियोजना का निर्माण फ्रेजर हाईवे कॉरिडोर के साथ आगे बढ़ रहा है। गाइडवे लगाने का काम अब 60 प्रतिशत से अधिक पूरा हो चुका है। यह एक्सटेंशन…

30 Mar

B.C. Court Dismisses Negligence Claim After $580K Condo Fraud Attempt Blocked

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingBritish Columbia

Kelowna ( Rajeev Sharma): A sophisticated real estate fraud attempt involving a condominium at Big White Ski Resort was foiled in the final stages of closing, preventing a potential loss of $580,000, according to a recent British Columbia Supreme Court ruling. Unknown individuals, posing as the legitimate property owners, attempted to complete the sale through a fully remote transaction. The deal was halted when a conveyancing lawyer was unable to verify the identities of the purported sellers, stopping the transfer of funds before completion. In a civil lawsuit filed by the legitimate owners and prospective buyers, Realtor Gary Turner and…

18 Mar

B.C. Attracts Over 400 U.S. Health Workers in Major Recruitment Push

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingBritish Columbia

British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): The western Canadian province of British Columbia has successfully drawn more than 400 healthcare professionals from the United States over the past year, as part of an aggressive recruitment initiative aimed at strengthening its medical workforce. According to figures released by the provincial health ministry, a total of 414 workers — including doctors, nurses and allied health staff — accepted positions between March 2025 and January 2026. The intake includes 89 physicians, 42 nurse practitioners, 260 nurses and 23 other healthcare specialists. Health Minister Josie Osborne said the influx is already helping improve access to care,…

12 Feb

British Columbia Community Devastated After Teen Gunwoman’s Rampage Leaves Nine Dead

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingBritish Columbia

British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): A remote town in northern British Columbia is grappling with grief after an 18-year-old carried out a deadly attack that began inside her home and ended at a local school, claiming nine lives including her own. Authorities identified the shooter as Jesse Van Rootselaar, a transgender woman who had previously attended the school in Tumbler Ridge. Investigators revealed that before heading to the campus on Tuesday, she fatally shot her 39-year-old mother and her 11-year-old stepbrother at their residence. The violence then shifted to the school, where a teacher and several students were killed. Police said…

11 Feb

Mass Shooting at Remote B.C. School Leaves Eight Dead, Community Placed Under Emergency Response

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingBritish Columbia

British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): Canada was shaken on Tuesday after a deadly shooting unfolded at a secondary school in the northeastern part of British Columbia, claiming the lives of eight people, including the alleged attacker. Authorities later confirmed that two more individuals were found dead at a residence believed to have a connection to the incident, deepening concerns over the scale of the tragedy. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said the violence erupted at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, a small institution serving students from Grades 7 to 12. More than 25 people were injured during the attack, with at…

09 Feb

Quality of Life Keeps British Columbia a Top Choice for Newcomers Amid Security Concerns

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingBritish Columbia

British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia remains Canada’s leading destination for new immigrants, holding its appeal even as parts of the province face heightened concern over organised extortion rackets. Recent livability rankings indicate that newcomers continue to prioritise employment prospects, lifestyle advantages and community support over fears related to crime. An assessment referenced by the Asian Pacific Post shows British Columbia securing a dominant presence in the Globe and Mail’s Most Livable Cities for Newcomers Index 2026. The province accounted for 12 of the top 20 cities, underscoring its popularity among immigrants who have arrived in Canada within the last…

08 Feb

Concerns Grow as B.C. Expands Indigenous Land-Use Agreements, Raising Questions Over Property Control

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingBritish Columbia

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): The British Columbia government is facing renewed scrutiny over its approach to land governance after quietly finalizing another land-use agreement with an Indigenous group on Vancouver Island—an agreement critics say further reshapes decision-making authority and adds to uncertainty around property rights in the province. The latest agreement, reached with the ’Na̱mg̱is First Nation, establishes shared management over roughly 166,000 hectares in the Nimpkish Valley on northern Vancouver Island. The arrangement spans multiple land-use areas, including forestry, and represents one of the largest co-management frameworks announced by the province in recent years. The deal comes amid ongoing debate…