Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

12 Jan

Mystery of Vanishing Lake in Northern Quebec Raises Alarms Over Environmental Change

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Quebec (Rajeev Sharma): Residents of the Cree community of Waswanipi in northern Quebec are searching for answers after a nearby lake abruptly drained last spring, leaving behind mudflats, dead fish and lingering questions about whether human activity played a role. Manoel Dixon, 26, was at his family’s hunting camp in May when his father received a puzzling Facebook message from a fellow hunter: “Lake Rouge is gone.” At first, the family struggled to understand what that meant. Lake Rouge, known for its clear water, trout and sandy shores, covered roughly three square kilometres and had long been a fixture of…

12 Jan

U.S. Skeleton Athlete Accuses Canada of Manipulating Olympic Qualifier Ahead of Milan-Cortina Games

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New York/Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Sporting tensions between the United States and Canada have flared again as the Winter Olympics draw closer, this time over allegations surrounding an Olympic qualification event in skeleton racing. Katie Uhlaender, a five-time U.S. Olympic skeleton athlete, has accused the Canadian team of manipulating a qualifying race to block her path to the Milan-Cortina Winter Games next month. The dispute centres on a North American Cup event held over the weekend in Lake Placid, New York. Uhlaender claims Canada deliberately withdrew four of its six competitors shortly before the race, reducing the total field to fewer…

12 Jan

Severe Winter Storm Batters Atlantic Canada as Extreme Weather Hits Australia

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Newfoundland (Rajeev Sharma): Large parts of Atlantic Canada are under weather warnings as a powerful winter storm brings heavy snow, freezing rain and strong winds across the region, creating dangerous travel and power conditions. In Newfoundland, snowfall totals reached up to 40 centimetres on Sunday, accompanied by wind gusts of roughly 120 kilometres per hour, producing near-blizzard conditions in some areas. The storm system began late Sunday and is expected to linger until early Tuesday. Environment officials have issued freezing rain warnings across much of Nova Scotia, including Annapolis and Kings counties, while parts of New Brunswick could receive as…

12 Jan

Air Canada Investigates Incident After Crew Member Trapped in Cargo Hold Before Takeoff

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): An Air Canada ground crew member was accidentally locked inside the cargo hold of a flight traveling from Toronto to Moncton, New Brunswick, prior to departure. According to a statement provided to CTV News, the airline confirmed that the incident took place on December 13 aboard flight AC1502. An Air Canada spokesperson said the aircraft’s cargo doors were unintentionally closed while the crew member was still inside the hold. The situation was quickly identified, prompting the aircraft to return to the gate, where the doors were reopened. The employee was safely released and did not sustain any…

12 Jan

Carney wants to ‘recalibrate’ Canada-China relations with visit: PM’s parliamentary aide

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): As the prime minister gears up to visit China, his parliamentary secretary, MP Kody Blois, says Mark Carney would like to "recalibrate" Canada's once-frosty relationship with the Chinese government and look at economic opportunities for the two nations. "The trip next week is a continuation of that turning point in the relationship," Blois said in an interview airing Sunday morning on Rosemary Barton Live. "[Carney] believes there's opportunity for partnership." During his trip to China, the prime minister will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to his office. Afterwards, he'll visit Qatar on Jan. 18 and…

12 Jan

Ontario Woman Charged After In-Flight Assault Forces Plane to Return

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Northwest Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Police have laid charges against a 44-year-old woman following an alleged assault aboard a small aircraft in northwest Ontario on Friday evening. According to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the incident occurred shortly after the plane departed Sioux Lookout Municipal Airport, en route to the remote community of Kasabonika Lake, approximately 440 kilometres northeast. Authorities say the situation prompted the pilot to return the aircraft to Sioux Lookout for the safety of passengers and crew. The accused faces multiple charges, including assault, assault in an aircraft in flight, and possession of cocaine for the purpose of…

12 Jan

British Columbia Faces “The Big One”: Is the Province Prepared for a Major Earthquake?

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Victoria, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): A new provincial disaster report paints a stark picture of the potential devastation a major earthquake could bring to British Columbia—and underscores that preparation is just as crucial as the quake itself. The British Columbia Disaster and Climate Risk and Resilience Assessment (DCRRA), released in October 2025, describes a scenario that, while extreme, is considered highly plausible by experts. Imagine a midsummer heatwave during wildfire season: a megathrust magnitude 9.0 earthquake strikes off the coast of Vancouver Island. In minutes, violent shaking sweeps across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, damaging 18,000 buildings, killing more than…

12 Jan

Alberta Doctors Push for Health Emergency Declaration Amid Hospital Overcrowding

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Mounting pressure on emergency rooms in Edmonton has prompted Alberta doctors to urge the provincial government to declare a public health state of emergency, as hospitals struggle to cope with severe overcrowding during the peak flu season. The call was renewed earlier this week when the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) appealed to the province to invoke emergency measures for the second time, warning that the health-care system is under unsustainable strain. Emergency physicians across the city have been sharing firsthand accounts of packed wards, long wait times and patients being treated in hallways due to a lack…

12 Jan

Tensions Surge: Iran’s Internal Crisis Raises Possibility of U.S. Military Action

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Washington / Tehran ( National Times): Iran’s escalating internal turmoil marked by mass protests, a severe security crackdown, and mounting economic pressure is sparking international alarm and fueling speculation that the United States could be drawn closer to military action. The situation on the ground remains volatile. Analysts warn that continued instability, combined with Iran’s nuclear ambitions and assertive regional posture, could force Washington to reconsider its strategy if the unrest threatens regional stability or U.S. interests. While U.S. officials continue to stress diplomacy, sanctions, and deterrence as their primary tools, heightened unrest has put the American government and its…

12 Jan

Speeding Faces Zero Tolerance as Calgary Boosts Enforcement

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary motorists are being advised to exercise increased caution on city roads this January as photo radar enforcement expands across several neighbourhoods. Authorities say the enhanced enforcement is aimed at improving road safety, particularly during winter conditions when roads are more hazardous. Mobile photo radar units will be operating in the following areas: Albert Park / Radisson Heights, Banff Trail, Cranston, Elbow Park, Erin Woods, Glenbrook, Mahogany, Ogden, Sandstone Valley, Signal Hill, Strathcona Park, and Tuscany. In addition to mobile speed enforcement, 57 red-light cameras remain active at major intersections throughout Calgary, monitoring traffic violations and helping…