Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

30 Mar

Power, Pressure & Policy Shift: Canada’s Bill C-12 Redefines Immigration Landscape

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Ottawa (National Times Bureau): Canada’s immigration system is entering a new and controversial chapter with the passage of Bill C-12, a law that significantly expands federal authority while tightening key pathways for newcomers and asylum seekers. Framed by the government as a necessary modernization, the legislation is being viewed by critics as a power shift that could reshape how immigration decisions are made and who gets to stay. At the heart of the bill is a major structural change: the federal government now has the authority to pause, cancel, or terminate immigration and visa applications if deemed to be in…

30 Mar

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

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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…

29 Mar

Costco Coming to Saddleridge with New Gas Station

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Costco Wholesale Canada is set to expand in northeast Calgary with a new warehouse and gas station in the Saddleridge area. The site, located near the Saddleridge Bottle Depot, has been secured and is currently in the early planning stages. The upcoming Costco will offer bulk groceries, household items, and membership-only merchandise, along with a popular gas station providing competitive fuel prices for members. The project is expected to create new jobs and enhance retail options for the growing community. However, exact timelines and construction dates have not yet been announced. Residents and local businesses are eagerly…

29 Mar

Winnipeg Police Seize $24,000 in Drugs After Stopping Wrong-Way Driver

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Winnipeg (Rajeev Sharma): Winnipeg police arrested a 35-year-old man after observing a vehicle travelling the wrong way in the St. Matthews neighbourhood. Officers spotted the vehicle in the 400 block of Sherbrook Street and conducted a traffic stop. Upon identifying the driver, police discovered he was wanted on existing warrants for being unlawfully at large and a parole suspension. Further investigation at the scene indicated the driver was impaired by drugs or alcohol. A subsequent search of the vehicle and the individual yielded a significant quantity of illicit substances with a total estimated street value of approximately $24,560. The seizure…

29 Mar

Premier Danielle Smith Affirms ‘Alberta Stays’ Amid MLA’s Push for Separation Referendum

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith clarified her stance on the province's future within Confederation on Saturday, March 28, 2026, stating that her vision for "a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada" means the province will not leave. Speaking on her weekly radio program, Your Province, Your Premier, Smith responded to recent comments made by UCP MLA Jason Stephan, who published an op-ed in The Western Standard inviting Albertans to sign a formal separation petition. While Stephan argued that a referendum would hold Ottawa accountable and allow "truth to prevail," Smith emphasized that both her caucus and the provincial…

28 Mar

Two Snowmobilers Rescued After Falling Through Thinning Ice on Georgian Bay

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Tay Township, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Emergency crews in Tay Township, Ontario, successfully executed a dramatic ice rescue late Friday evening, March 27, 2026, after a snowmobile crashed through the ice on Georgian Bay. Southern Georgian Bay OPP received a distress call just before 10:00 PM reporting that a sled had gone through the ice several hundred metres offshore near Robin’s Point Road. Two snowmobiles were reportedly travelling together when one broke through the rapidly thinning surface, causing both riders to plunge into the frigid water. The riders' survival was credited largely to their use of survival flotation suits, which kept…

28 Mar

PM Modi inaugurates Noida’s Jewar airport: From fog-ready runway to 10-minute check-in, know key features

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Rajeev Sharma :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the first phase of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh with CM Yogi Addityanath in attendance. the Prime Minister said the airport would transform connectivity and economic prospects across western Uttar Pradesh. “Because of this, Noida International Airport, Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Etawah, Bulandshahr, Faridabad and this entire region are going to benefit greatly,” PM Modi said. “This airport is going to bring many new opportunities for the farmers, small and medium sized businesses and the youth of West UP. From here, aircraft will fly around the…

28 Mar

KP Sharma Oli: Former Nepal PM arrested over Gen Z protests day after Balen Shah takes oath

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Rajeev Sharma :- Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday in connection with the Gen Z protests that resulted in his ouster from the power. The development comes just a day after rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah took oath as the country’s new Prime Minister. Nepali Congress leader and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was also arrested in connection with the same case. The arrests come months after Nepal was rocked by a massive youth-led uprising, what was described as Gen Z protests in September 2025, fuelled by anger, corruption, governance failure. The protests began as a movement…

28 Mar

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing at IGI Airport due to engine failure-like situation

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Rajeev Sharma :- Panic was averted after an IndiGo flight from Visakhapatnam to New Delhi made an emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport following a mid-air engine failure scare. According to sources from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the aircraft landed safely on runway 28 at around 10:39 am. A total of 161 passengers were onboard at the time of the incident. Airline staff along with the DIAL terminal operations team promptly attended to passengers after landing. The Delhi Police confirmed that the flight experienced an “engine failure-like situation” before safely touching down at the airport. Meanwhile, the Delhi…

28 Mar

Canada Enacts Stricter Asylum Framework, Sparking Debate Over Refugee Protections

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The government of Canada has introduced sweeping changes to its asylum system with the implementation of a new law aimed at tightening border controls and accelerating refugee claim procedures. The legislation, known as Bill C-12 or the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, officially came into force after receiving royal assent on March 26, 2026. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the law introduces stricter eligibility criteria for asylum seekers, faster processing timelines, expanded data-sharing powers among government agencies, and increased authority for officials over immigration-related documents. One of the most significant provisions targets delayed…