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27 Jun

Canadian Police Arrest Punjabi-Origin Man in Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Investment Scam

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Brampton (Rajeev Sharma): A Punjabi-origin resident of Brampton has been taken into custody by Canadian police in connection with an alleged investment fraud that investigators say caused losses of nearly $1.5 million to several investors, many of them senior citizens. The investigation, led by the Peel Regional Police Fraud Bureau, centres on a suspected Ponzi-style operation that allegedly lured victims with promises of secure investments and guaranteed financial returns. Police identified the accused as 62-year-old Navdeep Boparai, who allegedly persuaded investors to place money through his company, BLM Canada Corporation. Victims were reportedly told their investments would be channelled into…

27 Jun

Alberta Expands School Meal Program with $43 Million Investment to Support Students

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Thousands more students across Alberta are set to benefit from expanded access to healthy school meals as the provincial and federal governments move ahead with the next phase of the Canada-Alberta National School Food Program. The two governments have confirmed action plans for the second and third years of the agreement, backed by nearly $43 million in joint funding aimed at strengthening school nutrition programs across the province. The initiative seeks to ensure that more children begin their school day with nutritious meals, improving both learning outcomes and overall well-being. Under the renewed funding framework, more than…

27 Jun

ASIRT Launches Probe Into Fatal Calgary Police Shooting on Deerfoot Trail

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has opened an investigation into a fatal police shooting involving members of the Calgary Police Service following a confrontation with a woman on Deerfoot Trail last weekend. According to preliminary information, officers were dispatched on June 21 after receiving reports of an erratic driver near the Deerfoot Meadows shopping district. Police located the compact SUV travelling northbound on Deerfoot Trail and brought it to a stop between Memorial Drive East and 16 Avenue N.E. at approximately 5:30 p.m. To secure the scene, officers halted traffic in the northbound lanes before…

27 Jun

Five GTA Men Face Trial in Alleged Kidnapping and Attempted Murder at Abandoned Orillia Gas Station

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Orillia, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Five men from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are facing trial after being charged in connection with the alleged kidnapping and attempted murder of a Mississauga man at an abandoned gas station in downtown Orillia. According to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the incident occurred on September 27, 2025, when officers responded to a report of suspicious activity at a vacant gas station located at the corner of Colborne Street East and Peter Street South. Police found a man bound and suffering from serious injuries. The victim was transported to hospital for emergency treatment and survived…

26 Jun

From Cowboy Vision to World-Class Festival: The Evolution of the Calgary Stampede into “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCalgary Stampede history, Calgary Stampede traditions, Guy Weadick Big Four, Rangeland Derby chuckwagon, Treaty 7 Elbow River Camp

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Every July, the city of Calgary transforms into a celebration of Western heritage, culture, and community as millions of visitors gather for the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Known as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,” the Stampede is far more than a rodeo it is a symbol of Alberta’s pioneering spirit, Indigenous heritage, agricultural roots, and multicultural identity. What began as one man’s bold vision in 1912 has grown into one of Canada’s most iconic festivals and one of the largest outdoor events in the world. The remarkable story of the Calgary Stampede began with Guy Weadick, an…

26 Jun

Surrey Shooting Investigation Deepens as Two Punjabi-Origin Men Face Firearm Charges

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Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian investigators have intensified their probe into a suspected targeted shooting in Surrey after two men of Punjabi origin were formally charged in connection with the incident, while authorities continue to examine possible links to a wider criminal network. The Surrey Police Service (SPS) confirmed that 21-year-old Arman Singh and 22-year-old Simarjeet Singh have each been charged with reckless discharge of a firearm under the Criminal Code of Canada. The duo has been remanded in custody and is expected to appear before a court on June 29. The case stems from a shooting reported during the early…

26 Jun

Calgary Police Release Photos of 15 Wanted Suspects in Major Extortion Investigation

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Calgary Police Service (CPS) has released the identities and photographs of 15 individuals wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into a series of alleged extortion-related offences. Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating the suspects as investigators continue efforts to dismantle organized criminal networks believed to be involved in extortion activities across the city. According to CPS, the investigation relates to incidents involving threats, intimidation, property damage, and other criminal acts that have primarily targeted members of Calgary’s South Asian business community. Police say extortion is a serious criminal offence that causes…

25 Jun

Apex Well Servicing Fined After Worker Suffers Serious Injury at Slave Lake Site

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingApex Well

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): An Alberta-based oilfield services company has been ordered to pay a substantial penalty following a workplace incident that left a worker seriously injured during maintenance operations at a well servicing site near Slave Lake. Apex Well Servicing (2010) Inc. pleaded guilty in the High Prairie Court of Justice to a violation of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code related to worker protection around hazardous equipment. The company admitted it failed to ensure adequate safeguards were in place to protect an employee from objects that could be ejected from machinery under pressure. The case stems from an…

25 Jun

Teledyne Expands Edmonton Operations with $20 Million Investment, Boosting Alberta’s High-Tech Manufacturing Sector

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s growing reputation as a hub for advanced manufacturing and technology received another boost as global technology company Teledyne Technologies announced a major expansion of its Edmonton facility. The company is investing $20 million to increase production capacity, modernize operations, and strengthen its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities in the province. The project is being supported by Alberta’s government through a $620,000 grant from the Investment and Growth Fund, a program designed to attract private-sector investment and create long-term employment opportunities across the province. The expansion is expected to generate 16 permanent skilled positions once completed, while also creating…

24 Jun

Alberta Launches Council to Explore New Infrastructure Funding Models for Growing Communities

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of Alberta has announced the formation of a new ministerial council aimed at identifying innovative ways to finance critical infrastructure projects as communities across the province continue to experience rapid growth. The newly established Minister’s Council on Infrastructure Financing will bring together municipal leaders and industry stakeholders to examine alternative funding approaches that can help municipalities build and maintain essential infrastructure without placing additional tax burdens on residents. The initiative comes at a time when Alberta’s municipalities are facing mounting pressure to expand roads, water systems, public transit networks and other key services to accommodate…