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31 Aug

Mohan Bhagwat Highlights India’s Message of Diversity and Global Friendship in Toronto

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingMohan Bhagwat, Toronto

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, addressing the Hindu Vishwa Bandhu – Embrace the World in Friendship gathering in Toronto, spoke about India’s civilisational outlook and its long-standing traditions of coexistence, compassion and service. Bhagwat said the idea of being a Hindu cannot be restricted to a particular language, religious practice or lifestyle. He described these differences as natural expressions of human diversity and said the Hindu tradition accepts and respects them. Referring to India’s history, Bhagwat said the country has provided refuge to people facing persecution in different parts of the world. He also pointed out that communities…

28 Aug

Trump’s ‘Lake America’ Move Draws Pushback From Canada, New York

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, Trending, World NewsDonald Trump, Lake America

Washington: US President Donald Trump’s decision to refer to Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for US federal purposes has opened another front in the increasingly tense relationship between the United States and Canada. The announcement concerns one of the five Great Lakes shared by the two countries and comes at a time when Ottawa and Washington are already locked in disputes over tariffs and trade. Under the US move, federal agencies in America can use the new name. However, the decision does not compel Canada, foreign governments, international organisations or state authorities to abandon the name Lake Ontario. Ottawa Stands…

26 Aug

CANADA FIRES BACK: UP TO 50% TARIFFS ON U.S. PRODUCTS STARTING SEPTEMBER 8

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, Canada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

OTTAWA ( Rajeev Sharma): The Government of Canada has released the full list of U.S.-origin products that will face new Canadian tariffs beginning September 8, 2026, escalating the ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the United States. The new tariffs target a wide range of consumer goods, with some products facing duties of as much as 50%. The measures apply specifically to U.S.-origin goods, rather than simply products manufactured or sold by American companies. MAIN PRODUCTS FACING TARIFFS Clothing, including T-shirts, sweaters, pants and coats, up to 50% Televisions and monitors, up to 50% Video game consoles, 50% Furniture and…

24 Aug

Canada-U.S. Tariff Shock: Small Businesses Fear Higher Costs, Lost Sales and an Uncertain Future

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada, US

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian businesses are entering another difficult phase of the country’s escalating trade dispute with the United States, with newly imposed U.S. tariffs adding pressure to companies already struggling to plan for the future. The latest round of 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on a range of Canadian goods took effect after trade negotiations between Ottawa and Washington failed to produce an agreement. Prime Minister Mark Carney has responded by promising dollar-for-dollar Canadian countermeasures on U.S. products, while his government prepares additional support for affected workers and businesses. For Canadian companies, however, the immediate concern is not only…

19 Aug

RCMP Warn Two Canadian Sikh Activists of Potential Threats to Their Lives

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian authorities have issued security warnings to two Sikh separatist activists, informing them that police have received intelligence indicating a potential threat to their lives, according to reports in Canadian media. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) sent “duty to warn” notices to Inderjeet Singh Gosal, based in Caledon, Ontario, and Manjinder Singh of Abbotsford, British Columbia. Both men are associated with efforts advocating the creation of an independent Sikh state in India. Gosal reportedly received the notification on August 14 after being contacted by the RCMP. The police communication is understood to have described the threat…

11 Aug

Toronto Man Accused of Armed Sexual Assault and Illegal Recording Surrenders to Police

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, OntarioDevon Plooard, firearm voyeurism, Gerrard Coxwell, Sexual Assault, Toronto Police

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): A 21-year-old Toronto man accused of recording a sexual assault at gunpoint earlier this summer has surrendered to authorities, Toronto Police confirmed. The suspect, identified as Devon Plooard, turned himself in to police on Monday following an active search for his whereabouts. The investigation began over the weekend when officers responded to a sexual assault call in the area of Gerrard Street East and Coxwell Avenue. During the initial inquiry, investigators learned that the suspect had allegedly sexually assaulted a victim back in May. Police allege that during the May incident, the suspect produced a firearm, pointed…

09 Aug

Indian Nationals Top Canada’s Removal Figures as 2026 Enforcement Drive Gathers Pace

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s immigration enforcement measures have resulted in the removal of 3,323 Indian nationals during the first six months of 2026, placing Indians at the top of the list of nationalities recorded in the country’s enforced-removal statistics. The figure represents a substantial share of the 3,779 Indian nationals removed during the entire year in 2025. It also marks a notable change from last year, when Indians ranked second among nationalities facing removal. Mexico followed India in the January-June period, with 1,573 nationals removed from Canada. More than 10,000 enforced removals According to Canada Border Services Agency figures, authorities…

08 Aug

Canada Intelligence Report Flags Alleged Bishnoi Gang Recruitment Through Student Visa Route

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): A Canadian intelligence assessment has reportedly shed light on how the Lawrence Bishnoi gang allegedly used immigration pathways, including student visas, to find and recruit young people for criminal activities in Canada. The classified assessment, prepared by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and titled “The Bishnoi Gang: An Emerging Threat in Canada,” was circulated among immigration officials in December 2025, according to the information that has emerged from recent court proceedings. The document reportedly describes the gang as an expanding transnational threat, with extortion, shootings and intimidation of members of Canada's South Asian community among its…

04 Aug

Heated Dispute at Canadian Gurdwara Over Donation Funds; Meeting Erupts into Physical Altercation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): A dispute over the management and accounting of Gurdwara donation funds turned into a physical confrontation at a Gurdwara in Canada, with members of two rival groups allegedly clashing during a committee meeting. Videos of the incident have since gone viral on social media, prompting widespread discussion within the community. According to reports, the meeting had been convened to review the accounts related to the Gurdwara's golak (donation box). However, disagreements between rival factions quickly escalated into a heated exchange, which later resulted in pushing, shoving and physical confrontation inside the premises. President Accused of Assault and…

30 Jul

Ontario Explores Future Energy Potential at Former Nanticoke Coal Site

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The Ontario government has announced $500,000 in "growth readiness funding" for Haldimand County to evaluate potential new energy projects at the site of the former Nanticoke coal-fired generating station. Closed in 2013, the facility—once the largest coal plant in North America—is being considered for a return to power generation to help meet the province's projected 90 per cent increase in electricity demand by 2050. Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce stated that the funding will support community consultations and planning for "firm" energy sources—reliable power that can be generated on demand. While no technology has been selected,…