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18 Jan

More Than 2.1 Million Temporary Residents Face Permit Uncertainty Across Canada

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): More than 2.1 million temporary residents across Canada are currently dealing with expired or soon-to-expire work and study permits, creating widespread uncertainty for individuals, employers, and communities nationwide. Experts warn against the assumption that most temporary residents will simply leave the country, noting that many have already established deep roots in Canadian cities such as Toronto through long-term employment, higher education, tax contributions, and ongoing applications for permanent residency. CBC recently highlighted the case of Abhishek Parmar, who arrived in Canada as an international student, later secured employment in the auto industry, and applied for permanent…

17 Jan

Canada Seals Major Trade Understanding With China, Eyes Broader Export Reach

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has finalised a fresh trade understanding with China that is expected to unlock export opportunities worth over USD 7 billion, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Saturday, signalling a recalibration of Ottawa’s global trade strategy. The Prime Minister said the agreement would help Canadian companies expand their footprint in overseas markets while supporting jobs at home. In a message shared on social media, Carney described the deal as a step toward strengthening Canada’s economic resilience at a time of global uncertainty. An official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said the government is moving quickly to…

16 Jan

Toronto Pearson Declares ‘Recovery Day’ After 23 cm Snowfall, Crews Work 24/7 to Restore Operations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontarioflight delays, recovery day, snow-clearing operations, Snowfall, Toronto Pearson Airport, winter storm

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Toronto Pearson International Airport is in recovery mode after a powerful winter storm dumped 23 centimeters of snow across the airfield, prompting one of the largest snow-clearing operations of the season. Airport crews are removing an estimated 30,000 to 80,000 tones of snow to keep flights operating safely at Canada’s busiest airport. The snowfall blanketed approximately 55 kilometers of pavement, including runways, taxiways, and large apron areas used for aircraft parking and servicing. By midday, airfield teams were clearing as much as 10 to 30 kilograms of snow per square meter, a critical task required before aircraft…

14 Jan

RCMP Dossier Claims Incarcerated Gang Leader Bishnoi Orchestrates Crimes Across Borders

nishuthapar10 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingBishnoi, Lawrence Bishnoi

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): A newly surfaced intelligence document from Canada’s national police force has reignited controversy over alleged foreign-linked criminal activity operating on Canadian soil. The report asserts that Lawrence Bishnoi, a notorious Indian gangster currently imprisoned in Gujarat, continues to command a far-reaching criminal organisation despite being behind bars. The confidential Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) assessment, accessed by Global News, paints a picture of an organised network involved in extortion, narcotics distribution and targeted killings. Investigators allege that the syndicate remains active in several countries, including Canada, and has been responsible for a series of violent incidents connected…

13 Jan

Ontario Municipalities Ration Road Salt as Early, Severe Winter Strains Supplies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontariomunicipal services, Ontario winter weather, road salt shortage

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Winter is not yet over, but several Ontario municipalities are already facing shortages of road salt, forcing adjustments to how roads and sidewalks are treated during snow and ice events. Cities across the province report that an early start to winter, combined with more frequent and intense precipitation, has led to faster-than-expected use of salt supplies. Municipal crews are responding by rationing salt, increasing the use of sand, or applying blended materials to stretch existing stockpiles. In parts of southwestern Ontario, rainfall and snowfall totals during November and December significantly exceeded seasonal averages. Municipal officials say the…

12 Jan

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingMark Carney

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…

11 Jan

Canada Poised to Absorb Major Impact from U.S. Political Upheaval in 2026: Report

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada could face the most significant international consequences from political instability in the United States next year, according to a new assessment released Friday by global risk consultancy Eurasia Group. The report argues that decades of predictability in Canada–U.S. relations have effectively come to an end, warning that continued volatility south of the border will directly affect Canada’s economy, trade security, and foreign policy direction. According to the analysis, U.S. President Donald Trump’s consolidation of executive power and aggressive use of state institutions has implications far beyond American politics. Eurasia Group says these developments are reshaping Canada’s…

11 Jan

Ongoing Water Emergency Leaves Kashechewan First Nation Facing Uncertainty

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingKashechewan

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Residents of Kashechewan First Nation continue to struggle as a worsening water emergency shows no clear sign of resolution, forcing families to ration bottled water and prepare for large-scale evacuations. With tap water no longer safe to use, households are being provided with just one case of bottled water per day — a supply many say is far from sufficient. For families living in overcrowded homes, the shortage has become especially difficult. Fifteen-year-old Keisha Paulmartin, a resident of the community, said the limited water supply does not meet daily needs. Many homes shelter multiple families and large…

10 Jan

Mississauga Resident Wins Court Battle Challenging City’s Lawn Height Rules

nishuthapar10 CommentsOntariofreedom of expression, Mississauga bylaw, weed control law

Ontario (Gaganjot Singh): A Mississauga homeowner has won a legal challenge against the city’s weed control bylaw, with the Ontario Superior Court ruling that parts of the regulation violate the constitutional right to freedom of expression. Wolf Ruck, whose uncut lawn in the Orchard Heights neighbourhood triggered the dispute, successfully argued that the bylaw restricting grass height to 20 centimetres and banning certain plants unjustly limited his ability to express environmental values through natural landscaping. While the court did not award him the $2.46 million in damages he sought, it struck down key provisions of the bylaw as unconstitutional. Ruck…