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26 May

Calgary to Host Spiritual Evening “Ek Sham Shri Ram Ji Ke Naam” with Swami Atmanand Puri Ji Maharaj

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta, Canada

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): A spiritually enriching evening of devotion and divine blessings is set to take place in Calgary as devotees gather for “Ek Sham Shri Ram Ji Ke Naam”, a special discourse by Mahamandleshwar Acharya Shri Swami Atmanand Puri Ji Maharaj on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The event will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., followed by a special Meet & Greet and Questions & Answers session from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The spiritual gathering will take place at Panorama Hills. While sharing information with National Times, Rahul Kumar stated that the program is being…

26 May

Chinmaya Mission Calgary to Host Grand “Samashti Shri Hanuman Chalisa Archana & Havan” on June 13

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): Devotees in Calgary are set to witness a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual experience as Chinmaya Mission Calgary presents the grand “Samashti Shri Hanuman Chalisa Archana & Havan” on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Crown Banquet Hall in northeast Calgary. Organized as part of the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav 75 celebrations, the spiritual gathering aims to bring the community together in collective prayer, devotion, and chanting for strength, success, peace, and prosperity. While sharing information with National Times, Vidya Rajgopalan stated that the event is being organized to unite the community through devotion and collective spiritual energy. She encouraged families,…

23 May

Three Tla’amin Nation Fishermen Perish, Two Survive After Clam Boat Capsizes Near Savary Island

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada

Savary Island (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night commercial clam-harvesting expedition ended in profound tragedy on Thursday after a vessel capsized off the northern coast of Savary Island, British Columbia, leaving three men dead and two others hospitalized. The fatal maritime accident prompted a multi-agency emergency search-and-rescue operation in the Strait of Georgia, northwest of Powell River, after the crew failed to return to their mainland home port. The Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Victoria initially received an emergency alert at approximately 10 PM on Thursday when the six-metre fiberglass fishing vessel failed to arrive at Lund Harbour as scheduled. Heavy, high-velocity…

23 May

Edmonton Dog Owner Found Guilty of Criminal Negligence in Tragic Mauling Death of 11-Year-Old Kache Grist

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaCriminal negligence verdict, Crystal MacDonald, Edmonton dog attack, Kache Grist

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): An Alberta judge found an Edmonton woman guilty on Friday of criminal negligence causing death, ruling that her failure to secure two large, aggressive dogs constituted a wanton and reckless disregard for human life. Alberta Court of King’s Bench Justice Eric Macklin handed down the conviction against 46-year-old Crystal MacDonald, whose two unneutered Cane Corsos fatally mauled 11-year-old Kache Grist on April 1, 2024. The tragic attack occurred inside MacDonald’s residence in south Edmonton’s Summerside neighbourhood, where the young boy was visiting his father for spring break. During the delivery of the high-profile verdict, Justice Macklin sharply…

23 May

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to Visit Canada to Accelerate Free Trade Negotiations and Investigate New Market Passages

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanada, IndiaCEPA negotiations, India Canada trade, Piyush Goyal

New Delhi/Ottawa (Gurpreet Singh): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is scheduled to lead a high-level business delegation to Canada from May 25 to 27, 2026, aiming to fast-track ongoing free trade discussions and catalyse fresh sovereign investments. The ministerial tour marks a pivotal moment in bilateral diplomacy following the official revival of economic engagement between New Delhi and Ottawa earlier this year. Goyal's itinerary features targeted institutional dialogues in Ottawa on May 25, followed by an intensive two-day commercial outreach program in Toronto designed to bridge industrial alignments and reinforce supply chain resilience. The central anchor of…

23 May

Monthly Meeting of CHCC Alberta Chapter Successfully Concluded in Calgary

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta entrepreneurs, Calgary business networking, Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce, Cybersecurity awareness

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The monthly meet and greet of the Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce Alberta Chapter was successfully held on today at the Scenic Acres Community Centre in Calgary. The event brought together a large number of CHCC members, entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders from Calgary and surrounding areas for an evening of networking, discussions, and collaboration. The program commenced with Manish Mishra starting the introductions and warmly welcoming members, guests, and new participants attending the gathering. His introduction session helped create an engaging atmosphere and encouraged networking among attendees. The gathering provided an excellent platform for members to…

22 May

PM Mark Carney Holds Trilateral Call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre Ahead of NATO Summit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingJonas Gahr, Mark Carney, NATO

Ottawa ( Rajeev Sharma): Mark Carney held a trilateral discussion with Friedrich Merz and Jonas Gahr Støre to discuss global security, NATO priorities, Ukraine, and developments in the Middle East ahead of the upcoming NATO Summit. Building on progress made during their previous meeting in Bardufoss in March, the three leaders reviewed key areas of cooperation and addressed major international challenges facing allied nations. As close NATO Allies, the leaders outlined priorities for the upcoming NATO Summit, with a focus on strengthening Euro-Atlantic security amid ongoing global threats and instability. Prime Minister Carney highlighted Canada’s plans to establish a Defence,…

21 May

Calgary Woman Dies After Dental Implant in Chandigarh; Negligence Complaint Filed Against Dentist

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, PunjabAmrita Bedi, Calgary woman dental surgery, Chandigarh dental implant death, Dr Pratima Duggal, Medical negligence

Chandigarh/Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A medical negligence complaint has been filed against Chandigarh-based dental surgeon Pratima Duggal following the death of 42-year-old Calgary-linked patient Amrita Bedi after a dental implant procedure in Chandigarh in May 2026. The complaint, filed under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), seeks FIR registration, seizure of CCTV footage, and preservation of all medical and digital records. The procedure was reportedly conducted at Alpha Chandigarh Multispecialty Hospital after consultations initiated from Canada, with treatment planning done remotely. According to the allegations, the patient was considered a high-risk case due to obesity and anticipated airway difficulty,…

21 May

Alberta RCMP in Parkland Assist Major Cross-Canada Drug Bust Linked to Organized Crime Network

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): A major multi-year investigation led by the Winnipeg Police Service with support from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and police agencies across the country has resulted in dozens of arrests, hundreds of criminal charges, and the seizure of large quantities of illicit drugs connected to organized crime operations spanning multiple provinces. According to police, the investigation uncovered an interprovincial drug trafficking network moving illicit substances from the United States into Canada. Authorities say Alberta was being used as a key storage and transit point before drugs were distributed into Manitoba and other regions. The Alberta RCMP’s…

21 May

Mango Festival at ISKCON Calgary on May 31 Brings Devotional Celebration and Community Gathering

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta, Calgary

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): The Mango Festival (Mango Mahaprasad) will be celebrated on Sunday, May 31 at the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Calgary, offering devotees and community members an opportunity to participate in a joyful and devotional tradition centered around offering ripe mangoes to the deities. While talking to National Times Krishan Vidyadas told that devotees are invited to bring ripe mangoes as offerings to Sri Sri Radha Madhav and Srinathji at the temple. All offerings must be submitted on or before Saturday by 6:30 PM, allowing time for preparation of the sacred festival arrangements and rituals. Following…