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The Great Garba Mahotsav Canada 2025 Set to Illuminate Calgary

The Great Garba Mahotsav Canada 2025 Set to Illuminate Calgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Great Garba Mahotsav Canada 2025, the inaugural Garba of the season, will be organised by Dil Se Entertainment, in association with Ghanshyam Patel, on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the Seven Chiefs Sportplex & Jim Starlight Centre in Calgary. Billed as one of the city’s most significant cultural celebrations, the event promises an unforgettable evening of traditional Garba, vibrant music, and community spirit. Garba, a traditional folk dance from Gujarat, India, has become an integral part of Calgary’s South Asian community calendar, bringing together thousands each year to celebrate heritage, music, and unity. Milan & Rishabh…
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Huge Crowd Gathers in Edmonton for BK Shivani’s Spiritual Event

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): The Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium was filled to capacity as world-renowned spiritual teacher BK Sister Shivani addressed a massive audience during her Canadian tour event titled “Freedom through Spirituality”, On Sunday, August 24. The free public program, hosted by the Brahma Kumaris Edmonton Centre, drew a diverse crowd of all ages seeking inspiration, inner peace, and practical guidance for modern-day challenges. Sister Shivani, widely known for her internationally acclaimed TV series Awakening with Brahma Kumaris, delivered a thought provoking discourse focused on achieving emotional resilience, breaking free from stress, and living with greater self-awareness. Her message emphasized…
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Canada to Utilize Standard Visa Process for FIFA World Cup 2026 Visitors

Canada to Utilize Standard Visa Process for FIFA World Cup 2026 Visitors

Calgary, Rajeev Sharma :- As preparations intensify for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Canada has clarified that it will not introduce a specialized visa category for fans attending matches in the country. Instead, visitors will be required to follow the standard entry procedures already in place. Travelers from visa-exempt countries will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) if arriving by air, while citizens of non-visa-exempt nations must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). Officials noted that most TRVs are issued as multiple-entry visas, enabling fans to enter and exit Canada multiple times throughout the validity period of…
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Indian Society of Calgary to Host Ganesh Utsav 2025 at Genesis Centre

Indian Society of Calgary to Host Ganesh Utsav 2025 at Genesis Centre

Calgary, Rajeev Sharma :- The Indian Society of Calgary will host the highly anticipated Ganesh Utsav 2025 on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Genesis Centre in northeast Calgary. The celebration will commence at 1:00 PM and is open to the public with free entry, welcoming families and community members to participate in one of Calgary’s most vibrant cultural festivals.Devesh Oberio stated that the event will feature devotional ceremonies, cultural performances, and community programs, offering an opportunity for people of all ages to come together in celebration of tradition and unity. The Genesis Centre has been selected to accommodate the…
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Motorcyclist in 20s Killed in Northwest Calgary Collision with SUV

Calgary, Rajeev Sharma :- A man in his early 20s has died following a tragic collision between a motorcycle and an SUV late Sunday night in northwest Calgary. The crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. at the busy intersection of 16 Avenue NW and 10 Street NW. He is the son of Ex-MLA Parabh Gill, who is in deep shock after this tragic accident. According to police, the motorcyclist was traveling westbound on 16 Avenue when he allegedly moved from the left lane into the left-turn lane and entered the intersection against a red light at high speed. At the same…
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Prime Minister Carney meets with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Prime Minister Carney meets with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy

National Times Bureau :- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in Kyiv, Ukraine. The Prime Minister thanked the President for his hospitality and his leadership at this hinge moment in history. Prime Minister Carney congratulated President Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine on their Independence Day, acknowledging Ukrainians’ long and consequential fight for sovereignty. The two leaders discussed Russia’s ongoing war of aggression and welcomed U.S. leadership in working toward an end to the killing. The Prime Minister and the President agreed that just and lasting peace can only exist with robust…
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Record-Breaking Heat Grips B.C. as Dozens of Communities Shatter August Highs

Record-Breaking Heat Grips B.C. as Dozens of Communities Shatter August Highs

National Times Bureau (Richa Walia): British Columbia endured a scorching late-summer hot spell over the weekend, with more than a dozen communities breaking maximum temperature records on August 23, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. The soaring temperatures stretched from Vancouver Island to the Fraser Canyon and as far north as Smithers. In Victoria, the mercury hit 31.1 C, surpassing a record that had stood since 1916. Lytton, known for its extreme summer heat, climbed to 38.6 C, breaking its previous benchmark set in 1958. Other regions, including Abbotsford, West Vancouver, Whistler, and Pemberton, also set new highs. Environment…
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Former Alberta Deputy Premier Leads ‘Forever Canadian’ Petition Against Separatist Push

Former Alberta Deputy Premier Leads ‘Forever Canadian’ Petition Against Separatist Push

Edmonton, August 24, 2025 — Former Alberta Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk has launched an ambitious campaign to keep Alberta firmly within Canada, countering growing separatist calls in the province.Lukaszuk, who once served as deputy premier in a Progressive Conservative government, is spearheading the Forever Canadian petition. The initiative requires nearly 294,000 verified signatures by the end of October to trigger a referendum on whether Alberta should enshrine its commitment to remain part of Canada as official policy.“This has become a full-time job. I’m very passionate about this,” Lukaszuk told reporters, stressing his motivation stems from both patriotism and lived experience.…
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Young Man from Moga Dies in Tragic Road Accident in Canada

Young Man from Moga Dies in Tragic Road Accident in Canada

National Times Bureau :- A 26-year-old youth from Punjab’s Moga district, identified as Mandeep Singh, lost his life in a severe road accident in Strathmore, Canada. Mandeep, a resident of Gholia Khurd village, had moved abroad in pursuit of a better future, but fate had other plans. Fatal Collision with Truck According to reports, the accident occurred when a truck collided with the vehicle Mandeep was traveling in. The crash was so severe that by the time emergency services arrived, he had already passed away on the spot. Sole Breadwinner of the Family Mandeep was the only earning member of…
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Canadian PM Mark Carney Visits Ukraine, Signals Openness to Future Peacekeeping Role

Canadian PM Mark Carney Visits Ukraine, Signals Openness to Future Peacekeeping Role

Kyiv (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made his first official visit to Ukraine, as Ottawa weighs the possibility of contributing to international peacekeeping efforts in the war-torn region. The visit coincides with Ukraine’s Independence Day, underscoring Canada's continued support for Ukrainian sovereignty amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. Carney's trip follows mounting discussions within a 30-nation coalition — led by France and the United Kingdom — exploring long-term security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement. While Canada has not formally committed troops, senior government sources confirmed that the country is not ruling out future participation,…
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