Canada

20 Dec

British Columbia Sets 2026 PNP Nomination Allocation, Falls Short of Request

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingBritish Columbia

British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia has become the first Canadian province to announce its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocation for 2026, revealing a total that is lower than what it had originally requested. The announcement was published on the BC PNP’s official updates page on December 18, 2025. For the upcoming year, the federal government has granted British Columbia 5,254 nomination spaces. While this represents a 31% increase over the initial 2025 allocation of 4,000 slots, it is fewer than the province ended 2025 with, after receiving additional nominations throughout the year: 1,254 extra slots in October and another…

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20 Dec

New York and Ontario Join Forces to Advance Nuclear Energy Technology

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, OntarioNew York, Ontario

New York (Rajeev Sharma): New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a cross-border collaboration aimed at developing nuclear energy technology during a joint event at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. The initiative focuses on advancing small modular reactors (SMRs) and other nuclear innovations. Ontario Power Generation is currently working on SMRs at its Darlington facility, located roughly two hours north of Buffalo. Premier Ford highlighted the growing energy demand in Ontario, projecting an increase of up to 90% over the next 25 years. “We are expanding our nuclear capabilities, both with small modular reactors and large-scale…

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19 Dec

Power Restored Gradually After Powerful Windstorm Disrupts Life Across B.C.

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingBritish Columbia

British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): A powerful wind and rain system swept across British Columbia this week, cutting electricity to tens of thousands of homes, shutting down schools, and creating hazardous travel conditions across large parts of the province. According to B.C. Hydro, outages peaked early Wednesday, affecting roughly 120,000 customers, largely concentrated in the Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast regions. By mid-afternoon, crews had reduced that figure to about 30,000 as repair work continued throughout the day. Utility officials said the damage was worsened by weakened trees, many of which were compromised by years of drought and toppled easily under…

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19 Dec

Alberta Court Clears Way for Gender Care Law After Province Invokes Notwithstanding Clause

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): An Alberta judge has lifted a court injunction that had temporarily blocked the province’s controversial legislation restricting access to gender-affirming health care for minors, following the government’s decision to invoke the notwithstanding clause. The ruling comes after the Alberta government appealed an earlier decision that paused the law’s enforcement. With the injunction now removed, the legislation — which bars physicians from prescribing puberty blockers and hormone therapy to youth under the age of 16 — is allowed to proceed. The law has been strongly contested by advocacy organizations. Earlier this year, Egale Canada and Calgary-based group Skipping…

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19 Dec

Mandatory Air Conditioning in Ontario Nursing Homes Linked to Fewer Heat-Related Deaths

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): A province-wide requirement for air conditioning in Ontario’s long-term care homes has prevented dozens of deaths, according to new research that underscores the growing health risks posed by extreme heat. The study, published this week in JAMA Internal Medicine, examined more than 73,000 resident deaths recorded in Ontario nursing homes between 2010 and 2023. Researchers found that residents living in facilities without air conditioning in their individual rooms faced a significantly higher risk during heat waves. On days of extreme heat, the likelihood of death was about eight per cent higher compared to residents in rooms with…

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18 Dec

Canada, Ontario Sign Pact to Fast-Track Major Projects With ‘One Project, One Review’ System

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Ontario (Gaganjot Singh): Canada and Ontario on Thursday signed a new co-operation agreement aimed at speeding up major infrastructure projects by streamlining environmental and impact assessments, as the federal government pushes to strengthen the economy amid shifting global trade dynamics.Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the agreement, which introduces a “one project, one review” approach for large infrastructure initiatives in Ontario. The framework is designed to reduce regulatory duplication between federal and provincial authorities while maintaining strong environmental safeguards and protections for Indigenous rights.Under the agreement, Canada and Ontario will adopt a flexible assessment process that…

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18 Dec

Federal Investment Vital to Protect B.C. Trade Corridors, Says Premier David Eby

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Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia Premier David Eby has stressed that sustained federal investment in provincial transportation infrastructure is critical to preventing long-term disruptions to cross-Canada trade and maintaining business confidence in the province.Eby said he raised concerns over “trade-enabling infrastructure” during a meeting with the federal government’s major projects office, pointing specifically to Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley and the Massey Tunnel, both of which are crucial for commuters and freight movement to coastal ports. His remarks come days after severe flooding forced the closure of sections of Highway 1, exposing vulnerabilities in one of the country’s most…

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18 Dec

Powerful Winter Storm Triggers Massive Multi-Vehicle Pileup on QE2 Near Calgary

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): A powerful winter storm and sudden blizzard conditions turned a stretch of Highway QE2 between Airdrie and Calgary into a scene of devastation, as a massive chain-reaction collision involving an estimated 80 to 100 vehicles left motorists fighting for their lives. The intense snow blizzard brought near-zero visibility, fierce winds, and ice-covered pavement, creating extremely dangerous driving conditions. Many drivers reported being unable to see more than a few metres ahead before traffic abruptly came to a halt. Vehicles began sliding uncontrollably, crashing into one another in rapid succession, leaving people trapped inside crushed cars and…

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18 Dec

Alberta Sheriffs Shut Down Calgary Property After 148 Drug and Crime Complaints

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Sheriffs have closed a Calgary property at 2016 41 Street SE following nearly two years of investigation linked to drugs and criminal activity. Acting under a court order obtained by the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit, the property will be closed for 90 days starting Dec. 17 at noon, with all occupants ordered to vacate. The closure follows 148 complaints from residents and police findings that included drug trafficking activity, arrests on outstanding warrants, and the seizure of ammunition and weapons. The property, located near two playgrounds and an elementary school, will be boarded up,…

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17 Dec

Second Ransom-Related Shooting Outside Surrey Restaurant Raises Safety Concerns; Police Say Extortion Suspected

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingSurrey

Surrey ( Rajeev Sharma) : Gun Shots were fired for the second time outside the Paratha and Pasta restaurant in Surrey in what police believe is another ransom related extortion attempt. The latest incident occurred late at night, while staff members were still inside the restaurant. No one was injured, but the incident has heightened fear among workers and nearby business owners. Police say officers responded to reports of gunfire and found evidence of shots striking the exterior of the business. The scene was secured, and investigators collected physical evidence while canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance footage. In…

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