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16 Jul

Dozens of Independents Join Crowded Field as Poilievre Eyes Comeback in Battle River—Crowfoot Byelection

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaBattle River—Crowfoot byelection, Longest Ballot Committee, Pierre Poilievre

Battle River Crowfoot, Alberta, July 16, 2025: The Alberta riding of Battle River Crowfoot is preparing for a remarkable byelection, with dozens of independent candidates already registered in a race that could see Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre return to the House of Commons.The surge of independent hopefuls comes from the efforts of the Longest Ballot Committee, an electoral reform advocacy group determined to set records by registering hundreds of candidates. The group says its goal is to draw attention to the flaws of Canada’s first-past-the-post voting system.While most candidates are running as independents, others have filed nominations under banners such…

16 Jul

Alberta investing $10 million to make it easier for landowners to conserve natural areas while keeping people working

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is launching two new and improved private land conservation programs to better meet the needs of landowners, conserve more land, and prioritize the needs of Albertans. With $10 million in funding now available, the enhanced Private Land Conservation Program and the new Ecosystem Services Grant Program will better protect natural areas across the province while still enabling landowners to use their land for farming, ranching and other work. Private landowners across Alberta strongly support conservation, with more than 142,000 acres conserved since 2019. However, decisions made today may not make sense 50 years from now,…

16 Jul

Calgary police officer charged with two counts of second-degree murder

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingCalgary

Calgary (National Times): On May 29, 2023, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate a police shooting in Calgary. Earlier that day, a Calgary Police Service officer shot at occupants of a van on Memorial Drive following a slow speed pursuit. Two of the occupants were struck and later pronounced deceased. The evidence gathered during ASIRT’s investigation provided reasonable grounds to believe that offences had been committed. As is required by the Police Act, the investigation was forwarded to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) to determine whether the evidence met the standard for prosecution. Following…

16 Jul

PM Mark Carney Convenes Incident Response Group Amid Escalating Wildfire Crisis in Manitoba and Ontario

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingMark Carney

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): As wildfires continue to spread across parts of Canada, particularly Manitoba and Ontario, Prime Minister Mark Carney has convened the Incident Response Group to coordinate the national emergency response and reinforce federal support. The high-level meeting brought together senior ministers and federal officials to assess the situation and streamline efforts to manage the escalating wildfire threat. With thousands of residents already displaced and emergency operations underway, the federal government reaffirmed its full support for provincial and local authorities. The Prime Minister emphasized ongoing coordination with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and First Nations leadership, who are playing a…

16 Jul

Air India Flight AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi Encounters Significant Service Failures, Further Eroding Passenger Trust

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, Trending, World NewsAir India

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): Passengers on board Air India Flight AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi on 15th July, experienced a disappointing journey, raising serious concerns regarding the airline's service quality. The long-haul flight was plagued by several issues, including malfunctioning entertainment systems and unresponsive in-flight staff, under the command of Pilot Parshant Pankaj.According to passengers, entertainment screens for nearly half the seats were non-functional throughout the flight. "The crew had no explanation—just repeated apologies," said one frustrated traveler. The situation is particularly alarming given the recent incident involving an Air India flight from London, which left many passengers shaken. Travelers stated…

15 Jul

B.C. Ostrich Farm Battles Avian Flu Cull in Federal Appeal Court

nishuthapar10 CommentsCanadaavian flu, B.C., bird flu cull, CFIA, Federal Court of Appeal, Universal Ostrich

Ottawa/Edgewood, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): A small ostrich farm in British Columbia will have its day in court Tuesday as the Federal Court of Appeal in Ottawa hears arguments over whether the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) can proceed with a controversial order to cull more than 400 birds due to avian influenza.Universal Ostrich, located in Edgewood, B.C., was ordered to destroy its entire flock after highly pathogenic avian flu was detected on the premises last December. The CFIA has defended the cull as part of a nationwide stamping-out policy to curb the spread of the disease, which has infected over…

15 Jul

Alberta Urges Ottawa to Designate Bishnoi Gang a Terrorist Organization

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis have issued a strong joint statement calling on the federal government to formally designate the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang as a terrorist organization, citing its violent transnational criminal activities and growing threat to Canadian public safety. “The Lawrence Bishnoi Gang is a transnational criminal network responsible for violence, extortion, drug trafficking and targeted killings, including here in Canada,” the statement read. “Its reach is global, and its intent is criminal and violent.” Alberta joins British Columbia Premier David Eby and a growing number of…

15 Jul

Alberta News: Pathways to end gender-based violence

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is launching the Community Pathways to Justice grant to support survivors of gender-based violence. A responsive justice system is essential to ensuring survivors of gender-based violence are supported, and people committing these crimes are held to account. To support survivors of gender-based violence, Alberta’s government is launching a new grant program to strengthen support services across the province. Through the Community Pathways to Justice grant, $1.25 million in one-time funding will be made available to help community-based organizations and Indigenous communities enhance access to justice and provide survivor-centered services. This initiative is part of Alberta’s…

15 Jul

Alberta news: More services coming to Chinook Regional Hospital

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta, Alberta news: More services coming to Chinook Regional Hospital

Calgary (National Times): Work is underway to expand services for Albertans with chronic kidney disease at Chinook Regional Hospital, with the completion of upgrades to surgical facilities. Alberta's government is committed to expanding access to renal services so that Albertans can get the care they need, when and where they need it. That is why the province is investing $22 million over three years to modernize and expand the renal dialysis unit at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. This investment will improve programs for southern Albertans with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease who depend on life-saving dialysis.…

15 Jul

Alberta Marks 75 Years Rat-Free with Continued Vigilance and Pride

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is proudly celebrating a remarkable milestone in pest control history: 75 years of being rat-free. In a statement released today, RJ Sigurdson, Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, praised the province’s internationally recognized Rat Control Program, calling it a model of vigilance and effectiveness. “Rats are a worldwide menace that destroy property and spread disease,” Minister Sigurdson stated. “For three quarters of a century, Alberta has proudly been one of the few jurisdictions on Earth to live without the pest.” First launched in 1950, Alberta’s Rat Control Program was designed to establish a zero-tolerance policy for…