Canada Archives - Page 117 of 156

12 Jul

Edmonton Athletics Invitational: Top track stars race to Edmonton

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Sports, TrendingEdmonton

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The best track and field athletes from around the world will hit the ground running at the Edmonton Athletics Invitational. Olympic-level athletes, coaches and officials will take to the track at the Edmonton Athletics Invitational on July 13. With athletes from 15 countries travelling to Edmonton’s Foote Field, the invitational is expected to bring more than 3,000 spectators and generate about $1.1 million for Edmonton’s economy as participants book hotels, shop and dine at local businesses and restaurants. Through the Major Sport Event grant program, Alberta’s government is supporting the Edmonton Athletics Invitational with $150,000 in funding. This…

12 Jul

Building affordable homes for Albertans

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Canada and Alberta are investing a record of more than $203 million to build thousands of new affordable housing units across the province. Every Albertan deserves to have access to housing options that meet their needs and budgets. As a key part of the province’s 10-year Stronger Foundations plan to provide Albertans with safe, stable, affordable housing, Alberta’s government launched the Affordable Housing Partnership Program in 2022. Through the latest round of Affordable Housing Partnership Program intakes, more than $203 million in joint provincial and federal funding has been committed to support the construction of new affordable…

11 Jul

A Courtroom with a Past: How Tla-o-qui-aht Nation is Rewriting Justice from the Ground Up

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaIndigenous justice, residential school, restorative justice Canada, Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation

Tofino, British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): In a powerful and unprecedented move, justice in Tofino is no longer confined to cold, distant courtrooms. Instead, it now lives and breathes inside the gymnasium of a former residential school once a symbol of colonial oppression now transformed into a community-driven courtroom led by the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation.Earlier this week, Provincial Court Judge Alexander Wolf delivered a sentence to an Indigenous man for assaulting his partner while intoxicated. Yet the hearing was far from typical. The judge did not sit elevated above the accused. There was no intimidating bench, no formal divide. Just ordinary…

11 Jul

Serious Crash Shuts Down Part of Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge; Drivers Urged to Find Alternate Routes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaLougheed Highway closure, Maple Ridge crash, Ridge Meadows RCMP

Maple Ridge, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): A significant stretch of Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, remained closed Friday morning after a serious vehicle crash, prompting authorities to warn commuters of delays.According to Ridge Meadows RCMP, eastbound lanes of Lougheed Highway are closed between 287th Street and Jim Robson Way. Additionally, 240th Street is fully shut down from River Road to Hill Avenue. DriveBC reported that one westbound lane of Lougheed Highway is also closed.B.C. Emergency Health Services said two ambulances and multiple paramedics rushed to the crash at the intersection of 240th Street and Lougheed Highway shortly after 3…

11 Jul

Trump Hikes Canada Tariffs to 35%, Escalating Tensions in US-Canada Trade Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada trade, Mark Carney, Trump tariffs, US-Canada Relations, USMCA

Washington/Ottawa, July 11: President Donald Trump announced plans to raise tariffs on Canadian imports to 35%, further straining relations between two of North America’s closest trading partners and injecting new uncertainty into cross-border commerce.In a letter sent Thursday to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Trump said the increased tariffs, up from the 25% rate announced in February, will take effect from August 1. The move comes amid US accusations that Canada has not done enough to curb fentanyl trafficking, despite comparatively low levels of the drug’s smuggling from Canadian territory.“I must mention that the flow of Fentanyl is hardly the…

11 Jul

Kapil Sharma’s Canada Café Vows Resilience After Shooting Claimed by Khalistani Terrorist

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada café shooting, Kap’s Café, Kapil Sharma, Khalistani terrorist attack

Surrey (Rajeev Sharma) : Kap’s Café, the Canadian eatery owned by popular Indian comedian Kapil Sharma, has vowed not to bow to violence after coming under attack in a shocking shooting incident late Wednesday night.In an emotional post on Instagram, the café located in Surrey, British Columbia said the gunfire had left them shaken, but resolute.“We opened Kap’s Café with hopes of bringing warmth, community and joy through delicious coffee and friendly conversations. To have violence intersect with that dream is heartbreaking. We are processing this shock but we are not giving up,” read the café’s statement.The attack occurred around…

11 Jul

Regional health councils give Albertans a voice

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Albertans want a health care system that reflects where they live and adapts to the unique needs of their communities. As part of the province’s health care refocus, Alberta’s government committed to strengthening community voices by providing more opportunities for Albertans to bring forward their local priorities and offer input on how to improve the system. The regional advisory councils, made up of 150 members from 71 communities, will advise Alberta’s four health ministries and the newly refocused health agencies: Primary Care Alberta, Acute Care Alberta, Assisted Living Alberta, and Recovery Alberta. Each council will explore solutions…

11 Jul

Sheriffs shut down drug house in Edmonton

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingCanada, Edmonton

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Sheriffs have closed a problem property in Edmonton that has been a source of complaints about drug and criminal activity since 2015. The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit of the Alberta Sheriffs obtained a court order against the property owner of 6707 32 Ave NW. The property will be closed for 90 days, beginning on July 10 at noon. All individuals must vacate the premises, including the current property owner. The community safety order, obtained in the Court of King’s Bench, bars all people from the property until the closure period ends on Oct.…

11 Jul

PM Mark Carney Reaffirms Canada’s Support for Ukraine in Virtual Meeting of Coalition of the Willing

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, World NewsMark Carney, Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney participated in a high-level virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on Thursday, reaffirming Canada’s steadfast commitment to Ukraine in the face of ongoing Russian aggression. The meeting, convened to coordinate global support for Ukraine, was co-chaired by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also joined the discussion, alongside senior American figures including Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, and U.S. Special Envoy General Keith Kellogg. During the meeting, the Coalition unanimously condemned Russia’s latest missile strikes on Ukraine and pledged continued military,…

11 Jul

Punjab, Gujarat, and Chandigarh Lead India in Sending Students Abroad

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanada, India, World NewsDelhi, Haryana, Punjab

New Delhi (National Times): According to a recent report, based on passport issuance data between 2016 and 2021, Punjab, Gujarat, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have emerged as the top regions in India sending the highest number of students abroad per lakh population. A lot of people from India look forward to moving to other countries, seeking a bright future. In the meantime, let's have a look at what the numbers say. Key Highlights: Punjab tops the chart with 869 students per lakh population going abroad for studies. Gujarat follows closely with 278 students per lakh, while Chandigarh recorded…