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20 May

DRUG SMUGGLING SCHEME ALLEGEDLY EXPOSED AT TORONTO PEARSON AIRPORT: INNOCENT TRAVELLERS REPORTEDLY FRAMED THROUGH LUGGAGE TAG SWITCHING

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingToronto

Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): A major investigation has raised serious concerns about airport security at Toronto Pearson International Airport, where an alleged drug smuggling operation is said to have involved the misuse of passenger luggage tags to frame unsuspecting international travellers. According to findings reported by CTV News’ W5 program, at least 17 innocent passengers departing from Canadian airports over the past year were allegedly caught in a sophisticated scheme. In several cases, travellers were reportedly detained, arrested, or jailed in foreign countries after narcotics were discovered in luggage registered under their names. Investigators allege that airport insiders or baggage…

17 May

Dentist PRATIMA DUGGAL of Chandigarh named in fatal Implant negligence complaint, Calgary Family alleges delay, mismanagemnet and abandonment

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingChandigarh, Pratima Duggal

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): A detailed complaint alleging medical negligence under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been filed against Chandigarh-based dental surgeon Dr. Pratima Duggal, following the death of Amrita Bedi, a 42-year-old woman originally linked to Calgary, Canada, after a dental implant procedure in May 2026. The complainant, the mother of the deceased, has sought registration of an FIR, preservation of all medical records, CCTV footage, and a forensic investigation. According to the complaint, Amrita Bedi travelled from Calgary to India with her family after treatment discussions that began in January 2026 through remote consultations.…

16 May

Canadian Government Warns Travellers About Risks of Visiting High-Risk Countries

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): The Canadian government is reminding citizens and residents that travelling to countries facing war, political unrest, terrorism threats, or natural disasters comes with serious personal and financial risks, especially when official travel advisories are in place. Federal officials say Canadians who choose to travel to destinations marked “Avoid Non-Essential Travel” or “Avoid All Travel” should not expect the government to cover emergency evacuation costs, private security, accommodation, or return flights during a crisis.The government states that while consular officials may provide documentation support, information, and limited assistance, the financial responsibility remains with the traveller. The warning…

15 May

Alberta, Canada Advance New West Coast Oil Pipeline to Asian Markets

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta Energy, Asian Markets, Carbon Pricing, Danielle Smith, Energy Export, Indigenous Ownership, Mark Carney, oil pipeline

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The governments of Alberta and Canada have finalized major elements of the Alberta Canada Energy Memorandum of Understanding, paving the way for a new west coast oil pipeline that could begin construction as early as Sept. 1, 2027. The agreement, announced on May 15, 2026, is aimed at expanding Canada’s energy exports to Asian and global markets while reducing regulatory uncertainty for investors and industry partners. The proposed Indigenous co-owned pipeline would transport more than one million barrels of oil per day to a west coast export terminal, helping Canada diversify beyond reliance on a single energy…

15 May

Calgary Police Make Additional Arrests in Violent Extortion Series Targeting South Asian Community

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCalgary Police, Criminal Charges, Extortion, Kidnapping, Police Investigation, Public Safety, South Asian

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary Police Service has laid multiple charges against five men in connection with a violent extortion and kidnapping case that investigators say marks a serious escalation in an ongoing extortion series targeting Calgary’s South Asian community. According to police, the incident began between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, when a man was allegedly kidnapped from a residence in Edmonton by four suspects. The victim was reportedly assaulted, threatened with a firearm, and forced into a vehicle before being driven from Edmonton to Calgary. Investigators say the suspects then travelled to a residence…

15 May

Carney Government Considers Major “Asset Recycling” Plan Involving Airports and Ports to Fund Infrastructure

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, OntarioMark Carney

Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that the federal government is exploring a large-scale “asset recycling” strategy that could involve selling or restructuring public assets such as airports and ports to raise capital for national infrastructure and economic growth priorities. The approach is being considered as a way to help finance a new infrastructure package reportedly valued at around $25 billion. Under the proposed framework, the government would “recycle” capital currently tied up in federally owned assets and redirect it toward new nation-building projects. Officials say the concept is still in early development stages and no…

15 May

Carney and Smith to Announce Major Canada–Alberta Energy Deal on Friday in Calgary

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingDanielle Smith, Mark Carney

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will jointly announce a significant energy agreement in Calgary on Friday 15th May, focusing on industrial carbon pricing and progress on a potential west coast pipeline. The expected deal will outline a framework to align federal and Alberta carbon pricing policies, with a long term industrial price target of around $130 per tonne by 2040. It is also expected to advance planning discussions for a proposed oil pipeline to British Columbia’s coast, although no final approval is anticipated. Officials say the agreement is part of ongoing negotiations aimed…

15 May

Oakville Dental Office Employee Charged in Alleged $235,000 Fraud Investigation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, Trendingoakville

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Halton Regional Police Service has charged a former employee of an Oakville dental office in connection with an alleged fraud scheme involving approximately $235,000 in business funds over nearly two years. Police say the investigation began in April 2025 after the dental practice reported suspicious financial activity. The case was assigned to the Financial Crimes Unit, which launched an in-depth investigation into the movement of funds and internal transactions linked to the business. Investigators allege that between May 2023 and January 2025, the accused employee, while working in an administrative capacity at the clinic, redirected payments and…

15 May

Calgary Police Release CCTV Images in Fatal North Hill Co-op Shooting Investigation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit is continuing its investigation into a fatal shooting that took place earlier this week in northeast Calgary and has now released CCTV images of a suspect vehicle believed to be connected to the incident. Police say officers responded at approximately 7:50 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026, to reports of gunfire in the parking lot of the Calgary Co-op North Hill. Upon arrival, officers discovered two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to hospital, where one man was later pronounced deceased. The second victim remains in stable…

14 May

Canada crackdown: Two Punjabi youths arrested in Surrey firing case linked to extortion network

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada News

Rajeev Sharma :- Ending days of political suspense over the leadership issue in Kerala, the Congress high command on Thursday officially announced V. D. Satheesan as the new Chief Minister of the state. The decision was finalised after extensive consultations with senior leaders of the party’s Kerala unit. The announcement was made at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi by party observers Ajay Maken and Mukul Wasnik, along with Kerala in-charge Deepa Dasmunshi. Senior Congress leader Satheesan’s name had emerged as the frontrunner following several rounds of discussions within the party. Apart from Satheesan, Congress organisation general secretary K. C.…