Canada

10 Jul

Brampton Man of Punjabi Origin Gets 20-Year US Jail Term in International Drug Smuggling Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingBrampton

Brampton (Rajeev Sharma): A Canadian man of Punjabi origin has been sentenced to two decades in a United States federal prison after being convicted of leading a cross-border drug trafficking operation that moved massive quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine from the US into Canada. The sentence was announced by the US Attorney's Office following proceedings in a federal court, where Guramrit Sidhu, 63, admitted to running an organised narcotics network. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said the conviction followed a lengthy multinational investigation involving agencies from the United States, Canada and Mexico. According to prosecutors, Sidhu supervised a sophisticated…

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10 Jul

Elections Alberta Warns Public About Fake Website Impersonating Official Election Portal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingElections Alberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Elections Alberta has issued a public warning after identifying a fraudulent website that appears to imitate its official online platform by using a misleading web address and displaying fabricated voter information. According to the election authority, the website electionsab.ca closely resembles the official Elections Alberta address, elections.ab.ca, and appears to have been created to mislead users amid recent concerns surrounding the unauthorized use of Alberta’s List of Electors. Officials clarified that the website generates entirely fictitious information, including names, residential addresses, telephone numbers and so-called elector identification numbers. Elections Alberta stressed that the displayed data is not…

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10 Jul

Metro Vancouver Governance Reform Moves Ahead as Committee Backs Board Size Cap

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, Trending

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): A proposal to reduce the size of Metro Vancouver’s Board of Directors has cleared a key hurdle after the regional district’s Governance Committee endorsed a recommendation to limit the number of directors each municipality can appoint. The proposal, initiated by Delta Councillor Dylan Kruger, will now be placed before the full Metro Vancouver Board for consideration. If adopted, municipalities would be restricted to appointing a maximum of three directors, while the existing weighted voting system based on population would remain unchanged. The recommendation is part of a broader governance reform effort launched last year, when Kruger introduced…

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10 Jul

Alberta Pledges $50 Million to Expand AI Leadership, Strengthen Public Services and Innovation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has announced a $50-million investment over the next five years in the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), aiming to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across government services, healthcare, education and industry while reinforcing the province’s position as a global AI hub. The funding will be used to advance AI-driven solutions in public services, support research and commercialization, help businesses integrate emerging technologies and prepare Albertans for careers in an increasingly AI-powered economy. Premier Danielle Smith said Alberta’s long-term investment in artificial intelligence research is now translating into practical benefits for residents and businesses. She noted…

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10 Jul

Alberta Fast-Tracks 41 School Projects to Create Over 39,000 Student Spaces

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has accelerated 41 public school infrastructure projects under its Schools Now initiative, a move aimed at expanding classroom capacity and reducing construction timelines as the province continues to witness record population growth. Officials said the latest round of approvals will deliver more than 39,000 new and upgraded student spaces across Alberta. Of the total projects, 19 have received construction funding, while 22 others have advanced into the design phase, allowing work to progress much earlier than originally planned. According to the provincial government, the accelerated process is expected to shave more than nine months…

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09 Jul

Nijjar Case Takes New Turn: Bishnoi Gang Angle Enters Spotlight

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The investigation into the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia, has taken a new turn after U.S. authorities announced charges involving jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, in connection with alleged criminal activities linked to the case. The development has renewed debate around the circumstances of Nijjar’s assassination, which had triggered a major diplomatic dispute between Canada and India after allegations were raised in 2023 about a possible connection to Indian government agents claims India has strongly denied. The latest focus on the Bishnoi gang has shifted…

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09 Jul

Prime Minister Carney meets with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman

nishuthapar10 CommentsCanada, World NewsAI, Canada, Energy, Saudi Arabia, Trade

National Times (Bureau): Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, during his first official visit to Saudi Arabia. This was the first visit by a Canadian Prime Minister to Saudi Arabia in 26 years. The Prime Minister thanked His Royal Highness for his hospitality, and the leaders recognised the growing cooperation between Canada and Saudi Arabia, including the recent Air Transport Agreement to increase air travel, and visits from Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of International Trade, Minister of Artificial Intelligence, and Parliamentary…

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09 Jul

Meta Announces $13-Billion Alberta Data Centre, Marking Largest Tech Investment in Canadian History

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has secured one of the biggest private-sector investments in Canada's history after technology giant Meta announced plans to establish its first Canadian data centre in the province. Valued at more than $13 billion, the project is expected to create thousands of jobs, strengthen Alberta's position in the artificial intelligence sector, and generate substantial long-term revenue for the provincial government. The proposed facility will be built in Sturgeon County and is projected to create over 3,000 construction jobs during development, along with around 300 permanent operational positions once the campus becomes functional. Provincial estimates suggest the project…

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08 Jul

ISRAELI AMBASSADOR HIGHLIGHTS CANADA–ISRAEL–INDIA COOPERATION DURING CALGARY VISIT, MEETS INDIAN DIASPORA LEADERS

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaCalgary, Israel

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Israel’s Ambassador to Canada, Iddo Moed, met with members of Calgary’s Indian diaspora and representatives of the JAI HO Canada Council during his visit to the city, discussing opportunities to strengthen Canada–Israel relations, expand trade and investment partnerships, and enhance cooperation in areas including technology, innovation, agriculture, healthcare, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship. The meeting brought together community leaders and representatives from Calgary’s multicultural community for an engaging discussion on international relations, economic collaboration, and the important role of diaspora communities in building stronger connections between nations. A key part of the conversation focused on the evolving situation in…

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08 Jul

ASIRT probes two fatal police shootings in Alberta; separate investigations underway

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingASIRT

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta's independent police oversight agency is examining two unrelated fatal police shootings involving law enforcement officers in Edmonton and near Cold Lake, with both incidents currently under active investigation. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), acting on directions from the Police Review Commission, has launched Level 1 investigations into the incidents that occurred on June 25 and June 26. Such investigations are mandatory in cases involving deaths, serious injuries, or allegations of significant misconduct by police officers. The first incident unfolded in south Edmonton after police responded to reports of multiple vehicle collisions involving a black…

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