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10 Aug

PM Mark Carney Condemns Violent Attack on Jewish Man in Montreal

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has strongly denounced a violent assault on a Jewish father in Montreal, calling it “an appalling act” that has no place in Canada. The incident, which took place late Saturday in front of the victim’s children, has sent shockwaves through the local community and beyond. Authorities say the man was attacked outside his home, though details on the assailant have yet to be released. In a statement on Sunday, Carney stressed that every person in Canada has the fundamental right to live without fear for their safety. “My thoughts are with the victim…

09 Aug

Canada Loses 40,800 Jobs in July as Employment Rate Drops to Eight-Month Low

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Ottawa, August 9, 2025 – Canada’s labour market took a significant hit in July, shedding 40,800 jobs and reversing much of the strong hiring seen in June, when the economy had added 83,000 positions. The drop pulled the employment rate down to 60.7%, marking its lowest level in eight months, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Friday.Despite the job losses, the unemployment rate held steady at 6.9%, remaining near multi-year highs. The figures came in weaker than expected, as analysts had projected an increase of 13,500 jobs and a rise in unemployment to 7%.Youth workers bore the brunt…

09 Aug

Premier Danielle Smith Heads to Mexico to Boost Alberta’s Trade and Investment Ties

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will visit Mexico City from August 10 to 13 to strengthen economic, trade, and investment partnerships, marking the first official trip to Mexico by an Alberta premier since 2019. During her four-day mission, Smith will meet with senior government officials, industry leaders, and private-sector representatives to promote Alberta as a secure and reliable partner in energy, agriculture, and technology. The visit aims to identify opportunities for collaboration, encourage investment, and expand Alberta’s The Premier will meet with government officials, the private sector, and industry leaders to encourage new investment and trade with Alberta…

09 Aug

PM Mark Carney Criticizes Israeli Military Escalation in Gaza, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has sharply criticized the Israeli government’s latest decision to expand military operations across Gaza, warning that the move will only deepen the crisis without bringing peace or security to the region. In a statement issued Saturday, Carney said the escalation would not end the “humanitarian horror” unfolding in Gaza nor ease the suffering of Israeli hostages and Palestinian civilians. “Canada calls for an immediate ceasefire,” the Prime Minister emphasized, adding that Hamas must release all hostages taken during the October 7 attack, lay down its arms, and allow a significant and sustained increase…

09 Aug

B.C. Mountain Biker Survives Close Encounter with Cougar Near Garibaldi Park

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Squamish, B.C. (Richa Walia): A British Columbia mountain biker had a harrowing experience after being stalked by a cougar for nearly 20 minutes in alpine terrain near Garibaldi Provincial Park, the province’s Conservation Officer Service (COS) confirmed. According to officials, the incident took place earlier this week when the man was riding along a remote mountain trail. The cougar reportedly chased him, made physical contact, and then continued to shadow him as he tried to retreat from the area. In a quick-thinking move, the biker began walking backwards while using his bike as a barrier. He hurled rocks at the…

08 Aug

Man Arrested in Stray Bullet Killing of Indian Student in Canada

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Hamilton, Canada (Rajeev Sharma)— Police in Ontario have arrested a man in connection with the tragic death of 21-year-old Indian student Harsimrat Randhawa, who was killed by a stray bullet earlier this year.Hamilton Police said 32-year-old Jerdaine Foster was taken into custody at Niagara Falls on Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder, along with three counts of attempted murder. Foster, who has prior police records and connections to multiple regions in Ontario, was reportedly living in short-term rental properties at the time.Randhawa, a second-year physiotherapy student at Mohawk College, was struck on April 17 while standing near a bus stop…

08 Aug

ICICG Independence Cup 2025 to Bring 14 Indian Communities Together in Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The spirit of sportsmanship and cultural unity will be on full display at the ICICG Independence Cup 2025, taking place on August 9–10 at 3688 48 Ave NE, Calgary. The two-day cricket tournament and community gathering will feature 14 vibrant Indian communities, offering spectators thrilling matches along with free chai, samosas, and biryani. Participating teams include: Gujarati Mandal (GMC), Rajasthan Royals (RANA), Calgary Marathi Association, Karnataka Flames, TAC (Telugu Association of Calgary), Kalinga Warriors, Delhi Lions, Telangana Chargers, Kerala Blasters, APCAA (Bengali), Bihari Association of Alberta, Tamil Nadu Cricket Club, UP Wolverines (Uttar Pradesh), and Uttarakhand (UK).…

08 Aug

Rain Offers Brief Relief in B.C. Wildfire Battle, but Heightened Risk Looms Ahead

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British Columbia (Richa Walia): Light rainfall and increased humidity have offered a short-lived break in British Columbia’s battle against wildfires, but provincial officials warn that more difficult days are likely ahead as temperatures are expected to rise again. According to Cliff Chapman, Director of Wildfire Operations at the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS), while the recent change in weather has helped slow fire activity in some areas, it has not been enough to significantly alter the overall wildfire risk. “The southern half of B.C. is expected to heat up again starting this weekend,” Chapman said during a media briefing on Wednesday.…

08 Aug

Track athletes chase gold in Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta will welcome Canada’s top track stars for the 2025 Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships. For the second consecutive year, almost 1,000 of Canada’s most promising young track and field athletes are preparing to jump, throw, and sprint their way to the finish line at Calgary’s Foothills Athletic Park from Aug. 8 to 10. This event will bring together top talent from across the country and showcase Alberta as a top destination for major sports events. Alberta’s government invested $30,000 in funding through the Major Sport Event grant program to support the national competition. This…

08 Aug

PM Mark Carney engages Métis leadership on the Building Canada Act

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s new government is ready to get our country building major infrastructure projects again, in partnership with Indigenous Peoples. To that end, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, convened the Métis Major Projects Summit in Ottawa to discuss the Building Canada Act and hear from Métis leaders on how best to work together. During the Summit, the Prime Minister and Métis leadership discussed how the Building Canada Act will enable Canada’s new government to build big things that will connect and transform the national economy – driving greater prosperity for Métis through equity ownership and resource management projects. They focused on how the Government of Canada and Métis…