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03 Jul

Alberta news: New chief, next step for municipal policing option

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Sat Parhar has been appointed as the first chief of the Independent Agency Police Service, marking the next step toward a new municipal policing option. The appointment of a new chief for the Independent Agency Police Service (IAPS) marks the next step in giving municipalities a new option for local policing and builds on the work already underway for the agency to assume the police-like duties currently carried out by the Alberta Sheriffs. The IAPS will empower municipalities to adopt strategies that effectively respond to their specific safety concerns, enhancing public safety across the province. Chief Parhar…

03 Jul

Alberta uncorks new rules for liquor and cannabis

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is supporting liquor producers by enabling them to own, operate and sell their own products on large format bikes or “party bikes.” Albertans out for a spin on a party bike or tavern tour will soon be able to sip locally made beers and spirits. Alberta’s government is updating the rules to give small liquor producers the green light to serve their own products on party bikes, removing an outdated barrier that had prevented local producers from advertising their own brands. This is one of several red tape reduction changes to the Gaming, Liquor and…

03 Jul

PM Mark Carney Meets Canadian Auto Sector Leaders, Focuses on US Deal, Supply Chains and Tariff Strategy

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Ottawa (National Times): Prime Minister Mark Carney met today with senior leadership from the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CVMA) and member company CEOs to discuss the future of Canada’s auto industry amid ongoing trade negotiations with the United States. With the July 21 deadline for a potential Canada-U.S. auto trade deal looming, the Prime Minister and industry leaders focused on the critical need to secure a “made-in-Canada” auto supply chain, protect jobs, and ensure fair treatment for Canadian manufacturers. They also examined strategies to diversify trading partners and reduce reliance on traditional markets amid global economic shifts. During the meeting,…

02 Jul

Two Dead in Abbotsford Home, Homicide Investigators Called In

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAbbotsford homicide, double death, King’s Gate townhouse, McKee Road

Abbotsford, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma) : A quiet townhouse community in Abbotsford has been shaken by a double death investigation after two people were found dead inside a home on Monday evening.Abbotsford police said officers were called around 7:45 p.m. to a residence in the King’s Gate townhouse complex on McKee Road, near the Ledgeview Golf Club, following reports of a violent dispute. Inside, they discovered the bodies of two adults.Authorities have yet to release details on the victims’ identities, including their ages, genders, or any potential relationship between them.Police believe the incident was isolated to the residence and that there…

02 Jul

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Canada Day Message Highlights Unity, Strength, and a Bold National Vision

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): On the occasion of Canada Day, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a stirring address to Canadians, reflecting on the nation’s 158-year journey since Confederation and setting out a bold vision for its future amid global uncertainty. “Canada Day is a time to remember the gamble a few provinces took on unity,” Carney said. “They believed they’d be stronger together than they ever could be apart — and they were right.” In his statement, the Prime Minister emphasized that Canada's history did not begin in 1867, acknowledging the enduring presence and deep contributions of Indigenous Peoples. “Our country’s…

02 Jul

Premier Danielle Smith Issues Canada Day Message: Celebrates Alberta’s Role in a United and Prosperous Nation

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Marking the 158th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith released a heartfelt Canada Day message, emphasizing the province’s deep-rooted values and its significant contribution to the nation's prosperity. “Canada Day is more than a celebration of 158 years of Confederation – it’s a reminder of who we are, where we come from, the people who came before us and the values that define us,” Premier Smith stated. Highlighting the spirit of Albertans, Smith said the province stands out for its commitment to community, fairness, resilience, and freedom. “Here in Alberta, those values run deep. We…

01 Jul

Massive Fire in Langley, B.C. Destroys Two Barns, Kills 27,000 Chickens

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Langley, B.C. (Richa Walia): A devastating fire early Sunday morning at a farm in the Township of Langley, British Columbia, has destroyed two large poultry barns and resulted in the death of approximately 27,000 chickens, according to local fire officials. Deputy Fire Chief Cory Parker of the Township of Langley Fire Department said emergency crews were dispatched around 2:00 a.m., and upon arrival, found the blaze already well underway. The two barns, each stretching roughly 365 metres in length, were fully engulfed in flames. A third barn on the property was successfully saved by firefighters. To bring the fire under…

01 Jul

Wildfire Near Chase Triggers Evacuation Order from B.C. First Nation

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Chase, B.C. (Richa Walia): A fast-moving wildfire near the Village of Chase in British Columbia’s Interior has prompted an evacuation order from the nearby Neskonlith Indian Band, as the fire continues to burn out of control. The Village of Chase has activated its emergency operations centre in response to the threat. The wildfire, discovered Monday, led Neskonlith Chief Irwin Wai to issue an evacuation order affecting approximately 40 properties within the band’s territory. While no structures were believed to be immediately at risk, Chief Wai expressed hope that BC Wildfire Service crews — both aerial and ground teams — would…

01 Jul

Prime Minister Mark Carney Holds Talks with Egyptian President el-Sisi on Middle East Peace, Trade Cooperation

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Ottawa (Rajeev sharma): In a diplomatic outreach aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and addressing escalating tensions in the Middle East, Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, on Monday, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office. During their conversation, the two leaders highlighted the strong economic and cultural relationship between Canada and Egypt, and reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in areas of trade, investment, and commerce. The discussion also focused on the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, particularly in Gaza. Prime Minister Carney reiterated Canada’s firm stance, calling for an immediate…

01 Jul

Alberta and Ontario seek changes on federal policy failures

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta and Ontario are calling for an end to punitive federal policies that hurt competitiveness, weaken economies and don’t benefit the environment. Provincial, federal and territorial environment ministers from across Canada will attend the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment meetings in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories from July 2 to 4, 2025. Ahead of that meeting, Alberta’s Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz and Ontario’s Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks Todd McCarthy have written to the federal government requesting an urgent discussion around scrapping all federal policies and legislation that undermine competitiveness, delay project development, and disproportionately harm…