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07 Aug

Kapil Sharma’s Surrey Café Attacked Again, Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Issues Fresh Threat

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Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): Indian comedian and entertainment icon Kapil Sharma’s café in Surrey, Canada, came under fire for the second time in less than a month, sparking serious security concerns. On Thursday morning, unknown assailants fired multiple rounds at Kap’s Cafe, located at 85 Avenue and Scott Road, leaving at least six bullet holes and shattered windows in their wake.Local resident Bob Singh, speaking to 1130 NewsRadio, recounted the moment he heard the gunshots. “I saw it from my patio. I heard five or six shots and then the cops arrived,” he said.The Surrey Police responded swiftly and have launched…

07 Aug

Amazon’s Challenge to B.C. Labour Board Union Ruling Dismissed Again

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Delta, B.C (Richa Walia): In a significant development for labour rights in Canada, the British Columbia Labour Relations Board has dismissed Amazon’s attempt to reverse a decision certifying a workers' union at its Delta facility. The ruling, issued on Tuesday, upholds an earlier decision from July that found the company acted to undermine union efforts through targeted hiring practices. The Labour Board panel supported the conclusion that Amazon deliberately expanded its workforce during the union’s membership drive to reduce the percentage of union supporters, a move the board deemed an intentional effort to obstruct certification. Evidence submitted by Unifor, the…

07 Aug

Alberta Renews Commitment to Youth in Care with Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Scholarship

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s Minister of Children and Family Services, Searle Turton, reaffirmed the province’s dedication to empowering young adults formerly in government care by officially launching this year’s round of applications for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Scholarship. Originally established to honor the 2011 royal visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Alberta, the scholarship recognizes outstanding academic performance by participants of the province’s Advancing Futures program—an initiative that supports youth as they transition from government care into adulthood. “We are investing in the future of Alberta’s youth,” Minister Turton stated. “This scholarship is about recognizing…

07 Aug

PM Mark Carney convenes First Ministers’ Meeting

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers to discuss Canada’s coordinated economic response to ongoing U.S. trade measures. The Prime Minister updated the premiers on the status of trade negotiations with the U.S. He noted that, while Canada continues to negotiate with the United States on our trading relationship, the impacts of tariffs remain present across the Canadian economy. As such, First Ministers discussed concrete actions to support Canadian workers and businesses most impacted by these tariffs across various sectors, including the softwood lumber sector. To this end, the Prime Minister underscored the series of…

06 Aug

‘Republic of Khalistan’ Embassy Set Up in Canada Amid Rising Tensions Over Extremism

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Surrey (Rajeev Sharma) — In a provocative move likely to escalate diplomatic tensions, a self-styled ‘Embassy of the Republic of Khalistan’ has been set up on the premises of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia the same site once led by slain Khalistan supporter Hardeep Singh Nijjar.The act, orchestrated by the banned separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), comes just as India and Canada are attempting to revive diplomatic ties following the fallout from Nijjar’s assassination in 2023. The symbolic embassy prominently displays support for Nijjar and aligns with the group’s plans for a fresh Khalistan referendum…

06 Aug

ASIRT Probes Officer-Involved Shooting at Strathcona County RCMP Detachment

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Strathcona County, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has launched an investigation into a police-involved shooting that occurred on the morning of July 28 at the Strathcona County RCMP detachment. According to initial reports, the incident began around 10:30 a.m., when an RCMP officer spotted a man inside the detachment’s secure parking area. The officer reportedly believed the individual was armed and relayed the information to other members over police radio. In response, multiple officers arrived on scene and issued verbal commands to the man. A confrontation followed, during which four officers discharged their firearms, striking…

06 Aug

Mark Carney’s $1.2 Billion Forestry Support Plan Welcomed in B.C., but Industry Calls for U.S. Trade Deal

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British Columbia (Richa Walia): The federal government’s $1.2 billion relief package for Canada’s struggling forestry sector has received a cautious welcome in British Columbia, where industry leaders stress that long-term solutions must include a new trade agreement with the United States. The announcement, made by Prime Minister Mark Carney in West Kelowna on Tuesday, comes as American import duties on Canadian softwood lumber continue to rise. Under the plan, $700 million will be allocated for loan guarantees to help companies stabilize operations, while $500 million will fund the development of new products and markets. An additional $500 million will support…

06 Aug

Prime Minister Carney Unveils Bold New Strategy to Transform Canada’s Softwood Lumber Industry

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West Kelowna, British Columbia (Richa Walia): In a decisive step toward reshaping Canada’s economic future, Prime Minister Mark Carney today announced a sweeping set of measures aimed at revitalizing and future-proofing the country’s softwood lumber industry. Speaking from Parliament Hill, the Prime Minister outlined a transformative strategy that places Canadian innovation, sustainability, and economic resilience at its core. “With the global trade environment evolving rapidly, we must act decisively to support our industries and workers,” Carney said. “Canada’s new government is committed to building a resilient economy rooted in Canadian resources, ingenuity, and leadership in sustainable practices.” The newly announced…

06 Aug

Consulate General of India to Host Consular Camp in Abbotsford on August 9

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Abbotsford (National Times Bureau): The Consulate General of India, Vancouver, in collaboration with the Khalsa Diwan Society (KDS), Abbotsford, will organize a Consular Camp on Saturday, August 9, 2025, to provide essential consular services to members of the Indian community in the Fraser Valley region.The camp will take place at the Khalsa Diwan Society, located at 33094 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2AB. Services will be available during two sessions: from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and again from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.The following consular services will be offered at the camp: - Passport applications - Overseas Citizen…

05 Aug

Wesley Ridge Wildfire Rages Unchecked on Vancouver Island, Forcing Hundreds to Evacuate

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Vancouver Island (Richa Walia )— A wildfire near Cameron Lake on Vancouver Island continued to burn out of control on Monday, growing to 511 hectares despite efforts by firefighters to contain its spread.The blaze, now known as the Wesley Ridge fire, was discovered Thursday and is located about 50 kilometres northwest of Nanaimo, B.C., according to the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS). The fire has prompted an evacuation order for 387 homes, with another 235 properties on evacuation alert.“There was limited growth overnight,” BCWS fire information officer Madison Dahl said at a press conference. She added that 164 personnel, including more…