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05 Aug

Canada Airdrops Humanitarian Aid Over Gaza Amid Escalating Crisis

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): In a decisive move to support civilians affected by the deepening crisis in Gaza, the Canadian Armed Forces conducted an aerial delivery of nearly 10,000 kilograms of humanitarian aid on Monday. The operation, carried out by a CC-130J Hercules aircraft, marks one of Canada’s most significant direct relief efforts in the conflict-stricken region. The airdrop, confirmed by Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Defence Minister David McGuinty, comes as the situation in Gaza continues to spiral. Prime Minister Mark Carney, highlighting the severity of the conditions on the ground, described the unfolding events as a “rapidly deteriorating…

05 Aug

Alberta Marks Heritage Day with a Call to Celebrate Cultural Diversity

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir has extended warm wishes to Albertans on the occasion of Heritage Day, urging communities across the province to come together in celebration of their shared cultural legacy. “On this first Monday in August, we come together to celebrate Heritage Day – a day that honours the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions and histories that shape Alberta,” Minister Fir said in an official statement. Tracing its roots back to 1974, Heritage Day has grown from a modest multicultural concert at Fort Edmonton Park into one of Alberta’s…

04 Aug

Calgary home prices decline in July as supply returns to pre-pandemic levels

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary's housing inventory has reverted to pre-pandemic levels, driven by a substantial increase in supply last month, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board. Most of the growth has been led by homes built in newer communities, which have raised the number of available units to nearly 7,000. This amounts to 3.3 months of supply, an 88 per cent increase compared to last year. The rise in supply coincided with a drop in sales, which fell by 12 per cent to 2,099. Detached homes dominated in sales with more than 1,000 transactions. New listings, meanwhile, reached 3,911…

04 Aug

Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Strikes Off B.C. Coast, No Damage Reported

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British Columbia (Richa Walia): A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded off the coast of British Columbia early Sunday morning, according to Earthquakes Canada. The quake occurred at approximately 6:20 a.m. local time and was detected at a depth of 15 kilometres, just west of Haida Gwaii. Authorities confirmed there have been no reports of damage, and at this magnitude, none is expected. The minor quake comes just days after B.C. faced a tsunami advisory earlier this week following a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia, which prompted waves to move across the Pacific Ocean. The advisory was…

04 Aug

Woman Dies After Motorcycle-Minivan Collision in Central Alberta

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A 53-year-old woman has died following a crash involving a motorcycle and a minivan in central Alberta on Friday afternoon, according to Rimbey RCMP. Police said they received a report of the collision at around 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 20 and 20A, just north of Rimbey. When officers arrived, they discovered that a motorcycle carrying two riders had collided with a minivan. The woman, who was riding as a passenger on the motorcycle, was airlifted to the hospital by STARS Air Ambulance but later succumbed to her injuries. Following an initial investigation, the RCMP…

04 Aug

Mark Carney and Donald Trump Expected to Hold Talks as 35% US Tariffs Rattle Canada

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump may soon meet for high-level talks in an attempt to defuse escalating trade tensions, after Washington’s decision to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods not covered under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) sent shockwaves through Canada’s economy. Canada’s federal minister responsible for US-Canada trade relations, Dominic LeBlanc, expressed optimism on Sunday, telling CBS News that he sees “a pathway to reducing these tariffs” through negotiations. “I believe there is an option of striking a deal that will bring down tariffs,” LeBlanc said, just days after Trump signed…

03 Aug

‘Airborne’ Fish Causes Brush Fire and Power Outage in British Columbia

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British Columbia (Richa Walia): In an unusual chain of events, a small brush fire and power outage in British Columbia on Wednesday (July 30) were caused by an unexpected culprit, a fish. Fire officials confirmed that the incident did not result from lightning strikes or human negligence but rather from a fish dropped from the sky by an osprey. The fire, which burned less than an acre, was swiftly brought under control thanks to the quick action of Ashcroft Fire Rescue, supported by local ranchers and workers from BC Hydro. After extinguishing the blaze, investigators traced the source of ignition…

03 Aug

Citizen Group Launches Petition to Keep Alberta in Canada

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): A new citizen-led organization in Alberta is working to ensure the province remains part of Canada. Over the long weekend, members of Forever Canadian were out in Old Strathcona asking residents a simple but powerful question: “Do you agree that Alberta should remain in Canada?” The group began collecting signatures on Saturday from legal Alberta voters who oppose the idea of provincial separation. Their ultimate goal is to push the provincial government to include anti-separatism measures in its policy decisions. “Albertans are proud Canadians,” said John Lobe, a volunteer canvassing for signatures. “Since we started Forever Canadian,…

03 Aug

PM Mark Carney Promotes ‘Canada Strong Pass’ During Visit to Greenwich Beach

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Charlottetown, PEI (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has described Canada as “the greatest country in the world,” while highlighting the newly launched Canada Strong Pass, a program designed to help Canadians and visitors explore the country’s most breathtaking destinations. During a visit to Greenwich Beach at PEI National Park this week, Carney joined the Parks Canada team to showcase the initiative and encourage Canadians to experience the natural beauty their country has to offer. “Canada is the greatest country in the world. We created the Canada Strong Pass so you can see more of the most incredible parts of…

02 Aug

B.C. Jobs Minister Kahlon Urges Ottawa to ‘Negotiate Hard’ Over US Tariffs

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Victoria (Richa Walia): British Columbia’s Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth, Ravi Kahlon, has called on the federal government to “negotiate hard” in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on Canadian goods to 35 per cent. Kahlon said Prime Minister Mark Carney and Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc must stay the course. “Keep your head down, stay at the table, and find solutions without getting distracted by the day-to-day swings of the U.S. president,” he urged. Premier David Eby’s office also released a statement emphasizing that his priority remains protecting BC workers and businesses from what he…