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14 Jul

PM Mark Carney Thanks First Responders Amid Intensifying Wildfires Across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): As wildfires continue to ravage parts of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement on Monday acknowledging the escalating crisis and expressing deep gratitude to the emergency crews working tirelessly on the front lines. "Wildfires have been worsening, especially across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario," said Prime Minister Carney. "On behalf of Canadians, my ongoing gratitude to all the first responders on the front lines of this crisis." In recent weeks, several regions in central and eastern Canada have witnessed a surge in wildfire activity due to high temperatures, prolonged drought conditions, and…

14 Jul

Out-of-Control Princeton Wildfire Triggers Evacuation Order in British Columbia

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Princeton, BC (Richa Walia): A rapidly spreading wildfire near Princeton has been declared "out-of-control" by the BC Wildfire Service, prompting an evacuation order for residents in the surrounding area. Dubbed the August Lake wildfire, the blaze has grown to approximately 14 hectares and is burning dangerously close to the Princeton Golf Club. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has issued an evacuation order for select areas, while others have been placed on evacuation alert. The BC Wildfire Service reports that around 40 firefighters and three helicopters are actively working to contain the fire, which is currently exhibiting rank one to…

13 Jul

Wildfires Near Keremeos, B.C. Trigger Evacuation Alerts as Blazes Spread Rapidly

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Keremeos, B.C. (Richa Walia): A rapidly growing wildfire near Cathedral Provincial Park in southwestern British Columbia has prompted evacuation alerts as officials race to contain multiple out-of-control blazes in the region. The Young Creek wildfire, discovered Friday southwest of Keremeos, has expanded to approximately 50 hectares and remains uncontained, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service. The agency reports that 34 firefighters and two helicopters are currently on-site battling the flames. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) issued an evacuation alert late Friday for areas surrounding Cathedral Provincial Park, including two nearby campgrounds. Authorities believe the fire was human-caused. In a…

13 Jul

Danielle Smith Defends Alberta’s School Library Policy, Says ‘Pornography is a Problem’ for Youth

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Premier Danielle Smith has doubled down on her government’s controversial decision to remove sexually explicit material from Alberta school libraries, saying the move is necessary to protect children from being exposed to inappropriate content. Speaking on her province-wide radio show, Your Province, Your Premier, Smith responded to criticism suggesting education funding and classroom overcrowding should take precedence over library book content. Smith acknowledged the importance of broader education concerns but insisted that shielding young children from pornographic material is also a vital issue. “Pornography is a problem for young adults,” she said. “If I can’t describe some…

13 Jul

Mark Carney Vows to Defend Canadian Workers as Trump Threatens 35% Tariffs on Imports

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday pledged to stand firm in defense of Canadian workers and businesses as the August 1 deadline looms for sweeping new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a dramatic escalation in duties on a wide range of Canadian imports, hiking tariffs to 35%, intensifying trade tensions between the two allies. In a post shared on the social media platform X, Carney emphasized Canada’s commitment to protecting its economic sovereignty and workforce amid the ongoing dispute. “Throughout the current trade negotiations with the United…

12 Jul

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke Urges Social Media Crackdown After Kap’s Café Shooting

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Surrey, BC (Richa Walia): In the wake of a disturbing shooting incident at the popular Kap’s Café in Surrey, Mayor Brenda Locke has issued an urgent public appeal to major social media companies to take decisive action against the spread of violent criminal content online. The shooting, which occurred earlier this week, was not only a physical attack but also a digital spectacle, as the alleged perpetrator filmed and posted the act online. Mayor Locke described the incident as a calculated attempt to instill fear across the community. "That fear is real," she stated, recalling her visit to the café…

12 Jul

Alberta Leads Canada in Job Growth with 51,000 Full-Time Jobs Added in June: Minister Schow

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s economy continues its upward momentum, with the province adding over 51,000 full-time jobs in June 2025, according to the latest Labour Force Survey. Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, Joseph Schow, released an official statement on Friday highlighting the impressive employment gains and Alberta’s strengthening economic position. “Alberta is leading Canada in job growth,” said Minister Schow. “With changes in part-time jobs included, we’re seeing a net increase of 30,000 jobs across the province. This is welcome news and further proof that our economic strategy is delivering results.” The significant surge in full-time employment contributed…

12 Jul

Edmonton Athletics Invitational: Top track stars race to Edmonton

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The best track and field athletes from around the world will hit the ground running at the Edmonton Athletics Invitational. Olympic-level athletes, coaches and officials will take to the track at the Edmonton Athletics Invitational on July 13. With athletes from 15 countries travelling to Edmonton’s Foote Field, the invitational is expected to bring more than 3,000 spectators and generate about $1.1 million for Edmonton’s economy as participants book hotels, shop and dine at local businesses and restaurants. Through the Major Sport Event grant program, Alberta’s government is supporting the Edmonton Athletics Invitational with $150,000 in funding. This…

12 Jul

Building affordable homes for Albertans

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Canada and Alberta are investing a record of more than $203 million to build thousands of new affordable housing units across the province. Every Albertan deserves to have access to housing options that meet their needs and budgets. As a key part of the province’s 10-year Stronger Foundations plan to provide Albertans with safe, stable, affordable housing, Alberta’s government launched the Affordable Housing Partnership Program in 2022. Through the latest round of Affordable Housing Partnership Program intakes, more than $203 million in joint provincial and federal funding has been committed to support the construction of new affordable…

11 Jul

A Courtroom with a Past: How Tla-o-qui-aht Nation is Rewriting Justice from the Ground Up

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaIndigenous justice, residential school, restorative justice Canada, Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation

Tofino, British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): In a powerful and unprecedented move, justice in Tofino is no longer confined to cold, distant courtrooms. Instead, it now lives and breathes inside the gymnasium of a former residential school once a symbol of colonial oppression now transformed into a community-driven courtroom led by the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation.Earlier this week, Provincial Court Judge Alexander Wolf delivered a sentence to an Indigenous man for assaulting his partner while intoxicated. Yet the hearing was far from typical. The judge did not sit elevated above the accused. There was no intimidating bench, no formal divide. Just ordinary…