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11 Jul

Serious Crash Shuts Down Part of Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge; Drivers Urged to Find Alternate Routes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaLougheed Highway closure, Maple Ridge crash, Ridge Meadows RCMP

Maple Ridge, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): A significant stretch of Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, remained closed Friday morning after a serious vehicle crash, prompting authorities to warn commuters of delays.According to Ridge Meadows RCMP, eastbound lanes of Lougheed Highway are closed between 287th Street and Jim Robson Way. Additionally, 240th Street is fully shut down from River Road to Hill Avenue. DriveBC reported that one westbound lane of Lougheed Highway is also closed.B.C. Emergency Health Services said two ambulances and multiple paramedics rushed to the crash at the intersection of 240th Street and Lougheed Highway shortly after 3…

11 Jul

Trump Hikes Canada Tariffs to 35%, Escalating Tensions in US-Canada Trade Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada trade, Mark Carney, Trump tariffs, US-Canada Relations, USMCA

Washington/Ottawa, July 11: President Donald Trump announced plans to raise tariffs on Canadian imports to 35%, further straining relations between two of North America’s closest trading partners and injecting new uncertainty into cross-border commerce.In a letter sent Thursday to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Trump said the increased tariffs, up from the 25% rate announced in February, will take effect from August 1. The move comes amid US accusations that Canada has not done enough to curb fentanyl trafficking, despite comparatively low levels of the drug’s smuggling from Canadian territory.“I must mention that the flow of Fentanyl is hardly the…

11 Jul

Kapil Sharma’s Canada Café Vows Resilience After Shooting Claimed by Khalistani Terrorist

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Surrey (Rajeev Sharma) : Kap’s Café, the Canadian eatery owned by popular Indian comedian Kapil Sharma, has vowed not to bow to violence after coming under attack in a shocking shooting incident late Wednesday night.In an emotional post on Instagram, the café located in Surrey, British Columbia said the gunfire had left them shaken, but resolute.“We opened Kap’s Café with hopes of bringing warmth, community and joy through delicious coffee and friendly conversations. To have violence intersect with that dream is heartbreaking. We are processing this shock but we are not giving up,” read the café’s statement.The attack occurred around…

11 Jul

Regional health councils give Albertans a voice

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Albertans want a health care system that reflects where they live and adapts to the unique needs of their communities. As part of the province’s health care refocus, Alberta’s government committed to strengthening community voices by providing more opportunities for Albertans to bring forward their local priorities and offer input on how to improve the system. The regional advisory councils, made up of 150 members from 71 communities, will advise Alberta’s four health ministries and the newly refocused health agencies: Primary Care Alberta, Acute Care Alberta, Assisted Living Alberta, and Recovery Alberta. Each council will explore solutions…

11 Jul

Sheriffs shut down drug house in Edmonton

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Sheriffs have closed a problem property in Edmonton that has been a source of complaints about drug and criminal activity since 2015. The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit of the Alberta Sheriffs obtained a court order against the property owner of 6707 32 Ave NW. The property will be closed for 90 days, beginning on July 10 at noon. All individuals must vacate the premises, including the current property owner. The community safety order, obtained in the Court of King’s Bench, bars all people from the property until the closure period ends on Oct.…

11 Jul

PM Mark Carney Reaffirms Canada’s Support for Ukraine in Virtual Meeting of Coalition of the Willing

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, World NewsMark Carney, Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney participated in a high-level virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on Thursday, reaffirming Canada’s steadfast commitment to Ukraine in the face of ongoing Russian aggression. The meeting, convened to coordinate global support for Ukraine, was co-chaired by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also joined the discussion, alongside senior American figures including Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, and U.S. Special Envoy General Keith Kellogg. During the meeting, the Coalition unanimously condemned Russia’s latest missile strikes on Ukraine and pledged continued military,…

11 Jul

Punjab, Gujarat, and Chandigarh Lead India in Sending Students Abroad

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanada, India, World NewsDelhi, Haryana, Punjab

New Delhi (National Times): According to a recent report, based on passport issuance data between 2016 and 2021, Punjab, Gujarat, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have emerged as the top regions in India sending the highest number of students abroad per lakh population. A lot of people from India look forward to moving to other countries, seeking a bright future. In the meantime, let's have a look at what the numbers say. Key Highlights: Punjab tops the chart with 869 students per lakh population going abroad for studies. Gujarat follows closely with 278 students per lakh, while Chandigarh recorded…

10 Jul

More Bitter Than Silence: Canada’s Forgotten Migrants

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): What is more painful than silence is the quiet departure of thousands of individuals who once believed Canada would be their new home. These individuals, comprising international students, temporary foreign workers, and refugee claimants, arrived with aspirations of building better lives. Many pursued higher education, worked extended hours, paid taxes, and integrated into communities across the country. Today, they find themselves compelled to leave, not due to any wrongdoing, but because the system no longer has space for them. The majority are those whose student permits, post-graduation work permits, or temporary work authorizations are expiring without renewal.…

10 Jul

Gangsters Claim Responsibility for Shooting at Kapil Sharma’s Café in Canada

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, EntertainmentCanada shooting, gunmen attack, Kap’s Café, Kapil Sharma, Surrey incident

Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): Popular Indian comedian Kapil Sharma’s newly launched café in Surrey, British Columbia, became the scene of violence after unidentified gunmen opened fire on the building where the café operates. In a significant development, notorious gangsters Harjit Singh Laddi and Kulbir Sidhu have claimed responsibility for the attack. Both individuals are reportedly linked to the Babbar Khalsa International Group, a designated terrorist organization, and are wanted by India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) for multiple criminal activities.Sources indicate the assailants arrived in a vehicle and fired multiple rounds at the premises before fleeing. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among…

10 Jul

Parks Canada and British Columbia invest more than $8 M to improve ecological connectivity

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British Columbia (Richa Walia): Today, the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State for Defense procurement, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, and Minister responsible for Official Languages, announced $5.3 million in federal funding to support an agreement to advance ecological corridor projects, nature conservation and Indigenous stewardship in British Columbia. The Honourable Randene Neill, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, announced that the Province of British Columbia is contributing an additional $3 million, further strengthening this collaborative effort to improve ecological connectivity. Many animals need to reach…