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03 Jun

United Field Hockey Club Calgary Makes History by Hosting Calgary’s 8th International Field Hockey Tournament

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Calgary(Rajeev Sharma): The 8th International Field Hockey Tournament, Alberta Cup 2025, organized by United Field Hockey Club Calgary, concluded on a high note on June 1 at Genesis Centre, Calgary. The tournament made history as Calgary’s first-ever international field hockey event, drawing teams from Mexico, USA, and across Canada, including Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, and the host city, Calgary. Under the leadership of main organizers Mandeep Jhally and Kanwal Dhillon, the event featured 28 teams competing across five divisions, Under-10, Under-13, Under-16, Masters 40+, and Men’s Premium Division. Under-13 and Host team United Calgary secured 1st place by defeating Panjab Sports…

02 Jun

Carney Discusses Future of Energy Partnerships with Oil and Gas Executives in Calgary

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Calgary, June 2, 2025 – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with oil and gas industry leaders in Calgary, signaling a cooperative tone in Canada's energy transition strategy. The high-level discussions focused on integrating traditional energy sectors into Canada's future economic vision, especially in the context of climate goals and global competitiveness.Carney emphasized the importance of working with rather than against oil and gas companies, acknowledging their role in powering the Canadian economy while also urging innovation and commitment to emissions reductions. https://twitter.com/MarkJCarney/status/1929329805566034323?t=lCJDXBdLx067dgJjtMiATg&s=19 “We need to be pragmatic and future-focused,” Carney said, stressing that Canada's economic and environmental future are…

02 Jun

Canada Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations; Air Quality Declines in U.S. Midwest

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Toronto, June 2, 2025: A severe wildfire crisis in Canada has forced the evacuation of more than 25,000 residents across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. The fires have already scorched over 1.6 million acres, making this one of the most intense fire events in recent Canadian history. Two deaths have been confirmed, and air quality warnings have been issued across North America.The situation is especially dire in Manitoba, where 17,000 residents have fled their homes. The town of Flin Flon has been hit hard, and Cranberry Portage experienced widespread power outages before evacuations began. Saskatchewan has seen nearly 8,000 evacuations, while…

01 Jun

Toronto Eyes Summer Tourism Rebound Despite Decline in U.S. Visitors

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Toronto, June 1, 2025 — Tourism officials in Toronto remain confident about a strong summer rebound, even as the number of American tourists visiting the city continues to fall. The optimism comes despite Statistics Canada data revealing a 6.6% year-over-year decline in trips by U.S. residents to Canada in March 2025 the first such drop in over a year.The decline is being attributed in part to an ongoing boycott of the United States by Canadian travelers, sparked by diplomatic tensions and tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Many Canadians have chosen to cancel U.S. travel plans, redirecting their tourism dollars…

01 Jun

Tick-Borne Disease Expands Into New Parts of Canada, Raising Public Health Concerns

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Toronto, June 1, 2025 — Tick-borne illnesses, particularly Lyme disease, are spreading into previously unaffected parts of Canada, triggering growing concern among public health experts. The increase is attributed to changing climate conditions, including warmer winters and longer tick activity seasons.Experts have confirmed a noticeable expansion of black-legged ticks (commonly known as deer ticks) into new areas such as parts of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and British Columbia. These regions were once considered low-risk but are now reporting increasing numbers of tick encounters and Lyme disease cases.According to recent health data, Ontario recorded 1,865 confirmed Lyme disease cases in 2023,…

31 May

Carney Vows to Shield Cities from Tariffs Through Ambitious Nation-Building Projects

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Ottawa, May 31, 2025 – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Saturday day that his government will launch a sweeping wave of nation-building infrastructure projects aimed at insulating Canadian cities from the economic shock of foreign tariffs, especially those imposed by the United States under President Donald Trump.Carney's remarks come amid growing concern over the U.S.'s recently reinstated tariffs, which threaten key sectors of Canada’s economy. Speaking from Parliament Hill, the Prime Minister outlined a strategy focused on high-impact investments in urban transportation, energy grids, and housing development to bolster domestic resilience.“Our cities are the heartbeat of this country,”…

31 May

Canada Launches Major Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants, Sparks Panic Among Punjabi Youth

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Ottawa/New Delhi (National Times): Following in the footsteps of the United States, Canada has intensified its crackdown on illegal immigrants, triggering widespread fear, particularly among the Punjabi community, which constitutes a large segment of the South Asian diaspora in the country. In a sweeping national effort to tighten immigration enforcement, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has launched a major deportation drive, issuing over 30,000 deportation warrants to individuals found in violation of immigration laws. Who is Being Targeted? CBSA officials say the focus of the crackdown is on three primary categories: Individuals whose asylum claims have been rejected Those…

31 May

Alberta Government Extends Timeline for Independent Investigation Into Procurement Practices

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Edmonton (National Times): The Government of Alberta has extended the timeline for the ongoing independent investigation into its procurement and contracting practices, including those used by Alberta Health Services (AHS), citing the large volume of documents and witness interviews required. Christopher McPherson, Deputy Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, issued the update on Friday, confirming that the new deadlines were approved in consultation with the investigation’s lead, Hon. Raymond E. Wyant, former Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Manitoba. Initially, Judge Wyant was expected to deliver an interim report by May 30, with a final report due by…

31 May

Alberta Increases Funding to Support Survivors of Sexual Violence with Additional $1.5M Investment

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Edmonton (National Times): The Government of Alberta is strengthening its commitment to survivors of sexual violence with an additional $1.5 million investment in sexual assault centres across the province. The funding will expand access to critical counselling and trauma-informed services for those impacted by sexual violence. This latest boost brings the province closer to its goal of increasing support to sexual assault centres by $10 million. It follows a similar $1.5 million allocation made in March 2025, and complements the $13.8 million Alberta already provides annually to 15 sexual assault centres and the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services (AASAS).…

31 May

Alberta Delegation to Showcase Responsible Energy Leadership in Washington DC

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Edmonton (National Times): In a significant diplomatic move aimed at bolstering North American energy dominance and forging new global partnerships, Alberta will send a high-profile delegation to Washington, DC, from June 2 to 7, 2025. The team, led by Premier Danielle Smith and including Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean, Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf, along with Parliamentary Secretaries for Affordability and Utilities and Chantelle de Jonge, will highlight Alberta’s commitment to responsible energy development. The delegation will participate in a series of events, such as the US Energy Streams 10th Washington Energy Forum, the Energy Council’s…