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11 Sep

Alberta Puts $5.5 Million Toward Industry-Led Workforce Training

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EDMONTON (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is committing $5.5 million to help employers and industry groups tackle workforce shortages and prepare workers for changing demands across the province. The funding is being delivered through the Alberta Industry Skills Grant (AISG), a competitive program designed to support collaborative training projects led by industry. Applications for the 2026-27 funding round opened on September 9 and will remain open until October 30. Projects selected for support are expected to get underway in early 2027. Funding Targets Skills Shortages The grant is open to businesses and organisations across Alberta's industries. Its focus is on practical training…

11 Sep

Surrey Arena Project Draws Criticism as Linda Annis Calls for More Neighbourhood Facilities

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SURREY, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): Demolition work has begun at the site planned for Surrey’s proposed 10,000-seat arena, prompting renewed criticism from Surrey First councillor and mayoral candidate Linda Annis over the city’s priorities and the projected cost of the project. Annis says Surrey should be directing more attention toward facilities that residents can use regularly, including neighbourhood parks, swimming pools, skating rinks and sports fields. Questions Over Arena Cost and Use The proposed arena has become a major point of discussion as construction preparations move forward. Annis argues that several aspects of the project remain unclear, including the amount paid…

10 Sep

Alberta and Build Canada Homes Partner in $385-Million Drive to Expand Affordable Housing

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma) — The Government of Alberta has joined forces with Build Canada Homes to deliver over $385 million in combined funding aimed at expanding below-market housing options throughout the province. The collaborative initiative will finance 21 development proposals this year, adding a minimum of 1,460 subsidized units designed to ease living cost pressures for lower-income households. Under the framework, the provincial administration has pledged upwards of $165 million through dedicated vehicles such as the Affordable Housing Partnership Program, while Build Canada Homes is injecting up to $220 million via a mixture of direct grants and low-interest loans. The…

10 Sep

Alberta Police Watchdog Concludes Inquiry Into RCMP Officer Over Non-Consensual Image Sharing

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma) — The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has finalized its formal probe into a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer accused of unlawfully circulating non-consensual intimate photographs online. The provincial oversight agency’s executive director evaluated the assembled investigative material and published a definitive findings document reviewing the circumstances surrounding the officer's conduct. The investigation originated from complaints alleging the digital distribution of explicit photographs without the subject's authorization. As investigators delved into the digital footprint and official activity, the scope broadened to encompass secondary allegations concerning improper and illicit searches conducted within protected law enforcement databases. The resulting…

09 Sep

Kamal Khera Named Canada’s New Consul General in Los Angeles

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OTTAWA (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of Canada has appointed former federal cabinet minister Kamal Khera as Canada’s new Consul General in Los Angeles, placing her in a key diplomatic position at an important time in Canada-U.S. relations. The appointment was announced by Global Affairs Canada on July 14, 2026, as part of a broader series of Canadian diplomatic appointments in the United States. Khera, a former Liberal MP for Brampton West and former Minister of Health, will represent Canadian interests in Southern California and work to strengthen economic, commercial and people-to-people ties between Canada and the United States. Foreign Affairs…

09 Sep

Advance Voting Opens for Calgary-Shaw By-Election Ahead of September 14 Poll

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CALGARY (Rajeev Sharma): Voters in Alberta’s Calgary-Shaw electoral division can now cast their ballots ahead of election day, with advance voting officially getting underway on Tuesday. Alberta Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure confirmed that the advance voting station is open from September 8 through September 12, giving eligible voters five days to vote before the by-election. Advance Voting Hours and Location The advance voting facility is located at: 1000 SUNDANCE15 Sunpark Plaza SE, Calgary The station will remain open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day throughout the advance voting period. Unlike Election Day, eligible voters from anywhere within…

09 Sep

Linda Annis Calls for Public Disclosure of Taxpayer-Funded Severance Packages

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Surrey, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): Surrey First councillor and mayoral candidate Linda Annis is calling for greater transparency around severance payments made to senior public-sector executives, arguing that taxpayers should be able to see the details when such officials leave their positions. Annis made the comments while discussing the need for greater scrutiny of public spending, pointing to senior executives such as Metro Vancouver’s Jerry Dobrovolny as an example. She argued that severance arrangements involving public funds should not remain hidden from residents once a termination or departure has been announced. Annis Pledges Review of Surrey Spending As part of her…

09 Sep

Alberta Students Shine in Global Education Rankings, PISA Results Show

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s 15-year-olds have once again demonstrated strong academic performance, placing the province among the leading education systems in Canada and around the world, according to the latest PISA assessment. Students in Alberta have posted impressive results in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), outperforming both Canadian and international averages in science, reading and mathematics. The province emerged as the top-performing Canadian province in science and reading, while placing second in mathematics, with Quebec recording a higher score in that subject. The results underline Alberta’s continued strength in educating students and preparing them to compete with…

08 Sep

Calgary Police Release Photos of 15 Men Accused in Extortion Cases Targeting South Asian Community

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian authorities have released photographs of 15 men facing charges in a series of extortion investigations that have raised concerns among Calgary’s South Asian community. The Calgary Police Service (CPS) said 16 people have been charged with a total of 56 offences connected to the investigations. Police said one accused person remains in custody, while the remaining individuals have been released on bail. None of those charged are Canadian citizens. Authorities are now appealing to members of the public for information that could help investigators establish the suspects’ movements, employment, associates and other connections. Police seek information about suspects and associates Jeff…

05 Sep

Sandy Dosanjh Withdraws From Surrey Council Race Following Husband Kal Dosanjh’s Arrest

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Surrey, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): Sandy Dosanjh has withdrawn her candidacy for Surrey City Council under the Conservative Party of Surrey following the recent arrest and criminal charges against her husband, veteran Vancouver Police officer Kal Dosanjh. In statements addressing the development, Sandy Dosanjh defended her husband and maintained that he has committed no crime. She also questioned the circumstances surrounding the police action, saying the Vancouver Police Department should have notified the family before officers arrived at their home. Dosanjh further raised concerns about the timing of the investigation becoming public, suggesting that its emergence coincided with her political announcement…