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05 Sep

POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE IN B.C.: FIVE MLAs BREAK AWAY TO FORM NEW PARTY

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Victoria, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia’s political landscape has been rocked by a major internal split, with five MLAs breaking away from the B.C. Conservative caucus and joining forces to create a new provincial political party. The dramatic realignment brings together Peter Milobar, Ian Paton, Rosalyn Bird, Bruce Banman and Áʼa꞉líya Warbus, who are moving ahead with plans to establish a new political organization that could emerge as a significant force inside the B.C. Legislature. Milobar has been named interim leader, putting a veteran provincial politician at the helm of the new group as it begins the process of building…

05 Sep

Alberta Opens New Portal for Businesses Facing Tariff Pressures

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has introduced a new online portal where businesses can report how U.S. tariffs and Canadian counter-tariffs are affecting their operations, workers and future growth. The province says information submitted through the portal will help officials develop a response based on the challenges businesses are experiencing across different sectors. Companies will be able to share details about the effects of tariffs on areas such as operating costs, investment plans, market access, competitiveness, employment and supply chains. Premier Danielle Smith said tariffs on both sides of the border are creating additional pressure for businesses and threatening…

05 Sep

Alberta Official to Visit US, Mexico to Strengthen Trade and Economic Corridors

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is looking to deepen its trade and transportation links across North America as Parliamentary Secretary for Economic Corridor Development Shane Getson prepares to travel to the United States and Mexico from September 7 to 10. Getson, who also represents Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland, will attend the 2026 Ports-to-Plains Alliance Annual Conference, being held in Del Rio, Texas, and Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico. The event will bring together policymakers, transportation officials, business representatives and economic development organizations from across the continent. Getson is expected to use the gathering to promote Alberta’s economic priorities and discuss ways to improve connections…

05 Sep

Alberta Leaders Pay Tribute to Chief Justice Ritu Khullar After Her Passing

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Justice Minister Mickey Amery have expressed condolences following the death of Chief Justice Ritu Khullar, praising her decades of public service and lasting contribution to the province’s justice system. In a joint statement, Smith described Khullar as a dedicated public servant whose career was defined by integrity and a strong commitment to the administration of justice. She said Khullar’s work had left a lasting mark on Alberta and the broader Canadian legal system. As Chief Justice of Alberta, Khullar led the province’s highest court and was widely respected within the legal community.…

05 Sep

ASIRT Probes Fatal Edmonton Police Shooting After Hotel Standoff

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s police oversight agency is investigating the death of a 57-year-old man who was shot by Edmonton Police Service officers during a confrontation at a west Edmonton hotel last month. The incident happened on August 24, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn, where police were called at about 7:30 p.m. following reports of a man with a weapon. According to the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), hotel employees and bystanders reported that the man was behaving erratically on the second floor. When officers arrived, they encountered him in a hallway holding scissors. Police spent roughly 30…

05 Sep

Alberta Health Minister Heads to Japan, South Korea to Study Early Disease Detection

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is looking overseas for ideas to strengthen preventive healthcare, with Primary and Preventative Health Services Minister Justin Wright travelling to Japan and South Korea to study their approaches to screening and early disease detection. Wright’s international mission is scheduled from September 4 to 12, during which he will meet government representatives, healthcare leaders, screening organizations and service providers in both countries. Japan and South Korea have developed extensive screening and early-detection systems, making them a focus of Alberta’s efforts to learn from international healthcare models. The visit is expected to provide an opportunity for Alberta officials…

04 Sep

Dylan Kruger Pledges No New Taxes, Levies or Fees in Vision for Affordable Delta

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DELTA, BC (RAJEEV SHARMA): One Delta mayoral candidate Dylan Kruger is making affordability a central issue of his campaign, promising residents that his proposed municipal agenda will not include new taxes, levies or fees. Kruger’s comments come in response to rival candidate George Harvie’s proposal for a new community levy to help finance a recreation centre in North Delta. While Kruger supports construction of the proposed facility, he argues that homeowners should not be asked to shoulder additional costs to pay for major infrastructure. “One Delta believes new taxes or levies, or whatever name they are given, are another cost…

04 Sep

Elections Alberta Moves Special Ballot Application Deadline to September 25

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EDMONTON, (Rajeev Sharma): Elections Alberta has brought forward the deadline for Albertans seeking to vote by special ballot, giving voters less time to submit their applications ahead of the 2026 provincial election. The election agency announced that September 25, 2026, will now be the final day to request a special ballot. The previous deadline had been set for October 9. The change follows discussions with mail and delivery service providers. Elections Alberta said the earlier cutoff is intended to give voters sufficient time to receive their ballot, complete the voting package and return it to the agency’s Edmonton offices before…

04 Sep

Alberta Bans Solar Panels From Landfills, Launches Canada’s First Recycling Program

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is set to become the first Canadian province to establish a dedicated solar panel recycling program, with the government announcing a ban on disposing of solar panels in landfills from October 1, 2026. The new system is aimed at keeping end-of-life panels out of landfill sites while recovering materials that can be reused in new products. The province also expects the initiative to encourage private investment and support the development of a new solar recycling industry. Solar Waste Expected to Grow Sharply Alberta has the second-largest installed solar capacity in Canada, and the sector continues to…

04 Sep

High-Profile VPD Officer Kal Dosanjh Charged With Fraud, Theft and Breach of Trust

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Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): Veteran Vancouver Police Department officer, prominent anti-gang advocate and KidsPlay Youth Foundation founder Kal Dosanjh has been arrested and charged with multiple criminal offences following a lengthy covert police investigation. According to Vancouver police and publicly available court records, Dosanjh faces four counts of fraud over $5,000, four counts of theft over $5,000 and one count of breach of trust by a public officer. His co-accused, Sarabjit Singh Gill, faces three counts of fraud over $5,000 and three counts of theft over $5,000. Court records identify alleged offences dating from December 2017 through July 2025. The charges…