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21 Apr

Temple in Surrey Vandalized With Pro-Khalistan Graffiti, Sparks Outrage Across Communities

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National Times Bureau, April 21, 2025: In the early hours of April 19, 2025, a disturbing act of vandalism shook the community in Surrey, British Columbia. Around 3:00 AM, two unidentified individuals defaced the Shree Lakshmi Narayan Mandir by spray-painting the word “Khalistan” on its entrance sign and temple pillars. The perpetrators also stole a security camera from the premises, adding to concerns about targeted attacks against places of worship.This marks the third such attack on the temple, raising serious alarms among Hindu community members. The temple management expressed deep sorrow and strongly condemned the act, calling it a hate…

21 Apr

USA Edges Canada 4–3 in Overtime to Win 2025 Women’s World Hockey Championship

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České Budějovice, Czechia, April 20, 2025 — In a dramatic finish at the 2025 Women’s World Hockey Championship final, Team USA clinched a 4–3 overtime victory against defending champions Canada, reclaiming the gold medal and ending Canada’s recent winning streak.The game saw relentless back-and-forth action, with both teams trading goals and refusing to yield. The deadlock broke in overtime when Tessa Janecke netted the game-winner, capitalizing on a misstep during a Canadian line change after a precise feed from Taylor Heise. The win marks USA’s 11th world title, and their first since 2023.With this victory, the U.S. ties the all-time…

20 Apr

Carney’s $130 Billion Pledge Shakes Up Canada’s Election Scene

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Ottawa, April 20, 2025 — Liberal leader Mark Carney has set the stage for a high-stakes fiscal debate by unveiling a bold platform promising $130 billion in new spending. The plan, stretching over four years, outlines significant investments in defense, healthcare, infrastructure, and climate action, but it also confirms federal deficits will persist until at least 2029.Carney’s pitch aims to modernize the Canadian economy while strengthening national security. He pledged to meet NATO’s target of 2% defense spending by 2030. This includes funding for Arctic operations, advanced drone and submarine capabilities, and investments in AI and quantum computing to bolster…

20 Apr

Record Turnout Marks Start of Canada’s 2025 Federal Election Advance Voting

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Toronto, April 20, 2025 — Canada’s 2025 federal election kicked off in earnest with a historic start to advance polling, as nearly two million citizens cast their ballots on the first day. According to Elections Canada, Friday’s voter turnout set a new record, signaling strong public engagement ahead of the April 28 general election.Polling stations experienced long queues, with some voters waiting over two hours to cast their votes. In response, Elections Canada said it would make operational changes to better handle the influx over the next three days of advance voting, which continues through April 21 from 9 a.m.…

19 Apr

Canadian Small Businesses Weather Trump Tariffs by Turning Inward, Backing Homegrown Products

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Ottawa, April 19, 2025: Canadian small businesses are recalibrating in the face of steep U.S. tariffs, as the economic strain from Washington’s latest trade retaliation forces firms to look inward. Once-reliable cross-border ties are now being tested, but a groundswell of national support is helping these businesses adapt.The U.S. tariff wave, sparked by ongoing disputes over agriculture and automotive trade, has led to rising import costs and disrupted supply chains. In response, Canadian businesses and consumers alike are increasingly prioritizing "Made in Canada" goods. A recent Angus Reid Institute poll found that 98% of Canadians now prefer domestic products, with…

19 Apr

Canadians Flock to Advance Polls Ahead of Federal Election

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National Times Bureau, April 19, 2025: Advance polls across Canada opened on April 18, drawing large crowds as the 2025 federal election campaign picks up momentum. With election day set for April 28, early voting is now underway and will continue until April 21, running daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time.From Ottawa to Calgary and Edmonton, voters queued up early, signaling strong public engagement. Elections Canada reported a significant turnout, with some polling locations seeing long lines just hours after opening.Voters opting for mail-in ballots were reminded they are ineligible to vote at advance polls or on…

19 Apr

Indian Student Fatally Shot by Stray Bullet in Canada During Gang-Related Violence

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 21-year-old Indian student lost her life in Hamilton, Ontario, after being struck by a stray bullet during a shooting incident linked to suspected gang violence. The young woman, a student at Mohawk College, was waiting at a local bus stop on her way to work when she was caught in the crossfire. Authorities identified her as an innocent bystander who was tragically hit during the confrontation. Hamilton Police confirmed the incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, during what they described as a targeted shooting between rival individuals. The…

18 Apr

Canada’s Retaliation Over Tariffs Leaves U.S. Wine Industry Facing $1 Billion Loss

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Ottawa, April 18, 2025: The American wine industry is reeling from a sharp economic blow as a result of escalating trade tensions with Canada. In retaliation to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, Canadian provinces have removed American alcoholic beverages—including wine—from store shelves, triggering a projected $1 billion loss for U.S. wineries.California, the heart of the U.S. wine export business, has taken the biggest hit. Wineries in the state now face overstocked inventories and slumping export orders due to Canada’s sudden restrictions. Analysts say the financial damage will worsen the longer these trade barriers persist.This fallout is just one chapter…

18 Apr

Canada’s PM Mark Carney Labels China as Nation’s Top Security Concern During Election Debate

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Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared China the most significant security threat facing the country, a bold statement made during Thursday night’s high-stakes English-language federal leaders’ debate in Montreal. Without direct prompting, Carney stated, “I think the biggest security threat to Canada is China,” shifting the debate's tone to foreign policy and national security. Carney’s remarks come amid a tense global backdrop, with his administration already benefiting from rising anxieties around US President Donald Trump’s aggressive economic and geopolitical moves. Throughout the debate, Carney consistently circled back to the evolving Canada-US relationship, emphasizing that Ottawa must now…

18 Apr

Donald Trump Poses Biggest Threat to Canadian Economy, Says PM Mark Carney Amid Ongoing Trade Dispute

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Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has identified the US President Donald Trump as the single greatest threat to Canada’s economic stability, citing the continued escalation of the trade war initiated by the Republican leader. Carney’s remarks came during a fiery federal leaders’ debate ahead of the April 28, 2025, Canada election, where he faced off with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP head Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Québécois chief Yves-François Blanchet. Carney emphasized the importance of unified action between Canada's provinces and territories to fortify the national economy in the face of mounting US trade pressure. “The path…