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27 May

Alberta Approves Tax Credit Support for Dairy Expansion Projects

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of Alberta has announced conditional approval of financial support for major dairy processing upgrades under its Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC) program, aimed at strengthening the province’s food manufacturing sector and boosting value-added agricultural production. As part of the initiative, Lactalis Canada Inc. has been granted conditional approval for a tax credit of up to $1.7 million to support modernization and expansion work at its dairy processing plants in Calgary and Lethbridge. The planned upgrades are expected to improve Alberta’s dairy supply chain by increasing processing capacity, enhancing food safety systems and introducing advanced automation…

27 May

Forestry Firm Fined After Worker Killed in Alberta Mill Accident

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A major forest products company has been ordered to pay $355,000 after pleading guilty in connection with a workplace death at one of its Alberta lumber mills. Weyerhaeuser Company Limited admitted to violating workplace safety laws during proceedings held on May 19 at the Grande Prairie Court of Justice. The company pleaded guilty to one count under Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Act for failing to ensure the safety of a worker. Twelve additional charges filed in the case were withdrawn by the Crown. The case relates to a fatal incident that took place on November 18,…

26 May

Brampton Housing Boom Turns Into Financial Crisis for Many Homeowners

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaBrampton housing crisis, Canadian property market trends, mortgage renewal stress, Ontario real estate market, Power of Sale listings

Brampton (Rajeev Sharma): Thousands of homeowners who invested heavily in the housing market during the pandemic are now facing severe financial pressure as rising mortgage costs and falling property values reshape the market. Many families who purchased large homes with basement suites, expecting strong rental income from international students, are now struggling to keep up with payments. According to reports, Brampton has emerged as one of the highest home-selling cities in Ontario after Toronto. During the period of historically low interest rates, many buyers took on large mortgages believing rental income would comfortably cover expenses. However, changing economic conditions have…

26 May

Mothers and Grandmothers Honoured at Happyness Wellness Society’s Heartwarming Mother’s Day Brunch

nishuthapar10 CommentsCanadacommunity wellness, cultural wellness, Happyness Wellness Society, Mother's Day, senior support, Surrey events

Surrey (Richa Walia): The Happyness Wellness Society hosted a heartfelt and memorable Mother’s Day Brunch to honour mothers, grandmothers, and the spirit of motherhood within the community. The special celebration marked the Society’s third consecutive annual tribute under the theme “Mavaan Thandiyan Chaavan,” recognizing the unconditional love, sacrifices, and nurturing role of mothers and grandmothers. While speaking at the event, Tarana Kaur said that the Society, founded four years ago, has remained dedicated to community wellness and senior support. She further shared that its free yoga services for seniors, running successfully for more than eight years, continue to promote healthy…

26 May

Punjab Police expands probe after arrest of 17 Punjabi youths in Canada

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, PunjabCanada, Punjab Police

Rajeev Sharma :- Punjab Police has widened its investigation following the arrest of 17 Punjabi-origin youths in Canada in connection with alleged extortion, firing and arson incidents targeting members of the Punjabi business community. The state’s Overseas Fugitive Tracking and Extradition Cell (OFTEC) has now joined hands with central agencies to examine the larger network believed to be operating across borders. Sources said the police are not treating the matter as an isolated overseas crime alone. Investigators suspect possible links between foreign-based gangster groups and modules operating in Punjab, prompting a detailed scrutiny of the accused persons’ backgrounds, travel histories…

26 May

Calgary to Host Spiritual Evening “Ek Sham Shri Ram Ji Ke Naam” with Swami Atmanand Puri Ji Maharaj

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta, Canada

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): A spiritually enriching evening of devotion and divine blessings is set to take place in Calgary as devotees gather for “Ek Sham Shri Ram Ji Ke Naam”, a special discourse by Mahamandleshwar Acharya Shri Swami Atmanand Puri Ji Maharaj on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The event will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., followed by a special Meet & Greet and Questions & Answers session from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The spiritual gathering will take place at Panorama Hills. While sharing information with National Times, Rahul Kumar stated that the program is being…

26 May

Chinmaya Mission Calgary to Host Grand “Samashti Shri Hanuman Chalisa Archana & Havan” on June 13

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): Devotees in Calgary are set to witness a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual experience as Chinmaya Mission Calgary presents the grand “Samashti Shri Hanuman Chalisa Archana & Havan” on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Crown Banquet Hall in northeast Calgary. Organized as part of the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav 75 celebrations, the spiritual gathering aims to bring the community together in collective prayer, devotion, and chanting for strength, success, peace, and prosperity. While sharing information with National Times, Vidya Rajgopalan stated that the event is being organized to unite the community through devotion and collective spiritual energy. She encouraged families,…

23 May

Three Tla’amin Nation Fishermen Perish, Two Survive After Clam Boat Capsizes Near Savary Island

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada

Savary Island (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night commercial clam-harvesting expedition ended in profound tragedy on Thursday after a vessel capsized off the northern coast of Savary Island, British Columbia, leaving three men dead and two others hospitalized. The fatal maritime accident prompted a multi-agency emergency search-and-rescue operation in the Strait of Georgia, northwest of Powell River, after the crew failed to return to their mainland home port. The Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Victoria initially received an emergency alert at approximately 10 PM on Thursday when the six-metre fiberglass fishing vessel failed to arrive at Lund Harbour as scheduled. Heavy, high-velocity…

23 May

Edmonton Dog Owner Found Guilty of Criminal Negligence in Tragic Mauling Death of 11-Year-Old Kache Grist

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaCriminal negligence verdict, Crystal MacDonald, Edmonton dog attack, Kache Grist

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): An Alberta judge found an Edmonton woman guilty on Friday of criminal negligence causing death, ruling that her failure to secure two large, aggressive dogs constituted a wanton and reckless disregard for human life. Alberta Court of King’s Bench Justice Eric Macklin handed down the conviction against 46-year-old Crystal MacDonald, whose two unneutered Cane Corsos fatally mauled 11-year-old Kache Grist on April 1, 2024. The tragic attack occurred inside MacDonald’s residence in south Edmonton’s Summerside neighbourhood, where the young boy was visiting his father for spring break. During the delivery of the high-profile verdict, Justice Macklin sharply…

23 May

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to Visit Canada to Accelerate Free Trade Negotiations and Investigate New Market Passages

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanada, IndiaCEPA negotiations, India Canada trade, Piyush Goyal

New Delhi/Ottawa (Gurpreet Singh): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is scheduled to lead a high-level business delegation to Canada from May 25 to 27, 2026, aiming to fast-track ongoing free trade discussions and catalyse fresh sovereign investments. The ministerial tour marks a pivotal moment in bilateral diplomacy following the official revival of economic engagement between New Delhi and Ottawa earlier this year. Goyal's itinerary features targeted institutional dialogues in Ottawa on May 25, followed by an intensive two-day commercial outreach program in Toronto designed to bridge industrial alignments and reinforce supply chain resilience. The central anchor of…