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12 Mar

Niagara Regional Chair Bob Gale Resigns Abruptly Following ‘Mein Kampf’ Controversy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, OntarioAnti-Racism, Bob Gale, Mein Kampf, Niagara Region, Resignation

Niagara, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma) — In a sudden and dramatic exit from municipal politics, Niagara Regional Chair Bob Gale resigned his post late Wednesday, March 11, 2026, just hours after local anti-racism groups went public with evidence that he owned a signed copy of Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf. The resignation was tendered to Ontario Municipal Affairs Minister Rob Flack, who accepted it effective immediately. The controversy was ignited by a joint statement from the Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association (NRARA) and Justice 4 Black Lives Niagara. The groups produced a 2010 invoice showing Gale purchased the book—inscribed by Hitler to "close…

12 Mar

Canada’s Trade Deficit Triples in January as Auto Exports Stall

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, CanadaAuto Exports, Canada trade, energy trade, StatCan, Trade Deficit

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma) — Canada’s merchandise trade deficit widened significantly to C$3.65 billion in January 2026, far exceeding the C$900 million gap analysts had forecasted. According to data released by Statistics Canada on Thursday, March 12, the deficit nearly tripled from December’s revised C$1.3 billion, marking the largest percentage decline in exports in nearly a year. The primary driver behind the widening gap was a sharp 21.2% plunge in the export of motor vehicles and parts, which hit its lowest level since September 2021. Officials attributed the decline to "prolonged seasonal production stoppages" as Canadian plants underwent extensive retooling for…

12 Mar

Wrong Turn at Peace Bridge Leads to Arrest of Three Canadians with Forged Passports

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaBorder Arrest, Passport Forgery, Peace Bridge, RCMP

Fort Erie, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma) — What started as a simple navigational error ended in a major criminal bust on Thursday, March 12, 2026, after three Quebec residents were intercepted at the Peace Bridge port of entry with a cache of forged documents and fraudulent financial tools. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) reported that the suspects were caught after accidentally driving toward the U.S. border and being forced to turn back into Canada. Upon their return to the Canadian side, the suspects were referred for secondary screening by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers. The subsequent search of the…

11 Mar

Toronto Police Officer Charged with Sexual Assault Following Peel Special Victims Unit Investigation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, OntarioFarhan Ali, Markham, Peel Regional Police, Sexual Assault, Toronto Police

Brampton (Rajeev Sharma)— A 39-year-old Toronto police officer has been suspended from duty after being charged with multiple counts of sexual assault and physical assault following a targeted investigation by the Peel Regional Police. The Special Victims Unit (SVU) announced the charges on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, marking a significant legal development involving a member of the neighbouring jurisdiction's police force. The accused, identified as Farhan Ali of Markham, faces a total of ten criminal charges. According to the formal release from Peel police, Ali has been charged with three counts of sexual assault, three counts of assault, and four…

11 Mar

Environment Canada Issues “Critical” Warnings as Massive Storm Hits Ontario to Newfoundland

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaEnvironment Canada, freezing rain, Maritimes, Ontario Weather, Quebec Storm

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma) — A massive and complex weather system is sweeping across Central and Eastern Canada this Wednesday, March 11, 2026, bringing a volatile mix of freezing rain, heavy snow, and torrential downpours. Environment Canada has issued high-level alerts for a vast corridor stretching from Ontario to Newfoundland, specifically warning of a "critical freezing rain event" that threatens to paralyze transportation and power infrastructure in several major metropolitan areas. The most severe freezing rain warnings are currently in effect for a region spanning east from Huntsville, Ontario, encompassing Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City. Meteorologists expect a relentless 24-hour period…

11 Mar

Recall Petition Against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Fails to Meet Signature Threshold

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta politics, Brooks-Medicine Hat, Danielle Smith, Recall Petition, UCP

Medicine Hat, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma)— A high-profile attempt to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith from her seat in the legislature has officially collapsed after failing to gather the necessary signatures. The petition, led by local resident Heather VanSnick in the riding of Brooks-Medicine Hat, concluded on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, falling significantly short of the steep legal requirements mandated by provincial law. Under the recall legislation introduced in 2021, petitioners are required to collect signatures from 60 per cent of the total number of voters who cast a ballot in the previous general election within a 90-day window. In Smith’s…

11 Mar

LNG Canada Ramps Up Production to Shield Asian Markets from Middle East Energy Crisis

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, CanadaEnergy Crisis, Gas Exports, Kitimat, LNG Canada, West Asia

Kitimat, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma)— In a critical move for global energy security, LNG Canada has significantly accelerated its production and export volumes this week as the escalating conflict in West Asia threatens to cripple the world’s liquefied natural gas supply. Data released on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, indicates that the Shell-led facility in Kitimat is operating near its full capacity of 14 million metric tonnes per year, providing a vital alternative for Asian nations currently cut off from traditional Gulf sources. The urgency comes as QatarEnergy, which normally accounts for approximately 20% of the world’s LNG trade, declared force majeure…

11 Mar

Gayatri Pariwar Calgary to Host Four-Day Spiritual Katha and Sundarkand Path

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingGayatri Pariwar Calgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Gayatri Pariwar Calgary is organizing a four-day spiritual event featuring devotional discourse (Katha) and religious presentations by renowned Kathakar Shastri Ramnikbhai Dave. The program will bring together members of the community for prayer, devotion, and spiritual learning. Sharing information about the upcoming event, organizer team member , Himanshu Hathi said that the spiritual gathering will take place from March 28 to March 31 at the New Indo Canadian Center. The opening day on Saturday, March 28, will run from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, while the programs on March 29, 30, and 31 will be held from…

11 Mar

Sant Nirankari Mission Unveils Major Spiritual & Global Initiatives for 2026

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Sant Nirankari Mission, under the spiritual guidance of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj and Nirankari Rajpita Ramit Ji, is set to inspire thousands across India and the world with a series of landmark spiritual gatherings and community programmes in 2026. Highlighting the Mission’s global outreach, the Nirankari South East Asian Samagam in Manila, Philippines, on April 4–5, promises two days of devotional music, spiritual discourses, poetry, and satsang, bringing together followers from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond for a celebration of unity, peace, and self-reflection. Back home in India, traditional events continue to engage devotees…

10 Mar

Gunfire Strikes U.S. Consulate in Toronto, No Casualties Reported

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingToronto

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Toronto police confirmed early Tuesday that the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto was targeted in a shooting incident, though no injuries have been reported. Authorities said they received alerts around 5:30 a.m. about shots fired at the consulate, situated near Queen Street West and University Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered clear evidence that a firearm had been discharged at the building. By 7 a.m., police stated that they had no leads on a suspect. Investigations are ongoing, with officers maintaining a strong presence at the scene. A portion of University Avenue remains closed to traffic near the…