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11 Jun

Fourth Suspect Arrested in Ogden Homicide Case Following Cross-Provincial Police Operation

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): Calgary Police have confirmed a significant development in the Ogden homicide investigation with the arrest of a fourth suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting last year in southeast Calgary. The incident dates back to Wednesday, December 10, 2025, when officers responded at approximately 12:30 a.m. to reports of gunfire in the 7000 block of 20 Street S.E. Upon arrival, police discovered a man deceased outside his vehicle. As the investigation advanced, three suspects one youth and two adult males were previously charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Police continued efforts to…

10 Jun

CHCC Hosts PHDCCI India–Canada Business Delegation in Toronto, Advancing CEPA

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma) : The Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) successfully hosted a landmark India–Canada Business Delegation and Executive Networking Evening in partnership with the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), India, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport. The high-level economic summit brought together prominent business leaders, policymakers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, and international trade executives, reaffirming a shared commitment to strengthening India–Canada economic relations and expanding bilateral cooperation.The visiting delegation from PHDCCI arrived in Canada as part of an official trade mission aimed at deepening commercial engagement and advancing discussions around the proposed…

10 Jun

Punjab-Origin Ontario Constable Dies in Line of Duty; Teen Charged with First-Degree Murder

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Rajeev Sharma :- Constable Tarun Bali of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), who sustained critical injuries while performing official duties in northern Ontario, succumbed to his injuries, police confirmed on Tuesday. Another officer injured in the incident remains under medical care. Originally belonging to a family from Punjab, Bali had been serving with the OPP for nearly two-and-a-half years and was attached to the Dufferin Detachment. At the time of the incident, he was on a special assignment with the James Bay Detachment. The tragic incident occurred around midday near Hearst in Ontario while a police team was conducting an…

09 Jun

“Surrey Needs a Public Safety Reset”: Honveer Randhawa Pitches Safety-First Vision for the City

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Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): Surrey mayoral candidate Honveer Randhawa says residents are increasingly worried about public safety, affordability, and accountability at City Hall, and believes the city needs a new direction.Speaking to National Times Media Group, Randhawa said public safety would be his top priority if elected mayor. He called for increased police visibility, stronger action against organized crime and extortion threats targeting businesses, and improved safety around SkyTrain stations and transit hubs.He also stressed the importance of responsible development, arguing that Surrey’s rapid growth must be matched by investments in roads, community services, and public infrastructure. On affordability, Randhawa pledged…

09 Jun

High Commissioner in Calgary: “United Indian Community is Canada’s Strongest Bridge” Focus on Trade, Energy, and Unity Across Alberta–India Ties

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): In a candid and wide-ranging interaction with the Indian diaspora in Calgary, India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh K. Patnaik, accompanied by the Consul General of India in Vancouver Masakui Rungsung, met with community members and representatives from more than 20 Indian organizations. The event drew a large audience eager to hear his vision for Indians living in Canada and the future of India-Canada relations. The gathering was further highlighted by the presence and initiative of JAI HO Canada, described as a platform working to bring all Indian community organizations under one roof to promote unity,…

08 Jun

Alberta Launches Massive 60,000-Worker Hiring Drive for 2026 Referendum

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Elections Alberta has launched an unprecedented recruitment campaign to hire more than 60,000 election workers for the province’s upcoming October 19, 2026 referendum, marking one of the largest electoral staffing efforts in Canadian history. The referendum will see Albertans vote on ten separate ballot questions, with officials preparing to print approximately 45 million ballots and complete the unofficial count within a strict 48-hour timeline. The scale of the operation far exceeds previous elections in the province and even surpasses recent federal voting numbers. Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure described the referendum as a “colossal undertaking” that will…

07 Jun

Ambe Society of Calgary to Organize Grand “Jagran Ki Raat” on June 26 at Rajveer Banquet Hall

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Ambe Society of Calgary is organizing a major spiritual and cultural gathering titled “Jagran Ki Raat”, scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, at Rajveer Banquet Hall, 3961 52 Ave NE #1177, Calgary. The event is expected to bring together the local South Asian community for an evening of devotion, music, and communal harmony. According to information shared by organizer Ricky Narula & Rajnish Singla, the program will begin with Pooja at 6:00 PM, followed by Bhandara at 7:00 PM, and the main Jagran starting at 7:00 PM and continuing through the night. He stated that the…

07 Jun

Canada on the Brink: Poilievre Slams Liberal Debt Explosion, Warns Families Are Paying the Price

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre met with Calgary residents during a community meet-and-greet event on Saturday, where he delivered a sharp critique of the Liberal government’s fiscal policies and warned that Canada’s growing national debt is placing an increasing burden on families across the country. Poilievre was joined by MP Dawinder Gill and MP Jagdharan Singh Mahal of Edmonton. The gathering provided local residents with an opportunity to engage directly with Conservative leaders on the economic challenges facing Canadians. Addressing the crowd, Poilievre argued that years of excessive government spending have fuelled record debt levels, higher interest…

07 Jun

Three Shootings in 24 Hours Raise Fresh Concerns Over Gun Violence in Calgary

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Calgary, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary police are investigating three separate shootings that occurred within a 24-hour period across the communities of Forest Lawn, Beltline, and East Village, leaving four people injured and renewing concerns about firearm-related violence in the city.The first incident took place early Friday morning at approximately 5:50 a.m. when officers responded to reports of a man suffering from gunshot wounds near the 1200 block of 44 Street S.E. Investigators believe the victim was shot inside a residence in the 1400 block of 44 Street S.E. before seeking help at a nearby home. The victim was transported to…

06 Jun

Liberal Caucus Chair Rejects Claims of Tensions With PM Mark Carney

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Liberal Caucus Chair James Maloney has strongly dismissed allegations that Prime Minister Mark Carney has a difficult relationship with members of his caucus, calling recent reports suggesting otherwise “absolutely false.”The remarks come after media reports citing unnamed Liberal MPs claimed Carney had become increasingly dismissive of concerns raised by caucus members, centralized decision-making and, at times, lashed out during internal discussions.Speaking in an interview with CTV’s Question Period, Maloney firmly rejected the accusations and defended the prime minister’s leadership style.“Absolutely false,” Maloney said when asked about claims that Carney regularly talks down to caucus members. He described…