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10 Feb

Canada to Add Thousands of EV Chargers as Ottawa Steps Up Push for Electric Mobility

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaauto strategy, Canada EV infrastructure, electric vehicle chargers, federal funding, Mark Carney

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The federal government is moving to significantly expand Canada’s electric vehicle charging network in a bid to reduce range anxiety and encourage more drivers to switch to EVs. On Tuesday, the ministers of environment, energy and transport are expected to announce an investment of 84.4 million dollars to support the installation of more than 8,000 new public charging stations across the country. The funding is part of a broader effort to prepare Canada for a rapid increase in electric vehicle adoption over the next decade. In addition to charging infrastructure, the government will allocate 5.7 million dollars…

10 Feb

SUV sprayed with bullets: Indian-origin techie shot dead in car in Toronto’s shopping mall

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National Times Bureau :- An Indian-origin IT professional was shot dead by unidentified men in his car parked in a parking of a shopping mall in Canada's Toronto. The victim hailed from Thyamagondlu in Nelamangala on the outskirts of Bengaluru. The parents of an Indian IT professional who was shot dead in Canada said they had repeatedly urged their son to return home, but he chose to stay abroad. Chandan Kumar’s family is devastated after he was fatally shot in Toronto. His parents suspect that his involvement in forming a Kannada community group in the city may have played a…

10 Feb

Air Canada Suspends Cuba Flights Amid Aviation Fuel Crisis; Focus Shifts to Bringing Travellers Home

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAir Canada Cuba flights, aviation fuel crisis, Canada travel advisory Cuba, Cuba fuel shortage

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Air Canada has temporarily suspended its flights to Cuba due to a worsening aviation fuel shortage on the island, as the airline prioritizes efforts to bring thousands of stranded passengers back to Canada. In a statement, the airline said it will operate empty southbound flights over the coming days to repatriate approximately 3,000 customers currently in Cuba. The decision follows official aviation notices warning that commercial jet fuel may no longer be available at Cuban airports from February 10. Air Canada added that for any remaining operations, aircraft would carry additional fuel and, if required, make technical…

10 Feb

Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening, Seeks US Ownership Stake

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsDonald Trump, Gordie Howe Bridge, Michigan Ontario bridge, US Canada relations, US Canada trade dispute

Washington/Toronto (Rajeev Sharma)— U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting the United States and Canada may not be allowed to open unless Washington receives compensation and a significant ownership share in the project. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump said the United States would begin immediate negotiations with Canada over the cross-border infrastructure project, alleging that the country had treated the U.S. unfairly for decades. He asserted that the new bridge between Michigan and Ontario would not open unless the United States was adequately compensated and possibly granted at least a…

09 Feb

Eddie Bauer Seeks Buyer as Bankruptcy Filing Puts Canadian Store Network at Risk

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanadian retail closures, Catalyst Brands, Eddie Bauer bankruptcy, retail industry Canada, store liquidation sales

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma|): — The future of Eddie Bauer’s retail presence in Canada is uncertain as the outdoor apparel brand looks for a buyer after filing for bankruptcy protection in the United States. The company announced Monday that it is seeking a purchaser for its network of roughly 220 stores across North America. A similar creditor protection filing is expected soon in Canada, where the retailer currently operates 31 locations, most of them in Ontario. Eddie Bauer LLC said stores in both countries will remain open for now, but clearance and liquidation sales will take place while court proceedings move…

09 Feb

Most Albertans favour staying in Canada despite sovereignty debate: Angus Reid survey

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta referendum, Alberta separatism, Angus Reid Institute, provincial sovereignty

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Amid renewed discussion around provincial sovereignty, a clear majority of Albertans would choose to remain part of Canada if a separation referendum were held today, according to a new survey released by the Angus Reid Institute. The survey found that only 29 per cent of Albertans would vote in favour of separation, with most of them describing their stance as a leaning rather than a firm commitment. In contrast, 65 per cent said they would vote to stay in Canada, and most respondents in this group said their decision was definite. The findings are part of the…

09 Feb

Impaired driver crashes car into Abbotsford home, arrested by police

Navdeep Ghai0 CommentsBritish Columbia, CanadaAbbotsford crash, British Columbia accident, drunk driving arrest, Impaired Driving

Abbotsford (Rajeev Sharma): A 23-year-old woman was arrested for impaired driving after her vehicle crashed into a residential house in Abbotsford, British Columbia, early Sunday morning, authorities said. The Abbotsford Police Department stated that officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Nanaimo Crescent shortly before 12.30 am following reports of a serious collision involving a vehicle that had rammed into a home. Police said the driver was taken into custody at the scene. She was found to be driving under the influence and had alcohol levels more than twice the legal limit. Fortunately, no one inside the residence was…

09 Feb

Indian-origin IT professional shot dead in Toronto mall parking, police probe targeted attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaIndian IT professional, Indian-origin man killed in Canada, Toronto shooting, Woodbine Shopping Centre

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): A 37-year-old Indian-origin man was killed after being shot by unidentified assailants in the parking lot of a busy shopping centre in Toronto, Canada, local authorities said. The Toronto Police Service confirmed that the victim was Chandan Kumar Raja Nandakumar, a resident of Brampton. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when police received a distress call at around 3.31 pm regarding a shooting at the Woodbine Shopping Centre near Rexdale Boulevard and Highway 27. On reaching the location, officers found Nandakumar suffering from multiple gunshot injuries. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition…

09 Feb

Rajeev Sharma Appointed Vice President Communications of Canada Hindu Chamber of Commerce

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingRajeev Sharma

Toronto (Bureau): In a key organizational development, the Canada Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) has appointed Rajeev Sharma of Alberta as its new Vice President Communications, signaling a strategic push to strengthen the Chamber’s national communication and outreach framework. In his new role, Rajeev Sharma will lead the Chamber’s communication strategy across Canada, overseeing media relations, public messaging, and digital platforms. His mandate includes enhancing engagement with members, business leaders, and strategic partners, while expanding the Chamber’s visibility and influence within the broader Canadian business and community landscape. The Alberta Chapter Committee will concurrently focus on implementing the Chamber’s policies…

09 Feb

Ajit Doval’s Ottawa Meetings Hint at Thaw in India-Canada Relations, Firm Line on Extremism

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): India and Canada appear to be cautiously moving toward repairing their fractured relationship, with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s recent visit to Ottawa emerging as a key diplomatic signal. The two-day visit, held from February 6 to 7, marked one of the most substantive security-level engagements between the two countries since ties deteriorated sharply in 2023. Doval held discussions with Canada’s Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Adviser to the Prime Minister, Nathalie Drouin, and Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree. While both governments described the meetings as part of routine bilateral security dialogue, officials and analysts…