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21 Jan

Canadian Military Simulates Hypothetical US Invasion Amid Rising Strain With NATO Allies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaArctic security, Canada-US relations, Canadian Armed Forces, hypothetical invasion, NATO

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): For the first time in more than a century, the Canadian military has developed a theoretical model outlining its response to a possible United States invasion, reflecting heightened diplomatic and strategic tensions between Washington and its NATO allies, according to a report by The Globe and Mail. The model, described as precautionary and purely hypothetical, details a multi-layered defence strategy by the Canadian Armed Forces in the event of a US military incursion. Senior officials familiar with the plan said it focuses on asymmetric warfare, including drone operations, sabotage and ambush tactics, while also factoring in requests…

21 Jan

Canada Probes Foreign Links in Extortion Racket, Says Asylum Claims Offer No Immunity

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Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian authorities have intensified their crackdown on a wave of extortion cases in British Columbia, with investigators examining the involvement of 111 foreign nationals as part of a wide-ranging probe spanning multiple provinces. Officials have made it clear that refugee or asylum status will not shield suspects from criminal or immigration operation. In an operational update released late Wednesday (India time), the British Columbia Extortion Task Force said it is sifting through vast amounts of evidence, including hundreds of hours of CCTV footage, to dismantle networks believed to be behind threats and extortion attempts targeting communities in…

21 Jan

Mark Carney’s Davos Address Sparks Debate on Breakdown of Global Order

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos has drawn wide attention for its stark warning that the international system is no longer evolving gradually but fracturing under mounting geopolitical pressure. Speaking on Tuesday at the 56th annual WEF summit, Carney argued that the world is entering a period of sharp disruption, where long-standing norms and institutions are being undermined by power politics. He cautioned against the growing tendency to use trade, finance and supply chains as instruments of pressure, saying such practices threaten sovereignty and long-term stability. Without naming countries directly,…

21 Jan

Sanatan Students’ Society to Host Second Annual Saraswati Puja at University of Calgary on 27 January

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): The Sanatan Students’ Society at the University of Calgary will organize Saraswati Puja on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, to worship Maa Saraswati, the Goddess of Wisdom, Knowledge, and Arts. The full-day spiritual and cultural celebration is open to everyone. The daytime program will run from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the MacEwan Student Centre, South Courtyard, featuring Saraswati Puja, Prasad, Kirtan, and a variety of art and cultural activities. The evening segment will take place from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Dining Centre, Vitruvian Space (DC14), with cultural performances followed by food and…

20 Jan

Toronto Braces for Fresh Snowfall and Deep Freeze After Major Winter Storm

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta Clipper, extreme cold, oronto weather, Snowfall, wind chill, winter storm

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Toronto is set for another round of wintry weather this week, with fresh snowfall and sharply colder temperatures forecast in the aftermath of a storm that dumped up to 40 centimeters of snow in parts of the city. Meteorologists say an Alberta Clipper system is expected to move into the region early Wednesday morning, bringing light snow by around 7 a.m. The system is likely to leave about five centimeters of accumulation by Wednesday night. Following last week’s historic snowfall, residents are now facing biting wind chills and persistent cold. Tuesday’s daytime high is expected to reach…

20 Jan

Minor Earthquake Recorded Near Quebec–Ontario Border, No Damage Reported

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, OntarioEarthquake, Earthquakes Canada, Gatineau, Ottawa, Quebec–Ontario border

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma) — A small earthquake was felt near the Quebec–Ontario border early Tuesday morning, according to Earthquakes Canada. The agency confirmed that the tremor, measuring 2.8 magnitude, occurred at approximately 4:55 a.m. Officials said there were no reports of damage and none were expected given the low intensity of the quake. Residents in several communities may have noticed light shaking, including parts of Buckingham and Gatineau in Quebec, as well as Hawkesbury and Ottawa in Ontario. The region is known for occasional seismic activity and has experienced multiple earthquakes over the past few decades, some exceeding magnitude 5.0.…

20 Jan

Quebec Joins Manitoba in Opposing Ontario’s Planned Crown Royal Boycott

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCrown Royal boycott, Diageo plant closure, Doug Ford, Ontario liquor stores, Quebec concerns

Montreal/Toronto (Rajeev Sharma) —Days after Manitoba raised objections, Quebec has also voiced concern over Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s plan to remove Crown Royal whisky from shelves at provincially run liquor stores, warning the move could harm Canadian supply chains at a sensitive economic moment. Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard said he has formally conveyed his concerns to his Ontario counterpart, arguing that with ongoing trade tensions involving the United States, governments should avoid actions that weaken domestic production networks or create further uncertainty for Canadian industries. Ontario’s planned move targets Crown Royal whisky bottled in Amherstburg, Ont., following a decision…

20 Jan

Calgary Double-Murder Convictions Overturned as Appeal Court Orders Acquittal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta Court of Appeal, Calgary murder case, Gerald Benn acquitted, wrongful conviction

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) — Alberta’s top court has overturned the murder convictions of a Calgary man serving a life sentence for two counts of murder, ruling that the verdict was unreasonable and unsupported by the evidence presented at trial. In a decision released Monday, the Alberta Court of Appeal identified “serious flaws” in the trial judge’s assessment of the evidence and entered acquittals, clearing Gerald Benn of all charges. Benn, who has spent more than five years in custody since his arrest in September 2020, is now set to be released. “A conviction cannot be supported by this evidence,” the…

20 Jan

Trump shares map featuring Canada and Greenland, fuelling global concern over territorial intent

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaArctic security, Canada, diplomatic tensions, Europe, Greenland, United States

Ottawa/Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Diplomatic tensions between the United States and its European allies have escalated after a social media post depicted Canada and Greenland in the red, white and blue colours of the American flag, sparking fresh debate over US intentions and Arctic security. The image, shared without any caption, showed a stylised map of North America and quickly drew attention for visually folding Canada and Greenland into US national colours. While no official policy announcement was made regarding Canada, its inclusion alongside Greenland has unsettled allies and intensified scrutiny of Washington’s increasingly assertive tone. The post surfaced amid renewed…

19 Jan

Canada Weighs Sending Troops to Greenland Amid Rising Tensions Over NATO Exercises

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsCanada Greenland troops, Canada US relations, Donald Trump tariffs, Mark Carney, NATO military exercises

Ottawa 9rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering deploying a small contingent of Canadian Armed Forces personnel to Greenland to participate in NATO military exercises, a move that could further strain relations with the United States amid escalating tariff threats by President Donald Trump. According to a person familiar with the matter, the Canadian government has drafted plans for a limited deployment alongside forces from the United Kingdom, France, Denmark and other allied nations. The source confirmed an earlier report by CBC News, while noting that no final decision has yet been taken by the Prime Minister. The…