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16 Jan

Toronto Pearson Declares ‘Recovery Day’ After 23 cm Snowfall, Crews Work 24/7 to Restore Operations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontarioflight delays, recovery day, snow-clearing operations, Snowfall, Toronto Pearson Airport, winter storm

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Toronto Pearson International Airport is in recovery mode after a powerful winter storm dumped 23 centimeters of snow across the airfield, prompting one of the largest snow-clearing operations of the season. Airport crews are removing an estimated 30,000 to 80,000 tones of snow to keep flights operating safely at Canada’s busiest airport. The snowfall blanketed approximately 55 kilometers of pavement, including runways, taxiways, and large apron areas used for aircraft parking and servicing. By midday, airfield teams were clearing as much as 10 to 30 kilograms of snow per square meter, a critical task required before aircraft…

16 Jan

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Construction Site in Conrich, East of Calgary

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A large fire erupted at a construction site on Durham Way, just off Range Road 285 in Conrich, east of Calgary, prompting an urgent response from local fire crews. Thick smoke and towering flames were visible from a considerable distance as firefighters worked aggressively to contain and extinguish the blaze. Emergency crews battled the fire for several hours, focusing on preventing it from spreading to nearby properties and open areas. No injuries have been reported so far, and officials have not yet disclosed the cause of the fire. RCMP also responded to the scene to assist fire…

15 Jan

Canada Expands Privacy Probe Into Elon Musk’s X and xAI Over AI-Generated Deepfakes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAI deepfakes, Canada privacy commissioner, Elon Musk X, Grok AI, xAI investigation

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s Privacy Commissioner has expanded an ongoing investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X and its affiliated artificial intelligence firm xAI, following reports that the chatbot Grok is being used to generate and circulate explicit images of individuals without their consent. Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne said the growing misuse of artificial intelligence to create deepfake images, including intimate content, poses a serious threat to personal privacy. He described the practice as a rapidly emerging concern with the potential to cause significant harm to individuals. Given the seriousness of the issue, Dufresne said his office will broaden…

15 Jan

British Columbia to End Drug Decriminalisation Pilot After Mixed Outcomes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, CanadaBritish Columbia drug policy, drug decriminalisation Canada, harm reduction, opioid crisis

Vancouver, January 15, 2026: Canada’s western province of British Columbia has announced it will allow its drug decriminalisation pilot programme to lapse at the end of January, marking a significant shift in its approach to tackling the opioid crisis. Launched in 2023 as a three-year trial, the initiative was designed to reduce overdose deaths and encourage people struggling with addiction to seek treatment by removing criminal penalties for possession of small quantities of illicit drugs. British Columbia was the only province in the country to implement such a policy. However, provincial health authorities now say the programme has not produced…

15 Jan

Canadian National Killed in Iran Amid Crackdown on Protests, Ottawa Says

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada-Iran relations, Canadian citizen death, Global Affairs Canada, human rights violations, Iran protests

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): A Canadian citizen has died in Iran while in the custody of Iranian authorities, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand confirmed on Thursday, amid an intensifying crackdown on anti-government protests in the country. In a statement shared on social media, Anand condemned the Iranian regime’s actions against demonstrators and urged authorities to halt violence against civilians. She said Canada’s consular officials are in touch with the deceased individual’s family and extended condolences on behalf of the government. According to international human rights monitors, more than 2,600 people have been killed since widespread protests erupted in Iran in late…

15 Jan

Canada Resumes LMIA Processing in Eight Regions, Opening Doors for Foreign Workers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, CanadaCanada

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has officially resumed Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing under the Low-Wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in eight regions, creating new opportunities for foreign workers and employers, according to Chanda Immigration. The move follows updated labour market data showing unemployment rates have fallen below the federal six per cent threshold, allowing low-wage hiring to resume in previously restricted areas. Eligible regions include Vancouver, Winnipeg, Halifax, Kingston, Montréal, Moncton, Saint John, and Fredericton. Employers in these regions can now submit LMIA applications to hire foreign workers across sectors such as hospitality, retail, caregiving,…

15 Jan

ESCALATING EXTORTION ATTACKS PUT SURREY’S SMALL BUSINESSES UNDER PRESSURE

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingSurrey

Surrey,/ Newton ( Rajeev Sharma): Surrey police are investigating a fresh case of suspected extortion related violence after a business in the Newton neighbourhood was targeted in a shooting early morning Wednesday, underscoring growing safety concerns for business owners across the region. According to the Surrey Police Service (SPS), officers responded to a shots-fired call at approximately 2:10 a.m. in the 8000 block of King George Boulevard, near 80th Street. When police arrived, they found the front of a business damaged, with multiple bullet holes visible in the windows. No one was inside at the time, and no injuries were…

15 Jan

Wedding Photography Business Owner Shot Dead in Surrey; IHIT Rules Out Gang Conflict

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingSurrey

Surrey ( Rajeev Sharma) : Homicide investigators have released the identity of a man who was found suffering from fatal gunshot wounds on a Surrey street Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after 12 p.m., the Surrey Police Service (SPS) responded to reports of a man lying near a property on 176 Street, just north of the Grandview Heights area. When officers arrived, they located the injured man, who was later pronounced dead at the scene. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) was called in shortly afterward and has since taken over the investigation. On Wednesday, in an effort to advance the case,…

14 Jan

Ontario Court Orders Air Canada to Pay $15,000 to Passenger After 24-Hour Flight Delay

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAir Canada, flight delay compensation, Ontario Superior Court, passenger rights, Rejean Landry

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): More than three and a half years after an Ottawa man’s flight to Portugal was delayed by over 24 hours, the Ontario Superior Court has ordered Air Canada to pay Rejean Landry and his two adult children $15,000 in compensation. The ruling follows a small claims court decision over a year ago that had already sided with Landry, who represented himself. “It was just clearcut: There were too many planes, not enough employees, and it was their fault that the plane was late,” Landry said. “They pretty much never showed any argument to say otherwise. They just…

14 Jan

Canada to Open Free Trade Negotiations with UAE as Ottawa Pushes Trade Diversification

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada–UAE relations, comprehensive economic partnership, free trade talks, trade diversification

Ottawa (Rajeev Shamra) — Canada will begin formal negotiations on a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates next month, Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said, marking a fresh step in Ottawa’s efforts to expand economic ties beyond its traditional reliance on the United States. The proposed talks aim to lay the groundwork for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, focusing on trade, investment and broader commercial cooperation. Sidhu said the UAE represents a strategic partner for Canada, particularly as global trade dynamics shift and geopolitical uncertainties grow. According to the minister, discussions are expected to cover a wide range of…