Canada Archives - Page 63 of 156

13 Jan

Abbotsford Shooting Claims Life of Young Man With Punjab Roots, Police Cite Gang Feud

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingAbbotsford

Abbotsford (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night shooting in West Abbotsford has left a 28-year-old man of Punjabi descent dead, with investigators linking the incident to an intensifying feud among criminal networks tied to drug trafficking in British Columbia. The victim, Navpreet Singh Dhaliwal, was born and raised in Canada, though his family originates from Sudhar village in Punjab’s Ludhiana district. Authorities say the killing was premeditated and forms part of a broader pattern of violence connected to rival groups operating across the province. Police received an emergency call just after midnight on January 9 regarding gunfire at a home on Siskin…

13 Jan

Canada–India Relations Thaw as Prime Minister Mark Carney Prepares Landmark Visit to New Delhi; High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik Says “Trust Is Back”

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Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): Canada and India are set to reset strained bilateral ties as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to visit India in the coming weeks, ending more than two years of diplomatic friction. The visit comes as both countries seek to diversify trade partnerships amid rising U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump’s trade war. India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, confirmed the visit will take place after India presents its federal budget on February 1. He said the renewed engagement signals a clear improvement in relations, noting that “trust is back in the system” and that both…

13 Jan

Langley City Council Approves 2026 Financial Plan Focused on Safety, Recreation, and Core Services

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Langley ( Richa Walia): Langley City Council has approved its 2026–2030 Financial Plan, setting a clear roadmap that prioritizes public safety, expanded recreation, and reliable core services while maintaining fiscal responsibility. The plan includes a 5.82 per cent property tax increase aimed at sustaining service delivery and supporting long-term community growth as the city’s population continues to rise. City officials say the financial plan builds on progress achieved during the current council term and reflects the evolving needs of residents and businesses. Investments outlined in the plan are designed to ensure essential services remain dependable and accessible across the community.…

13 Jan

CANADA’S LARGEST GOLD THEFT CASE, KEY SUSPECT ARRESTED AT TORONTO PEARSON AIRPORT

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Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): Peel Regional Police have made a major arrest in connection with what is being described as the largest gold theft in Canadian history. Arsalan Chaudhary (43) was arrested early this morning at Toronto Pearson International Airport after arriving on a flight from Dubai. Chaudhary has been indicted and is scheduled to appear before a Brampton court, facing charges related to the theft of 400 kilograms of gold valued at approximately $20 million, along with $2.5 million in cash. The incident dates back to April 17, 2023, when a high-value cargo shipment arrived from Switzerland. The theft…

12 Jan

Mystery of Vanishing Lake in Northern Quebec Raises Alarms Over Environmental Change

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaenvironmental change, Lake Rouge, northern Quebec, outburst flood, Waswanipi Cree Nation

Quebec (Rajeev Sharma): Residents of the Cree community of Waswanipi in northern Quebec are searching for answers after a nearby lake abruptly drained last spring, leaving behind mudflats, dead fish and lingering questions about whether human activity played a role. Manoel Dixon, 26, was at his family’s hunting camp in May when his father received a puzzling Facebook message from a fellow hunter: “Lake Rouge is gone.” At first, the family struggled to understand what that meant. Lake Rouge, known for its clear water, trout and sandy shores, covered roughly three square kilometres and had long been a fixture of…

12 Jan

U.S. Skeleton Athlete Accuses Canada of Manipulating Olympic Qualifier Ahead of Milan-Cortina Games

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada vs USA sports rivalry, Katie Uhlaender, Olympic qualification, skeleton racing, Winter Olympics

New York/Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Sporting tensions between the United States and Canada have flared again as the Winter Olympics draw closer, this time over allegations surrounding an Olympic qualification event in skeleton racing. Katie Uhlaender, a five-time U.S. Olympic skeleton athlete, has accused the Canadian team of manipulating a qualifying race to block her path to the Milan-Cortina Winter Games next month. The dispute centres on a North American Cup event held over the weekend in Lake Placid, New York. Uhlaender claims Canada deliberately withdrew four of its six competitors shortly before the race, reducing the total field to fewer…

12 Jan

Severe Winter Storm Batters Atlantic Canada as Extreme Weather Hits Australia

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Newfoundland (Rajeev Sharma): Large parts of Atlantic Canada are under weather warnings as a powerful winter storm brings heavy snow, freezing rain and strong winds across the region, creating dangerous travel and power conditions. In Newfoundland, snowfall totals reached up to 40 centimetres on Sunday, accompanied by wind gusts of roughly 120 kilometres per hour, producing near-blizzard conditions in some areas. The storm system began late Sunday and is expected to linger until early Tuesday. Environment officials have issued freezing rain warnings across much of Nova Scotia, including Annapolis and Kings counties, while parts of New Brunswick could receive as…

12 Jan

Air Canada Investigates Incident After Crew Member Trapped in Cargo Hold Before Takeoff

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAir Canada, aviation safety, cargo hold incident, Toronto to Moncton flight

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): An Air Canada ground crew member was accidentally locked inside the cargo hold of a flight traveling from Toronto to Moncton, New Brunswick, prior to departure. According to a statement provided to CTV News, the airline confirmed that the incident took place on December 13 aboard flight AC1502. An Air Canada spokesperson said the aircraft’s cargo doors were unintentionally closed while the crew member was still inside the hold. The situation was quickly identified, prompting the aircraft to return to the gate, where the doors were reopened. The employee was safely released and did not sustain any…

12 Jan

Carney wants to ‘recalibrate’ Canada-China relations with visit: PM’s parliamentary aide

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): As the prime minister gears up to visit China, his parliamentary secretary, MP Kody Blois, says Mark Carney would like to "recalibrate" Canada's once-frosty relationship with the Chinese government and look at economic opportunities for the two nations. "The trip next week is a continuation of that turning point in the relationship," Blois said in an interview airing Sunday morning on Rosemary Barton Live. "[Carney] believes there's opportunity for partnership." During his trip to China, the prime minister will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to his office. Afterwards, he'll visit Qatar on Jan. 18 and…

12 Jan

Ontario Woman Charged After In-Flight Assault Forces Plane to Return

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Northwest Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Police have laid charges against a 44-year-old woman following an alleged assault aboard a small aircraft in northwest Ontario on Friday evening. According to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the incident occurred shortly after the plane departed Sioux Lookout Municipal Airport, en route to the remote community of Kasabonika Lake, approximately 440 kilometres northeast. Authorities say the situation prompted the pilot to return the aircraft to Sioux Lookout for the safety of passengers and crew. The accused faces multiple charges, including assault, assault in an aircraft in flight, and possession of cocaine for the purpose of…