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16 Mar

Eighteen new schools are on the way for Calgary and area

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): More people are calling Alberta home, which means more students are enrolling in schools across the province, leading to increasing enrolment pressures. Since 2020, student enrolment in Alberta has grown by almost 89,000 students, with much of this growth concentrated in the Calgary metro region. To ensure every student has the space to grow and thrive, Alberta’s government is making more investments in new and ongoing school projects across the province. Budget 2025, if passed, will kick-start 18 new school projects in the Calgary metro area, adding 14,400 new and updated student spaces. In total, there are…

15 Mar

Rachel Bendayan replaces Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Mark Carney, Canada’s new Prime Minister, has announced his cabinet in anticipation of the coming 2025 federal election, shuffling immigration ministers in the process. Canada’s new minister of immigration is Rachel Bendayan, a Member of Parliament from Outremont, Quebec. She will serve as the head of Canada’s immigration department, taking over from previous Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Cabinet reshuffles are a common occurrence in Canadian politics and allow Prime Ministers the opportunity to reappoint ministers to different government departments or remove them from office entirely. This may be done for a variety of reasons, including to award…

15 Mar

Mark Carney Sworn in as Canada’s Prime Minister, Unveils New Cabinet

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Mark Carney has officially taken office as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister, marking the end of Justin Trudeau’s nine-year tenure. In his inaugural speech, Carney emphasized the gravity of his new role, stating, “It is a solemn duty to serve as Prime Minister at this time of great consequence.” One of Carney’s first major moves was unveiling a smaller, 24-member transition cabinet, signaling a shift in leadership while maintaining some continuity in key areas. Key Cabinet Appointments and Changes• François-Philippe Champagne is promoted to Finance Minister, replacing Chrystia Freeland.• Chrystia Freeland moves to Minister of Transport and Internal…

13 Mar

Two men are facing charges after allegedly stealing around $200,000 from a Calgary cricket league

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Calgary, March 13, 2025 ( Rajeev Sharma): According to the Calgary Police Services ( CPS), they began investigating in 2017 when the newly appointed president of the Calgary & District Cricket League (C&DCL) noticed issues with the league’s financial records. After finding a number of discrepancies during an internal review, the league’s president called reported the concerns to police. Police say their investigation found the former treasurer and former president of the C&DCL stole around $200,000 between January 2014 and December 2016 through cheque payments to construction businesses the pair had connections. Police said that funds were allegedly misappropriated through…

12 Mar

The Bank of Canada (BoC) lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent

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Calgary, March 12, 2025( Rajeev Sharma): The Canadian economy ended 2024 in good shape. Inflation has been close to the 2% target since last summer. Substantial cuts to our policy rate through the second half of last year boosted household spending and economic growth. However, in recent months, the pervasive uncertainty created by continuously changing US tariff threats has shaken business and consumer confidence. This is restraining household spending intentions and businesses’ plans to hire and invest. Against this backdrop, and with inflation near the 2% target, Governing Council decided to reduce the policy rate a further 25 basis points.…

11 Mar

Calgary Airport to consolidate screening into faster, more convenient security checkpoints

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Calgary, Match 11, 2025, (National Times) : Construction is underway at the YYC Calgary International Airport Domestic Terminal building to consolidate all domestic security checkpoints into one centralized screening process. The updated infrastructure will eliminate the need to remove laptops, and permitted liquids, aerosols and gels from carry-on bags, making the screening process faster, more efficient and convenient.“This is a game changer,” says Chris Miles, Chief Operating Officer at the Calgary Airport Authority. “We’ll bring three separate screening checkpoints into one consolidated location that will move people through faster and allow us to meet and exceed expected passenger growth for…

10 Mar

Mark Carney chosen as new Liberal Party leader and new PM of Canada

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Ottawa, March 10, 2025: In a blowout win, Liberal Party members have chosen former central bank governor Mark Carney as their new leader and the next prime minister of Canada. Carney, who does not hold a seat in the House of Commons and has never been elected, secured more than 85 per cent of the points — handily winning on the first count. He also dominated in all 343 ridings, showing he has Liberal support across the country. Walking on stage to the song Crier tout bas by Montreal artist Coeur de Pirate, Carney told a crowd of cheering supporters…

09 Mar

12 Injured in Toronto Pub Shooting, Police Hunt for Three Suspects

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Toronto (Canada), March 9, 2025: A shooting at a pub near Scarborough Town Centre late Friday night left at least 12 people injured, triggering a major police manhunt for three suspects. Toronto police confirmed on Saturday that six of the victims suffered gunshot wounds, though none are life-threatening. The injured range in age from their 20s to mid-50s. Authorities described the situation as "dynamic," with paramedics attending to injuries varying from minor to critical. The shooting occurred around 10:39 p.m. local time, according to CTV News. Initially, police identified a suspect wearing a black balaclava who fled the scene in…

09 Mar

RWCA Celebrates International Women’s Day with Enthusiasm

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Honoring Women’s Strength, Self-Reliance, and Social ContributionsCalgary, March 9, 2025: The Royal Women Cultural Association (RWCA) celebrated International Women's Day with great enthusiasm. The event was organized under the leadership of RWCA founder and president Gurmeet Sarpal and director Prabhjot Khurmi. The program aimed to empower women by strengthening their self-reliance and confidence.Addressing the gathering, Gurmeet Sarpal emphasized the importance of women in both the family and society, stating that when a society respects women and acknowledges their emotions, it fosters peace and harmony in families and communities. Prabhjot Khurmi welcomed new members and introduced them to RWCA's core principles,…

08 Mar

Premier Danielle Smith answering need for global energy security

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean will travel to Houston, Texas to promote Alberta as the answer to long-term, global energy security at the CERAWeek conference. Alberta will have an increased presence at one of the world’s most important energy conferences, running from March 10 to 14. International decision makers, industry leaders, technology innovators and government officials will gather to explore this year’s theme, Moving Ahead: Energy strategies for a complex world. “At CERAWeek, I will be making it clear that Alberta is a critical partner in securing energy dominance for North America.…