Canada Archives - Page 7 of 170

28 Jul

Alberta Introduces Self-Requested Preventive Health Screenings to Boost Early Cancer Detection

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): In a first-of-its-kind initiative in Canada, the Alberta government is expanding access to preventive health screening by allowing residents to undergo certain diagnostic imaging tests without first obtaining a physician's referral. The new policy is set to take effect on July 31. Under the initiative, Albertans will be able to purchase preventive diagnostic tests, including MRI scans, CT scans, X-rays and ultrasounds, through participating private health-care providers. The government says the move is aimed at improving early detection of diseases, particularly cancer, while giving residents greater flexibility in managing their health. Officials clarified that the new option…

28 Jul

Canada, Alberta Announce $52 Million Upgrade for Calgary’s Olympic Oval

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Governments of Canada and Alberta have announced a joint investment of $52 million to modernize Calgary's iconic Olympic Oval, ensuring the world-renowned facility continues to serve elite athletes and the wider community for decades to come. Under the funding arrangement, both governments will contribute $26 million each toward a major infrastructure renewal project. The upgrades will include replacing the original refrigerated concrete slab beneath the 400-metre speed skating track and two ice rinks, installing a new ice plant, and modernizing critical mechanical, electrical, structural and life-safety systems. Opened in 1987 ahead of the 1988 Winter Olympics,…

28 Jul

Punjab-Origin Uber Driver Charged in Alleged Sexual Assault Case in Canada’s Burlington

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): A 25-year-old man originally from Punjab has been arrested in Canada after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Burlington, Ontario. The accused, identified as Mandeep Singh, was reportedly working as an Uber rideshare driver at the time of the alleged incident. According to the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), the incident occurred on June 16 at around 5:15 p.m. in the parking area of the Burlington GO Station on Fairview Street. Investigators allege that Singh approached the woman and engaged her in conversation before allegedly sexually assaulting her. Police said the woman left the location…

27 Jul

A Historic Western Canada Tour: His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V Connects Faith, Civic Leadership, and Social Innovation in Calgary and Vancouver

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Calgary/Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): A transformative chapter in Canadian civic and religious history unfolded across Western Canada as His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th Imam of the Shia Nizari Ismaili Muslims, completed his inaugural official tour of the region. Accompanied by his sons, Prince Irfan Aga Khan and Prince Sinan Aga Khan, the multi-day visit marked the Imam’s first regional tour since succeeding his late father, Shah Karim al-Husseini (Aga Khan IV), following his passing in February 2025. Spanning high-level engagements and spiritual assemblies across Alberta and British Columbia, the visit celebrated over five decades of deep-rooted partnership…

26 Jul

ALBERTA PGWP CRISIS: OVER 1,500 GRADUATES FACE MASS REFUSALS AS COMMUNITY LEADERS AND LEGAL EXPERTS UNITE FOR JUSTICE

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A major immigration crisis has erupted across Alberta, pushing over 1,500 international student graduates into financial devastation and legal limbo. After investing up to $32,000 each in tuition fees and completing two-year diploma programs, hundreds of former students are receiving sudden Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) refusals from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The controversy has sparked continuous 24/7 demonstrations in Northeast Calgary, busloads of protesting students traveling to Portage College's Lac La Biche campus, and a round-the-clock hunger strike launched by desperate graduates demanding administrative fairness.As public outcry grows, prominent community figures are stepping up to…

26 Jul

Toronto Woman of Punjabi Origin Killed in Suspected Targeted Shooting; Brampton Resident Arrested

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): A young woman of Punjabi origin lost her life in a fatal shooting in Toronto's Etobicoke neighbourhood, with investigators describing the incident as a deliberate attack. Police have arrested a 37-year-old Brampton resident in connection with the case and charged him with first-degree murder. The victim has been identified as Navneet Kaur, 26, a Toronto resident. According to the Toronto Police Service, officers responded to reports of gunfire early Friday morning and found Kaur suffering from critical injuries. Despite immediate medical intervention by emergency responders, she died at the scene. Investigators believe the suspect approached Kaur shortly…

25 Jul

Hunger Strike Over, Fight for Justice Continues as 2,000 International Students Remain on Protest

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The hunger strike launched by international students from Portage College in Calgary has come to an end after Alberta MLA Parmeet Singh met with the protesting students and assured them that he is working to help resolve their concerns. According to the students, the MLA informed them that he has contacted the federal immigration authorities and is making efforts to find a positive resolution to their immigration-related issues. Despite the end of the hunger strike, the crisis remains far from over. The protesting students allege that nearly 2,000 international students have been left facing an uncertain future…

25 Jul

Punjab-Origin Woman Killed in Canada; Boyfriend Booked for Murder in Suspected Domestic Violence Case

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian police have charged a 22-year-old man with second-degree murder following the death of a young Punjab-origin woman in Edmonton, Alberta, in a case authorities are investigating as an incident of intimate partner violence. The victim, identified as Damanpreet Kaur, 23, was discovered with severe injuries after emergency services responded to a residence in Edmonton's Silver Berry neighbourhood earlier this month. Officers had received a call regarding an unconscious woman under suspicious circumstances at a home near Silver Berry Road and 28A Avenue. Paramedics provided immediate medical care before shifting Kaur to hospital, where she remained in…

24 Jul

Alberta Sets Record with More Than 14,000 Registered Physicians, Largest Annual Increase on Record

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has reached a new milestone in physician recruitment and retention, recording the highest number of fully registered physicians in the province’s history. According to newly released statistics from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA), the province now has 14,156 fully registered physicians, an increase of 1,226 doctors compared with the same period last year. The nearly 10 per cent year-over-year increase is the largest annual growth in physician numbers ever recorded in Alberta. The figures highlight significant growth in Alberta’s physician workforce amid ongoing efforts to strengthen access to health care across the…

24 Jul

26th Punjabi Indo Fest to Bring Three-Day Cultural Celebration to Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary is preparing to welcome one of the biggest celebrations of Punjabi culture as the 26th Punjabi Indo Fest returns with a spectacular three-day mega show from July 31 to August 2, 2026, at Prairie Winds Park, NE Calgary. The information about the upcoming festival was shared by Bharam Laddu of Des Punjab Times and Shaukat Hayat of Hayat Homes (RE/MAX), who highlighted that this year’s event will celebrate Punjabi heritage, music, traditions, and community spirit with a wide range of cultural activities and entertainment. The festival will feature performances by some of the most popular Punjabi…