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26 Dec

Indian student, 20, shot dead near Toronto University, accused at large

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National Times Bureau :- The Indian Consulate in Toronto on Thursday said it was deeply distressed by the killing of Shivank Avasthi, a 20-year-old Indian student, who was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus. Police said Avasthi was found with a gunshot injury in the Highland Creek Trail–Old Kingston Road area on Tuesday and was declared dead on the spot. The suspects escaped before officers reached the scene, and the campus was briefly locked down during the search. This was Toronto’s 41st homicide this year. “We express deep anguish over the tragic death of a young Indian…

26 Dec

Indian Research Scholar Killed in Toronto Shooting, Authorities Launch Probe

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): A tragic shooting near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus has claimed the life of an Indian doctoral student, prompting expressions of grief from Indian authorities and concern within the international student community. The victim, identified as Shivank Avasthi, was pursuing advanced research studies in Canada. According to Toronto Police, the incident occurred in the vicinity of Highland Creek Trail and Old Kingston Road. Emergency responders reached the location after reports of gunfire and found the student suffering from a fatal gunshot injury. He was declared dead at the scene. Police said those responsible had escaped before…

25 Dec

Saskatchewan Court Dismisses Lawsuit Related to Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash

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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ( Rajeev Sharma): A lawsuit filed against the driver of the semi-truck involved in the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash, the province of Saskatchewan, and the bus company has been dismissed by the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench.Justice J. Mitchell ruled that provincial legislation preventing the Herolds and four other families from suing does not violate their Charter rights. The legislation effectively shields certain parties from civil lawsuits related to the crash.The legal action was joined by the families of Jaxon Joseph, Logan Hunter, Jacob Leicht, and Mark Cross, alongside the Herolds. The suit was originally filed shortly…

25 Dec

Hospital Death Sparks Debate as Alberta Looks at Private Health Care

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaEdmonton, Hospital Death, Private Healthcare

Edmonton ( Rajeev Sharma): The death of a 44-year-old man after a long wait in the emergency room at Grey Nuns Community Hospital has raised public concern about Alberta’s health-care system. The man went to the hospital with severe chest pain and later died of an apparent cardiac arrest. His death is being reviewed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and the hospital has said it is cooperating with the investigation.Many people say the incident shows how much pressure emergency rooms are under. Hospitals across Alberta face problems such as staff shortages, overcrowding, and limited space. Emergency departments…

25 Dec

Dawson Creek Extends Local State of Emergency Amid Ongoing Water Shortages

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): The City of Dawson Creek has renewed its local state of emergency as it grapples with continued drought conditions affecting its water supply. Despite heavy snowfall in December, officials say the city’s water situation remains critical. “A strong snowpack helps carry us through to March or April, when spring runoff replenishes rivers and reservoirs,” the city noted in a Tuesday update. “However, the Kiskatinaw River is already beginning to freeze, and water levels remain below normal.” The state of emergency, initially declared in October, has been extended multiple times. City officials say the renewal allows them…

25 Dec

Alberta Plans ‘Naughty List’ to Protect High Level Bridge from Truck Collisions

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Edmonton’s iconic High Level Bridge continues to face challenges from oversized trucks, prompting Alberta’s government to explore new measures to prevent collisions. Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen revealed plans for stricter policies, including a “naughty list” for truckers, aimed at reducing incidents near the 112-year-old landmark. The double-decker steel bridge, which spans over 750 metres across the North Saskatchewan River, has seen five direct hits and ten near-misses by large trucks this year alone. Despite bright warning signs indicating the bridge’s limited clearance—10.6 metres on the lower deck—truck drivers frequently attempt to cross, causing traffic congestion and damage.…

25 Dec

Winter Storm Set to Disrupt Holiday Travel Across Southern Ontario

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): A major winter storm is expected to sweep across southern Ontario later this week, raising concerns about travel disruptions during the holiday season, Environment Canada warned. Friday, which coincides with Boxing Day, is projected to see the most significant impact. The storm, driven by a low-pressure system, is forecast to bring a mix of wintry precipitation, including snow, freezing rain, and ice pellets, depending on the location. Southwestern Ontario, particularly around Hamilton and Niagara, may experience freezing rain beginning early Friday morning and continuing through the evening. Officials predict ice accumulation of 5 to 10 millimeters in…

24 Dec

Alberta Independence Referendum Question Clears Key Approval Hurdle

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Edmonton, December 24, 2025: A proposed referendum on Alberta leaving Canada has moved a step closer to appearing on a ballot after receiving approval from the provincial election agency on Monday.The approved question asks voters: “Do you agree that the province of Alberta should cease to be a part of Canada to become an independent state?” The campaign is being spearheaded by the Alberta Prosperity Project, which must now appoint a chief financial officer by early next month before it can begin formally collecting signatures. To trigger a referendum, the group needs just under 178,000 valid signatures.Alberta Prosperity Project chief…

24 Dec

B.C. Conservatives Look to Stabilise After Leadership Turmoil as Interim Chief Trevor Halford Takes Charge

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish ColumbiaB.C. legislature, British Columbia Conservatives, John Rustad, Trevor Halford

VICTORIA, December 24, 2025— The British Columbia Conservative Party is attempting to steady itself after an unprecedented leadership crisis that briefly left it with two leaders inside the legislature, a moment that underscored deep internal divisions within the opposition.Trevor Halford entered the B.C. legislature on December 3 as interim leader of the Conservative Party of B.C. following his appointment by the party board. Hours earlier, 20 Conservative MLAs had publicly declared they had lost confidence in party leader John Rustad, citing prolonged internal disputes that had hurt fundraising and eroded the party’s credibility.The party board subsequently stated that Rustad had…

24 Dec

Ontario Turns to Defence Sector to Cushion Economic Shock from U.S. Trade Turmoil

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsOntarioAlgoma Steel, defence sector, Ontario economy, U.S. trade impact, Vic Fedeli

Toronto, December 24, 2025: As the United States continues to disrupt global trade dynamics, Ontario is increasingly looking to the defence sector to stabilise its economy and reduce reliance on its largest trading partner, Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli has said. Speaking in a recent interview, Fedeli acknowledged that uncertainty stemming from Washington’s trade policies has forced countries worldwide to rethink their economic strategies. He said governments and businesses now begin each day wary of fresh developments from the U.S., prompting Ontario to diversify its global partnerships. Fedeli, who serves as Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade,…