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18 Feb

B.C. Budget Plans 15,000 Public Sector Job Cuts, Projects $13.3B Deficit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, CanadaBC budget 2026, Brenda Bailey finance minister, British Columbia deficit $13.3B, public sector job cuts, workforce reduction plan

Victoria (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of British Columbia has unveiled a budget that includes plans to eliminate 15,000 full time equivalent public sector jobs by the end of the 2028/29 fiscal year as part of efforts to “right-size” government operations. The reductions are expected to generate savings of $2.85 billion over three years. According to the province, the cuts will not target front-line services, and hiring in key areas such as education and health care will continue. An estimated 2,500 positions will be cut from the B.C. Public Service, which staffs core government ministries and offices. The remaining 12,500 roles…

18 Feb

Seniors Targeted by Thieves at Surrey Gurdwaras, Police Issue Urgent Warning

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Surrey ( Rajeev Sharma): The Surrey Police Service has issued a strong public warning after multiple reports of distraction thefts targeting senior citizens at gurdwaras in Surrey. Police say suspects are deliberately approaching elderly worshippers in parking lots and near temple entrances, engaging them in conversation under the pretext of offering help or asking for directions. While distracting the victims, the suspects allegedly remove valuables such as gold chains, rings, wallets, and cash. Investigators confirmed that several incidents have been reported in recent weeks, mostly during peak prayer hours when crowds are larger and seniors are more vulnerable. In many…

17 Feb

Courtney Sarault Claims Third Medal at Milano Cortina 2026, Falls Just Short of Golden Sweep

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, SportsCourtney Sarault, Kim Boutin, Milano Cortina 2026, short track speed skating, Team Canada, women’s 1000m silver

Milan (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s Courtney Sarault came within reach of completing a full Olympic medal set at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, ultimately securing silver in the women’s 1000m on Day 10 of competition. The 25-year-old from Moncton, New Brunswick had already captured bronze in the 500m and silver in the mixed relay earlier in the Games. For much of Monday’s nine-lap final, gold appeared well within her grasp as she led through the opening half of the race. However, in the closing laps, Sarault slipped briefly to third before battling back to finish second. Despite earning her third…

17 Feb

Provinces Enter 2026 Budget Season on Stronger Footing Despite Trade Uncertainty: Desjardins Report

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCUSMA review, Desjardins report, Donald Trump tariffs, provincial budgets 2026, Randall Bartlett, Statistics Canada GDP revision

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s provinces are heading into the 2026 budget season in a stronger position than previously expected, buoyed by economic resilience and upward revisions to historical growth data, according to a new analysis from Desjardins Group. Randall Bartlett, deputy chief economist at Desjardins and co-author of the report released Tuesday, said forecasting remains unusually challenging amid global trade volatility and shifting economic signals. “It is a much more difficult time to be doing forecasting for any economy, really,” Bartlett said. Trade Pressures and Tariff Exposure At this time last year, provincial outlooks appeared far more fragile as U.S.…

17 Feb

Alberta RCMP Report Surge in Weapons Calls, School Lockdowns After Tumbler Ridge Shooting

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta RCMP, Fort McMurray, High River, school lockdowns, Tumbler Ridge shooting, weapons calls

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Alberta say there has been a noticeable increase in reports of people carrying weapons and subsequent school lockdowns in the days following the deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, which left nine people dead last Tuesday. Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said the spike in calls over a short period is unusual, though he stopped short of definitively linking it to the tragedy in British Columbia. “Having those calls in that short amount of time is more than what is standard,” Savinkoff said in a phone interview Sunday. “We certainly can't disprove that…

17 Feb

13-Year-Old Girl Dies After Chairlift Accident at Quebec Ski Hill

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada13-year-old girl death, Centre Vorlage, chairlift accident, CHEO hospital, ski lift safety, Wakefield Quebec

Wakefield, Que. (Rajeev Sharma): A 13-year-old girl who was critically injured after her clothing became entangled in a chairlift at Centre Vorlage has died, her family confirmed. In a statement released Sunday through CHEO, the Ottawa children’s hospital where she was treated, the family said they were “devastated” by the loss. “We would like to thank our community for their support and the outpouring of love we have received over the last few days. We would like to extend our love to all of those affected by this terrible tragedy,” the statement read. The family also expressed gratitude to those…

17 Feb

Teen Sensation Yuvraj Samra Smashes Record-Breaking T20 World Cup Century in Chennai

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanada, SportsAhmed Shehzad record, Canada cricket, M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, T20 World Cup 2026, youngest centurion, Yuvraj Samra

Chennai (Gurpreet Singh): Canada opener Yuvraj Samra etched his name into the record books on Tuesday, becoming the youngest player to score a century in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The 19-year-old reached the three-figure mark in just 58 balls during Canada’s group-stage clash against New Zealand at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium. At 19 years and 141 days, Samra broke the previous record held by Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad, who was 22 years and 127 days old when he scored a century against Bangladesh in Mirpur in 2014. Samra also became the first cricketer from an Associate nation…

17 Feb

Canada Names Janice Charette as Chief Trade Negotiator Ahead of High-Stakes U.S. Talks

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has appointed veteran diplomat Janice Charette as its new Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States, signaling a tougher and more strategic approach as critical negotiations on the North American free-trade framework draw near. The decision comes at a time when Ottawa is under growing pressure to defend Canadian interests on key issues such as market access, energy exports, dairy supply management, and industrial subsidies. Charette, a former Clerk of the Privy Council and one of Canada’s most experienced public servants, will head Canada’s negotiating team following the departure of the previous ambassador to Washington. Government…

17 Feb

Canada’s Prime Minister to Visit India for Key Trade and Economic Talks

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to undertake an official visit to India in early March 2026 for high-level discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. According to diplomatic sources, the visit will focus primarily on advancing negotiations toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which is intended to boost trade volumes, ease market access, and encourage cross-border investments. The agenda of the visit is also expected to include talks on cooperation in clean energy, climate action, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, and technology innovation, in addition to expanding collaboration in…

16 Feb

Flood Warnings Issued Across Southern Ontario as Snowmelt Raises Water Levels

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Several communities across southern Ontario are under flood advisories as rising temperatures trigger rapid snowmelt following weeks of subzero weather. The Grand River Conservation Authority has issued a flood warning through Thursday, covering areas including Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph and Brantford. Officials say melting snow, combined with possible rainfall, could cause rivers and streams to swell quickly. The authority also cautioned that weakening river ice may break apart and create ice jams — blockages that restrict water flow and increase the risk of localized flooding. Similarly, the Halton Conservation Authority warned that low-lying areas, natural floodplains and poorly…