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10 Feb

Via Rail Cancels Additional Trains on Ottawa–Montreal–Toronto Route Amid Operational Strain

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanadian rail services, Ottawa Montreal Toronto trains, travel disruption, Via Rail cancellations

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Via Rail has cancelled seven more passenger trains along the busy Ottawa–Montreal–Toronto corridor on Tuesday, citing what it describes as a period of “heightened operational pressure.” The latest cancellations come a day after eight trips on the same corridor were called off on Monday. According to information posted on Via Rail’s website, a total of 35 trains across eight different routes have been cancelled so far this week. For each affected service, passengers are being notified that the train has been cancelled from origin to destination, with no alternative transportation available due to operational limitations. Responding to…

10 Feb

Ottawa Pays for Parts of More F-35 Jets While Reviewing Future Fighter Purchases

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada F-35 deal, Canadian Armed Forces, CF-18 replacement, defence spending, fighter jet procurement

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Ottawa has begun making payments for critical components needed for 14 additional U.S.-built F-35 fighter jets, even as the federal government continues to reassess Canada’s long-term fighter aircraft plans amid strained trade relations with the United States, told sources. These payments are separate from Canada’s confirmed purchase of an initial batch of 16 F-35 aircraft, which are scheduled to begin arriving with the Canadian Armed Forces later this year. According to sources familiar with the matter, the latest expenditures are for long-lead items — specialized parts that must be ordered years in advance to keep aircraft production…

10 Feb

Abandoned Montreal Church Seeks Court Approval for Demolition Amid Safety Fears

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadachurch redevelopment, Montreal church demolition, Quebec churches, St-Eusèbe-de-Verceil, urban decay

Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): An abandoned Catholic church in Montreal has become the centre of a legal battle, as church authorities move the court seeking permission to demolish the deteriorating structure, citing serious safety risks, repeated vandalism and mounting financial pressure. The long-shuttered St-Eusèbe-de-Verceil Church, once a prominent place of worship, now stands barricaded behind plywood fencing marked with graffiti and handwritten messages. Among them is a poem lamenting the church’s decay—an expression that reflects the concerns of officials who say the building has reached a point of no return. Years of neglect, unauthorized intrusions and a major fire in 2019…

10 Feb

Canada to Add Thousands of EV Chargers as Ottawa Steps Up Push for Electric Mobility

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaauto strategy, Canada EV infrastructure, electric vehicle chargers, federal funding, Mark Carney

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The federal government is moving to significantly expand Canada’s electric vehicle charging network in a bid to reduce range anxiety and encourage more drivers to switch to EVs. On Tuesday, the ministers of environment, energy and transport are expected to announce an investment of 84.4 million dollars to support the installation of more than 8,000 new public charging stations across the country. The funding is part of a broader effort to prepare Canada for a rapid increase in electric vehicle adoption over the next decade. In addition to charging infrastructure, the government will allocate 5.7 million dollars…

10 Feb

SUV sprayed with bullets: Indian-origin techie shot dead in car in Toronto’s shopping mall

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National Times Bureau :- An Indian-origin IT professional was shot dead by unidentified men in his car parked in a parking of a shopping mall in Canada's Toronto. The victim hailed from Thyamagondlu in Nelamangala on the outskirts of Bengaluru. The parents of an Indian IT professional who was shot dead in Canada said they had repeatedly urged their son to return home, but he chose to stay abroad. Chandan Kumar’s family is devastated after he was fatally shot in Toronto. His parents suspect that his involvement in forming a Kannada community group in the city may have played a…

10 Feb

Air Canada Suspends Cuba Flights Amid Aviation Fuel Crisis; Focus Shifts to Bringing Travellers Home

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAir Canada Cuba flights, aviation fuel crisis, Canada travel advisory Cuba, Cuba fuel shortage

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Air Canada has temporarily suspended its flights to Cuba due to a worsening aviation fuel shortage on the island, as the airline prioritizes efforts to bring thousands of stranded passengers back to Canada. In a statement, the airline said it will operate empty southbound flights over the coming days to repatriate approximately 3,000 customers currently in Cuba. The decision follows official aviation notices warning that commercial jet fuel may no longer be available at Cuban airports from February 10. Air Canada added that for any remaining operations, aircraft would carry additional fuel and, if required, make technical…

10 Feb

Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening, Seeks US Ownership Stake

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsDonald Trump, Gordie Howe Bridge, Michigan Ontario bridge, US Canada relations, US Canada trade dispute

Washington/Toronto (Rajeev Sharma)— U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting the United States and Canada may not be allowed to open unless Washington receives compensation and a significant ownership share in the project. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump said the United States would begin immediate negotiations with Canada over the cross-border infrastructure project, alleging that the country had treated the U.S. unfairly for decades. He asserted that the new bridge between Michigan and Ontario would not open unless the United States was adequately compensated and possibly granted at least a…

09 Feb

Eddie Bauer Seeks Buyer as Bankruptcy Filing Puts Canadian Store Network at Risk

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanadian retail closures, Catalyst Brands, Eddie Bauer bankruptcy, retail industry Canada, store liquidation sales

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma|): — The future of Eddie Bauer’s retail presence in Canada is uncertain as the outdoor apparel brand looks for a buyer after filing for bankruptcy protection in the United States. The company announced Monday that it is seeking a purchaser for its network of roughly 220 stores across North America. A similar creditor protection filing is expected soon in Canada, where the retailer currently operates 31 locations, most of them in Ontario. Eddie Bauer LLC said stores in both countries will remain open for now, but clearance and liquidation sales will take place while court proceedings move…

09 Feb

Most Albertans favour staying in Canada despite sovereignty debate: Angus Reid survey

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta referendum, Alberta separatism, Angus Reid Institute, provincial sovereignty

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Amid renewed discussion around provincial sovereignty, a clear majority of Albertans would choose to remain part of Canada if a separation referendum were held today, according to a new survey released by the Angus Reid Institute. The survey found that only 29 per cent of Albertans would vote in favour of separation, with most of them describing their stance as a leaning rather than a firm commitment. In contrast, 65 per cent said they would vote to stay in Canada, and most respondents in this group said their decision was definite. The findings are part of the…

09 Feb

Impaired driver crashes car into Abbotsford home, arrested by police

Navdeep Ghai0 CommentsBritish Columbia, CanadaAbbotsford crash, British Columbia accident, drunk driving arrest, Impaired Driving

Abbotsford (Rajeev Sharma): A 23-year-old woman was arrested for impaired driving after her vehicle crashed into a residential house in Abbotsford, British Columbia, early Sunday morning, authorities said. The Abbotsford Police Department stated that officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Nanaimo Crescent shortly before 12.30 am following reports of a serious collision involving a vehicle that had rammed into a home. Police said the driver was taken into custody at the scene. She was found to be driving under the influence and had alcohol levels more than twice the legal limit. Fortunately, no one inside the residence was…