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31 Jan

Alberta Tops National Rankings for Cutting Bureaucratic Burden

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has reinforced its reputation as Canada’s most business-friendly province after once again emerging as the national leader in reducing regulatory red tape, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). During Red Tape Reduction Week, the CFIB reaffirmed Alberta’s top position, awarding the province the Golden Scissors Award — the highest national recognition for eliminating unnecessary regulations. Alberta also secured an ‘A’ grade for the fourth year in a row, reflecting sustained efforts to simplify rules and improve the overall business climate. Since 2019, the provincial government has removed close to 220,000 regulatory requirements, a…

31 Jan

Mysterious Deaths of Punjabi Couple in Calgary Under Police Investigation, Community in Shock

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CALGARY (Rajeev Sharma): Shock and grief have swept through the Punjabi community in Calgary after a married couple, Ekamveer Singh and his wife Jasmine Kaur, were found dead under suspicious circumstances in the Redstone neighbourhood of northeast Calgary. The couple originally belonged to Chaukiman village near Jagraon in Punjab and had been living in Calgary for some time. Police were called to their residence late at night following a report of a disturbance in the area. Upon arrival, officers found both individuals seriously injured inside the home. One of them was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other later…

30 Jan

Poilievre Faces Pivotal Leadership Test at Conservative Convention in Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to deliver a high-stakes speech Friday evening as he seeks to secure his position during a crucial leadership review at the party’s national convention in Calgary. The address, scheduled to begin around 8:30 p.m. ET, is expected to centre on core themes Poilievre has emphasized throughout his leadership, including reducing immigration levels, strengthening public safety measures and addressing affordability and cost-of-living pressures. He is also anticipated to speak directly to western delegates amid growing concerns about regional alienation and renewed talk of Alberta separatism, including the possibility of a future provincial…

30 Jan

Supreme Court Sides With Insurer in Ottawa River Flood Insurance Dispute

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled in favour of Trillium Mutual Insurance Co. in a dispute over insurance coverage for an Ottawa-area family whose home was declared a total loss after severe flooding. The case involved Stephen and Claudette Emond, whose house along the Ottawa River was destroyed during spring flooding in April 2019. Trillium Mutual acknowledged that the loss of the home was covered under the couple’s homeowners’ insurance policy. However, a disagreement arose when the Emonds sought to rebuild. The dispute centred on whether the policy covered the added costs of construction work required…

30 Jan

Stepfather of Missing Nova Scotia Children Charged With Sexual Assault and Forcible Confinement

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Nova Scotia (Rajeev Sharma): Daniel Martell, the stepfather of two Nova Scotia children who vanished nearly nine months ago, has been charged with sexual assault, assault and forcible confinement, CBC News has confirmed. Nova Scotia RCMP said Martell, 34, was arrested on Monday and now faces three charges related to an adult complainant. Police emphasized that the charges do not involve a child. Martell is scheduled to appear in Pictou provincial court on March 2. At the time of the children’s disappearance in May last year, Martell was living with Lilly and Jack Sullivan and their mother in the rural…

30 Jan

Ottawa Introduces Co-Payments for Refugees Under Interim Federal Health Program Starting May 1

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The federal government is changing how the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) operates, requiring refugees and asylum seekers to contribute toward the cost of certain supplemental health services. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced Tuesday that beginning May 1, people covered under the program will be required to pay a $4 co-payment for each eligible prescription medication filled or refilled. The federal department says the move is aimed at improving the long-term sustainability of the program as demand and costs continue to rise. In addition to prescription co-pays, beneficiaries will also be required to cover 30…

30 Jan

Doug Ford Urges Alberta Premier to Reject Separatism Amid Reports of U.S. Meetings

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to clearly denounce separatist efforts in her province following reports that an Alberta-based independence group held meetings with U.S. officials. Speaking with reporters in Ottawa on Thursday, where he is attending meetings with Prime Minister Mark Carney and fellow premiers, Ford said the issue presents a moment for Smith to take a firm stand. “This is an opportunity for Premier Smith to stand up and say, ‘Enough is enough.’ Either you’re with Canada or you’re not with Canada,” Ford said. His comments come after The Financial…

30 Jan

Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on Canadian Aircraft, Targets Bombardier Jets in Escalating Trade Dispute

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Washington/Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian-made aircraft and to “decertify” planes built in Canada, singling out Bombardier jets in the latest escalation of trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump accused Canada of unfairly blocking the certification of several Gulfstream aircraft models, including the G500, G600, G700 and G800. He claimed the move effectively prevents the U.S.-based manufacturer from selling its aircraft in Canada. “Canada is effectively prohibiting the sale of Gulfstream products through this certification process,” Trump wrote, adding…

30 Jan

Weapons Scare Triggers Lockdown at West Edmonton Mall, Shoppers Ordered to Shelter as Police Sweep Complex

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EDMONTON ( Rajeev Sharma): A reported weapons complaint triggered a sudden lockdown at West Edmonton Mall on Wednesday afternoon (January 29, 2026), forcing shoppers and employees to barricade inside stores and restaurants while heavily armed police conducted a security sweep of the massive complex. Edmonton police rushed to the scene after receiving reports that a person may have been in possession of a weapon inside the mall. Authorities immediately activated emergency protocols, ordering the public to shelter in place as officers moved through corridors and common areas to locate the suspect and assess the threat.Witnesses described a tense atmosphere as…

30 Jan

Direct UAE–Calgary Flights to Boost Trade and Investment as Etihad Launches Nonstop Service

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CALGARY / ABU DHABI( Rajeev Sharma): The launch of the first-ever nonstop flight between Abu Dhabi and Calgary is expected to significantly strengthen trade, investment and corporate travel links between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Western Canada, according to aviation and business leaders.Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will begin operating the route on November 3, 2026, with four weekly flights using its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, providing a direct air bridge between two key energy and investment-driven economies.The new service is designed to serve not only leisure travellers but also energy executives, infrastructure firms, financial investors and…