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28 Oct

Premier Smith Embarks on Middle East Mission to Promote Alberta’s Energy and Investment Strengths

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has departed on a 10-day trade and investment mission to the Middle East, where she will highlight Alberta’s leadership in responsible energy production, technology, agriculture, and manufacturing. The trip, spanning Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 27 to November 5, aims to position Alberta as a top destination for global investment and collaboration. Strengthening Global Energy and Investment Partnerships While in Saudi Arabia, Premier Smith will hold meetings with government officials, energy executives, and sovereign wealth fund managers, including representatives from Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil company. Discussions…

28 Oct

Alberta Tables ‘Back to School Act’ to End Teachers’ Strike and Restore Classroom Stability

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government has introduced Bill 2, the Back to School Act, a sweeping measure aimed at ending the province-wide teachers’ strike and restoring normalcy to classrooms disrupted for weeks by stalled negotiations. The proposed legislation seeks to legislate a new collective agreement and ensure that students can return to school without further loss of instructional time. Premier Danielle Smith said the province could no longer allow the strike to continue, emphasizing that the prolonged shutdown was harming students’ academic progress and emotional well-being. “This strike has gone on long enough,” Smith said in a statement Monday. “It’s…

28 Oct

Alberta Launches Task Force to Tackle Growing Classroom Complexity and Aggression

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): With teachers across Alberta reporting rising classroom challenges — from increasingly diverse learning needs to a surge in aggressive behaviour — the provincial government is taking new action to ensure safer, more supportive learning environments. Premier Danielle Smith announced the creation of a Class Size and Complexity Task Force, a move aimed at addressing the mounting concerns raised by educators about classroom safety and student support. The initiative follows the work of the recently established Aggression and Complexity in Schools Action Team, which was tasked with identifying practical, classroom-focused solutions. The action team’s draft final report has…

28 Oct

Abbotsford Businessman Fatally Shot in Vehicle Monday Morning

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Abbotsford (Rajeev Sharma): A wave of shock and grief has swept through the Abbotsford community following the tragic shooting death of renowned entrepreneur Darshan Singh Sahsi on Monday morning. According to police reports, Sahsi was targeted by a gunman moments after entering his vehicle outside his residence.Emergency services responded promptly, but despite their efforts, Sahsi succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Investigators believe the attack was targeted, though the motive remains under investigation. Sahsi was a respected businessman and community figure, admired for his kind nature and dedication to helping others. Friends and colleagues describe him as a humble,…

27 Oct

Prime Minister Mark Carney to Meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at APEC Summit in South Korea

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KUALA LUMPUR ( National Times): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in South Korea.This meeting marks the first direct engagement between Canadian and Chinese leaders in several years, signaling a possible thaw in bilateral relations that have been tense amid ongoing trade and diplomatic disputes.Relations between the two nations have soured in recent years after China imposed damaging tariffs on Canadian canola, seafood, and other agricultural products, retaliating against Canada’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries.Premiers and business leaders…

27 Oct

Calgary Community Organizations Unite for Massive Blood Donation Drive

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma ): In a powerful demonstration of unity and compassion, several Calgary based community organizations have joined forces to organize a Massive Blood Donation Drive aimed at saving lives and fostering community spirit.The initiative is being led collectively by AAPCAA, BBC3, BAA, CMA, Calgary IITians, CBKM, CTA, GMA, Himachal, IIC, ISC, JSOC, OSCAA, OHM, RANA, Tamil, and TAC, reflecting a shared commitment to social responsibility and humanitarian service. 🩸 Date: November 29Location: Downtown CenterTime: 8:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.Organizers have emphasized that this campaign is more than just a donation event , it’s a celebration of togetherness, empathy,…

26 Oct

Niagara Police Intensify Hunt for Suspect in Lincoln Homicide

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Lincoln, Ontario, October 27, 2025: The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Homicide Unit has stepped up efforts to locate Manpreet Singh, wanted in connection with the murder of 27-year-old Amanpreet Saini. Saini’s body was discovered on October 21 at Charles Daley Park in Lincoln, Ontario.Postmortem results confirmed Saini, a North York resident, as the victim. Singh, 27, from Brampton, has been identified as the suspect, and authorities are seeking a Canada-wide arrest warrant for second-degree murder. Investigators believe Singh fled the country soon after the killing. Police have described the incident as a targeted attack and reassured the public that…

26 Oct

Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Vietnam Phạm Minh Chính

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 26, 2025: Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Phạm Minh Chính, on the margins of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Prime Minister Carney underscored opportunities for growth in the robust trading relationship between Canada and Vietnam. Vietnam is Canada’s largest trade partner in ASEAN, with over $15 billion in bilateral trade between the two nations. The prime ministers focused on increasing collaboration in trade, including in energy, aerospace, security, and critical minerals. The Prime Minister highlighted Canada’s new mission to double its…

26 Oct

Teachers Rally in Education Minister’s Riding as Alberta Government Prepares Back-to-Work Bill

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): As Alberta’s teachers’ strike enters its fourth week, hundreds of educators and public education supporters gathered Saturday in Calgary-Bow, the home riding of Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides, to protest looming back-to-work legislation expected to be tabled Monday. The demonstration, organized by Public Interest Alberta, saw members of the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) and allies canvassing the southwest Calgary community of West Springs, distributing yellow signs and urging residents to support stronger funding for public schools. The strike, now in its 22nd day, has left approximately 750,000 K–12 students across the province out of classrooms since October 6.…

26 Oct

Alberta Wraps Up 2025 Harvest Season: Minister Sigurdson Praises Farmers’ Resilience

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): As Alberta’s 2025 harvest season draws to a close, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson commended the province’s farmers for their determination and hard work throughout a challenging growing year. In a statement issued Monday, Minister Sigurdson highlighted the dedication of Alberta’s producers, whose efforts continue to make the province a global leader in agricultural quality and innovation. “We applaud our producers’ dedication to growing the high-quality agricultural products people around the world enjoy as they gather and create memories over the food we produce right here in Alberta,” Sigurdson said. Dry Weather and Swift Harvest…