Canada Archives - Page 9 of 135

11 Mar

Environment Canada Issues “Critical” Warnings as Massive Storm Hits Ontario to Newfoundland

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaEnvironment Canada, freezing rain, Maritimes, Ontario Weather, Quebec Storm

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma) — A massive and complex weather system is sweeping across Central and Eastern Canada this Wednesday, March 11, 2026, bringing a volatile mix of freezing rain, heavy snow, and torrential downpours. Environment Canada has issued high-level alerts for a vast corridor stretching from Ontario to Newfoundland, specifically warning of a "critical freezing rain event" that threatens to paralyze transportation and power infrastructure in several major metropolitan areas. The most severe freezing rain warnings are currently in effect for a region spanning east from Huntsville, Ontario, encompassing Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City. Meteorologists expect a relentless 24-hour period…

11 Mar

Recall Petition Against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Fails to Meet Signature Threshold

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta politics, Brooks-Medicine Hat, Danielle Smith, Recall Petition, UCP

Medicine Hat, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma)— A high-profile attempt to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith from her seat in the legislature has officially collapsed after failing to gather the necessary signatures. The petition, led by local resident Heather VanSnick in the riding of Brooks-Medicine Hat, concluded on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, falling significantly short of the steep legal requirements mandated by provincial law. Under the recall legislation introduced in 2021, petitioners are required to collect signatures from 60 per cent of the total number of voters who cast a ballot in the previous general election within a 90-day window. In Smith’s…

11 Mar

LNG Canada Ramps Up Production to Shield Asian Markets from Middle East Energy Crisis

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, CanadaEnergy Crisis, Gas Exports, Kitimat, LNG Canada, West Asia

Kitimat, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma)— In a critical move for global energy security, LNG Canada has significantly accelerated its production and export volumes this week as the escalating conflict in West Asia threatens to cripple the world’s liquefied natural gas supply. Data released on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, indicates that the Shell-led facility in Kitimat is operating near its full capacity of 14 million metric tonnes per year, providing a vital alternative for Asian nations currently cut off from traditional Gulf sources. The urgency comes as QatarEnergy, which normally accounts for approximately 20% of the world’s LNG trade, declared force majeure…

11 Mar

Gayatri Pariwar Calgary to Host Four-Day Spiritual Katha and Sundarkand Path

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingGayatri Pariwar Calgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Gayatri Pariwar Calgary is organizing a four-day spiritual event featuring devotional discourse (Katha) and religious presentations by renowned Kathakar Shastri Ramnikbhai Dave. The program will bring together members of the community for prayer, devotion, and spiritual learning. Sharing information about the upcoming event, organizer team member , Himanshu Hathi said that the spiritual gathering will take place from March 28 to March 31 at the New Indo Canadian Center. The opening day on Saturday, March 28, will run from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, while the programs on March 29, 30, and 31 will be held from…

11 Mar

Sant Nirankari Mission Unveils Major Spiritual & Global Initiatives for 2026

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Sant Nirankari Mission, under the spiritual guidance of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj and Nirankari Rajpita Ramit Ji, is set to inspire thousands across India and the world with a series of landmark spiritual gatherings and community programmes in 2026. Highlighting the Mission’s global outreach, the Nirankari South East Asian Samagam in Manila, Philippines, on April 4–5, promises two days of devotional music, spiritual discourses, poetry, and satsang, bringing together followers from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond for a celebration of unity, peace, and self-reflection. Back home in India, traditional events continue to engage devotees…

10 Mar

Gunfire Strikes U.S. Consulate in Toronto, No Casualties Reported

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingToronto

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Toronto police confirmed early Tuesday that the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto was targeted in a shooting incident, though no injuries have been reported. Authorities said they received alerts around 5:30 a.m. about shots fired at the consulate, situated near Queen Street West and University Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered clear evidence that a firearm had been discharged at the building. By 7 a.m., police stated that they had no leads on a suspect. Investigations are ongoing, with officers maintaining a strong presence at the scene. A portion of University Avenue remains closed to traffic near the…

09 Mar

Crown Drops Multiple Charges in Frank Stronach’s Toronto Sexual Assault Trial

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaFrank Stronach, Sexual Assault, Toronto, Trial

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma) — Prosecutors in the high-profile sexual assault trial of 93-year-old billionaire Frank Stronach announced on Monday, March 9, 2026, that they will now only be seeking convictions on seven of the 12 original charges. Crown attorney Jelena Vlacic informed the Ontario Superior Court that after a thorough review of the evidence, the prosecution conceded it could not meet the threshold of proof beyond a reasonable doubt for several key counts. The reduction in the scope of the trial follows a series of setbacks for the Crown’s case over the past week. Previously, prosecutors withdrew a charge of…

09 Mar

Two-Year-Old Killed in Tragic Driveway Accident in Northern Ontario’s Robillard Township

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, OntarioChild Death, Fatal Accident, OPP, Robillard Township

Englehart, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma) — A northern Ontario community is in mourning following the tragic death of a two-year-old child in a motor vehicle incident on Sunday evening. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) confirmed that the accident occurred on a rural property in Robillard Township, a small community located just south of Kirkland Lake near Englehart. According to a news release issued by the OPP on Monday, March 9, 2026, the preliminary investigation suggests the tragedy unfolded within a residential driveway. Police stated that the incident took place while a passenger vehicle was being moved a short distance on the…

09 Mar

Massive Helicopter Rescue Saves 23 Stranded Fishermen from Drifting Georgian Bay Ice Shelf

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaGeorgian Bay, Ice Rescue, Ontario Police, Owen Sound

Owen Sound (Rajeev Sound)— A group of 23 ice fishermen was successfully rescued on Sunday, March 8, 2026, after a massive ice shelf broke away from the shoreline in Georgian Bay, drifting nearly two kilometres into open water. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched a high-stakes aerial rescue operation north of Owen Sound near Balmy Beach, utilizing multiple helicopters to ferry the stranded individuals back to safety before the disintegrating ice could claim more victims. The emergency unfolded shortly before noon when the large piece of ice, which had been connected to the shore earlier that morning, suddenly separated due…

09 Mar

Punjabi Student from Fatehgarh Sahib Dies in Road Accident in Canada

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, PunjabAccident news, Canada, Died, Punjabi Student

Rajeev Sharma :- A 21-year-old Punjabi student from Fatehgarh Sahib has died in a tragic road accident in Toronto, Canada, leaving her family and community in deep shock. The deceased has been identified as Arshpreet Kaur, who had travelled to Canada on a study visa to pursue higher education and build a better future for herself and her family. According to reports, Arshpreet Kaur was studying at Lambton College and had been living in Toronto while completing her academic program. She was described by acquaintances as a dedicated and hardworking student who had gone abroad with the hope of achieving…