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24 Sep

Alberta Announces $4.9 Million to Expand Mental Health Supports for First Nations Students

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is providing $4.9 million to First Nations and First Nations education authorities operating on-reserve schools to expand access to specialized learning and mental health supports for students. The funding is being delivered through the Specialized Learning and Mental Health Supports Grant, with the province saying the investment will help schools respond to the needs of students in their own communities. The grant can be used for a range of initiatives, including mental health screening and assessments, staff training, mental health education, wellness navigators, specialized instruction and programs designed to create safer and more supportive learning…

24 Sep

BENGALI CULTURE TAKES CENTRE STAGE AS BONGMILANTI BRINGS DURGA PUJA 2026 TO NEW WESTMINSTER

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingCanada, Surrey

Surrey (Richa Walia): New Westminster is preparing to welcome a major celebration of Bengali heritage this October as Bongmilanti presents Durga Puja 2026, bringing together families, friends and community members for three days of tradition, devotion, music and cultural connection. Taking place from October 10 to 12 at New Westminster Secondary School, the celebration is more than a religious observance, it will provide an important opportunity for Bengali families across Metro Vancouver to maintain cultural traditions, introduce younger generations to their heritage and strengthen connections within the community. For many Bengali families living away from their homeland, Durga Puja serves…

23 Sep

B.C. EARLY ELECTION SHOCK: EBY SENDS PROVINCE TO POLLS OCTOBER 24

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish ColumbiaBritish Columbia

Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia is heading to the polls on October 24 after Premier and B.C. NDP Leader David Eby called an early provincial vote Tuesday, abruptly shifting the political calendar nearly two years ahead of the previously scheduled 2028 vote. Announcing the decision in Victoria, Eby said British Columbia is confronting what he called an “existential moment” arising from the Canada-U.S. trade conflict. He said a fresh mandate is needed to address the economic challenges facing the province. The move comes as B.C.’s political landscape undergoes a major shake-up, particularly within the Opposition Conservatives. Former Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne…

23 Sep

PM Modi Slated to Visit Canada This December as Trade Talks Advance

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Indiabilateral relations, Canada visit, Mark Carney, PM Modi, Trade Pact

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing for a diplomatic journey to Canada late this year, highlighting promising strides in negotiations surrounding an extensive commercial agreement. Addressing media representatives during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Carney reflected on the health of bilateral engagement and the prospective schedule for formalizing an economic pact. He characterized the partnership with New Delhi as vital to Ottawa's global strategy, underscoring joint priorities across international security, commercial expansion, and cultural links. The anticipated trip builds on a commitment made by both heads…

23 Sep

Amrit Pal Singh Dhot’s Community Profile Draws Renewed Attention in Delta North

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada

North Delta entrepreneur and former BC United candidate remains active in business and community initiatives DELTA, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): Amrit Pal Singh Dhot, a North Delta entrepreneur and longtime community advocate, is drawing renewed attention in the constituency as British Columbia prepares for the 2026 provincial election. Dhot is the founder of the North Delta-based Dhot Group and has maintained an active presence in the local business and community landscape. His work has brought him into contact with small-business owners, families, seniors, youth and community organizations across Delta. Beyond his business activities, Dhot has participated in civic and community initiatives,…

23 Sep

B.C. PREMIER DAVID EBY CALLS SNAP ELECTION FOR OCTOBER 24 AS PROVINCE ENTERS HIGH-STAKES CAMPAIGN

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada

Surrey (Rajeev Sharma / Amrit Dhot): British Columbia is officially heading into a provincial election, with Premier David Eby calling an early vote for October 24, 2026, less than two years into his government’s current mandate. Eby travelled to Government House in Victoria on Tuesday and formally asked Lieutenant-Governor Wendy Cocchia to dissolve the legislature, triggering the provincial election campaign. The election call comes after days of speculation that the premier would seek an early mandate. Eby has pointed to the continuing economic uncertainty surrounding the Canada-U.S. trade relationship and policies pursued by U.S. President Donald Trump. He described the…

23 Sep

SEPTEMBER 24: SURREY TO CELEBRATE GANESH MAHOTSAV WITH DEVOTION, MUSIC AND DJ EVENING

nishuthapar10 CommentsCanada

Surrey (Richa Walia): The Surrey community is set to come together on Thursday, September 24, for an evening of devotion, music and celebration as Ganesh Mahotsav is hosted by Shree Mata Bhameshwari Durga Devi Society. The celebration will begin at 6:00 PM at 7984 123 Street, Surrey, bringing families and community members together to mark the auspicious occasion with prayers, devotional spirit and music. A special 56 Bhog will also be offered as part of the festivities, adding a traditional and spiritual dimension to the evening. Organizers have invited community members to participate in the celebration and share in the…

22 Sep

British Columbia Sues OpenAI in California Over Tumbler Ridge School Shooting

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingBritish Columbia

Tumbler Ridge (Rajeev Sharma): The British Columbia government has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in California, seeking accountability over what provincial officials allege was the company’s failure to alert authorities about threatening activity on ChatGPT before the deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge earlier this year. Attorney General Niki Sharma announced the legal action Monday, saying the province wants answers over whether an intervention could have prevented the tragedy. The lawsuit is separate from legal cases already brought by victims’ families and other people affected by the attack. The February 10 shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a nearby family…

22 Sep

Alberta Marks Consent Awareness Week with Focus on Safer Campuses and Communities

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is marking its fourth annual Consent Awareness Week with a renewed focus on preventing sexual and gender-based violence and promoting safer campuses and communities across the province. Minister of Advanced Education Myles McDougall and Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir issued a joint statement emphasizing the importance of consent education, prevention initiatives and support for survivors. The ministers noted that the first six weeks of the academic year are considered a high-risk period for sexual violence, making the timing of Consent Awareness Week particularly significant as students return to post-secondary institutions and…

22 Sep

New Health Centre to Bring Expanded Care to Airdrie

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAirdrie

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is partnering with Covenant Health to develop a new health centre in Airdrie that will expand access to urgent, primary, surgical and maternity care for residents of the rapidly growing community. The Airdrie Covenant Health Centre will bring together two major facilities: an Urgent Care and Birthing Centre and a Primary, Surgical and Ambulatory Care Centre. The project is intended to provide residents of Airdrie and surrounding communities with more health services closer to home. Airdrie’s population has grown from about 30,000 to more than 90,000 over the past two decades. The new centre is…