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23 Jan

Minister Sigurdson Heads to UAE to Boost Alberta’s Agricultural Trade

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson, will visit Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to strengthen the province’s international agricultural trade and showcase Alberta as a dependable supplier of high-quality food products. The trip aims to expand Alberta’s presence in global markets, build on existing partnerships, and create new trade and investment opportunities for the province’s farmers and processors. By tapping into overseas markets, Alberta hopes to increase demand for its agricultural and food products while supporting local producers. “This mission is a valuable opportunity to connect with partners from across the Middle East and Asia to…

23 Jan

Alberta Boosts Funding for KidSport to Get More Children into Sports

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is providing an additional $547,000 to KidSport Alberta to help more children participate in sports and recreational activities across the province. The move is part of ongoing efforts to remove financial barriers that prevent kids from joining teams, trying new activities, or accessing necessary equipment. Sport and recreation are widely recognized as important for children’s physical health, confidence, and social development. Yet registration fees and gear costs often leave some children sidelined. Last year, Alberta invested $8 million through the Every Kid Can Play program to expand access to sports and recreation for young…

23 Jan

After Overseas Arrest, Calgary Doctor Seeks Bail in Child Abduction Case

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharna): A Calgary doctor accused of abducting his young son and taking him overseas will seek bail later this week, his lawyer confirmed in court . Defence counsel Himmat Shergill, appearing via video link, told Justice Heather Lamoureux that a bail hearing for Muhammad Zia-Ur Rahman, 62, has been scheduled for Friday afternoon, during which the accused will seek release pending trial. Rahman is charged with parental child abduction after Calgary police allege he took his seven-year-old son out of Canada without the consent of the child’s mother. Authorities say Rahman and the child were located in…

22 Jan

Extreme Cold Grips Prairies as Snow Squalls Threaten Ontario and Quebec

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Widespread cold warnings are in effect across the Prairies, while blowing snow and snow squalls are expected to affect parts of Ontario and Quebec, according to Environment Canada. As of Thursday, yellow and orange weather alerts for extreme cold and snow cover large parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, the territories and Atlantic Canada. In northeastern Alberta, wind chill values are expected to plunge between –40 and –50 through Thursday. Environment Canada warned that extreme cold poses a risk to everyone and advised residents to dress in layers that can be easily added or removed. Nearly…

22 Jan

Federal Court Halts Shutdown of TikTok Canada, Orders Fresh National Security Review

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s Federal Court has set aside a government directive that would have shut down TikTok’s Canadian operations, temporarily allowing the popular short-form video platform to continue operating in the country. In a brief ruling issued Wednesday, Justice Russel Zinn overturned the closure order and referred the matter back to the federal industry minister for reconsideration. The judgment did not outline the court’s reasoning. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada confirmed the decision in a statement, saying the issue will now return to the minister for a renewed national security assessment. The department added that details of the…

22 Jan

Carney Convenes Quebec Cabinet Talks After Global Speech Signals Shift in Canada’s Worldview

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Quebec City (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with his cabinet in Quebec City for closed-door discussions aimed at setting the federal government’s priorities for the year ahead, following a high-profile international appearance that underscored a tougher tone toward the United States and a broader reassessment of Canada’s global role. The two-day meeting, beginning Thursday at the Citadelle of Quebec, comes after Carney concluded a multi-country trip to China, Qatar and Switzerland. During his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this week, the prime minister warned that the existing global order is fading and urged…

22 Jan

Prime Minister Mark Carney warns USA against economic coercion, pledges unshakable NATO support

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DAVOS, Switzerland ( National Times Bureau): In a sharp rebuke to the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that Canada will not be intimidated by threats of tariffs aimed at countries resisting U.S. attempts to influence Greenland. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Carney called such measures “reckless and counter productive”, warning they could fracture international trade and undermine global alliances. He emphasized that Canada stands firmly with Greenland and Denmark, defending their sovereign right to decide their own future, while reaffirming Ottawa’s absolute commitment to NATO’s Article 5, the cornerstone of collective defence.“These tactics threaten not just…

22 Jan

Fake “FIFA Visa” Scam Sparks Alarm; Public Warned Against Unlicensed Immigration Agents

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Chandigarh/Toronto ( Gurpreet Singh/ Rajeev Sharma): Immigration experts have sounded a strong warning after National Times Media highlighted a surge in fraudulent claims about so called “FIFA visas” for Canada, calling the scheme a deliberate scam designed to exploit hopeful migrants.Experts quoted in the report stressed that no “FIFA visa” category exists under Canadian immigration law. They cautioned that any agent or individual promising a special, fast-track, or guaranteed Canadian visa linked to FIFA events is providing false information.According to Balwinder Singh from BMS immigration and other immigration professionals, the scam is being aggressively promoted by unlicensed agents, particularly in…

22 Jan

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi Accuses UCP of Politicizing Calgary Water Main Failure

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) : Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has accused Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party (UCP) government of politicizing the failure of a major Calgary water main by placing blame on him amid renewed scrutiny of the city’s aging infrastructure.Nenshi said the province’s decision to review two decades of oversight and decision-making related to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main is politically motivated, arguing he is being singled out because of his current role as leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP). He maintained that the review unfairly targets his time as mayor while ignoring broader, long-standing systemic…

21 Jan

Surrey Extortion Crisis Deepens as RCMP Charge 7, Deport 9, and Probe 111 Foreign Nationals

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SURREY (Rajeev Sharma): — British Columbia police say they are intensifying efforts to dismantle extortion networks as investigations stretch beyond provincial borders, resulting in multiple criminal charges, deportations, and immigration reviews. Assistant RCMP Commissioner John Brewer said authorities are “actively hunting” extortion suspects across B.C., Alberta, and Ontario, as criminals adapt their tactics in response to enforcement pressure. Providing a four-month update since the launch of the BC Extortion Task Force, Brewer emphasized that law enforcement remains focused on arresting suspects and removing those without legal standing in Canada. Police are working closely with the Canada Border Services Agency, which…