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13 Jan

Ontario Municipalities Ration Road Salt as Early, Severe Winter Strains Supplies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontariomunicipal services, Ontario winter weather, road salt shortage

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Winter is not yet over, but several Ontario municipalities are already facing shortages of road salt, forcing adjustments to how roads and sidewalks are treated during snow and ice events. Cities across the province report that an early start to winter, combined with more frequent and intense precipitation, has led to faster-than-expected use of salt supplies. Municipal crews are responding by rationing salt, increasing the use of sand, or applying blended materials to stretch existing stockpiles. In parts of southwestern Ontario, rainfall and snowfall totals during November and December significantly exceeded seasonal averages. Municipal officials say the…

13 Jan

Temporary Residents Face Uncertain Future as Canada Tightens Immigration Pathways

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada immigration policy, expiring work permits, permanent residency uncertainty, temporary residents Canada

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): After spending several years building lives in Canadian communities, many temporary residents are now facing the prospect of leaving the country as immigration policies tighten and job instability grows. One young worker in southwestern Ontario arrived in Canada in 2019 as an international student, completed post-secondary education, and invested tens of thousands of dollars in tuition and living expenses. After graduating, he secured employment in the automotive sector and applied for permanent residence through a provincial immigration pathway. That pathway collapsed when successive layoffs—linked to economic pressures and tariffs—caused him to lose the employment required to remain…

13 Jan

Calgary Teen Convicted of Breaching Terrorism Peace Bond After Posting Extremist Content

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A 19-year-old man from Calgary has been found guilty of breaching court-ordered conditions after continuing to post extremist content online, prompting a tense exchange with a youth court judge over his expressed beliefs. The teenager, whose identity is protected under a publication ban imposed by the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was convicted Monday after Justice Todd LaRochelle ruled that he violated a terrorism peace bond. The conditions required him to stay off social media and avoid certain locations, including synagogues. Court heard that the young man resumed posting videos linked to ISIS propaganda and shared pro-Nazi material…

13 Jan

Abbotsford Shooting Claims Life of Young Man With Punjab Roots, Police Cite Gang Feud

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Abbotsford (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night shooting in West Abbotsford has left a 28-year-old man of Punjabi descent dead, with investigators linking the incident to an intensifying feud among criminal networks tied to drug trafficking in British Columbia. The victim, Navpreet Singh Dhaliwal, was born and raised in Canada, though his family originates from Sudhar village in Punjab’s Ludhiana district. Authorities say the killing was premeditated and forms part of a broader pattern of violence connected to rival groups operating across the province. Police received an emergency call just after midnight on January 9 regarding gunfire at a home on Siskin…

13 Jan

Canada–India Relations Thaw as Prime Minister Mark Carney Prepares Landmark Visit to New Delhi; High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik Says “Trust Is Back”

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Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): Canada and India are set to reset strained bilateral ties as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to visit India in the coming weeks, ending more than two years of diplomatic friction. The visit comes as both countries seek to diversify trade partnerships amid rising U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump’s trade war. India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, confirmed the visit will take place after India presents its federal budget on February 1. He said the renewed engagement signals a clear improvement in relations, noting that “trust is back in the system” and that both…

13 Jan

Langley City Council Approves 2026 Financial Plan Focused on Safety, Recreation, and Core Services

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Langley ( Richa Walia): Langley City Council has approved its 2026–2030 Financial Plan, setting a clear roadmap that prioritizes public safety, expanded recreation, and reliable core services while maintaining fiscal responsibility. The plan includes a 5.82 per cent property tax increase aimed at sustaining service delivery and supporting long-term community growth as the city’s population continues to rise. City officials say the financial plan builds on progress achieved during the current council term and reflects the evolving needs of residents and businesses. Investments outlined in the plan are designed to ensure essential services remain dependable and accessible across the community.…

13 Jan

CANADA’S LARGEST GOLD THEFT CASE, KEY SUSPECT ARRESTED AT TORONTO PEARSON AIRPORT

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Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): Peel Regional Police have made a major arrest in connection with what is being described as the largest gold theft in Canadian history. Arsalan Chaudhary (43) was arrested early this morning at Toronto Pearson International Airport after arriving on a flight from Dubai. Chaudhary has been indicted and is scheduled to appear before a Brampton court, facing charges related to the theft of 400 kilograms of gold valued at approximately $20 million, along with $2.5 million in cash. The incident dates back to April 17, 2023, when a high-value cargo shipment arrived from Switzerland. The theft…

12 Jan

Mystery of Vanishing Lake in Northern Quebec Raises Alarms Over Environmental Change

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaenvironmental change, Lake Rouge, northern Quebec, outburst flood, Waswanipi Cree Nation

Quebec (Rajeev Sharma): Residents of the Cree community of Waswanipi in northern Quebec are searching for answers after a nearby lake abruptly drained last spring, leaving behind mudflats, dead fish and lingering questions about whether human activity played a role. Manoel Dixon, 26, was at his family’s hunting camp in May when his father received a puzzling Facebook message from a fellow hunter: “Lake Rouge is gone.” At first, the family struggled to understand what that meant. Lake Rouge, known for its clear water, trout and sandy shores, covered roughly three square kilometres and had long been a fixture of…

12 Jan

U.S. Skeleton Athlete Accuses Canada of Manipulating Olympic Qualifier Ahead of Milan-Cortina Games

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New York/Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Sporting tensions between the United States and Canada have flared again as the Winter Olympics draw closer, this time over allegations surrounding an Olympic qualification event in skeleton racing. Katie Uhlaender, a five-time U.S. Olympic skeleton athlete, has accused the Canadian team of manipulating a qualifying race to block her path to the Milan-Cortina Winter Games next month. The dispute centres on a North American Cup event held over the weekend in Lake Placid, New York. Uhlaender claims Canada deliberately withdrew four of its six competitors shortly before the race, reducing the total field to fewer…

12 Jan

Severe Winter Storm Batters Atlantic Canada as Extreme Weather Hits Australia

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Newfoundland (Rajeev Sharma): Large parts of Atlantic Canada are under weather warnings as a powerful winter storm brings heavy snow, freezing rain and strong winds across the region, creating dangerous travel and power conditions. In Newfoundland, snowfall totals reached up to 40 centimetres on Sunday, accompanied by wind gusts of roughly 120 kilometres per hour, producing near-blizzard conditions in some areas. The storm system began late Sunday and is expected to linger until early Tuesday. Environment officials have issued freezing rain warnings across much of Nova Scotia, including Annapolis and Kings counties, while parts of New Brunswick could receive as…