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21 May

Alberta RCMP in Parkland Assist Major Cross-Canada Drug Bust Linked to Organized Crime Network

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): A major multi-year investigation led by the Winnipeg Police Service with support from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and police agencies across the country has resulted in dozens of arrests, hundreds of criminal charges, and the seizure of large quantities of illicit drugs connected to organized crime operations spanning multiple provinces. According to police, the investigation uncovered an interprovincial drug trafficking network moving illicit substances from the United States into Canada. Authorities say Alberta was being used as a key storage and transit point before drugs were distributed into Manitoba and other regions. The Alberta RCMP’s…

21 May

Alberta Launches $10M AI Health Innovation Lab to Cut Wait Times and Transform Patient Care

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is investing $10 million over three years into a new Health Innovation Lab aimed at accelerating the use of artificial intelligence in the province’s healthcare system to improve patient outcomes and reduce wait times. The initiative will be delivered through the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute), enabling up to 12 projects annually focused on developing, testing, and scaling AI-driven health solutions. The program is designed to bring together medical innovators and AI researchers to create technologies that improve system efficiency and expand healthcare capacity. Technology and Innovation Minister Nate Glubish said…

21 May

“Welcome to Alberta” $3.5M Alberta Border Sign Project Sparks Debate Over Spending Priorities

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, Trending

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): Albertans and visitors entering the province will soon see a new generation of “Welcome to Alberta” border signs, as the provincial government moves forward with a $3.5 million modernization project aimed at replacing decades-old highway displays. Devin Dreeshen says the updated signs will reflect Alberta’s identity as a “strong, free and full of opportunity” province, featuring the motto “Strong and Free” and improved durability to withstand harsh weather conditions. The province says the existing 40-year-old signs have reached the end of their lifespan and will be replaced with 22 new installations at major entry points, including…

21 May

Gunshots Fired at Cricket Canada President’s Surrey Home Amid Ongoing Scrutiny and Criminal Investigation Links

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, Sports, TrendingCanada, Cricket Canada

Surrey ( Rajeev Sharma): A residence belonging to the president of Cricket Canada was targeted in a shooting incident in Surrey, British Columbia, police confirm. According to investigators, multiple gunshots were fired at the occupied home, but no injuries were reported. Police say the incident appears to be a targeted attack, with early indications suggesting it may be linked to extortion, though the motive has not yet been confirmed. Officers continue to process evidence from the scene as the investigation remains active. The incident comes at a time of increased scrutiny around Cricket Canada following a recent investigative report by…

21 May

PM Mark Carney Reaffirms B.C.’s Central Role in “Build Canada Strong” Plan, Calls for Partnership on Energy and Infrastructure Development

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingMark Carney

Vancouver ( Richa Walia): Mark Carney told a business audience in Vancouver that British Columbia will play a major role in his government’s “Build Canada Strong” agenda, emphasizing economic growth, infrastructure development, and stronger partnerships with Indigenous communities. Speaking to business leaders and stakeholders, Carney sought to ease tensions surrounding pipeline development and energy projects by promoting what he described as a “positive agenda” focused on cooperation rather than division. The Prime Minister said Ottawa intends to work closely with the Government of British Columbia and First Nations communities to advance major projects while respecting environmental concerns and Indigenous participation.…

21 May

Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce to Host Small Business Meetup in London, Ontario on 23rd May

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingLondon, Ontario

Ontario ( Rajeev Sharma): The South West Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) is set to host a “Small Business Meetup” on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the BMO Centre in London, Ontario. The networking event aims to bring together aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals, and small business owners for an evening focused on collaboration, business growth, and community engagement. CHCC (south-west Ontario chepter) say the meetup will provide attendees with an opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, and explore local business resources that can help strengthen professional networks and expand opportunities across the region. Guests…

21 May

Airdrie RCMP Investigate Targeted Shooting and Vehicle Chase; Two Calgary Men Charged

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary

Airdrie (Rajeev Sharma): The Airdrie RCMP say two Calgary men are facing serious charges following a violent targeted incident that took place on May 15 near Bayside Boulevard and 8 Street. According to police, the incident began when a white Dodge Caravan was allegedly being followed by multiple suspect vehicles. Investigators say the situation escalated into a dangerous road chase, during which the victim vehicle was forced off the roadway. RCMP report that multiple shots were fired during the incident. Emergency responders later confirmed that four people were transported to hospital for treatment. One individual sustained serious injuries, while the…

20 May

Medical Stores Shut Across Punjab, Patients Face Hardship Amid Chemists’ Protest Against Online Pharmacies

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingChemist Shops, Closed, Medical Stores, Punjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- Patients across Punjab faced severe inconvenience on Wednesday as medical stores and chemist shops remained closed in response to a statewide shutdown call by chemist associations protesting against the growing influence of online pharmacy platforms. The shutdown disrupted access to essential medicines in several cities, forcing patients and their family members to move from one shop to another in search of medicines. In many areas, people were seen waiting outside closed medical stores, only to return disappointed after finding shutters down throughout the day. Amritsar witnessed a major impact of the strike, particularly in Katra Sher Singh,…

20 May

Pakistan-Based Don Shahzad Bhatti Emerges as Key Handler Behind Jalandhar IED Blast

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingPunjab News, Shahzad Bhatti

Gurpreet Singh :- Pakistani gangster-turned-terror handler Shahzad Bhatti has emerged as the alleged mastermind behind the IED explosion near the BSF headquarters in Jalandhar on May 5, with investigators claiming he is now operating as a major ISI-linked recruiter for sleeper cells inside India. During the probe into the blast, security agencies reportedly uncovered a vast online network allegedly operated by Bhatti through Instagram and Telegram. More than 500 youths from Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Rajasthan have been rounded up and questioned for suspected links with the Pakistan-based operative. Investigators believe Bhatti has been using social…

20 May

Bhagwant Mann Govt’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Brings Relief to Middle Class Among Others

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Illness in many homes arrives not just with pain, but with panic. A hospital admission often means hurried borrowing, mortgaging jewellery, or watching savings vanish in a matter of days. Families many a time delay treatment, hoping things would improve on their own, simply because the cost of care feels heavier than the illness itself. A 2021 study in Applied Health Economics and Health Policy laid bare what many already knew in their bones: medical costs in India fall heavily on households, often pushing them into severe financial distress. Using national survey data, it showed how diseases…