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08 Jan

Aviva Life Insurance Launches Smart Vital: A First-of-its-Kind Fixed Health Benefit Plan with Wellness Rewards

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Aviva India, a leading private life insurance company, has announced the launch of the Aviva Smart Vital plan, an individual non-linked, non-participating, pure risk health insurance fixed benefit plan that provides comprehensive protection against critical illnesses. The base sum insured starts at Rs 10 lakhs, with policyholders eligible to enhance coverage up to 2x the base sum assured through wellness-linked step-based rewards. Customers earn quarterly Wellness Additions of 2.5%, 5%, or 7.5% depending on their average daily steps. The Smart Vital plan provides a lump-sum benefit upon first diagnosis of any of the 49 covered critical illnesses and procedures. These…

08 Jan

Mechanical Failure of Zamboni Blamed for Taber Recreation Centre Explosion

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TABER, Alta. (Rajeev Sharma)— A mechanical fault in a Zamboni ice resurfacer has been identified as the cause of last month’s explosion at Taber’s community recreation centre, officials confirmed Wednesday. A third-party investigation concluded that the blast, which destroyed several interior walls and damaged two hockey rinks, was not the result of human error or procedural mistakes. “The cause was failure of the component within the fuel system of the ice resurfacer,” Taber Fire Chief Steven Munshaw said. The malfunction led to a propane leak, creating a gas cloud across the ice surfaces. When the gas came into contact with…

08 Jan

Alberta Launches Information Platform for Proposed Northwest Coast Oil Pipeline to B.C.

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of Alberta has unveiled a dedicated website to provide the public with updates and information on its proposed Northwest Coast Oil Pipeline, a project designed to transport crude oil from Alberta refineries to British Columbia’s northwest coast for export. The initiative is part of Alberta’s broader strategy to expand energy production and access global markets. Brian Jean, Alberta’s Minister of Energy and Minerals, said the website will serve as a central hub for project details, timelines, and progress updates. “We are committed to transparency and open dialogue at every stage of development,” Jean said. He…

08 Jan

Prime Minister Carney’s China Trip Could Open New Opportunities for B.C. Industries

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares for a trade mission to China from January 13 to 17, officials in British Columbia are optimistic that the visit could create fresh opportunities for the province’s industries. Carney is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss trade, energy, agriculture, and international security, according to an announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office. B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix highlighted the potential benefits for the province’s energy sector. “We’re hopeful that the prime minister will make the case for British Columbia LNG, British Columbia mining, ports, and other projects,” Dix…

08 Jan

BC Premier David Eby Leads Trade Mission to India, Strengthening Economic Ties with Punjab and Other States

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia (BC) Premier David Eby will head a high-level trade delegation to India from January 12 to 17, 2026, as part of the province’s “Look West: Jobs and Prosperity” strategy aimed at expanding trade beyond U.S. markets and creating good-paying jobs for British Columbians. Chandigarh has been identified as a key stop on the mission, highlighting BC’s focus on North India as a strategic partner. Accompanying Premier Eby will be Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth. The delegation plans to engage with government officials, industry leaders, and business communities in New Delhi,…

07 Jan

British Columbia Premier to Lead Business Delegation to India Amid Renewed Economic Outreach

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Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia Premier David Eby is set to lead a high-level trade mission to India next week, signalling a renewed push by Canada’s western province to deepen commercial ties with one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Announcing the initiative in Vancouver, Eby said the delegation will include BC’s Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth, Ravi Kahlon, along with business and industry representatives. The mission is scheduled to run from January 12 to January 17 and will take the team to New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chandigarh. The visit comes at a sensitive moment in India–Canada relations, which…

07 Jan

Brockville Tenants Voice Safety Fears After Temporary Warming Centre Opens in Their Building

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Brockville, Ont. (Rajeev Sharma): Residents of an apartment complex in Brockville say they no longer feel secure after a temporary overnight warming centre for people experiencing homelessness was set up inside their building earlier this month. The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville opened the warming centre on January 2 in a shared common room at 55 Reynolds Drive, a 43-unit building owned and managed by the counties. The space operates nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., can host up to 40 people, and is overseen by support staff and private security. The decision followed the closure of Brockville’s…

07 Jan

Alberta Ski Resorts See Record Snowfall, Banff Tops Canada’s Instagram List

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s ski season is off to an extraordinary start, with snow levels reaching heights not seen in decades across the province’s slopes. Popular resorts are reporting record-breaking early-season snowfall, delighting skiers and snowboarders alike. At Banff Sunshine Village, December brought an impressive 257 centimetres of snow—the fourth-highest monthly total in the resort’s near-century-long history. “We’ve been jokingly calling it ‘Snow-cember,’” said Kendra Scurfield, Vice President of Brand Communications. She noted that such heavy early-season snow hasn’t been recorded since the 2007-2008 season, and comparable winters were mostly seen in the 1990s and earlier. Lake Louise Ski Resort…

07 Jan

Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Files Lawsuit Against Alberta Over Secession Petition

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation (SLCN) has taken legal action against the Alberta government, challenging recent measures that allowed a group to begin collecting signatures for a referendum on the province leaving Canada. The Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) received approval from Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure before Christmas to ask residents the question: “Do you agree that the Province of Alberta should cease to be a part of Canada to become an independent state?” In a statement of claim filed Monday, SLCN is seeking an urgent interim injunction from the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta to halt…

07 Jan

Rado Celebrates Togetherness with Katrina Kaif and Hrithik Roshan

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For its new campaign, Rado brings together its two renowned global ambassadors – Katrina Kaif and Hrithik Roshan – in a visual creation where two worlds, opposite in every way, are drawn to each other and ultimately connect. Following the success of Rado’s first collaboration with the celebrated actors, the Swiss watchmaker unveils a powerful new narrative – that of two singular paths, two contrasting energies, united by a unique and essential force: the Rado anchor, a symbol of consistency, precision, and connection. Rado Celebrates Togetherness with Katrina Kaif and Hritik Roshan Two Worlds Apart The campaign explores the…