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02 Sep

Punjabi-Origin Man Identified as Victim in Calgary Shooting

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary police have identified the man who died following a shooting in the city on August 30, with authorities confirming that his death is being treated as a homicide. Police released the victim’s identity as part of their investigation into the incident. The victim was of Punjabi origin, according to the information available. The shooting prompted a police response, with investigators working to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident and determine what led to the death. Authorities have classified the case as a homicide, indicating that the death is being investigated as a criminal matter. Further details…

31 Aug

Calgary Police Investigate Two Shootings in Cornerstone

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary, Cornerstone

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary Police Service is investigating two separate shootings in the northeast Calgary community of Cornerstone, including a fatal shooting early Sunday morning and another shooting Saturday night that left one man injured. The first incident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday in the 100 block of Cornerstone Road N.E. Police said a man inside a vehicle was shot by a person in a second vehicle. The victim was transported to hospital in serious condition, which was later upgraded to stable. Police said three individuals who were in one of the vehicles fled the scene. A red sports…

19 Aug

Paramhansa Swami Vishwananda to Bring Two Sacred Days of Spirituality and Devotion to Calgary

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary is set to host two special spiritual gatherings featuring Paramahamsa Swami Vishwananda on September 13 and 14, 2026. The Darshan Blessing will take place on Sunday, September 13, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Shepard Community Hall, 10800 84 Street SE. The evening will include personal blessings, devotional kirtan, inspirational talks, and vegan/vegetarian food. On Monday, September 14, from 6 to 10 p.m., the Ganesh Chaturthi & Bhajan Jamming event will be held at the New Indo-Canadian Centre, Bay 8, 30 Avenue NE, Calgary. The program will feature live bhajan jamming, sacred rituals, inspirational talks and…

18 Aug

Threatening Call Targeting Calgary Gurudwara Sparks Concern; Police Investigating Amid Rising Community Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A reported threatening phone call targeting the Dashmesh Culture Centre in Calgary has prompted concern within the local Sikh community, with Calgary Police Service investigating the circumstances surrounding the communication. According to the Gurudwara committee, a call received on Saturday allegedly included a threat that a group of approximately 75 people would come to the Gurudwara and attempt to damage or demolish the building. The committee also alleges that the call contained racially offensive comments. The allegations have not been independently verified, and the identity and intentions of the caller have not been established. Gurudwara Chairman said…

09 Aug

Tress Lounge Terminates Canadian Franchise Deal, Calgary Franchisee Alleges $400,000 Dispute

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaBusiness News, Calgary, Corporate Fraud Allegations, Franchise Dispute, Tress Lounge

CALGARY ( Rajeev Sharma): Tress Lounge has terminated its Master Franchise Agreement with CORPWELL MAGNUM CAPITAL INC., effective March 14, 2026, and says the company and individuals associated with it are no longer authorized to represent Tress Lounge, sell its franchises or enter into agreements on its behalf in Canada. The notice names CORPWELL MAGNUM CAPITAL INC., 17835558 Canada Inc. (operating as Tress Lounge Canada), Kamalpreet Khaira and Chris Gill, also known as “Kricpy Khera,” along with their respective representatives and affiliates. The development has also prompted concerns from Dheeraj Chadha, a Calgary-based Tress Lounge franchisee involved in opening a…

09 Aug

ASIRT Investigates Calgary Police Shooting Involving Man Armed With Bow and Arrow

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta, Calgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating a police shooting in southwest Calgary after officers used multiple less-lethal and lethal options during an encounter with a 36-year-old man armed with a bow and arrow. The incident took place shortly before 2 a.m. on July 30 at a residence in the 1000 block of Bridlemeadows Manor S.W. Police had initially been called after receiving a report that a man was firing a bow and arrow in a backyard. Officers had also attended the same address earlier that night. According to ASIRT, police learned that the man was…

07 Aug

Calgary PGWP Row Puts Spotlight on Jalandhar Immigration Firm’s Alleged Role

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, Punjab, TrendingCalgary, Jalandhar

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): The protest by more than 1,000 Punjabi students in Calgary over the rejection of their Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) applications has taken a new turn, with an alleged connection to a Jalandhar-based immigration consultancy coming under scrutiny. The students have been demonstrating in Calgary for nearly 10 days, seeking relief after their applications for work permits were rejected by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The refusals have reportedly left students who had completed diploma programmes facing uncertainty over their ability to remain in Canada. At the centre of the controversy is the Canadian Institute of…

20 Jul

Massive Search Continues for Missing 11-Year-Old Parker Wells; Calgary Police Lead Coordinated Effort to Bring Him Home

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma ): The Calgary Police Service (CPS), supported by the RCMP, specialized search teams, partner agencies and hundreds of volunteers, continues an extensive search operation to locate 11-year-old Parker Wells, who was reported missing after wandering away from a day home in the northwest Calgary community of Cambrian Heights on Thursday, July 16, 2026. As search efforts continue around the clock, Acting Staff Sgt. Scott Guterson provided a video update to the media, highlighting the ongoing search operation and thanking Calgarians for their overwhelming support and cooperation. He emphasized that officers and partner agencies remain fully committed to…

17 Jul

Nenshi’s Calgary Comeback: Alberta NDP Leader to Contest Calgary Seat in 2027 Election

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta election, Alberta NDP, Calgary, Edmonton-Strathcona, Naheed Nenshi

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has announced that he will seek election from a Calgary riding in the next provincial general election, choosing not to run again in his current constituency of Edmonton-Strathcona. Nenshi, who served as Calgary’s mayor for 11 years from 2010 to 2021, made the announcement through a message to constituents, saying he remains grateful to the people of Edmonton-Strathcona, where he won a 2025 byelection with a strong majority. The NDP leader said Calgary holds a special place in his political journey and argued that the party needs to strengthen its presence in…

15 Jul

Plumbing Contractor Penalised After Worker Dies in Trench Collapse

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsCalgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A plumbing contracting company has been ordered to pay a total of $330,000 after a worker lost his life in a trench collapse at a construction site in Calgary, underscoring the importance of workplace safety compliance. According to court proceedings, Mr. Mike’s Plumbing Ltd. admitted guilt to one violation under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act for failing to ensure the safety of one of its employees. The company entered its guilty plea before the Calgary Court of Justice on July 13, while prosecutors withdrew ten additional charges linked to the case. The prosecution stemmed from…