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06 Aug

Consulate General of India to Host Consular Camp in Abbotsford on August 9

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Abbotsford (National Times Bureau): The Consulate General of India, Vancouver, in collaboration with the Khalsa Diwan Society (KDS), Abbotsford, will organize a Consular Camp on Saturday, August 9, 2025, to provide essential consular services to members of the Indian community in the Fraser Valley region.The camp will take place at the Khalsa Diwan Society, located at 33094 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2AB. Services will be available during two sessions: from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and again from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.The following consular services will be offered at the camp: - Passport applications - Overseas Citizen…

05 Aug

Canada Airdrops Humanitarian Aid Over Gaza Amid Escalating Crisis

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): In a decisive move to support civilians affected by the deepening crisis in Gaza, the Canadian Armed Forces conducted an aerial delivery of nearly 10,000 kilograms of humanitarian aid on Monday. The operation, carried out by a CC-130J Hercules aircraft, marks one of Canada’s most significant direct relief efforts in the conflict-stricken region. The airdrop, confirmed by Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Defence Minister David McGuinty, comes as the situation in Gaza continues to spiral. Prime Minister Mark Carney, highlighting the severity of the conditions on the ground, described the unfolding events as a “rapidly deteriorating…

04 Aug

Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Strikes Off B.C. Coast, No Damage Reported

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British Columbia (Richa Walia): A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded off the coast of British Columbia early Sunday morning, according to Earthquakes Canada. The quake occurred at approximately 6:20 a.m. local time and was detected at a depth of 15 kilometres, just west of Haida Gwaii. Authorities confirmed there have been no reports of damage, and at this magnitude, none is expected. The minor quake comes just days after B.C. faced a tsunami advisory earlier this week following a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia, which prompted waves to move across the Pacific Ocean. The advisory was…

03 Aug

Citizen Group Launches Petition to Keep Alberta in Canada

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): A new citizen-led organization in Alberta is working to ensure the province remains part of Canada. Over the long weekend, members of Forever Canadian were out in Old Strathcona asking residents a simple but powerful question: “Do you agree that Alberta should remain in Canada?” The group began collecting signatures on Saturday from legal Alberta voters who oppose the idea of provincial separation. Their ultimate goal is to push the provincial government to include anti-separatism measures in its policy decisions. “Albertans are proud Canadians,” said John Lobe, a volunteer canvassing for signatures. “Since we started Forever Canadian,…

03 Aug

PM Mark Carney Promotes ‘Canada Strong Pass’ During Visit to Greenwich Beach

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Charlottetown, PEI (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has described Canada as “the greatest country in the world,” while highlighting the newly launched Canada Strong Pass, a program designed to help Canadians and visitors explore the country’s most breathtaking destinations. During a visit to Greenwich Beach at PEI National Park this week, Carney joined the Parks Canada team to showcase the initiative and encourage Canadians to experience the natural beauty their country has to offer. “Canada is the greatest country in the world. We created the Canada Strong Pass so you can see more of the most incredible parts of…

01 Aug

Toxic Drug Deaths in B.C. Fall Sharply, Down 40% from Peak Levels

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Victoria (Richa Walia): British Columbia has recorded a significant drop in toxic drug deaths, with fatalities in May and June down about 40 per cent from their peak levels, according to new data released by the BC Coroners Service. The province reported 145 deaths in May, compared to 181 in the same month last year, and 147 deaths in June, down from 185 in June 2024. This marks a steep decline from the record high of 243 deaths reported in December 2023, reflecting a downward trend that is also being seen across much of North America. The BC Coroners Service…

01 Aug

Canada Responds to US Tariff Hike with Call for Unity and Economic Resilience

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has issued a strong and measured response after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a sharp increase in tariffs on Canadian goods not covered by the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). The new 35% tariff, up from 25%, is set to take effect immediately, targeting a broad range of exports outside the trade deal. In an official statement released today, Prime Minister Carney expressed disappointment over the U.S. decision but reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to CUSMA, which he called “the world’s second-largest free trade agreement by trading volume.” Carney emphasized that while many Canadian exports…

01 Aug

Alberta MLAs to Advocate for Barrier-Free Trade at U.S. Legislators’ Summit in Boston

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is set to push for deeper economic ties with the United States as three provincial MLAs prepare to attend the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) 50th annual summit in Boston, Massachusetts, from Aug. 2 to 7. MLAs Angela Pitt (Airdrie-East), Glenn Van Dijken (Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock), and Chelsae Petrovic (Livingstone-Macleod) will represent Alberta at the summit, which brings together lawmakers and government leaders from across the U.S. and beyond. Their mission: to advocate for barrier-free trade, promote Alberta as a secure energy and agriculture partner, and strengthen cross-border economic relations. Alberta’s Economic Priorities Over the course of…

31 Jul

BC Puts Tsunami Preparedness to the Test After Massive Quake Near Russia

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British Columbia (Richa Walia): The anticipated tsunami that reached Tofino, B.C., late Tuesday turned out to be far milder than feared, rising only about 15 centimetres, roughly half the height of a school ruler. Instead of panic, the gentle waves brought relief and even curiosity to about 300 onlookers gathered at Mackenzie Beach just before midnight. Hours earlier, J.J. Belanger, general manager of Crystal Cove Beach Resort, sprang into action after news broke of a powerful 8.8-magnitude undersea earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula — one of the strongest quakes ever recorded. With several hours before any waves could reach Canada’s…

31 Jul

Canada to Recognize Palestinian State, Announces Prime Minister Mark Carney

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada will formally recognize the State of Palestine at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. In a landmark statement issued on Tuesday, Carney emphasized that Canada remains committed to a two-state solution, describing it as “an independent, viable, and sovereign Palestinian state living side by side with the State of Israel in peace and security.” However, Carney noted that the traditional path toward a two-state solution has become “no longer tenable,” citing factors such as Hamas terrorism, ongoing settlement expansion in the West Bank…