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05 Feb

Unseasonal warmth grips British Columbia as February temperatures smash records

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia is experiencing an unusually warm February, with temperatures soaring into spring-like territory and setting new daily records across much of the province, prompting fresh concern over the future of winter weather. A stretch of persistent high-pressure systems has pushed daytime highs well above seasonal averages, with record-breaking warmth reported in more than a dozen communities, ranging from coastal areas to the Interior and the North. Cities including Vancouver, Cranbrook and Dawson Creek have all logged temperatures rarely seen this time of year. One of the most striking readings came from Bella Bella on the…

26 Jan

Heavy Snowfall Disrupts School Operations Across Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The after-effects of a powerful winter storm that swept through southern Ontario on Sunday prompted widespread school closures across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) on Monday, as authorities worked to clear snow and restore safe travel conditions. The Toronto District School Board confirmed that all its schools, administrative offices, learning sites and childcare centres would remain shut for the day to support ongoing snow-clearing efforts and in response to the severe weather alert issued by the city. Soon after, the Toronto Catholic District School Board announced similar closures, adding that examinations scheduled for Monday have…

25 Jan

Senator pushes for Canadian-run airport fast-track program to replace reliance on Nexus

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OTTAWA (Rajeev Sharma): With fewer Canadians flying south of the border, a senator from Alberta is urging Ottawa to develop a homegrown airport screening fast-pass program that would allow travellers to bypass long security lines without relying on a U.S.-run system. Sen. Paula Simons introduced a motion in the Senate last fall calling for the creation of a Canadian-controlled trusted traveller initiative. The proposal aims to provide quicker security clearance at domestic airports while removing dependence on the binational Nexus program. “It’s rare for a country to hand over such a critical part of its airport screening process to another…

25 Jan

Canada rules out free trade pact with China amid tariff warning from Donald Trump

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday clarified that Ottawa has no plans to pursue a formal free trade agreement with China, responding to sharp warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump over deepening economic ties between the two countries. Speaking to reporters in Ottawa, Carney said recent discussions with Beijing were aimed at resolving trade imbalances and addressing market access challenges rather than forging a broader trade pact. He pointed to ongoing negotiations related to Chinese electric vehicles, agricultural commodities and seafood exports as part of efforts to stabilise bilateral commerce. Carney also underlined Canada’s obligations under…

25 Jan

Deep freeze grips Canada, straining power grids and grounding flights nationwide

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): A sweeping blast of Arctic air has tightened its grip across much of Canada, putting immense pressure on power utilities and disrupting air travel, as temperatures plunged to dangerous lows on Saturday. From the eastern seaboard to the Prairie provinces, communities braced for brutal wind chills and extreme cold, with meteorologists warning that some Prairie regions could experience conditions equivalent to –55°C. The prolonged cold spell has forced residents indoors and triggered emergency responses in several cities. In Ontario, frigid winds pushed “feels-like” temperatures in Toronto and Ottawa beyond –30°C, prompting municipalities to expand operations at warming…

24 Jan

RCMP Task Force Probes 111 Foreign Nationals in Extortion Network; Majority Linked to Punjab, New Details on Overseas Gangsters Surface

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Chandigarh/Vancouver: A special task force formed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in British Columbia is currently investigating 111 foreign nationals in connection with a series of extortion cases, with a significant number of the suspects reportedly tracing their origins to Punjab. Officials associated with the probe clarified that the investigation is being conducted strictly on the basis of evidence and intelligence inputs, and not with the intent to target any specific community. The inquiry relies heavily on CCTV recordings, digital trails, financial data and forensic material to establish links between suspects and the alleged crimes. The task force…

24 Jan

Canada-Wide Manhunt Ends at Vancouver Airport in Explosive Minor Abuse Case

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Lethbridge ( Rajeev Sharma): A Taber, Alberta man wanted in connection with a disturbing case involving multiple minors has been arrested upon his return to Canada. According to a media release from the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS), Yuvraaz Singh, a resident of Taber, was taken into custody at Vancouver International Airport on January 19 after arriving in Canada from abroad. Singh had been the subject of a Canada-wide arrest warrant following an investigation that began in April 2025 in Lethbridge. Police said officers were called to a hotel in Lethbridge to assist in recovering property when they discovered Singh in…

21 Jan

Canada Probes Foreign Links in Extortion Racket, Says Asylum Claims Offer No Immunity

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Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian authorities have intensified their crackdown on a wave of extortion cases in British Columbia, with investigators examining the involvement of 111 foreign nationals as part of a wide-ranging probe spanning multiple provinces. Officials have made it clear that refugee or asylum status will not shield suspects from criminal or immigration operation. In an operational update released late Wednesday (India time), the British Columbia Extortion Task Force said it is sifting through vast amounts of evidence, including hundreds of hours of CCTV footage, to dismantle networks believed to be behind threats and extortion attempts targeting communities in…

20 Jan

Trump shares map featuring Canada and Greenland, fuelling global concern over territorial intent

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Ottawa/Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Diplomatic tensions between the United States and its European allies have escalated after a social media post depicted Canada and Greenland in the red, white and blue colours of the American flag, sparking fresh debate over US intentions and Arctic security. The image, shared without any caption, showed a stylised map of North America and quickly drew attention for visually folding Canada and Greenland into US national colours. While no official policy announcement was made regarding Canada, its inclusion alongside Greenland has unsettled allies and intensified scrutiny of Washington’s increasingly assertive tone. The post surfaced amid renewed…

18 Jan

More Than 2.1 Million Temporary Residents Face Permit Uncertainty Across Canada

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Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): More than 2.1 million temporary residents across Canada are currently dealing with expired or soon-to-expire work and study permits, creating widespread uncertainty for individuals, employers, and communities nationwide. Experts warn against the assumption that most temporary residents will simply leave the country, noting that many have already established deep roots in Canadian cities such as Toronto through long-term employment, higher education, tax contributions, and ongoing applications for permanent residency. CBC recently highlighted the case of Abhishek Parmar, who arrived in Canada as an international student, later secured employment in the auto industry, and applied for permanent…