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28 May

Alberta providing $300,000 to Mount Royal University to explore how optometry training could be offered

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Calgary (National Times): Right now, in Canada, students interested in becoming optometrists have limited options. There are only two optometry schools in the country, at the University of Waterloo and the Université de Montréal, and the programs are in high demand. Many prospective students leave the country to study, and often do not return to Canada to practice. Seeing this gap, Alberta’s government has signed a letter of commitment with Mount Royal University to support them in working with the University of Waterloo to explore the potential of offering optometry training in Alberta. “This is a great opportunity for Alberta.…

28 May

Alberta providing $7 million in additional funding to Grande Prairie to help community transition to municipal police service

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Calgary (National Times): Alberta’s government is following through on a commitment to ensure that communities can pursue policing solutions that meet their needs and are supported in reaching their public safety goals. That’s why the province is supporting the City of Grande Prairie with an additional $7 million in funding as it transitions to a municipal police service, helping to advance a homegrown solution that meets the needs of the community. This new funding reinforces and builds on the province’s initial $9.7 million two-year commitment to help the City of Grande Prairie meet its policing and public safety needs, following…

27 May

Writs Have Been Issued for Three Alberta Provincial By-Elections

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Calgary (National Times): Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, confirms writs were issued today to administer by-elections in Electoral Division 31 – Edmonton-Ellerslie, Electoral Division 44 – Edmonton-Strathcona, and Electoral Division 76 – Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills to elect members to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has the authority, under sections 9(1) and 47(1) of the Election Act, to appoint Returning Officers and Election Clerks. These officers play a vital role in the fair and impartial management of Provincial General Elections and by-elections. “Appointments have been made for the Returning Officers and Election Clerks in Edmonton-Ellerslie, Edmonton-Strathcona,…

24 May

Enhancing Alberta’s veterinary diagnostic capacity

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Calgary (National Times): Alberta’s government is increasing funding to UCalgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine’s Diagnostic Services Unit to support Alberta’s livestock producers and veterinarians. Alberta is famously a livestock province, renowned for producing some of the world’s best meat. Livestock is also a significant driver of Alberta’s economy, with livestock market receipts totalling almost $12 billion in 2024. For this essential industry to keep growing and thriving, it needs quick, affordable diagnostics and robust disease preparedness. Beginning with Budget 2025, Alberta’s government is providing the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) with a total of $9.5 million over…

23 May

Steve Rai Becomes First Punjabi Sikh Chief of Vancouver Police

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Vancouver (National Times): The Vancouver Police Department has appointed Steve Rai as its new Chief Constable, making history as the first Punjabi Sikh to assume the role in the department’s more than 130-year history. Rai, a respected figure within the force, brings over three decades of policing experience to the position. Known for his dedication to community safety and progressive leadership, Rai’s career began after serving in the Canadian Armed Reserves during his university years—a background that shaped his disciplined and service-driven approach to policing. “This appointment reflects the evolving face of our city and our commitment to inclusive leadership,”…

22 May

Canada to Deport 36,087 Individuals in 2025: 90% Are Failed Refugee Claimants

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Ottawa, (Rajeev Sharma): The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has confirmed that the federal government is preparing to deport approximately 36,000 individuals from the country in 2025. According to official sources, more than 90% of those facing removal are failed refugee claimants whose asylum applications have been rejected or withdrawn. This marks one of the largest deportation efforts in recent years, as the federal government moves to enforce immigration laws more strictly amid increasing pressure over border management, housing shortages, and concerns about irregular migration. The breakdown of Deportations are 32,400 individuals are refugee claimants who have been deemed inadmissible…

16 May

Two Men Charged Following Violent Assault on Calgary Transit Bus Driver

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Two individuals have been charged in connection with a brutal attack on a Calgary Transit bus driver that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, May 14. Police responded to the area of Falconridge Boulevard and Castleridge Boulevard N.E. at approximately 1:12 a.m., following reports that two unidentified men had assaulted a driver. It is alleged that the suspects became violent when the driver refused to deviate from the designated bus route. With the assistance of a passenger who attempted to intervene, the injured driver was able to call for assistance using his radio. He was transported…

15 May

Prominent Punjabi Businessman Harjeet Singh Dhadda Shot Dead in Mississauga

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Mississauga (National Times): The Punjabi-Canadian community in Ontario is reeling with shock after the cold-blooded assassination of Harjeet Singh Dhadda, a prominent Sikh businessman, outside his office near Tranmere Drive and Telford Way, in the vicinity of Dixon and Derry Roads. According to Peel Regional Police, the fatal shooting occurred on Wednesday. While police have confirmed the homicide, they have not officially released the identity of the deceased. However, sources have confirmed that the victim was Harjeet Singh Dhadda, a respected figure within the Sikh community and a known member of the Canadian Sikh Gurdwara Committee. Dhadda, originally from Bazpur,…

15 May

Two Men Arrested Following Brutal Assault on Calgary Transit Driver

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Calgary, (Rajeev Sharma): In a powerful display of justice, the Calgary Police Service has apprehended two individuals believed to be responsible for a violent assault on a city transit bus driver that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning, sending a strong message that such heinous crimes will not be tolerated. At approximately 1:12 a.m., officers responded to reports of an assault near Falconridge Boulevard and Castleridge Boulevard N.E. It is alleged that the two suspects attacked the driver after he refused their request to deviate from the designated route, showcasing the driver's unwavering commitment to safety. One passenger…

14 May

Three Sikh Canadian MPs Join Mark Carney’s New Cabinet

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a powerful signal of Canada’s growing diversity and commitment to inclusive governance, Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed three Sikh Canadian Members of Parliament to key positions in his new cabinet. Maninder Sidhu has been named Minister of International Trade, a vital role amid shifting global trade dynamics. Ruby Sahota joined as Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, while Randeep Sarai was entrusted with International Development responsibilities. The appointments were announced Tuesday at Rideau Hall as Carney officially unveiled his 28-member cabinet and 12-member secretarial team. The Sikh community has widely welcomed the move as a…