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04 Jun

North American Business Corridor Strengthened as CHCC Hosts High-Level U.S. Delegation in Toronto

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma) : The Canada Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) successfully hosted a high-profile cross-border business exchange on June 1, 2026, welcoming a distinguished delegation from the Indo-American Business Chamber (IABC) at the Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport. The landmark gathering brought together more than 90 leading business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders to explore trade, investment, and strategic partnership opportunities between Canada and the United States. The event underscored the growing importance of international business collaboration and economic integration across North America. Adding to the significance of the evening was the strong participation of women leaders from…

29 May

Chhattisgarh Business Community & CHCC Achieve Major Global Milestone During Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s Toronto Visit

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Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): A significant milestone has been achieved for the Chhattisgarh business community in Canada during the visit of India’s Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, to Toronto along with one of India’s largest trade and commercial delegations. In a major step toward strengthening international business cooperation, the Chhattisgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in Toronto with two leading Canadian business organizations — the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) and the Canada Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC). The agreements are being widely seen as a landmark development aimed at expanding…

20 May

DRUG SMUGGLING SCHEME ALLEGEDLY EXPOSED AT TORONTO PEARSON AIRPORT: INNOCENT TRAVELLERS REPORTEDLY FRAMED THROUGH LUGGAGE TAG SWITCHING

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingToronto

Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): A major investigation has raised serious concerns about airport security at Toronto Pearson International Airport, where an alleged drug smuggling operation is said to have involved the misuse of passenger luggage tags to frame unsuspecting international travellers. According to findings reported by CTV News’ W5 program, at least 17 innocent passengers departing from Canadian airports over the past year were allegedly caught in a sophisticated scheme. In several cases, travellers were reportedly detained, arrested, or jailed in foreign countries after narcotics were discovered in luggage registered under their names. Investigators allege that airport insiders or baggage…

05 Apr

Heavy Rain Raises Flood Risk Across Toronto and Southern Ontario

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Authorities have issued warnings of possible flooding as persistent rainfall continues to impact southern Ontario, raising concerns about rising water levels in rivers, streams, and low-lying areas. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority released a flood outlook, cautioning residents to stay away from shorelines and waterways, which could become hazardous due to rapidly changing conditions. Officials said even moderate rainfall could trigger localized flooding, particularly in areas already prone to water accumulation. Meanwhile, Environment and Climate Change Canada has placed much of southern Ontario under a rainfall advisory, forecasting up to 40 millimetres of precipitation along with…

10 Mar

Gunfire Strikes U.S. Consulate in Toronto, No Casualties Reported

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingToronto

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Toronto police confirmed early Tuesday that the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto was targeted in a shooting incident, though no injuries have been reported. Authorities said they received alerts around 5:30 a.m. about shots fired at the consulate, situated near Queen Street West and University Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered clear evidence that a firearm had been discharged at the building. By 7 a.m., police stated that they had no leads on a suspect. Investigations are ongoing, with officers maintaining a strong presence at the scene. A portion of University Avenue remains closed to traffic near the…

09 Mar

Crown Drops Multiple Charges in Frank Stronach’s Toronto Sexual Assault Trial

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma) — Prosecutors in the high-profile sexual assault trial of 93-year-old billionaire Frank Stronach announced on Monday, March 9, 2026, that they will now only be seeking convictions on seven of the 12 original charges. Crown attorney Jelena Vlacic informed the Ontario Superior Court that after a thorough review of the evidence, the prosecution conceded it could not meet the threshold of proof beyond a reasonable doubt for several key counts. The reduction in the scope of the trial follows a series of setbacks for the Crown’s case over the past week. Previously, prosecutors withdrew a charge of…

15 Feb

Massive Toronto Rally Backs Iranian Protest Movement, Urges Ottawa to Act

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Toronto (Gaganjot): An estimated 350,000 people filled the streets of Toronto on Saturday in a sweeping show of solidarity with anti-government demonstrators in Iran, according to police. The march, centred in North York and stretching along Yonge Street, called on Canadian officials to formally recognize exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi as a figurehead for a democratic transition in Iran. Participants waved red, white and green flags bearing the historic lion emblem used before Iran’s 1979 revolution, chanting slogans and beating drums as they moved through the city. Organizers said the rally aimed not only to support those protesting in Iran…

10 Feb

SUV sprayed with bullets: Indian-origin techie shot dead in car in Toronto’s shopping mall

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National Times Bureau :- An Indian-origin IT professional was shot dead by unidentified men in his car parked in a parking of a shopping mall in Canada's Toronto. The victim hailed from Thyamagondlu in Nelamangala on the outskirts of Bengaluru. The parents of an Indian IT professional who was shot dead in Canada said they had repeatedly urged their son to return home, but he chose to stay abroad. Chandan Kumar’s family is devastated after he was fatally shot in Toronto. His parents suspect that his involvement in forming a Kannada community group in the city may have played a…

05 Feb

Nine Toronto Officers Charged in Probe Linked to Tow-Industry Violence: Sources

nishuthapar10 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingToronto

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Multiple Toronto police officers have been charged following a sweeping investigation into violent activity connected to the tow-truck sector in the Greater Toronto Area, according to sources familiar with the case. Sources told CBC News that nine officers are accused of serious criminal conduct, including involvement in organized crime, unlawfully sharing sensitive information such as residential addresses, and passing details allegedly used to facilitate targeted violence. Investigators are also examining claims of a plot to assassinate a senior official at the Toronto South Detention Centre. Because the sources are not authorized to speak publicly, they requested anonymity.…

27 Jan

Toronto Struggles to Recover After Record-Breaking Snowfall

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Toronto is working to recover from the heaviest snowfall in its history, with city officials warning that clearing the streets and infrastructure could take several days. Some areas of Canada’s largest city were buried under nearly 60 cm (about 23 inches) of snow, forcing the cancellation of over 500 flights at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Sunday. The airport has already recorded more than 88.2 cm of snowfall this month, making it the snowiest January and the snowiest month on record since 1937. The weekend storm, which affected much of North America, led several school boards to…