Two Alberta-based francophone organizations are pushing back against calls to loosen bilingualism requirements for Supreme Court of Canada judges, warning that language rights should not become a political bargaining tool. The Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Alberta and the Alberta chapter of the French Canadian Association say bilingualism at the country’s highest court is essential to ensure francophones can fully access the justice system in one of Canada’s two official languages. They argue the requirement reflects constitutional principles rather than regiona

Two men are facing criminal charges after Vancouver Police say a loss prevention officer was assaulted during an attempted retail theft in East Vancouver earlier this week. Police were called shortly before 8:40 a.m. on February 2 to a store near Glen Drive and Terminal Avenue, where officers say two suspects used bear spray on an employee while trying to flee on foot with unpaid merchandise. The victim did not require hospital treatment, according to police. An extensive search of the surrounding area followed, involving patrol officers, a police drone, and a canine unit. The suspects were lo

A Calgary man who travelled to the Middle East and joined the Islamic State terrorist organization has been sentenced to 16 years in prison, with parole eligibility only after serving at least half of the sentence. A judge handed down the sentence to Jamal Borhot following his conviction in December on three counts related to participating in the activities of a terrorist group. The court heard that Borhot left Canada in 2013 and travelled to Syria with a cousin, where he knowingly and willingly aligned himself with ISIS. Evidence presented at trial showed the 35-year-old took part in violent

Homicide investigators in Abbotsford say a 26-year-old man is now charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a 30-year-old woman whose body was discovered inside a local hotel last month. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says Sondeep Singh Gill was initially charged with second-degree murder, but the charge was upgraded following additional investigative work and a review of the evidence. Gill also faces a separate charge of indignity to human remains. Police were first called to the hotel after patrol officers received reports of suspicious circumstances. Inves

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday led the party’s core committee members to the Punjab Director General of Police office in Chandigarh, alleging harassment of Akali workers by the police. Badal said the action was linked to the investigation into the alleged disappearance of 328 saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, claiming that party workers were being unfairly targeted in the case. He maintained that the Shiromani Akali Dal was seeking clarity from senior police officials on the basis of the ongoing actions. The Akali Dal leader said the party’s entire leadership

Netflix has officially confirmed a second season of Dhindora, the much-loved comedy series created by and starring Bhuvan Bam. The new season reunites viewers with Bam’s unforgettable on-screen family, diving once again into their messy, over-the-top everyday lives. Bhuvan Bam returns in his signature multi-role avatar, supported by a writing team that includes Abbas Dalal, Hussain Dalal, Chetan Dange, Gopal Dutt, Shubham Dubey, Anant Dubey and others. Bam and Rohit Raj also serve as producers, with Arvin Bhandari on board as executive producer.

Comedian Kapil Sharma is gearing up to tickle funny bones once again as Netflix has officially greenlit the fifth season of his popular non-fiction comedy series, The Great Indian Kapil Show. The announcement was made recently during Netflix’s grand reveal of its upcoming India slate. The new season is expected to bring in fresh comedy sketches, lively celebrity conversations, and the return of fan-favourite characters, further building what Netflix describes as Kapil Sharma’s ever-expanding comedy universe. Since its launch, the show has consistently ranked among Netflix India’s most-wa

Bollywood actor Sunny Deol, basking in the massive response to Gadar 2 and the upcoming Border 2, is ready to enter the OTT space for the first time with Netflix’s forthcoming legal drama-thriller Ikka. The film revolves around a prominent lawyer who is pressured into handling a sensitive case. Actor Akshaye Khanna, fresh from Dhurandhar, will be seen portraying the film’s antagonist. Ikka is directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra and penned by writers Althea Kaushal and Mayank Tewari. Joining Deol and Khanna in the ensemble cast are Dia Mirza, Tillotama Shome, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Jyoti Mukerj

Jasmine Singh Canada is set to light up once again as Diljit Dosanjh announces his Aura North America Tour, bringing another round of high-energy, crowd-pleasing performances this spring. After unforgettable shows last year in Vancouver, Calgary, and Winnipeg, fans are eagerly looking forward to reliving the magic in 2026. The tour kicks off on April 23 in Vancouver at BC Place Stadium, before rolling through major Canadian cities. Diljit will take the stage at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on April 30, Rogers Place in Edmonton on May 2, and Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg on May 7. The C

Jasmine Singh Punjabi music is having a major global moment. Artists like AP Dhillon, Shubh, Karan Aujla, Sukha, and Anuv Jain are pushing Punjabi sounds beyond borders, earning worldwide streams, sold-out shows, and now major industry recognition. The latest milestone comes as Shubh, AP Dhillon, Sukha and Karan Aujla score nominations for the 2026 TD JUNO Fan Choice Award, placing them alongside global heavyweights like Justin Bieber and The Weeknd. The fan-voted category highlights just how strong international support for Punjabi artists has become. The 2026 JUNO nominations recently w