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CanadaNov 10, 2026

Call to Ease Mortgage Rules for First-Time Homebuyers

Canada’s major banks and real estate developers are urging the federal government to ease mortgage rules and introduce down payment assistance programs for young, first-time homebuyers purchasing newly built homes. The group includes major financial institutions such as the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), BMO, TD, CIBC and Scotiabank, along with 10 major homebuilders, including Minto and Brookfield. They are recommending that the government make the mortgage stress test less restrictive and lower down payment requirements for young first-time buyers. The group says the ongoing slowdown in Canada
AlbertaNov 10, 2026

Calgary Proposes 15% Property Tax Hike for 2027, Homeowners to Pay Extra $37 Monthly

Calgary City Council has proposed a 15 per cent property tax increase for 2027, which is expected to cost the average homeowner approximately $37 more per month. Under the newly released four-year budget proposal, property taxes are also projected to increase by 10 per cent in 2028, 7.7 per cent in 2029 and six per cent in 2030. However, the proposed budget figures are not final. City Council is expected to hold final debates and vote on the proposal later this month. The proposal also includes a 3.8 per cent increase in Calgary Transit fares. Meanwhile, the city's debt is projected to rise fr
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BCNov 10, 2026

Four Grizzly Bears Confirmed In Fatal Attack That Killed Mother And Daughter Near Bella Coola

Conservation officials in British Columbia have confirmed that four grizzly bears were involved in the fatal attack that killed a mother and her daughter near Bella Coola earlier this month. Officials said forensic and DNA testing confirmed that the four grizzly bears captured over the past several days were directly involved in the deadly incident. The bears included a female grizzly and her three cubs. All four bears have been euthanized to ensure public safety, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service said. The victims were identified as 48-year-old Jennifer Balcarras and her 20-year-old daugh
BCNov 10, 2026

B.C. Records 133 Suspected Drug Toxicity Deaths in September, 2026 Total Reaches 1,143

British Columbia recorded 133 suspected deaths linked to illicit drug toxicity in September, meaning nearly four people died every day across the province. The latest figures bring the total number of suspected drug-related deaths in 2026 so far to 1,143. According to a report from the BC Coroners Service, 76 per cent of those who died were men, while 70 per cent were between the ages of 30 and 59. By health authority, Fraser Health recorded the highest number of deaths this year at 311, followed by Vancouver Coastal Health with 298. Together, the two regions accounted for 53 per cent of all s
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IndiaNov 10, 2026

Waris Punjab De Seeks Amit Shah’s Intervention to Allow Amritpal Singh to Attend Grandmother’s Funeral

Waris Punjab De has sought the intervention of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to facilitate the participation of Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh in the last rites of his grandmother, Charan Kaur. In a letter addressed to Amit Shah, the party urged him to coordinate with the governments of Punjab and Assam, along with the concerned authorities, to ensure that the necessary legal and administrative steps are taken without delay to allow Amritpal Singh to attend the funeral. The party has also written a similar letter to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann,

Entertainment

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PollywoodNov 05, 2026

Sunanda Sharma Brings Her Mother on Stage for the First Time, Wins Hearts

Popular Punjabi singer and actress Sunanda Sharma performed live at a college in Mohali on Wednesday night, captivating the audience with her energetic performance. However, the highlight of the concert was an emotional moment when Sunanda brought her mother on stage for the first time and introduced her to her fans. Holding her mother's hand, Sunanda walked her onto the stage and asked the audience to switch on their mobile phone flashlights. Looking at the stadium illuminated with lights, she told her mother, "Mom, look how beautiful this view is from here. This is what I do every day." Suna
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BollywoodOct 27, 2026

‘CID’ Creator B.P. Singh Dies of Heart Attack

Brijendra Pal Singh, popularly known as B.P. Singh, the producer of hit television shows CID and Aahat, passed away on Tuesday morning after suffering a heart attack. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit shared the news in a post on Instagram, confirming that Singh suffered a cardiac arrest earlier in the morning. His last rites will be performed on October 28. Singh gained nationwide recognition for producing CID, one of India’s longest-running crime-based television shows, which entertained audiences for nearly two decades.
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PollywoodOct 23, 2026

Diljit Dosanjh’s Delhi Concert Gets Security Clearance, Show on October 30

Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh’s concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi has received security clearance from Delhi Police. The concert is scheduled for October 30. Officials said the approval was granted on Friday after a meeting to discuss security arrangements, traffic management and crowd control. The clearance had initially been withheld due to security concerns. The Delhi concert will mark the beginning of Diljit’s Aura India Tour, which will also cover cities including Indore, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Lucknow. Ticket prices have been capped at ₹18,000, with several oth
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PollywoodOct 19, 2026

Neeru Bajwa Halts ‘Thappi’ Screenings Amid Protests Over Parvinder Jhotta’s Killing

Punjabi actress Neeru Bajwa has announced that screenings of her film Thappi will be suspended amid ongoing protests over the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhotta in Mansa, Punjab. In a message posted in Punjabi on Facebook, Bajwa said the film, which was released worldwide on October 16, would no longer be screened in theatres starting Monday. “Whatever we are today is because of Punjab and Punjabiat. The purpose of making Thappi was also to bring life back to Punjab’s fields. Cinema is for the people and can never be bigger than them,” she wrote.
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PollywoodOct 19, 2026

Sidhu Moosewala’s Hologram Tour Postponed Following Parvinder Jhotta’s Killing

Balkaur Singh, father of late Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu Moosewala, has decided to postpone the remaining shows of his son’s “Signed to God” hologram tour in Canada and the United States following the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhotta in Mansa, Punjab. In a social media post, Balkaur Singh said the decision was taken in view of the tense situation in Punjab and the ongoing protests against Jhotta’s killing. Emphasizing his priorities, he said, “Punjab comes first for us.” He added that his constituency, Mansa, and the entire state of Punjab remain his t

Sports

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CricketOct 07, 2026

Six Off the Final Ball! Toronto Sixers Clinch Canada Super Sixty Title

ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਸੁਪਰ ਸਿਕਸਟੀ (60) ਟੂਰਨਾਮੈਂਟ ਦਾ ਖ਼ਿਤਾਬੀ ਮੁਕਾਬਲਾ ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਰਾਤ ਬੀ.ਸੀ. ਪਲੇਸ ਸਟੇਡੀਅਮ ਵਿਖੇ ਖੇਡਿਆ ਗਿਆ। ਲੀਗ ਦੇ ਦੂਜੇ ਸੀਜਨ 'ਚ ਟੋਰੌਂਟੋ ਸਿਕਸਰਸ ਨੇ ਆਖਰੀ ਗੇਂਦ 'ਤੇ ਛੱਕਾ ਜੜ ਕੇ ਵੈਨਕੂਵਰ ਐਂਕਰਸ ਖਿਲਾਫ ਬਾਜੀ ਮਾਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਖਿਤਾਬ ਆਪਣੇ ਨਾਮ ਕੀਤਾ। ਇਸ ਆਖਰੀ ਮੁਕਾਬਲੇ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਜਿੱਥੇ ਮੈਦਾਨ 'ਤੇ ਰੋਚਕ ਮੁਕਾਬਲਾ ਵੇਖਣ ਨੂੰ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਉੱਥੇ ਹੀ ਮੈਦਾਨ ਦੇ ਬਾਹਰ ਕੌਮੈਂਟਰੀ ਬੌਕਸ 'ਚ ਵੀ ਇਤਿਹਾਸਿਕ ਦ੍ਰਿਸ਼ ਵੇਖਣ ਨੂੰ ਮਿਲੇ। ਪਾਕਿਸਤਾਨ ਦੇ ਲੀਜੈਂਡਰੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਕਟ ਖਿਡਾਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਟੈਸਟ ਅਤੇ ਵਨਡੇ ਮੈਚਾਂ 'ਚ 900 ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਵਿਕਟ ਹਾਸਿਲ ਕਰ ਚੁੱਕੇ ਵਸੀਮ ਅਕਰਮ ਨੇ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਵਾਰ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਮੈਂਟਰੀ ਕੀਤੀ। ਕਨੈਕਟ 91.5 ਐਫ.ਐਮ. ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਸੁਪਰ ਸਿਕਸਟੀ ਦਾ ਆਫੀਸ਼ੀਅਲ ਰੇਡੀਓ ਬ੍ਰੌਡਕਾਸਟ ਪਾਰਟਨਰ ਸੀ, ਅਤੇ ਕਨੈਕਟ ਐਫ.ਐਮ. ਦੇ ਕਮੈਂਟਰੀ ਬੂਥ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੈਨਕੂਵਰ ਐਂਕਰਸ ਦੀ ਪਾਰੀ ਦੇ 7ਵੇਂ ਤੋਂ 10ਵੇਂ ਓਵਰ ਤੱਕ ਵਸੀਮ ਅਕਰਮ ਨੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਮੈਂਟਰੀ ਕੀਤੀ। ਇਸ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨਿਊਜ ਡਾਇਰੈਕਟਰ ਪਰਵੇਜ਼ ਸੰਧੂ ਨਾਲ ਗੱਲਬਾਤ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਆਖਿਆ ਕਿ ਉਹ ਆਪਣੇ ਕ੍ਰਿਕਟ ਜੀਵਨ 'ਚ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਵਾਰ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਮੈਂਟਰੀ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਬੇਹੱਦ ਅਨੰਦ ਆ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ।https://www.facebook.com/share...
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CricketSep 11, 2026

Zaheer Khan Enters Canada Super 60, Becomes Co-Owner of Vancouver Anchors

Former Indian cricket stars Zaheer Khan and Yuvraj Singh are set to join forces in the Canada Super 60 League ahead of its second season. Zaheer Khan has taken on the role of co-owner of the Vancouver Anchors, one of the league’s leading franchises owned by Yuvraj Singh. Both Zaheer and Yuvraj played key roles in India’s 2011 World Cup triumph. They will now begin a new chapter in cricket from Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium. Canada Super 60 Chairman and Founder Abhishek Shah welcomed Zaheer Khan’s association with the league, saying the partnership will play an important role in promoting and developing cricket talent in Canada. The second season of the Canada Super 60 will be held from September 29 to October 4 at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver. Six teams will compete in a total of 24 matches.
CricketSep 09, 2026

Alex Formenton Returns to the NHL, Signs with Edmonton Oilers

Alex Formenton, who was acquitted last year in the high-profile sexual assault case involving members of Canada’s 2018 World Junior Hockey team, has signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Edmonton Oilers. Formenton was the only one of the five acquitted players whose Hockey Canada suspension was lifted immediately by an independent appeal board last month, allowing him to return to professional hockey. The 26-year-old forward from Barrie, Ontario, has not played in the NHL since the 2021-22 season. He spent the past few seasons playing in Switzerland. His return to the NHL comes as his former teammates Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Dillon Dubé and Cal Foote remain suspended over violations of Hockey Canada’s code of conduct, with their suspensions extending into various years through 2030.
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CricketSep 02, 2026

Future Super Stars Program - opportunity for young players to be a part of Canada Super 60

The second season of the Canada Super 60 tournament is set to begin in Vancouver on September 29. Before the start of this cricket tournament, the league is undertaking a special initiative to search for 12 male players and 6 female players, who will be included in the league's leading teams. This talent hunt is being conducted under a special initiative called the Future Super Stars Program. This program is visiting a total of 7 cities across Canada, with trials held in Victoria on August 31, trials held in Surrey yesterday, and trials held in Winnipeg today. This image was taken during the trials held at Crescent Park in Surrey.During the trials held at Crescent Park in Surrey on Tuesday, we spoke with coach Andy Tennant about this program who said, "this is a great opportunity to include young Canadian talent to be a part of the franchise tournament. We have a criteria to what we are looking for, as this is T10 cricket we need batters who can hit boundaries and we need bowlers who are skillful and have good variations."Coach Andy Tennant during a chat with Connect Media Network News Director Pervez Sandhu.To be part of this trial process, it was necessary to register in advance. After the trials in Victoria on August 31, and in Surrey on September 1, these trials were held in Winnipeg today, and going forward these trials are scheduled to be held in Calgary on September 4, Montreal on September 5, Toronto on September 6 and Brampton on September 7. According to the organizers, this process will provide an opportunity to bring good talent onto a bigger platform. Click the link to see the full interview:https://www.tiktok.com/@connec...
CricketAug 24, 2026

India’s Hockey World Cup Hopes End After 5-3 Loss to Argentina

India’s hopes in the Hockey World Cup have come to an end. After the women’s team was eliminated from the semifinal race earlier, the Indian men’s team also exited the semifinal race today. In a must-win encounter, India suffered a 5-3 defeat against Argentina. India needed to win the match by at least two goals to progress to the semifinals, but the team suffered a two-goal defeat instead. Sukhjeet Singh scored twice for India, while Hardik Singh added one goal. With the loss, India’s semifinal hopes are over, and the team will now compete for 7th and 8th place.
CricketAug 21, 2026

India Women Lose 2-0 to Netherlands, But Semifinal Hopes Remain Alive

India’s women’s team suffered a 2-0 defeat against the Netherlands in the second-round match of the Field Hockey World Cup today. However, despite the loss, India’s hopes of qualifying for the semifinals are not completely over. The Netherlands scored in the second and 38th minutes of the match, while India failed to find the net. To qualify for the semifinals, India must finish among the top two teams in Group E. Following today’s defeat, India have slipped to fourth place in the group. The Netherlands are currently first, followed by China in second and Australia in third. India will face Australia on Sunday. If India manage to beat Australia and the result of the Netherlands vs. China match goes in India’s favour, the Indian team could still qualify for the World Cup semifinals.

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