WorkSafeBC has levied more than 1.3 million dollars in fines against EllisDon Corporation and Newway Concrete Forming following a series of crane-related safety violations, including the February 2024 incident at Vancouver’s Oakridge Park development that killed construction worker Yuridia Flores. The penalties stem from multiple investigations involving highrise projects in Vancouver and Victoria. Flores died when a large concrete form mould – measuring nearly 10 metres by six metres – fell 26 storeys after accelerating out of the side of the building while being moved between floors. E

Alberta’s fall legislative session closed this week with Premier Danielle Smith’s government advancing two major bills that relied heavily on the Charter’s notwithstanding clause, a move that has renewed debate over the limits of provincial authority and the protection of individual rights. The clause was applied four times in the sitting, shielding the legislation from certain court challenges for up to five years. The government first invoked the clause when it passed a law ordering more than 51 thousand public school teachers back to work following a three-week provincewide strike. Th

Two national advocacy organizations say they are pivoting their legal strategy as they continue efforts to challenge Alberta’s restrictions on gender-affirming care for youth. Egale Canada and the Calgary-based Skipping Stone Foundation launched a constitutional challenge last year after the province passed legislation prohibiting doctors from prescribing puberty blockers or hormone therapy to people under 16, and from performing gender-affirming top surgery on anyone under 18. The groups say the path through the Charter of Rights and Freedoms has become significantly more difficult since th

Authorities in Amritsar ordered an immediate shutdown of several private schools after administrators reported receiving an email threatening bomb attacks on campus. The message, sent to multiple institutions early Tuesday, triggered evacuations and a large-scale police deployment. Local officials said at least 15 well-known private schools were identified in the threat. Police teams, including the bomb squad and fire services, secured school grounds while investigators worked to verify the credibility of the email. The Deputy Commissioner directed schools to release students for the day as a

Doctors in Dhaka say former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia has been moved to a ventilator after her oxygen levels dropped sharply earlier this week. The 80-year-old opposition leader has been in Evercare Hospital since November 23 for multiple ongoing health complications, according to her medical team. Members of the hospital’s medical board reported that Zia began experiencing increased difficulty breathing, prompting the shift to full respiratory support. Physicians say her condition has not shown significant improvement despite weeks of treatment. Zia, who heads the Bangladesh Na

Saiyaara, featuring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has taken the No. 1 spot on IMDb as the most popular Indian film of 2025, while Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, led the list of web series, the platform announced. IMDb released its lineup of the most popular Indian films and shows, based on page views from more than 250 million monthly visitors worldwide, reflecting global curiosity and engagement. The list also includes the animated hit Mahavatar Narsimha at No. 2, Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava at No. 3, Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 at

Actress Kritika Kamra has officially revealed her relationship with cricket presenter and creator Gaurav Kapur through a new Instagram post. She uploaded a series of pictures offering a peek into their budding romance, including snapshots of them photographing each other over breakfast. Another photo showed their matching sneakers, paired with her playful caption, “Does it have to be this cheesy?” She also shared a boomerang of the two clinking coffee cups marked “Bubby’s.” Kritika kept her caption simple and witty, writing “breakfast with…,” subtly referencing Gaurav Kapur

Pakistani actress Hania Aamir has once again captured global attention after being voted among the prettiest actresses of 2025 and 2026 in fan-generated IMDB lists. The young star, who enjoys a rapidly growing fan base across Canada, the United States, India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, continues to make waves beyond South Asia. While the list has gained widespread visibility, it is important to note that it is entirely user-based and not part of IMDB’s official rankings. Hania’s rise in international popularity can be credited to her charming screen presence, strong social media influence,

AP Dhillon, who used to live in British Columbia, Canada and has a massive fan base in Surrey, delivered yet another explosive show during his ‘One of One’ India tour stop in Delhi on December 7. But the night took an unexpected turn when Punjabi music icon Babbu Maan suddenly appeared on stage, instantly becoming the highlight of the concert. The surprise moment sent social media into a frenzy. A clip first shared by AP Dhillon on Instagram went viral within minutes, with fans celebrating the rare collaboration. Comments like “Two generations, one stage” and “Legend meets the new

Jasmine Singh Punjabi cinema is gearing up for Mitti De Putt as it prepares to explode onto the big screen. Written by Amar Hundal and produced by Hundal himself along with Iqbal Cheema, the MD of Punjab Film City, the film promises high-octane action wrapped in raw desi intensity. With Dev Kharoud leading the charge, the stage is set for a cinematic storm unlike anything audiences have seen this year. And the actor shared the first look poster of teh film on his social media pages too. Amar Hundal has carved a solid niche for himself in Punjabi cinema. His films have repeatedly proven the