Canada is nearing a major reform to its citizenship laws that could restore and extend rights to thousands of people born outside the country. Bill C-3, which cleared the House of Commons on November 5 and passed second reading in the Senate the following day, is now scheduled for detailed study by a Senate committee on November 17. The proposed legislation aims to broaden citizenship by descent, addressing long-standing gaps that left many children of Canadian parents without automatic citizenship due to restrictive provisions in past laws. If passed, the bill would also make it easier for in

Surrey RCMP are investigating after a home in the city’s south end was struck by gunfire for the second time in what investigators believe is an extortion-related attack. Police say officers responded to reports of shots fired around 7:35 p.m. Wednesday near 32 Avenue. No one was injured, but investigators confirmed the same residence had previously been targeted. Authorities say the case remains in its early stages and that officers are working with specialized units and partner agencies to determine whether the incident is connected to other recent extortion-related shootings across Metro

The Punjab government has introduced a new policy requiring village sarpanches and panchayat members to obtain official approval before travelling abroad. The Rural Development and Panchayats Department has circulated instructions to all District Development and Panchayat Officers as well as Additional Deputy Commissioners across the state to ensure implementation. According to the directive, many elected representatives from panchayati raj institutions often travel overseas for personal reasons, which can delay or disrupt ongoing development work in villages. To prevent such administrative sl

A 16-year-old youth was taken into custody Tuesday night after police responded to reports of a person with a firearm near Columbia SkyTrain Station in New Westminster. According to police, a 9-1-1 caller reported seeing the youth pick up what appeared to be a gun and tuck it into his waistband around 8:45 p.m. Officers quickly arrived at the scene and located a suspect matching the description. The youth was arrested without incident. Investigators later determined the firearm was a replica. The New Westminster Police Department said the case remains under active investigation. Sergeant Andre

Vancouver police are investigating after an eight-year-old girl died following a fall from a balcony in the city’s Yaletown neighbourhood. Authorities say emergency crews were called to a residential building around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, after reports that the child had fallen from an upper floor. Despite efforts by first responders, police confirmed the girl was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives from the department’s major crime section have taken over the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police have not released further details, citing the sen

Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra was discharged from Breach Candy Hospital on Wednesday morning after receiving medical treatment for an undisclosed ailment. Doctors confirmed that the 89-year-old actor’s condition has stabilized and that his ongoing care will continue at home under medical supervision. Hospital sources said Dharmendra was released around 7:30 a.m. His family decided to move him home for further recovery. The actor, known for his long and celebrated career in Hindi cinema, has been in and out of hospital over the past year for age-related health concerns. A representative

Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra Deol, known to fans as the “He-Man” of Indian cinema, has been admitted to a private hospital in Mumbai following health concerns. His condition sparked widespread speculation on social media and across some media outlets. Several unverified reports claimed the 89-year-old actor was in critical condition and on ventilator support. However, his son, actor Bobby Deol, dismissed the rumours and confirmed that his father’s health is stable and improving under medical supervision. The news of Dharmendra’s hospitalization has prompted an outpouring of conc

Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra Deol has been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai after experiencing breathing difficulties. Hospital sources say the 89-year-old actor is in critical condition and has been placed on ventilator support. A team of doctors is closely monitoring his health condition. Medical staff have indicated that the next few days will be crucial for his recovery. Family members, including his wife and actor–politician Hema Malini, are at the hospital. In a social media post, Malini confirmed that Dharmendra is under medical care and urged fans to pray for his spe

Jasmine Singh I recently watched Humans In A Loop on Netflix after a close friend from Mumbai highly recommended it — and I’m so glad I did. Directed by Aranya Sahay, the film tells a deeply moving story about Adivasi women in rural India who work as data labelers for AI systems.Aranya brings to life a modern-day reality that is both meditative and unsettling, showing how international tech companies rely on Indigenous labour in places like Jharkhand, while often silencing the very voices that make their systems possible.The film is beautifully crafted and supported by strong performances

Jasmine Singh Punjabi music fans, get ready, Karan Aujla is taking things up a notch! The singer, who proudly represents Surrey and has roots in Punjab, recently met Bollywood music composer Salim Merchant in Dubai, sparking excitement about a brand-new music project in the works. Karan Aujla, who’s often called the artist who put Surrey on the map, shared a photo with Salim Merchant on his social media, instantly setting fans abuzz. From Surrey and Calgary to Edmonton, and from the United States of Punjab all the way back to India, every Punjabi who follows Karan Aujla online knows when h