President Donald Trump has signed the GENIUS Act into law, setting new regulations for stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency tied to assets like the U.S. dollar. The law, passed with bipartisan support, introduces consumer protections and aims to boost confidence in the crypto industry. On Friday, Trump called the move a step toward cementing U.S. dominance in global finance and crypto technology. A provision bans Congress members from profiting off stablecoins but excludes the president and his family. Meanwhile, the House passed two additional crypto-related bills, now heading to the Sen

On July 17, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., West Shore RCMP responded to a report of a collision where a stolen Grey 2004 GMC Jimmy crashed into a brick retaining wall in front of the 2600 block of Peatt Rd in Langford. The vehicle stopped short of crashing into the multi unit dwelling at this location, however, it did cause significant damage to the retaining wall and the vehicle itself. Witnesses advised that there were several suspects seen exiting the vehicle right after the crash. Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying these suspects. Suspect Descriptions: Group of

Federal officials say the 2025 wildfire season is one of the worst on record for Canada, with a high risk of more fires in August. More than 5.5 million hectares of land have burned so far this year, more than double the 10-year average for mid-July. There are 561 fires burning, including 69 that are considered out of control, and most of them are on the Prairies. Officials say the fire risk rises throughout August and they are predicting higher than normal temperatures for most of the country next month. August is also slated to bring below-normal rainfall levels for the Prairies, B.C. and th

The mother of a 10-year-old Vancouver Island girl who has an extremely rare disease says the "nightmare is over" after the government restored funding for her daughter's drug for as long as she needs it. Charleigh Pollock is the only person in B.C. to have Batten disease, and her mother Jori Fales says in a social post that she is "beyond grateful" for "all the beautiful humans that have moved mountains" for her daughter. Pollock says the "love, support, generosity, compassion, kindness and devotion" shown by supporters of her daughters are "unmatched." Health Minister Josie Osborne announced

A personal injury lawyer in Mississauga, Ontario says he's not letting his 11-year-old son have an e-scooter, no matter how many of his friends do. Nainesh Kotak says his firm has seen several cases involving e-scooter accidents in recent years and that it's simply too dangerous. He says his firm sees major injuries in cases where kids are hit by e-scooters, including fractured arms, knees or ribs, as well as facial and head injuries. New data released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information says hospitalizations involving e-scooters for kids and teens aged five to 17 increased by 61

Just a day after welcoming their baby girl, Bollywood stars Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have made a heartfelt request to their fans and the media: please respect their daughter’s privacy. The couple has decided to keep their newborn out of the public eye and is kindly asking for blessings instead of photographs during this intimate phase of their lives. In line with several other celebrity parents—such as Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, and Rani Mukerji with Aditya Chopra—Kiara and Sidharth have embraced a “no photos” approach to safeguar

Bollywood actress Tara Sutaria and Punjabi singer AP Dhillon are setting the internet ablaze with their red-hot chemistry in the newly released music video Thodi Si Daaru—and fans can’t seem to look away. The long-anticipated collab between the Bollywood actress and the Canadian music sensation has finally dropped, and it’s already stealing hearts and headlines. Sharing a teaser of the video on Instagram, Tara captioned it simply, “THODI SI DAARU. OUT NOW,” but the video said much more. Dressed in matching white and blue, Tara and Dhillon cozy up on a couch, exuding undeniable on-s

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has taken a major step to improve stunt safety in the Indian film industry by insuring the lives of approximately 650 stunt performers. This decision comes in the wake of the tragic death of veteran stuntman SM Raju, who lost his life during a high-risk stunt on the set of director Pa Ranjith’s upcoming Tamil film Vettuvam, starring Arya. Responding to this growing concern, Akshay Kumar has introduced an insurance scheme that offers health and accident coverage to around 650–700 stunt performers. The policy includes cashless medical treatment worth ₹5 to

Veteran actor and filmmaker Anupam Kher, ahead of the release of his film Tanvi The Great, has voiced his views on the ongoing Punjabi film Sardaar Ji 3 controversy involving Diljit Dosanjh and Pakistani actor Hania Aamir. In a recent interview, Anupam Kher stated that while Diljit has every right to make artistic choices, he personally would not involve himself with Pakistani collaborators due to national sentiments. “It's his right, and he should be allowed to use it. But I wouldn’t do the same,” Kher said. Drawing a metaphor, Kher explained, “If someone slapped my father but play

Jasmine Singh This isn’t your typical rags-to-riches story, this is a tale of relentless hustle, heart, and homegrown talent. A simple boy from the village of Longowal, Punjab—no big setup, no fancy team. Just pure grind, clear vision, and authentic content. That’s how Sukhwinder Singh, known to his fans as ‘Dhutta Pindi Ala’ or ‘Dhutta Velly’ on Instagram, began his journey. What started as raw desi comedy on social media quickly turned into a movement. With his distinct style, unmatched swag, and punchy humor, Dhutta created a lane of his own in the world of Punjabi entertain