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IndiaOct 14, 2026

No One Will Be Spared in Parvinder Jhota Murder Case: CM Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has assured that no accused will be spared in the murder case of Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. He has issued strict instructions to Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav to conduct a thorough investigation and get to the bottom of the case. Mann said the accused would face strict punishment. He added that if any conspiracy behind the murder comes to light, those involved in planning it would also be held accountable. Expressing his condolences to Parvinder Singh Jhota’s family, the Chief Minister said the loss of a young son was deeply painful and that such an inciden
BCOct 14, 2026

Suspect Sets Fire at Surrey Motel Lobby, Police Seek Public Help

A suspect allegedly set fire to the lobby of the Linda Vista Motel in Surrey on Tuesday morning after threatening staff, according to police. Surrey Police received a report of the incident at around 4:45 a.m. in the 6400-block of King George Boulevard. Police said a young man entered the motel lobby, threatened staff members and then deliberately started a fire. Surrey Fire Services quickly responded and extinguished the blaze. However, part of the motel lobby was damaged in the incident. No injuries were reported. According to the suspect description released by police, the man is believed t
BCOct 14, 2026

Bail Denied to Man Accused of Helping Tumbler Ridge School Shooting Suspect

A U.S. court has denied bail to James Cody Bryant, who is accused of helping the main suspect in the mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge School in British Columbia. During a hearing in a Seattle court on Tuesday, the judge ordered the 30-year-old to remain in custody. According to the FBI, Bryant communicated online with 18-year-old shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar for months through a social media platform, provided financial assistance and helped with several aspects of the attack, including weapon selection. He is also accused of conspiring to livestream the shooting. However, lawyers representing B
BCOct 14, 2026

Surrey Advance Voting Sees Record Turnout Ahead of Municipal Elections

Advance voting for Surrey’s municipal elections is witnessing a significant increase in voter participation, with today marking the third day and tomorrow the final day of advance polling. According to the latest figures, 15,391 people cast their ballots during the second round of advance voting on October 10. This surpassed the highest daily advance voting turnout recorded during the 2022 municipal elections, when 12,560 people voted on the final day. In comparison, 7,788 ballots were cast during the second round in 2022. Among Surrey’s 10 polling stations, Cloverdale Recreation Centre, F
AlbertaOct 14, 2026

More Than Half of Alberta Doctors Say They Would Leave if Province Separates from Canada

More than half of the doctors surveyed by the Alberta Medical Association say they would leave the province if Alberta separates from Canada. According to the association, the survey included 1,600 doctors, many of whom said they would move to another Canadian province or territory rather than continue practising in an independent Alberta. Meanwhile, only 15 per cent of respondents said they would stay in Alberta and continue practising if the province became an independent country. The survey comes as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party government has proposed 10 ques
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CanadaOct 14, 2026

Anita Anand Meets Jaishankar and Modi, Signals Improvement in Canada-India Relations

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand met Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday during the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi. Speaking to Bloomberg, Anand said Canada’s relations with India have improved following several years of tensions. She added that both countries are on track to complete a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of the year. Addressing the forum, Anand emphasized the role of middle powers in reshaping the changing global order. She said countries could work together to addre
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AlbertaOct 14, 2026

Carney to Attend Two ‘Forever Canadian’ Rallies Ahead of Alberta Referendum

Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend two “Forever Canadian” rallies in Alberta just days before the province’s upcoming referendum. On October 19, Alberta voters will have their say on a proposed referendum on the province’s potential separation from Canada, along with nine other questions related to constitutional and immigration issues. The “Forever Canadian” campaign, launched by former Alberta deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk, aims to encourage Albertans to vote in favour of remaining part of Canada. According to the organization’s website, Carney was invited to attend rallie
CanadaOct 14, 2026

Toronto Man, 29, Charged After Israeli Flags Set on Fire Outside North York Church

A 29-year-old man has been charged after hundreds of Israeli flags were allegedly set on fire outside a church in Toronto on October 7, marking the third anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. According to Toronto police, the suspect, identified as Syed Raza, allegedly removed Israeli flags from outside the Word of Faith International Christian Centre in North York, set them on fire and fled the scene. Investigators identified and arrested Raza a few days later during a demonstration near Dundas Street East and Yonge Street in downtown Toronto. Raza faces four charges, including arson, mis
BCOct 13, 2026

Surrey Municipal Elections See 30% Surge in First-Day Advance Voting

Voters showed strong enthusiasm on the first day of advance voting in Surrey’s municipal elections, with 10,618 people casting their ballots on Wednesday, October 7. The turnout was nearly 30% higher than the 8,159 votes recorded on the first day of advance voting during the 2022 municipal elections. According to election officials, five ballots were issued but were not deposited in the ballot boxes. Among the polling locations, Cloverdale Recreation Centre recorded the highest turnout, with 1,949 votes cast. Fleetwood Community Centre followed with 1,547 votes, while 1,370 people voted at S

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CanadaOct 21, 2026

Canada Says Proposed Social Media Ban for Under-16s Is Constitutional

The Canadian government has defended proposed Bill C-34, which would ban children under 16 from using social media, arguing that it is consistent with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In a statement issued by Justice Minister Sean Fraser, the government acknowledged that the proposed digital safety legislation could affect freedom of expression but maintained that it falls within constitutional limits. The government argued that age-based restrictions are already in place for activities such as voting and driving, and said similar measures are justified to protect children from the
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AlbertaOct 21, 2026

Danielle Smith Warns UCP Members: Support Canada or Leave the Party

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has issued a strong warning to members of her United Conservative Party (UCP), saying those who cannot support a pro-Canada position should return their party memberships and find another party. In a video posted on social media Wednesday, Smith made it clear that the UCP cannot afford divisions over the issue, warning that internal disagreements could put the party at risk of losing the next provincial election to the opposition NDP. Her comments came after Monday’s referendum, in which Albertans voted in favour of remaining part of Canada. Smith acknowledged
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CanadaOct 21, 2026

PSAC Announces Strike Vote for 120,000 Federal Workers

Canada’s largest federal public service union has announced a nationwide strike vote after contract negotiations with the government stalled. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) represents approximately 120,000 workers, including wildfire firefighters, passport officers, fisheries officers, federal teachers, librarians and administrative staff. The strike vote will run from November 16, 2026, to January 22, 2027. The union and the Treasury Board have been in a dispute over a new collective agreement for the past 18 months. PSAC alleges that the federal government has repeatedly dela
IndiaOct 21, 2026

CBI Takes Over Jhota Murder Probe, Post-Mortem Decision Still Pending

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has begun investigating the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Punjab. The central agency has registered an FIR in Chandigarh in connection with the case. CBI officials met Jhota’s family and recorded their statements. The team also collected evidence from the shop of the accused, Ashwani Kumar, and other locations linked to the case. The agency is reportedly trying to persuade the family to agree to a post-mortem examination. The CBI has assured them that a medical board of doctors at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Educatio
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CanadaOct 21, 2026

Carney Says Federal Government Won’t Back Down on Immigration Targets

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has assured that the federal government will maintain sustainable immigration levels and will not back away from its targets. Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Wednesday morning, Carney said his government is consulting provincial governments on bringing immigration to appropriate levels and distributing newcomers more effectively across the country based on economic needs. His remarks came after Alberta’s referendum, in which approximately 53 per cent of voters supported giving the province greater control over immigration policies to reduce the number o