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CanadaJan 17, 2025

Two BC Punjabi Liberal MPs Endorse Mark Carney for Leader

Two Punjabi Liberal MPs from British Columbia have endorsed former banker Mark Carney as the next leader of the Liberal Party and the next prime minister of Canada. These MPs are Randeep Singh Sarai, the Liberal member of parliament for Surrey Centre, and Sukh Dhaliwal, MP for Surrey-Newton. Sarai stated that Carney has the ability to rebuild the party, and his experience in various fields will help him address the current economic challenges. Dhaliwal also expressed that Carney's economic acumen will enable him to confront the challenges ahead and lead Canadians to a better future. It is wor
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CanadaJan 17, 2025

Jonathan Wilkinson Withdraws from Running for Liberal Party Leadership

North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson has withdrawn from running for Liberal Party leadership. Wilkinson is currently the Minister of Natural Resources in the Trudeau cabinet. In a statement, he explained that as Energy Minister, there is an increased need for his expertise within the cabinet to address key issues, including the impact of U.S. tariffs. He added that as a Canadian, he takes this responsibility seriously and believes it would not be appropriate for him to step down from his cabinet position at this critical time. It is worth noting that Jonathan Wilkinson was first elected as a
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BCJan 17, 2025

Winnipeg’s Abjeet Kingra Denied Bail in AP Dhillon Home Shooting Case

Abjeet Kingra, a Winnipeg resident facing charges related to the shooting at Punjabi singer AP Dhillon’s home in Colwood, B.C., was denied bail by a Victoria court on Wednesday. He will remain in custody until the case is resolved. An arrest warrant has also been issued for Vikram Sharma, another suspect in the case. Police reported that Sharma, who was residing in Winnipeg, is believed to have fled to India. The incident occurred on September 2 last year, when AP Dhillon’s Colwood home on Vancouver Island was shot at, and two vehicles parked in the driveway were set on fire. Kingra was a
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IndiaJan 17, 2025

Kangana Ranaut’s Controversial Movie ‘Emergency’ Faces Ban in Punjab

Kangana Ranaut’s controversial film Emergency has not been shown in any cinema halls in Punjab. The film faced strong opposition from Sikh organizations and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). Cinema theater owners across the state refused to screen the film. Sikh organizations staged protests with black flags outside cinema halls in Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, and Mohali, prompting police deployment. No cinema halls have been reported to screen this film. It was scheduled to be screened in 70 to 80 PVR cinema halls, but the opposition led to its cancellation. Additionall
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CanadaJan 17, 2025

Trudeau Announces Retaliatory Measures Against US Tariffs

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Canada will take retaliatory measures if the US proceeds with imposing new tariffs. After a meeting with the Council on Canada-US Relations, Trudeau emphasized that Canada is prepared to respond decisively to any trade challenges. The newly formed Council on Canada-US Relations, established by Trudeau, comprises business leaders, policy experts, and former politicians. Its objective is to assist the government in addressing the threat of US tariffs on Canadian goods. In response to the situation, Trudeau has scheduled a cabinet meeting for next
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AlbertaJan 17, 2025

Alberta’s Danielle Smith not putting ‘Canada first’ by refusing to sign Trump tariff plan, Trudeau says

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is choosing province over country. Smith refused to sign a statement earlier this week endorsedby her fellow premiers responding to Donald Trump's tariff threats,saying she can't support retaliatory measures that could include export taxes or bans on Canadian oil and gas to the U-S. Trudeau says he doesn't blame Smith for speaking up for the industry but that every other premier --quote-- ``chose to put Canada first.'' Smith has made a public stand as the lone holdout on support Canada's strategy to counter Trump's p
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WorldJan 17, 2025

Pakistani court sentences ex-PM Imran Khan and his wife to 14 and 7 years in prison in graft case

A Pakistani court on Friday sentenced the country’s already-imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to 14 and seven years in jail after finding them guilty of corruption, officials and his lawyer said. It's yet another blow for the former premier who has been behind the bars since 2023. The couple are accused of accepting a gift of land from a real estate tycoon in exchange for laundered money when Khan was in power. Prosecutors say the businessman, Malik Riaz, was then allowed by Khan to pay fines that were imposed on him in another case from the same laundered money of 190
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CanadaJan 17, 2025

Freeland announces she will be running for Liberal leadership

Chrystia Freeland announced that she will be running to be leader of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of Canada. In a social media post, she said she is “running to fight for Canada,” and will be officially launching her campaign on Sunday. With this announcement, the main contest in the Liberal leadership race is set to be between Freeland and Mark Carney. Carney announced alongside supporters in Edmonton on Thursday that he plans to run for the Liberal leadership. While Freeland is a former finance minister and deputy prime minister, Carney is a former governor of the Bank of Canada
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CanadaJan 16, 2025

Justin Trudeau Announces He Will Not Contest Next Election

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he will not contest the next election, signaling his departure from politics. Trudeau mentioned that he doesn't have much time to consider what he will do after leaving politics, adding that the next few weeks, including Trump’s inauguration, are crucial for Canadians, and the team is focused on those issues. He made these comments at a press conference following a meeting with the Premier last evening. It is worth noting that Trudeau first won the election in 2008 from the Papineau riding in Montreal, and he has won re-election in this seat

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CanadaSep 08, 2025

Almost half of Canadians want the Temporary Foreign Worker program eliminated: poll

A new poll suggests 44 per cent of Canadians want to see the temporary foreign worker program scrapped as the country grapples with high unemployment, especially among young people. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre recently proposed eliminating the program in response to high youth unemployment. The new Abacus Data poll, which was conducted online and can't be assigned a margin of error, suggests that support for eliminating the program is higher among younger age cohorts, topping 50 per cent of 30- to 44-year-old respondents and hitting 48 per cent of those 18 to 29. Support for ending th
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BCSep 08, 2025

Union to announce next phase of B.C. public service strike

The president of the B.C. General Employees’ Union is set to make an announcement this morning laying out the next phase of the union's public service strike. The union says Paul Finch is scheduled to speak at a picket line in Surrey on the fifth consecutive day of picketing following the launch of job action last Tuesday. The union represents more than 34,000 members working for B.C.'s public service and has held picket lines at locations including government sites in Victoria, Surrey, and Prince George, and the Royal BC Museum. It says some of its key asks include competitive wages and fai
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CanadaSep 08, 2025

Radio Connect FM Canada extends a helping hand to the flood victims of Punjab

Connect FM Radio has decided to run a special donation and fundraising campaign on Monday, September 8, as a special initiative to help the flood affected families of Punjab. This program is being run in collaboration with Guru Nanak Food Bank Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib Surrey and Sanjha TV. The funds collected under this program will be delivered to Punjab through capable hands to the flood affected families so that their lives can be brought back on track. This program is expected to receive great support from all Canadians and especially the Punjabi community.
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EnglishSep 05, 2025

Canada's Dabrowski and partner Routliffe win U.S. Open women's doubles title

Canadian tennis player Gabriela Dabrowski has won the US Open Grand Slam title with her New Zealand partner Erin Rutliff. The Canadian player won the women's doubles title in straight sets with her partner. Together, the two defeated the pair of Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova 6-4, 6-4. Earlier, Gabriela Dabrowski also won the US Open title in 2023. Pawan Sahni, of Newton Tennis Club in Surrey, says “the win is a boost for Canadian tennis.” He added, on one hand, just a few weeks ago, young player Victoria Mboko won the Canadian Open title, and now, with Canada's senior player win
BCSep 05, 2025

Coquihalla Highway reopened following wildfire closure

The Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) between Hope and Merritt has reopened in both directions following a closure caused by the Mine Creek wildfire. Due to the proximity of the fire, drivers should be prepared for the Coquihalla Highway to be closed with minimal notice. Drivers are advised to not stop in the fire zone. Intermittent lane closures can be expected as crews continue to assess and repair roadside damage, and visibility is reduced due to wildfire smoke. Drivers should also be prepared for an increased risk of wildlife presence due to fire damage to wildlife-exclusion fencing on this s