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IndiaMar 03, 2025

Sanyukt Kisan Morcha Fails to Reach Agreement with Government; Farmers Announce Major Protest on March 5

A meeting was held today between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and representatives of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha at Punjab Bhawan in Chandigarh, which lasted for about two hours. However, no agreement was reached on any of the issues discussed during the meeting. Farmer leader Joginder Singh Ugrahan announced that farmers would stage a firm protest in Chandigarh starting March 5. At the same time, farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal alleged that the Chief Minister had left the meeting in anger. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann tweeted that he had appealed to the farmer organizations,
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CanadaMar 03, 2025

Former PM Harper blasts Liberal leadership candidate Carney's economic record

Former prime minister Stephen Harper is taking shots at Liberal leadership frontrunner Mark Carney's economic record. Harper accuses Carney of taking unearned credit for steering the Canadian economy out of the global financial crisis more than 15 years ago. While Harper appointed Carney to run the Bank of Canada at the beginning of the 2008 financial crisis, he says it was then-finance minister Jim Flaherty who made the "hard calls." Harper makes the attacks in a letter attached to a Conservative Party fundraising email. He argues that Carney does not have experience with managing the Canadia
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BCMar 03, 2025

BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey to Unveil Provincial Budget Tomorrow

BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey is set to present the provincial budget tomorrow, a significant event coinciding with the anticipated implementation of Trump’s 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods. The budget will also serve as a major test for Premier David Eby, who made ambitious campaign promises during the election. Eby pledged that his BC NDP government would build new hospitals, expand rapid transit, and invest in schools if re-elected. However, the looming tariffs and the pressure to address the province’s $9.4 billion deficit suggest that these promises may not feature prominentl
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CanadaMar 03, 2025

Trudeau Approves Halifax By-Election Scheduled for April 14

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has approved the Halifax parliamentary by-election, scheduled for April 14. This marks the first by-election since Trudeau announced his intention to resign. The Halifax seat was vacated by Liberal MP Andy Fillmore in September of last year. The Liberals previously faced historic defeats in by-elections held in Toronto and Montreal under Trudeau’s leadership. However, a recent national survey shows the Liberals slightly ahead of the Conservatives, with speculation surrounding former banker Mark Carney as a potential leader in the ongoing Liberal leadership race.
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CanadaMar 03, 2025

Tariffs on Canada to Take Effect Tuesday

Tariffs on Canada will take effect Tuesday. The White House has issued an executive order lifting the 30-day moratorium on the implementation of these tariffs. While details on how the tariffs will be imposed have not yet been disclosed, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested that the original plan for a 25 percent tariff might be revised. Notably, President Trump had previously postponed the 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods until March 4, opting instead to impose a 10 percent tariff on Canadian oil and gas. Despite Canada’s efforts to strengthen border security and engage in diplom
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BCMar 03, 2025

Another earthquake shakes awake some British Columbians

An earthquake has shaken awake some B.C. residents, the latest in a series of tremors for the province. Earthquakes Canada says the 4.1 magnitude earthquake was detected at 5:02 a.m. PST roughly 44 kilometres northeast of Victoria, B.C., and 75 kilometres southeast of Vancouver but it isn't believed to have caused any damage. The agency says the quake would have been lightly felt around Victoria and Vancouver, and by 6 a.m. more than 1,500 people had reported feeling the quake to the agency. Many people also took to social media to report being shaken awake by the tremor. The U.S. National Tsu
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CanadaMar 03, 2025

Trudeau Meets King Charles at Royal Residence in England

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with King Charles at his royal residence in England today, marking the conclusion of his visit to the UK. During the meeting, they discussed matters of importance to Canada and Canadians, but no further details were released. The meeting took place amid ongoing tensions, as King Charles, in his role as head of state of Canada, has not publicly addressed former President Trump’s threats regarding the potential merger of Canada with the US. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson issued a statement explaining that Canada is a constitutional democracy, where the King
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WorldFeb 28, 2025

Tensions Escalate Between Zelensky and Trump During White House Meeting

The meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday turned into a heated debate over the issue of Russia. Zelensky raised concerns about Trump's soft stance toward Russia, which caused Trump to become visibly angry. He responded by saying that if Zelensky wanted him to be tough, he could be tougher than anyone else in the world, but that approach would prevent them from ever reaching an agreement. During the discussion, Trump accused Zelensky of playing with the lives of millions and warned that he was playing with the possibility
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IndiaFeb 28, 2025

Jathedar Raghbir Singh Makes a Significant Statement After Meeting Harjinder Singh Dhami

Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Raghbir Singh, met Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami at his residence in Hoshiarpur today. The meeting lasted for about an hour, during which Giani Raghbir Singh urged Advocate Dhami to withdraw his resignation. Additionally, they discussed other important Panthic matters. Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh emphasized that the Panth and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee are in dire need of a devoted Sikh like Harjinder Singh Dhami. It is noteworthy that a recent delegation from the Shiromani Akali Dal also met Advocate Dhami, urging him to reconsider h

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BCAug 17, 2026

B.C. Conservatives Slam Eby Cabinet Shuffle

B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Rustad and Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Eleanor Sturko have sharply criticized Premier David Eby’s latest cabinet shuffle. Rustad described the new appointments - including Josie Osborne as finance minister and Ravi Kahlon as health minister - as little more than a “musical chairs” exercise. He argued that replacing ministers will not address the province’s growing tax burden and large deficits, saying the Eby government has no concrete plan to bring spending and finances under control. Sturko, meanwhile, accused the NDP government of failing to address hom
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BCAug 17, 2026

Shots Fired at Abbotsford Home While Family Was Sleeping

A shooting at a home in Abbotsford is under investigation after several bullets were fired at the residence early Sunday morning. Police say they were called around 1 a.m. on August 16 to a home in the 2100 block of Enderby Street, near McMillan Road, after receiving reports of gunfire. When officers arrived, they found that the home had been struck by multiple bullets. Family members were inside the residence and asleep at the time of the shooting. Fortunately, no one was injured. The Abbotsford Police Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation. Based on the initial findings, police do
IndiaAug 17, 2026

BJP Announces Major Organisational Reshuffle Ahead of 2027 Punjab Assembly Polls

Ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has carried out a major organisational reshuffle, handing key responsibilities to two prominent leaders associated with Punjab. Under the new appointments announced by BJP national president Nitin Nabin, former Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal has been appointed as the party’s National Vice-President. Meanwhile, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh has been given the additional responsibility of being in charge of the party’s national headquarters. The appointments give Punjab representation at
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CanadaAug 17, 2026

Historic Energy Deal Reached Between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a historic energy agreement between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, raising hopes that the decades-old dispute between the two provinces over the Churchill River hydroelectric projects will finally come to an end. The energy projects, worth approximately $70 billion, will also receive significant support from the federal government. Ottawa has announced $10 billion in financial assistance for the expansion of the Churchill Falls power projects, the Gull Island hydroelectric project and a 2,000-megawatt onshore wind energy project in Labrador. Prim
AlbertaAug 17, 2026

Edmonton Teen Girl Dies After Weekend Shooting

Police in Edmonton are investigating a weekend shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl. Officers were called to an area in northeast Edmonton on Sunday morning, where they found the teenager suffering from serious injuries. Paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene. The Edmonton Police Service said homicide investigators have taken over the investigation.