9.03°C Vancouver

News

delhi-aap-government-is-a-government-of-dramatists-sukhjinder-singh-randhawa
IndiaSep 17, 2024

Delhi 'AAP' government is a government of dramatists: Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa

Punjab Congress state in-charge and MP from Gurdaspur Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa termed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's resignation as a gimmick. Randhawa said that the AAP government of Delhi is a government of dramatists. He said that what the Aam Aadmi Party government is doing in Punjab, there is a bad situation of law and order. He said that Bhagwant Maan gives big speeches, while the condition of drugs is also bad in the state. Randhawa said that once the drama went on, now the drama will not continue. On the other hand, senior leader of Congress Pratap Singh Bajwa said that I giv
kejriwal-resigns-from-the-post-atishi-will-be-the-new-chief-minister
IndiaSep 17, 2024

Kejriwal resigns from the post, Atishi will be the new Chief Minister

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday evening. M. Resigned from the post. His place will now be Chief Minister Atishi Singh, who is very close to Kejriwal. Kejriwal also recommended his name in the legislative party meeting. Atishi will remain the Chief Minister of Delhi till the assembly elections. Atishi is the third woman to become the Chief Minister of Delhi after former Congress Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and former BJP Chief Minister Sushma Swaraj. It is to be noted that only 5 months are left for the assembly elections in Delhi and despite being out on bail, Kejriwal did
malwinder-singh-mali-will-remain-in-patiala-jail-till-october-1-orders-given-by-the-local-court
IndiaSep 17, 2024

Malwinder Singh Mali will remain in Patiala Jail till October 1, orders given by the local court

The former advisor of Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, Malvinder Singh Mali, who was arrested by the Punjab Police last night, has been sent to Patiala jail on judicial remand till October 1 by the Mohali court. This action against Malvinder Singh Mali has taken place in the case of hurting religious sentiments in an interview on YouTube. After his arrest, the politics of Punjab has also heated up. Congress leaders have protested this on social media accounts and termed it a digital emergency. Mali retired from the education department of Punjab a few years ago. He is the PA of late Gurcha
canadas-inflation-rate-fell-to-2-in-august
CanadaSep 17, 2024

Canada's inflation rate fell to 2% in August

Annual inflation cooled sharply to two per cent in August, according to Statistics Canada, marking a major milestone in the Bank of Canada’s efforts to tame price pressures. That’s half a percentage point lower than the 2.5 per cent annual rate recorded in July and continues a general cooling trend through 2024. Inflation remains unthreatening and the Bank of Canada should now focus on trying to stimulate the economy and halting the upward climb in the unemployment rate.The Bank of Canada’s sets its benchmark interest rate in an effort to achieve two per cent inflation, according to its
bloc-wins-montreal-liberal-stronghold
CanadaSep 17, 2024

Bloc wins Montreal Liberal stronghold, NDP holds on to seat in Winnipeg byelection

The Bloc Québécois has won the Montreal Liberal stronghold riding of LaSalle—Émard—Verdun after an extremely tight three-way race with the NDP. The resounding celebrations are another blow to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who faced calls to resign after losing another longtime Liberal seat in Toronto to the Conservatives in June. Elections Canada reported all 187 polls showing the Bloc won the seat 248 votes ahead of the Liberals. Further west in Winnipeg, the NDP maintained its stronghold in the riding of Elmwood — Transcona in a tight byelection race with the Conservatives. Electio
b-c-commits-to-earlier-enhanced-pensions-for-wildland-firefighters
BCSep 16, 2024

B.C. commits to earlier, enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters

British Columbia Premier David Eby has announced his government has committed to earlier and enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters, saying the province owes them a "deep debt of gratitude" for their efforts in battling recent fire seasons. Eby says in a statement the province and the BC General Employees' Union have reached an agreement-in-principle to "enhance" pensions for firefighting personnel employed directly by the BC Wildfire Service. It says the change will give wildland firefighters provisions like those in other public-safety careers such as ambulance paramedics and correction
eby-pledges-involuntary-care-for-severe-addictions-in-b-c
BCSep 16, 2024

Eby pledges involuntary care for severe addictions in B.C.

British Columbia's premier says the province will be opening secure facilities to provide involuntary care under the Mental Health Act for people with severe addictions. David Eby says the first site, which will also provide care for people with mental illness and brain injuries, will open in Maple Ridge on the grounds of the Alouette Correctional Centre "in the coming months" with plans to expand throughout the province The premier's promise comes a week before the official launch of the provincial election campaign and three months after he appointed Dr. Daniel Vigo is B.C.'s first chief sci
jasper-ending-state-of-emergency
CanadaSep 16, 2024

Jasper ending state of emergency

The municipality of Jasper in Alberta's Rocky Mountains is taking the next step this weekend as it recovers from a July wildfire that destroyed a third of its buildings. Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland says the state of emergency will formally end on Sunday. Ireland says the move means Jasper is transitioning from a short-term recovery perspective to a long-term view. He also says removing the state of emergency order will help the tourist town's much needed visitor economy return. The wildfire destroyed more than 350 of the town's buildings, including 800 housing units. The town estimates 2,
rahul-gandhi-is-the-countrys-number-one-terrorist-ravneet-singh-bittu
IndiaSep 16, 2024

Rahul Gandhi is the country's number one terrorist: Ravneet Singh Bittu

Ravneet Singh Bittu, Union minister of BJP from Punjab, has been embroiled in controversy for calling his old 'boss' Rahul Gandhi a 'terrorist'. In fact, Bittu made this comment while reacting to Rahul's recent statement regarding the Sikh community in America. Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Waring and senior party leader Pratap Singh Bajwa criticized Ravneet Bittu's statements. Waring said that Rahul Gandhi's father gave martyrdom for the country and Rahul Gandhi is the person who even forgave his father's killers. On the other hand, Ravneet Bittu alleged that earlier the Con

Just In

three-dead-16-injured-in-calgary-bus-crash-and-explosion
AlbertaOct 16, 2026

Three Dead, 16 Injured in Calgary Bus Crash and Explosion

Three people have died and 16 others, including a police officer, were injured in a bus collision and fire in Calgary on Thursday. All three deceased were passengers on the same bus. Two of the victims have been identified, while the identity of the third is still being confirmed. According to police, the crash involved two transit buses and several other vehicles in the northeastern part of the city. A bus carrying compressed natural gas tanks caught fire, followed by a powerful explosion within seconds. One bus driver managed to escape unharmed, while the driver of the second bus was taken t
punjab-and-haryana-high-court-clears-bhagwant-manns-proposed-france-visit
IndiaOct 16, 2026

Punjab and Haryana High Court Clears Bhagwant Mann’s Proposed France Visit

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has overturned the Centre’s decision to deny political clearance for Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s proposed visit to France. According to reports, Mann may now leave for France tomorrow. The Union Ministry of External Affairs had refused permission, citing security concerns and the absence of a formal invitation from the French government. The Punjab government challenged the Centre’s decision in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The court’s ruling today has provided relief to the state government. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is scheduled to
burnaby-man-sentenced-to-3-5-years-in-prison-for-online-sextortion-of-teenage-girls
BCOct 16, 2026

Burnaby Man Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison for Online Sextortion of Teenage Girls

A 22-year-old man from Burnaby has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for online sextortion involving underage girls. The accused, Anwar Jelassi, obtained nude images from eight or nine girls aged 15 to 18 whom he met on social media between October 2022 and December 2023. The victims were from Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia. He threatened to expose their images to extort money from them. According to reports, Jelassi sent an online message to a 17-year-old victim from Ontario who refused to pay him, threatening to ruin her life until her entire family had seen her nude images
eby-slams-b-c-conservatives-warns-their-promises-could-leave-5b-budget-hole
BCOct 16, 2026

Eby Slams B.C. Conservatives, Warns Their Promises Could Leave $5B Budget Hole

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby has launched a sharp attack on the B.C. Conservative Party during an election rally in Coquitlam, as the provincial election campaign enters its final stretch. Eby accused B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson of making promises that could create a massive $5 billion hole in the provincial budget, claiming the party has no clear roadmap to cover the shortfall. According to Eby, the consequences of the Conservatives’ proposals would be particularly damaging to the province’s education and health-care sectors. Outlining his own party’s plans, Eby said his govern
canada-updates-express-entry-rules-for-pr-offering-more-points-for-high-wage-jobs
CanadaOct 16, 2026

Canada Updates Express Entry Rules for PR, Offering More Points for High-Wage Jobs

Canada has introduced changes to its Express Entry system for permanent residency (PR), giving additional points to candidates with Canadian work experience or job offers in high-wage sectors such as engineering. According to an announcement made by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab on Friday, candidates with Canadian work experience or qualifying high-wage job offers will receive additional points under the updated system. The government will define a high-wage job as one that pays at least 1.3 times the national median wage. Candidates with higher-paying job offers will be eligible for