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CanadaSep 10, 2024

Government of Canada announces investments in Sikh Heritage

On September 8th, Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion, and Persons with Disabilities, and Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Emergency Preparedness, and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, visited the Gurdwara Sahib Paldi in Duncan to highlight new federal investments supporting Sikh heritage and culture. As part of Budget 2024, the Government of Canada will invest $1.8 million in 2024-25 for the Indus Media Foundation in Surrey to produce a short film highlighting the shared military heritage of C
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WorldSep 10, 2024

A woman is killed near Moscow as over 140 Ukrainian drones target Russia, officials say

Over 140 Ukrainian drones targeted multiple Russian regions overnight, including Moscow and surrounding areas, killing at least one person, officials said Tuesday, in one of the biggest drone attacks on Russian soil in the 2 1/2-yearwar. A woman died and three people were injured in the town of Ramenskoye, just outside Moscow, where drones hit two multistory residential buildings and started fires, Moscow region Gov. Andrei Vorobyov said. Five residential buildings were evacuated due to falling drone debris, Vorobyov said. The attack also prompted the authorities to temporarily shut down three
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BCSep 10, 2024

B.C. files unexplained wealth order following Vancouver shooting investigation

British Columbia's Public Safety Ministry says it has filed an unexplained wealth order application in court following a 2023 shooting at a Vancouver home. As part of a criminal investigation, the ministry says a suspect's home was searched and police discovered an illegal cannabis-growing operation, ammunition and more than $1.4 million in cash. The ministry says two other properties owned by the suspect and his partner were also searched and police uncovered another illegal cannabis operation, an air rifle and more than $21,000 in cash. Solicitor General Mike Farnworth says in a news release
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IndiaSep 10, 2024

The Supreme Court rejected the appeal of former DGP Sumedh Saini

Former DGP of Punjab Sumedh Singh Saini has received a big blow. The Supreme Court has refused to quash the FIR filed against Sumedh Singh Saini in connection with the disappearance and murder of junior engineer Balwant Singh Multani in 1991. The lawyer appearing for Saini, appealing to cancel the FIR, said that this case was registered against him for political reasons in 2020, many years after the alleged incident. On this, the Supreme Court said that the charge sheet has been filed in the case, so the court cannot reject the FIR at this level. The bench said that Saini can face the proceed
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IndiaSep 10, 2024

Panchayat elections will be held in Punjab on October 5

Panchayat elections may be held soon in Punjab. The Advocate General, who appeared in the High Court on behalf of the government, has indicated that the panchayat elections will be held on October 5. Along with this, the High Court has reprimanded the Punjab government for the delay in the elections of Municipal Corporations and Municipal Councils.The court said that despite the end of their tenure, why were the elections not held? The next hearing of this matter will now be held on September 23.It is to be noted that the municipal corporation elections in Punjab have been pending since Januar
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IndiaSep 10, 2024

Complaint given at Sri Akal Takht Sahib against Balwinder Singh Bhundar, demand for action.

The crisis against the Shiromani Akali Dal is constantly increasing. Now a complaint has been filed against the working president of the party Balwinder Singh Bhunder at Sri Akal Takht Sahib and action has been demanded against him. This complaint has been made by former MLA Sukhwinder Singh Aulakh, Shiromani Committee member Mithu Singh Kahne K and others. The complaint alleged that Balwinder Singh Bhunder held a meeting at his house with the leaders of the political wing of Dera Sirsa, including Sukhbir Singh Badal, against the orders of the Akal Takht. It has been claimed that this meeting
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IndiaSep 10, 2024

Khanna police solved the murder of the leader of the 'AAP' Kisan wing in three hours

The Punjab Police has solved the sensational murder of the leader of the Kisan Wing of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Khanna's village Ekolaha. According to the police, the main accused who shot Tarlochan Singh DC was arrested within three hours. The accused revealed to the police that the murder was a result of personal enmity and had nothing to do with politics. 60-year-old Tarlochan Singh was attacked yesterday when he was returning home from his farm. Due to his critical condition, he died before reaching the hospital.
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CanadaSep 10, 2024

Liberals and NDP to address their caucuses today

New Democrats are kicking off a three-day caucus retreat today in Montreal, days after leaving the supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberals. Leader Jagmeet Singh announced on Wednesday that he had "ripped up" the agreement with the minority government. Singh says the Liberals are too weak to fight for Canadians and can't stop the Conservatives, offering himself as a credible alternative to Pierre Poilievre. The retreat is also happening in one of the two cities where the N-D-P is hoping to win a byelection on September 16th. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is also expected to address hi
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BCSep 09, 2024

Air quality advisory issued in central, northeastern B.C. as wildfires persist

Wildfire smoke has prompted Environment Canada to issue an air-quality advisory for several regions in central and northeastern British Columbia.The weather office says pollution levels are either expected or occurring in the region, and are likely to persist for the next 24 to 48 hours. The advisory comes after the BC Wildfire Service says the fire situation is still active as above seasonal temperatures persist in the province.The service says in its situational report posted Monday that much of B.C. remains "unseasonably dry" due to the ongoing drought, leaving fuels susceptible to ignitio

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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