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IndiaMay 24, 2024

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann targeted Sukhpal Khaira, who is contesting from Sangrur

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has targeted Sukhpal Khaira, who is contesting from Sangrur. Addressing the election rally in Bhaluth Constituency, the Chief Minister said that Sukhpal Khaira, who wrote a letter to the Electricity Board and talked about waiving the subsidy of 10 motors, did not even fill the form of the Far Department when paying the money. The character of the changelings. Bhagwant Mann said that how Sukhpal Khaira, who came out on bail in the drug case, has so much land and property without a worker, people know it well. He said that earlier the people of Bathinda had t
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IndiaMay 24, 2024

Rahul Gandhi will come to Punjab tomorrow

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is reaching Amritsar on Saturday in connection with the voting for the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab on June 1. This is his first visit to Punjab regarding Lok Sabha elections 2024. After this, Rahul Gandhi will return to Punjab on May 29 and will campaign for state Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Waring and Dr. Dharamvir Gandhi in Ludhiana and Patiala. Around 1000 security personnel will be deployed to protect Rahul Gandhi during the rally in Amritsar. Apart from this, Rahul Gandhi's personal security will also be with him.
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BCMay 24, 2024

Hackers release corporate data stolen from London Drugs, company says

Retailer London Drugs says cybercriminals who stole files from its corporate head office last month have released some of the data after it refused to pay a ransom. The Richmond, B.C.-based company says in a statement the files may contain "some employee information," calling it a "deeply distressing" situation. London Drugs was responding to a social media post by B.C.-based cybersecurity analyst Brett Callow that said hacking group Lockbit had released what it claimed was the company's data. The statement from the company says it was "unwilling and unable" to pay a ransom to hackers it descr
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CanadaMay 24, 2024

U.S. senators write to Trudeau, urging Canada to meet NATO spending target

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has written a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, urging him to meet the NATO spending target Canada agreed to a decade ago. All NATO allies pledged to spend at least two per cent of GDP on defence, but Canada is spending well below that at around 1.33 per cent. In a letter dated today, 23 senators say Canada is a valued ally and note its contributions, including leading a multinational battle group in Latvia. But they say the alliance is facing a severe threat landscape and they are calling on all NATO countries to uphold their commitment. Under its ne
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IndiaMay 24, 2024

Today is the second day of Prime Minister Modi's visit to Punjab, election rally held in Gurdaspur and Jalandhar

On the second day of his visit to Punjab, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed election rallies in Gurdaspur and Jalandhar today. On this occasion, targeting the alliance of the opposition parties, PM Modi said that it was the India alliance that gave Punjab the most wounds, the wound of division after independence, the wound of instability due to selfishness, the long period of unrest in Punjab and Punjab. An attack on the community of He alleged that Congress divided Punjab in 1947 to give power to his family. The Prime Minister said that people with brooms and claws are fooling people, t
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IndiaMay 24, 2024

Vigilance posted a notice outside Barjinder Singh Hamdard's office, ordering him to appear

The owner of the well-known newspaper Ajit Publishing Group of Punjab. Barjinder Singh Hamdard's troubles do not seem to be reducing. Jatinder Jeet Singh, DSP of Punjab Vigilance Bureau's Jalandhar unit, reached his office today along with his team in the case of irregularities in the funds for the construction of the Jang-e-Azadi Memorial in Kartarpur, where they pasted a notice outside his office and issued 7 Ordered to appear before vigilance within days. Vigilance says that evidence of money manipulation has been found in the fund released for the construction of the memorial. In the not
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IndiaMay 23, 2024

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a road show in favor of Pawan Kumar Tinu

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today held a road show at Jalandhar Cantt and Adampur in favor of candidate Pawan Kumar Tinu from Jalandhar, during which he targeted former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi. Bhagwant Mann said that when Channi was the Chief Minister, he did a lot of harm to the poor. Crores of rupees were found from the house of his nephew. Attacking Sukhbir Badal, he said that the condition of Sukhbir is that no one is walking with him now, he walks alone with an umbrella on the jeep and only goes to closed shops waving his hand. At the same time, Sukhbir Badal while
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CanadaMay 23, 2024

Ottawa police charge 74-year-old woman after woman's hijab removed at Israel protest

The Ottawa police hate-crime unit has charged an unnamed older woman with assault, harassment by threatening conduct and mischief after a woman's hijab was pulled off at a recent protest. Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups gathered last week outside city hall after the Israeli flag was raised to mark 76 years since that country's establishment. Police say a woman wearing a hijab was attending a lawful demonstration when someone approached and removed the headscarf "while making lewd gestures." They say they identified that person as a 74-year-old woman, but won't share her name or when she
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BCMay 23, 2024

B.C. mayor hopes wildfire evacuees can return to Fort Nelson early next week

The mayor of the regional municipality that includes Fort Nelson, B.C., that was evacuated due to a threatening wildfire says local officials are pushing for a Monday or Tuesday deadline to start allowing about 4,700 residents home after nearly two weeks. Rob Fraser says the "imminent risk" posed by the Parker Lake fire has been reduced, and officials are focused on rolling out a phased approach to residents' return. He says in a video posted late Wednesday that some doctors had returned to the community along with grocery staff who were restocking shelves. Fraser says water, hydro and hydroel

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CanadaNov 12, 2026

Canada’s Economic Recovery Expected to Remain Slow Amid Trade War, KPMG Forecasts

Canada’s economy is expected to face a slow and uneven recovery over the next two years, according to a new report by KPMG. The accounting firm’s Fall 2026 Economic Outlook forecasts that Canada’s GDP growth will remain at just 1 per cent in 2026 due to ongoing trade tensions. The report projects economic growth to improve to 1.8 per cent in 2027 and 2 per cent in 2028. KPMG noted that its forecast does not factor in any potential trade deal with the United States. However, continued consumer spending, increased investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure and a boost from the 20
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BCNov 12, 2026

B.C. Premier-Designate Lorne Doerkson Calls for Immediate Halt to Work at George Massey Tunnel Site

British Columbia Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson is taking action on the proposed new George Massey Bridge, calling on the outgoing B.C. NDP government to immediately suspend all work at the tunnel site during the transition of power. Doerkson said only work that could support the construction of a new bridge should continue at the site. He said the move is aimed at preventing unnecessary taxpayer spending, as the incoming government plans to review the possibility of replacing the existing George Massey Tunnel with a bridge. The B.C. Conservatives, who are set to take office on November 20,
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BCNov 12, 2026

Woman Arrested After Stabbing Leaves Man Seriously Injured in Delta

A man has been seriously injured in a stabbing incident in Delta, and a woman has been taken into custody in connection with the case. According to the Delta Police Department, officers received a report of a stabbing in the 19900-block of 80 Avenue in North Delta at around 6 p.m. Wednesday. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man suffering from serious injuries. He was conscious and breathing at the time. Paramedics rushed the victim to hospital in life-threatening condition. Following surgery, his condition has since improved. Police quickly responded to the incident and arreste
BCNov 12, 2026

B.C. Home Sales Drop 11% in October as Average Prices Decline

Home sales in British Columbia fell by more than 10 per cent in October, according to the latest figures released by the B.C. Real Estate Association (BCREA) on Thursday. A total of 5,670 homes were sold across the province last month, marking an 11 per cent decline compared with the same month last year. The report also showed that the average home sale price dropped by 2.8 per cent to approximately $950,000, down from $977,000 a year earlier. BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson said the housing market continues to face several challenges, although sales remain steady in more affordable c
BCNov 12, 2026

BC’s Pemberton Village Under Shelter-in-Place Order Amid Heavy Rain and Flooding

Heavy rainfall and flooding in Pemberton, B.C., have prompted authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order for residents amid concerns that several major roads could become impassable. Residents have been advised to avoid non-essential travel and stay away from flooded roads. The entire village has also been placed under an evacuation alert. According to the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, several roads in the Pemberton Valley are currently impassable, including Pemberton Meadows Road and sections of Highway 99. Evacuation orders have also been issued for properties along Airport Road in