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EntertainmentFeb 04, 2023

Arjun Kapoor pens heartbreaking note on mother’s birth anniversary

Like every year, Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor remembered his late mother Mona Shourie Kapoor on her birth anniversary on Friday. He took to social media to share a letter that he wrote to his mother in 1997 which had him requesting her to always keep smiling. Mona Kapoor, the first wife of film producer Boney Kapoor, died of cancer on March 25, 2012. In the letter that Arjun penned as a kid, he wrote, “My mother is more precious than gold, more soft than a petal of flower, more enthusiastic than a teenager, more loveable than myself.” The actor added, “Oh mother! never get upset, becaus
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CanadaFeb 03, 2023

Severe cold warning issued in Eastern Canada

As a massive arctic air mass sweeps across the eastern half of Canada today, Environment Canada issued a long list of extreme cold warnings covering six provinces across the two territories.Government and private agencies are scrambling to provide shelter to those in need as temperatures are expected to range from -40 degrees Celsius to -50 degrees Celsius in many areas.In Nova Scotia, Environment Canada meteorologist Ian Hubbard said residents in Halifax could face icy gusts that could feel like -43 degrees Celsius.P.E.I. Residents are also being warned of bitterly cold conditions that could
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CanadaFeb 03, 2023

Senate passes Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) with amendments

The Senate has passed the Online Streaming Act, known as Bill C-11, with a dozen amendments after a lengthy study.The bill would update Canada's broadcasting rules to reflect online streaming giants like YouTube, Netflix and Spotify, and require them to contribute Canadian content and make it accessible to consumers in Canada, or face stiff fines. canCanadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez says he expects the House of Commons to pass the bill next week after reviewing the Senate's changes.The senators introduced amendments aimed at protecting user-generated content and highlighting the prom
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EnglishFeb 03, 2023

Ammy Virk, Vicky Kaushal and Tripti’s film to release in August

Anand Tiwari’s upcoming movie has cast of Ammy Virk, Vicky Kaushal and Tripti Dimri. The film, was scheduled to release in July, But the makers have just announced that it is now postponed to August . The film is produced by Leo Media Collective in association with Karan Johar’. The movie is presented by Prime Video. By deciding to release it in August , the makers have ensured that it will get a solo release, at least as of now.The movie is a romantic comedy. Johar shared his excitement about the film saying, “ Tiwari’s upcoming film is special on several counts. It is helmed by a ma
BCFeb 02, 2023

Home sales in January fell 55% from last year: Vancouver Board

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home sales in January were down more than half from a year earlier and down 21 per cent from December.The board says sales for the month totaled 1,022, down 55 percent from January.The number of home resales last month was also 42.9 percent below the 10-year January sales average.The board blamed the lackluster month on mortgage rates, which rose faster than last year.The combined benchmark price for the region was more than $1.1 million, according to the board.The total number of homes currently listed for sale on its listing service is 7,478, a
CanadaFeb 02, 2023

The Supreme Court agreed to decide on the independence of Canadian military judges

The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to decide whether military judges are truly independent.The Supreme Court of Canada issued its ruling this morning in response to an appeal by several service members whose criminal cases are pending.As per the rules, the court provided an explanation for its decision to hear the case, which is a 2018 case when a top army judge was accused of fraud.Although the case against Colonel Mario Dutil was eventually dismissed, it set off a series of events that led to tensions between the remaining military judges and then-Defense Chief General Jonathan Vance.The
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EntertainmentJan 31, 2023

Diljit Dosanjh joins Kareena Kapoor, Kriti and Tabu in 'The Crew'

The Crew, an upcoming film starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kriti Sanon and Tabu was announced a while ago. Backed by Ekta Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor, the film is a comedy. In a fresh update, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has joined the film's cast. Diljit Dosanjh will play a pivotal role in The Crew. Talking about the cast addition, Rhea Kapoor said, "We are thrilled to have Diljit join the cast considering his discerning eye for quality projects." The plot of The Crew revolves around three women navigating work and life in the airline industry. Kareena is extremely happy to collaborate with Diljit.
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EnglishJan 27, 2023

Ranbir Kapoor Throws A Fan’s Phone After Allowing Him To Take Selfies

Ranbir Kapoor happens to be one of the bankable and talented actors in Bollywood. Ranbir will be next seen in Luv Ranjan’s ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar’ opposite Shraddha Kapoor and this will be the first time that the two will be seen together on the silver screen. Earlier today, Ranbir was papped in the city and in a viral video, he threw away a fan’s phone after allowing him to take multiple selfies and angry netizens are now reacting to it. Ranbir is one of the most popular actors in the country and enjoys a massive fan following on social media. The actor doesn’t have an official Ins
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CanadaJan 26, 2023

Canada donating four Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine

Defence Minister Anita Anand confirms the country will send four of its German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. The announcement comes one day after Germany announced it would send battle tanks to Ukraine and would also approve requests from other countries looking to do the same. Ukraine has been asking Western allies for weeks to send battle tanks as its forces struggle to make gains against Russia. But Canada was unable to respond until Germany gave its approval.

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BCNov 08, 2025

Big difference in the number of extortion cases in various cities in the Lower Mainland

The number of extortion incidents occurring in B.C. in 2025 is staggering, and the number of arrests or charges in the cases is disappointing. Connect FM gathered data on extortion in several major jurisdictions in B.C.'s Lower Mainland. The number of extortion cases targeting businesses or people associated with the Indo-Canadian community in Surrey has reached 81 as of November 3 of this year. There were 42 extortion cases where shooting incidents took place. In this, information about the addition of 28 extortion files has come to light in the just month of October alone. Surrey Police Se
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BCNov 07, 2025

Woman dead, several displaced after house fire in Mission

A woman has died and several people have been forced from their home following a house fire on Shaw Street in Mission earlier this week. Emergency crews were called to the rural property around 1:45 a.m. on November 6 after a neighbour reported flames coming from the home. When firefighters and RCMP officers arrived, the building was already fully engulfed. Once the fire was brought under control, investigators confirmed that an adult woman had been found dead inside the residence. A man was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation but has since been released. No other serious injuries were repo
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BCNov 07, 2025

B.C. sees slight job decline in October amid U.S. tariff uncertainty, says minister

British Columbia recorded a small drop in employment last month as global trade tensions and new U.S. tariffs added pressure to key sectors, according to the province’s jobs minister. Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Ravi Kahlon said Friday that the October Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada shows a decline of about 2,900 jobs in B.C., largely due to losses in construction and forestry. He linked those decreases to “unjustified” tariffs imposed by the United States, which he said have hurt workers and businesses across the province. Despite the monthly dip, Kahlon noted that
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CanadaNov 07, 2025

22 men charged in Quebec child exploitation investigation

Quebec provincial police say 22 men have been arrested following a provincewide investigation into online child sexual exploitation. The suspects, aged 18 to 70, were taken into custody after a series of coordinated raids carried out earlier this week. According to the Sûreté du Québec, 20 of the accused have already appeared in court on charges that include possession, distribution and access of child sexual abuse material. The investigation was conducted between November 3 and 7, with more than 150 officers participating in searches across multiple cities, including Montreal, Quebec City,
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CanadaNov 07, 2025

Canada to host G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara, with India among invited participants

Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, has announced that foreign ministers from G7 member nations will gather in Niagara, Ontario, from November 11 to 12, 2025. The meeting will bring together representatives from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union. Anand said Canada will also welcome ministers from several outreach countries, including Australia, Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, and Ukraine, as part of efforts to strengthen global cooperation on shared priorities. India’s External Affairs