Police say man found dead after a trailer fire in Abbotsford

Congress has appointed Jalandhar Cantt MLA and former Indian hockey captain Pargat Singh as the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC). The appointment comes amid internal differences within the Punjab Congress that have persisted for several months. Earlier today, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring resigned as Punjab Congress president after meeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Speculation over Warring’s replacement had intensified in recent days, with names including Pargat Singh, Vijay Inder Singla and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa being discussed. Punjab Congress in-charge

Vancouver-area home sales fell 8.4% in September as prices also declined. According to the Greater Vancouver Realtors, 1,717 homes were sold last month, about 25% below the 10-year seasonal average. The decline was largely driven by weaker sales of apartment-style homes. The board’s chief economist, Andrew Lis, said sales of attached and detached homes were slightly higher than a year earlier despite the overall decline. The benchmark home price fell to $1,075,900, down 5.5% from September 2025 and 0.6% from August 2026. Total inventory was also 4% lower year over year but remained 24.3% abo

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his party will introduce an Emergency Fuel Relief Motion in Parliament next week to provide relief from high diesel prices. Poilievre said Canadians are currently paying about 41 cents more per litre than the global average and 32 cents more than Americans, adding to the financial pressure on farmers, businesses and families. He blamed the Liberal government for delaying and blocking energy projects over the past 11 years, saying Canadians are now facing the consequences. The Conservatives say they will push for a vote on their Emergency Fuel Relief Pl

Canada has asked the Indian government to arrest and extradite Simranpreet Panesar in connection with the historic $22-million gold heist at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Peel Regional Police believe the former Air Canada employee was a key figure in the alleged conspiracy and misused his position at the airline’s cargo warehouse to help steal the gold. According to a National Post report, India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) is separately investigating Panesar in connection with a hawala network, and he is currently barred from leaving the country. Canadian authorities are se

Jalandhar, October 2, 2026: The office-bearers and members of the Surjit Hockey Society, Jalandhar, have extended their warmest congratulations to the Indian Women’s Hockey Team for winning the Gold Medal at the Asian Games 2026, defeating defending champions China 1–0 in the final on October 2, 2026. Iqbal Singh Sandhu (PCS Retd.), CEO, Surjit Hockey Society; L.R. Nayyar and L.P.S. Khaira, Working Presidents; Ranbir Singh Tut, Secretary; and sports promoter Surinder Singh Bhapa congratulated the entire Indian team, players, coaching staff, support personnel and Hockey India for this rema