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BCFeb 02, 2024

Shots fired at B.C. home of Sikh activist, an associate of slain Nijjar, group says

The spokesman for a group advocating Sikh independence says that a Metro Vancouver home hit by gunfire on Thursday belonged to a member of the movement. Surrey RCMP say multiple shots were fired at a home in the 2800 block of 154 Street in Surrey at 1:21 a.m. in what is believed to be an isolated incident. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun with the group Sikhs For Justice says the home belongs to an member of the movement who is an associate of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was killed in a shooting last June that triggered a diplomatic row with India. Pannun says Sikh communities in Canada believe both case
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CanadaFeb 02, 2024

Huge boom recorded in Calgary home sales

Calgary’s housing market posted a strong start to 2024, with 1,650 homes sold in January – a 37.7 per cent increase compared with the same month last year, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB). The unadjusted residential benchmark price rose to $572,300, up 10 per cent year-over-year. Apartments led the growth, with sales up 54 per cent from January 2023. Despite more homes hitting the market – new listings climbed 15.4 per cent – supply remains tight. With just 2,150 active listings, Calgary recorded its lowest January inventory since 2006. CREB analysts say much of the d
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WorldFeb 02, 2024

Death of another Indian student in America

Another Indian student has died in America, this is the fourth such case in a month. The latest incident happened in Ohio. The Consulate General of India in New York reported the death of a student named Shreyas Reddy. Police investigation is going on in this matter. Before this, students named Neil Acharya, Vivek Saini and Akul Dhawan have died in the same month in America. Shreyas Reddy was a student of Lindner School of Business. It is to be noted that earlier on January 20, Akul Dhawan's dead body was found outside the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. According to the postmortem
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IndiaFeb 02, 2024

Drug trafficking case: Bikram Singh Majithia's relatives were interrogated

Two of the 4 close relatives of Bikram Singh Majithia, summoned by the special investigation team of the police in the case of drug trafficking worth crores of rupees in Punjab, appeared today for questioning. The SIT headed by DIG Harcharan Bhullar interrogated them in Patiala. Summons were issued to four people close to Majithia for February 2, but only two appeared before the court. This case was registered against Bikram Majithia during the Channi government, in which he has been interrogated three times. Apart from this, SIT has obtained information from former MLA Boney Ajnala, Akali
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CanadaFeb 01, 2024

Liberals delay expansion of assisted dying eligibility until 2027

The Liberal government has delayed the Medical Assistance in Dying program until 2027 for people whose only illness is mental illness.Health Minister Mark Holland introduced the Bill in this regard in the House of Commons this morning.Holland said this would give the parliamentary committee another two years to assess whether the health system is ready for this.Holland and Justice Minister Arif Virani said they agree with a recent parliamentary committee report that Canada's medical experts are not yet ready.The current deadline for the implementation of the Medical Assistance in Dying Program
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IndiaFeb 01, 2024

Mallikarjun Kharge will come to Punjab on February 11

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge will visit Punjab on February 11 amidst the ongoing suspense over the alliance between Congress and AAP in Punjab. Sources say that the Congress high command wants to fight the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab under the India alliance, for which Kharge himself is reaching Chandigarh. The purpose of his visit is to convince the leadership of Punjab to fight the election together with him.
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IndiaFeb 01, 2024

Shiromani Akali Dal started 'Punjab Bachao Yatra'

Shiromani Akali Dal has started 'Punjab Bachao Yatra' in Punjab. Before starting this journey from Attari, Sukhbir Singh Badal paid obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib and prayed. On this occasion SGPC Members of the senior leadership of Akali Dal including President Advocate Dhami were present. The purpose of this yatra started by the Akali Dal before the Lok Sabha elections is to tell the people of the state about the achievements of the previous Akali Dal government and to open the polls on the promises of the Aam Aadmi Party government. The Shiromani Akali Dal says that nothing is being do
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CanadaFeb 01, 2024

The Government of Canada has opened the registration of the National Dental Care Plan for people over 72 years of age

The Government of Canada has opened registration for the National Dental Care Plan for seniors aged 72 years and above from Thursday. Benefits under this program are due to begin in May, but Canadians with seniors aged 87 years and older have been registered for the program since December. In January, people aged 77 to 86 were invited to apply, now in March, seniors aged 70 to 71 will be invited to apply. According to Health Minister Mark Holland, more than 40 thousand seniors have registered for the National Dental Care Plan so far. This program provides dental coverage to Canadians who do
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IndiaFeb 01, 2024

SGPC demands resignation from Bhagwant Mann

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over the recent firing by the police in Sultanpur Lodhi Gurdwara Sahib. A special meeting was called by SGPC on Thursday, in which 4 resolutions were passed. The second resolution in this includes filing an FIR under 295A against Bhagwant Mann. Shiromani Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami said that Bhagwant Mann is the Home Minister of Punjab and it is not possible for the police to fire without his approval. The SGPC President said that the SGPC delegation will soon meet

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BCApr 24, 2026

Evacuation alert issued for 10 properties as Konni Lake wildfire burns out of control in B.C.

An evacuation alert has been issued for 10 properties in British Columbia’s Cariboo region as a wildfire burns out of control early in the province’s wildfire season. According to a joint notice from the Xeni Gwet’in First Nation, the Tsilhqot’in National Government, and the Cariboo Regional District, the alert was issued late Thursday for properties near the Konni Lake wildfire, located about 200 kilometres southwest of Williams Lake. The alert advises residents to be prepared to leave on short notice. BC Wildfire Service information indicates the Konni Lake fire was measured at about
WorldApr 24, 2026

Ceasefire extension in Lebanon followed by continued strikes in southern areas

An announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump to extend a ceasefire in Lebanon by three weeks has not been reflected in conditions on the ground, according to field reports from southern parts of the country. An airstrike was reported in the village of Deir Aames in southern Lebanon, where residents were instructed by the Israeli military to move approximately one kilometre away before the strike. Witnesses reported hearing warplane activity shortly after the warning was issued. The developments come about 10 days after a ceasefire was said to have taken effect. Despite that agreement, airstr
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BCApr 24, 2026

Abbotsford police arrest repeat break and enter suspect, allege breaches of court-ordered conditions

A 35-year-old man is in custody following a second alleged residential break and enter in Abbotsford, months after being charged in a similar incident, according to a police news release. The Abbotsford Police Department said patrol officers first responded in November 2025 to a reported break and enter in progress in the 32500 block of Peardonville Road. Police allege Jaskaran Singh was identified, arrested and charged in that case. According to police, Singh was released from custody in March 2026 under several court-ordered conditions, including 24-hour house arrest, and relocated to anothe
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CanadaApr 24, 2026

Federal deficit reaches $25.5B in first 11 months of 2025–26 fiscal year

The federal government recorded a budgetary deficit of $25.5 billion for the April to February period of its 2025–26 fiscal year, according to the latest monthly fiscal monitor from the Department of Finance. The result compares with a deficit of $19.3 billion reported during the same 11-month period in 2024–25, indicating a year-over-year increase in the shortfall. According to the Finance Department report, total revenues reached $453.2 billion, up 0.8 per cent from $449.8 billion a year earlier. Program expenses, excluding net actuarial losses, rose to $424.9 billion, a 2.1 per cent inc
AlbertaApr 24, 2026

Flood alert issued for downtown Peace River as Heart River levels rise

The Town of Peace River has issued a flood alert for areas including its downtown, warning residents to be ready to leave on short notice due to rising water levels on the Heart River. According to a municipal notice, the alert covers the area between the Highway 2 bridge and 104 Avenue in the town’s south end. Officials say the alert is precautionary but reflects the potential for flooding if river conditions worsen. Residents in the affected zone are being advised to prepare for a possible evacuation by fuelling vehicles and gathering essential items, including identification, medications