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CanadaNov 15, 2024

Melanie Joly Comments on the Arrest of Arsh Dalla

External Affairs Minister Melanie Joly has made her first comment regarding the arrest of Arshdeep Singh Gill, alias Arsh Dalla, in connection with the shooting incident in Milton, Ontario. In response to a question from journalists, she stated that she would not comment on the ongoing investigation, but emphasized that if any inquiry is needed, Canada will remain in contact with Indian diplomats. It is worth noting that Melanie Joly is currently in Lima, the capital of Peru, where she has arrived to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit alongside Prime Minister Justin Tr
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CanadaNov 15, 2024

Whistler, Pemberton, Sea-to-Sky Highway in B.C.to get 'significant snowfall'

Whistler, B.C., is expected to get its first "significant snowfall" of the season this weekend. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the winter resort as well as for Pemberton and the Sea-to-Sky Highway between Squamish and Whistler. It says a weather system will arrive Saturday, bringing rain to the coast and snow to the inland regions. The weather office says snow is expected to begin early Saturday before turning into a mix of rain by afternoon and then tapering off in the evening. Up to 10 centimetres of snow is possible, as temperatures hover near zero, and Enviro
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WorldNov 15, 2024

Iranian Officials Confirm Meeting Between Elon Musk and U.N. Ambassador

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and a close adviser to Donald Trump, held a secret meeting with Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, at a undisclosed location in New York on Monday. According to reports, the meeting was aimed at reducing tensions between Iran and the U.S. The initiative for this meeting was taken by Elon Musk, while the Iranian ambassador chose the location. The two spoke for more than an hour, and sources said that the Iranian ambassador appeared satisfied with the discussions. It is worth noting that Musk has become one of the most influential private cit
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IndiaNov 15, 2024

Eight of 14 Gidderbaha nominees non-voters

In the mother of all political battles in Gidderbaha, neither Congress candidate Amrita Warring nor BJP nominee Manpreet Singh Badal can vote in the constituency. The reason for this is that they are voters of the Muktsar and Lambi Assembly constituencies, respectively. On the other hand, AAP candidate Hardeep Singh Dimpy Dhillon is a voter of Gidderbaha town. There are a total of 14 candidates in the fray in Gidderbaha. Amrita, Manpreet and Dimpy are the candidates of the national parties. Further, Amrita is the lone woman candidate in the fray. Of the remaining 11 candidates, three are of t
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CanadaNov 15, 2024

Foreign interference inquiry's final report now due by end of January

The federal government is giving an inquiry into foreign interference an extra month to complete its work. Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue's final report is now due by the end of January, a month later than expected. In a statement, Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Hogue had written to the Privy Council Office to request the extension, and the government subsequently agreed. LeBlanc said opposition parties have been notified of the extension. The commission of inquiry's latest public hearings looked at the ability of agencies to identify and counter foreign interference.
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AlbertaNov 15, 2024

Federal government offers grants for small businesses in fire-stricken Jasper, Alta.

Business owners in the fire-ravaged Rocky Mountain resort town of Jasper are getting some financial help getting back on their feet. The federal government says it will provide close to $4 million in grants and aid to rebuild the local economy and bring back tourists. Federal Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault says $3.5 million in grants will be made available for small business owners. The money goes to businesses with 50 or fewer employees licensed in either the Jasper townsite or Jasper National Park, and does not have to be repaid. There will be half a million dollars
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WorldNov 15, 2024

Fire breaks out at a Spanish nursing home, killing at least 10 people

At least 10 people have died in a fire at a nursing home in Zaragoza, Spain, local authorities reported on Friday.The blaze broke out early Friday morning in Villa Franca de Ebro, about 30 minutes from the northeastern city. Firefighters were able to extinguished the blaze, local media reported.The cause of the fire was not yet known.
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CanadaNov 15, 2024

Canada Post workers go on strike Friday

Canada Post workers are on strike after failing to reach a negotiated agreement with their employer.Canadian Union of Postal Workers says approximately 55-thousand workers are striking, claiming little progress has been made in the bargaining process. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers issued a 72-hour strike notice earlier in the week, saying it's been asking for fair wages, safer working conditions and other improvements over nearly a year of bargaining. The Crown corporation released a statement early Friday morning confirming that customers will experience delays as a result of the stri
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IndiaNov 14, 2024

Delhi Schools up to 5th Standard Closed, Online Classes to Be Held: Atishi

In response to the escalating pollution levels in Delhi NCR, the government has issued orders for online classes for students up to class V until further notice. According to reports, Chief Minister Atishi announced today on X (formerly Twitter) that "due to increasing pollution levels, all primary schools in Delhi will conduct online classes until further orders." It is important to note that Atishi also oversees the education department. The air quality in the national capital has remained in the "severe" category for the second consecutive day, prompting authorities to implement stricter a

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BCMay 04, 2026

World relay championship: Canada wins Bronze in women's 4X400m

Canada's women's team won the bronze medal in the 4x400m relay at the World Athletics Relay Championships in Botswana. The team also qualified for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing. The Punjabi-origin runner from Delta, Jasneet Nijjar was also a part of this medal winning team. The team of Zoe Sherar, Lauren Gale, Jasneet Nijjar and Savannah Sutherland won the bronze medal with a timing of 3 minutes 22.66 seconds. After the medal-winning performance, Zoe Sherar said that the team's goal was to compete better and give a tough fight to the other teams, and the team was confid
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B.C. to test provincewide emergency alert system on May 6

The British Columbia government says a test of its emergency alert system will be sent to cellphones, television and radio across the province at 1:55 p.m. Pacific time on Wednesday, May 6, as part of Emergency Preparedness Week. According to a provincial news release, the alert will be clearly marked as a test and will not require any action from the public. The message will be pushed to compatible mobile devices and will interrupt broadcast programming on radio and TV. Officials say the test is part of a coordinated national exercise of the National Public Alerting System, which involves fed
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CanadaMay 04, 2026

Federal minister says national AI strategy coming soon, cites ongoing consultations

Canada’s minister responsible for artificial intelligence says the federal government will soon release its long-promised national AI strategy, with a focus on the technology’s impact on jobs and the labour market. Minister Evan Solomon told reporters the plan has been delayed as officials continue consultations with multiple groups, including labour leaders, environmental advocates and youth. He had previously committed to releasing the strategy by the end of last year. According to Solomon, the rapidly evolving nature of artificial intelligence has required additional input before finali
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BCMay 04, 2026

One dead, five injured in two-vehicle crash in Delta

One person has died and five others were injured following a two-vehicle crash in Delta on Saturday afternoon, according to police. Delta police said officers were called to the intersection of 118th Street and 75A Avenue at about 3 p.m. Staff Sgt. Mike Whiteley said in a police release that the driver of one of the vehicles was pronounced dead at the scene. BC Emergency Health Services said two people were transported to hospital in critical condition, while three others were listed in serious but stable condition. The injuries were confirmed in a statement from the agency. Images from the sc
IndiaMay 04, 2026

BJP leads West Bengal results as Mamata Banerjee loses Bhabanipur seat

Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee has lost the Bhabanipur assembly seat in West Bengal, according to early election results. Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Suvendu Adhikari defeated Banerjee by a margin of about 15,000 votes. The result marks the second time Banerjee has lost to Adhikari in a direct contest. In the 2021 state election, she was defeated by him in the Nandigram constituency, although her party went on to form the government with a statewide majority. According to preliminary trends from the Election Commission, the BJP has secured 184 of the 294 assembly seats, crossin