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IndiaJan 17, 2025

Kangana Ranaut’s Controversial Movie ‘Emergency’ Faces Ban in Punjab

Kangana Ranaut’s controversial film Emergency has not been shown in any cinema halls in Punjab. The film faced strong opposition from Sikh organizations and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). Cinema theater owners across the state refused to screen the film. Sikh organizations staged protests with black flags outside cinema halls in Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, and Mohali, prompting police deployment. No cinema halls have been reported to screen this film. It was scheduled to be screened in 70 to 80 PVR cinema halls, but the opposition led to its cancellation. Additionall
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CanadaJan 17, 2025

Trudeau Announces Retaliatory Measures Against US Tariffs

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Canada will take retaliatory measures if the US proceeds with imposing new tariffs. After a meeting with the Council on Canada-US Relations, Trudeau emphasized that Canada is prepared to respond decisively to any trade challenges. The newly formed Council on Canada-US Relations, established by Trudeau, comprises business leaders, policy experts, and former politicians. Its objective is to assist the government in addressing the threat of US tariffs on Canadian goods. In response to the situation, Trudeau has scheduled a cabinet meeting for next
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AlbertaJan 17, 2025

Alberta’s Danielle Smith not putting ‘Canada first’ by refusing to sign Trump tariff plan, Trudeau says

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is choosing province over country. Smith refused to sign a statement earlier this week endorsedby her fellow premiers responding to Donald Trump's tariff threats,saying she can't support retaliatory measures that could include export taxes or bans on Canadian oil and gas to the U-S. Trudeau says he doesn't blame Smith for speaking up for the industry but that every other premier --quote-- ``chose to put Canada first.'' Smith has made a public stand as the lone holdout on support Canada's strategy to counter Trump's p
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WorldJan 17, 2025

Pakistani court sentences ex-PM Imran Khan and his wife to 14 and 7 years in prison in graft case

A Pakistani court on Friday sentenced the country’s already-imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to 14 and seven years in jail after finding them guilty of corruption, officials and his lawyer said. It's yet another blow for the former premier who has been behind the bars since 2023. The couple are accused of accepting a gift of land from a real estate tycoon in exchange for laundered money when Khan was in power. Prosecutors say the businessman, Malik Riaz, was then allowed by Khan to pay fines that were imposed on him in another case from the same laundered money of 190
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CanadaJan 17, 2025

Freeland announces she will be running for Liberal leadership

Chrystia Freeland announced that she will be running to be leader of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of Canada. In a social media post, she said she is “running to fight for Canada,” and will be officially launching her campaign on Sunday. With this announcement, the main contest in the Liberal leadership race is set to be between Freeland and Mark Carney. Carney announced alongside supporters in Edmonton on Thursday that he plans to run for the Liberal leadership. While Freeland is a former finance minister and deputy prime minister, Carney is a former governor of the Bank of Canada
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CanadaJan 16, 2025

Justin Trudeau Announces He Will Not Contest Next Election

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he will not contest the next election, signaling his departure from politics. Trudeau mentioned that he doesn't have much time to consider what he will do after leaving politics, adding that the next few weeks, including Trump’s inauguration, are crucial for Canadians, and the team is focused on those issues. He made these comments at a press conference following a meeting with the Premier last evening. It is worth noting that Trudeau first won the election in 2008 from the Papineau riding in Montreal, and he has won re-election in this seat
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CanadaJan 16, 2025

Premier David Eby Says Trump Tariffs Could Delay or Cancel Grocery Rebates in BC

Premier David Eby has indicated that if Trump implements tariffs, his party’s election-promised grocery rebates could be delayed or canceled. Eby said that the first priority is to protect British Columbians from the threat of Trump’s tariffs. He added that the finance minister is preparing the budget and considering every possible risk. It is worth noting that Premier David Eby promised to provide up to $1,000 in grocery rebates to middle-class individuals in BC during last year’s election campaign, upon returning to power. However, Trump’s tariffs are now making it difficult for the
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IndiaJan 16, 2025

Shiromani Akali Dal Calls Parliamentary Board Meeting on January 20

Shiromani Akali Dal has called a parliamentary board meeting for January 20. The meeting will be chaired by acting president Balwinder Singh Bhunder. This information was shared by senior party leader Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema through a post on the social media platform X. He stated that the meeting will take place at 1 PM. Following the meeting, a membership drive will be launched with a target of enrolling 25 lakh members. Additionally, a new president will be elected on March 1.
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CanadaJan 16, 2025

Immigration leads to record population growth in several Quebec regions

A new report from Quebec’s statistics institute says many of the province's regions grew at a record or near-record pace between 2023 and 2024, due in large part to immigration. Montreal led the way, adding more than 91,000 people between July 2023 and July 2024 for a 4.2 per cent growth rate, which is one of the highest ever recorded in any region. Quebec City set a new record at 2.4 per cent growth, while the city of Laval and the Outaouais and Mauricie regions followed closely behind. The Institut de la statistique du Québec says the growth is due mostly to immigration, and temporary imm

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BCOct 30, 2026

Metro Vancouver Board Delays 2027 Budget Vote Until New Board Takes Office

The Metro Vancouver Board has postponed a vote on its 2027 budget and five-year financial plan during its final meeting on Friday. Newly elected Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum had recently called for the meeting to be cancelled, arguing that voters had replaced mayors in 13 of the region’s 21 municipalities. He said there was little point in the outgoing board making decisions about future budgets and plans. Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West and Delta Coun. Dylan Kruger were among several leaders who supported the decision. They argued that the current board had lost its mandate and that the incomi
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BCOct 30, 2026

Todd Matsumoto Appointed Surrey Police Chief

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) has appointed a new chief following the removal of former Chief Constable Norm Lipinski. The SPS Board announced Friday that Todd Matsumoto, who had been serving as interim chief, has officially been appointed as the city's Chief Constable. Surrey Police Board Chair Perm Jawanda expressed confidence in Matsumoto, describing him as the right leader to guide the SPS. Matsumoto brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in policing and public safety. He has been serving as interim chief since June 2026, replacing Lipinski. Following his appointment, Matsumo
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BCOct 30, 2026

David Eby Absent as B.C. NDP Selects Jennifer Whiteside as Interim Leader

Former B.C. NDP leader David Eby was absent from a key caucus meeting held Thursday, during which Jennifer Whiteside was unanimously elected as the party’s new interim leader. Whiteside confirmed that Eby did not attend the meeting in person or join virtually. According to reports, Eby apologized and took full responsibility for the party’s election defeat during a final online meeting with outgoing MLAs on Wednesday. However, he reportedly added that he would have made the same decision under the circumstances, prompting frustration among several MLAs. The following day, Eby was absent wh
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CanadaOct 30, 2026

Modi to Visit Canada on December 11–12, May Address 30,000-Person Gathering

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada for two days on December 11 and 12 at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. According to reports, Modi will address a gathering of the Indo-Canadian community in Toronto on December 11, with approximately 30,000 people expected to attend. However, his visit could extend beyond two days, although the final itinerary has yet to be confirmed. After completing his official bilateral engagements in Ottawa and Toronto, Modi will travel to the United States to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit. The visit is also expected to provide a
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AlbertaOct 30, 2026

Edmonton Police Investigate Suspicious Death of 2-Year-Old Girl

Edmonton police are investigating the suspicious death of a 2-year-old girl in the Castle Downs neighbourhood. Police received a report of a sudden child death at a home in the area at approximately 2 p.m. on October 10. Officers immediately responded to the scene. The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Homicide Section has taken over the investigation. An autopsy has been completed, but the medical examiner is awaiting toxicology results to determine the exact cause of death. Police have not released any further details as the investigation continues.