Community Local News

Canada’s Inflation Rate Slowed to 2.8% in February, Beating Expectations for 2nd Month in a Row

Nitu Nanda March 22, 2024 0

Canada’s inflation rate surprisingly took a dip to slow down and reach 2.8% in February, beating the expectations of the analysts who expected to see a climb from the 2nd month (February) of the current year. Unexpectedly, the annual inflation rate of Canada significantly slowed and

World

Anti-Israel Protesters Shout ‘Go Back to Europe’ Outside a Synagogue North of Toronto

Nitu Nanda March 22, 2024 0

Members of the Jewish community expressed their deep concern over the growing anxiety that started rising from Toronto-area synagogues by anti-Israel protesters in Canada. Anti-Israel protesters blazed an Israeli flag and started shouting slogans against them with repetitive chants of “Go back to Europe”. Many times they shouted “Go back to Europe,

Miscellaneous

India calls for $1 trillion per year in climate finance from next year and submits its proposal to the UNFCCC

Nitu Nanda March 9, 2024 0

In its latest five-page submission on Feb 13 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), India has called for developed countries to provide developing countries with at least $1 trillion per year from 2025 in climate finance for taking necessary steps to face and combat the upcoming challenges of global warming.  In […]

Local News

Two teenagers, a 14-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy, were killed after being struck by a UP Express train in Toronto

Nitu Nanda March 9, 2024 0

On Monday night, two teens, a 16-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl, were struck and killed by a packed Toronto airport commuter train named UP Express. The train with over 200 people heading toward the airport ran over and crushed the teens on a stretch of tracks between stations. A provincial agency named Metrolinx runs […]

Goverment

The Canadian government’s top science advisor provides an update on official UFO study

Nitu Nanda March 6, 2024 0

Mona Neme, the top scientific advisor of the Canadian government, said to the lawmakers in Ottawa this week that her office would release a public UFO report by early fall. Highlighting the importance of making UFO information available to Canadians, she said that an improvement is required in collecting, reporting and disseminating UFO-related data to […]

Politics

Khalistan supporters protest Surrey event with Indian diplomat

Nitu Nanda March 6, 2024 0

On Friday evening, over 60 Sikh activists gathered and rallied outside the Sheraton Guildford Hotel in Surrey, B.C. (Canada) to show the protest against India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Mr Sanjay Kumar Verma attended a trade forum organized and hosted by the Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT). Mr Sanjay Kumar Verma was the keynote speaker […]

Lifestyle

The High Cost Of Housing Is a Major Issue Across Canada, Particularly In Major Cities. Calls for Increased Housing Supply and Government Intervention Are Growing.

Nitu Nanda February 29, 2024 0

Photo credit: www.nesto.ca The high cost of housing in Canada has been the second highest area of major concern for the people of Canada. High housing rates and rising prices have made housing less affordable. Owing to inflation and population explosion, Canadians are facing a notable housing shortage. Therefore, owning a home in Canada is […]

Lifestyle Travel

Canada Continues to Welcome High Levels Of Immigration with Debates About Integration and the Social And Economic Impacts.

Nitu Nanda February 29, 2024 0

Photo credit: www.immigration.ca Canada has received high-acclamation from across the globe over the last half-century for welcoming immigrants and encouraging multiculturalism or cosmopolitan culture in the country. For over 150 years, many immigrants have been permanent residents through its easy and adoptable immigration policy. The country has received the largest

Goverment Lifestyle

Rising Inflation Is a Major Concern for Canadians, Impacting the Cost of Living And Leading to Calls for Government Action

Nitu Nanda February 25, 2024 0

Inflation in Canada has steadily increased over the past year, impacting the cost of living there. Rising inflation has had a steady growth, increasing every year to reach 6.8% in April 2022. Housing prices and essential commodities like food, gas, etc. are becoming more expensive. Increasing consumer demands and challenges to keep a free-flowing supply […]

Goverment Lifestyle

Canadian Polls suggest growing dissatisfaction with the current federal government, particularly regarding inflation and affordability. Opposition parties are leveraging this sentiment.

Nitu Nanda February 24, 2024 0

Photo credit: wwwkitchener.citynews.ca A new survey shows the anti-incumbency wave in Canada for the current federal government. Two in three Canadians are dissatisfied with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his federal government for inflation to health care, government spending and housing affordability in Canada. Almost half of them want him (Justin Trudeau) to resign

Artificial Intelligence Technology

Canada aims to be a leader in technology and innovation, with investments in areas like artificial intelligence and clean technology

Nitu Nanda February 24, 2024 0

Photo credit: www.news18.com Aiming to be a leader in technology and innovation, Canada is developing and applying artificial intelligence (AI) to research centres, government sectors, businesses and start-ups. To ensure a better future for all Canadians, Canada announced a national AI strategy for the first time in the country in 2017. As the pilot project, […]

Environment Lifestyle

Millions of Canadians Will Receive Carbon Tax Rebates Starting Today

Nitu Nanda February 18, 2024 0

www.wbhrb.in Around 12 million Canadians will be paid an amount of $2.3 billion (approx.) by direct deposit (81%) and 19% by cheque for federal carbon-tax rebates. Whether they realize it or not, every tax-filing adult households in the eight provinces (Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and

Goverment Lifestyle Politics

Blow to British Expats as Trudeau Extends Ban on Buying Homes

Nitu Nanda February 18, 2024 0

www.express.co.uk In a blow to British expats, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extended a ban on foreign nationals and Britons buying homes anywhere in Canada. Supporting this declaration, Canadian finance minister Chrystia Freeland added that with this foreign buyer ban, the government would like to ensure houses are being used as homes for Canadian families […]

Miscellaneous

Indian-Origin Man Charged with Stealing Donations from Temples in Canada

Nitu Nanda February 12, 2024 0

Photo Credit: www.indiapost.com A 41-year-old Indian-origin man named Jagdish Pandher from Brampton in Canada has been charged with five counts (five different theft cases) of breaking into temples and taking away (stealing) money from donation boxes three times and two different breaking and entering cases at business premises located in Canada’s Peel region. The

Business Goverment

Canada Must End Reliance on Cheap Foreign Labor, Immigration Minister Marc Miller Says

Nitu Nanda February 12, 2024 0

Photo credit: www.bloomberg.com Canada’s immigration minister, Marc Miller is taking steps to limit Canada’s dependence on temporary foreign labourers and international students hired by many business groups to meet their soaring needs for manpower and cut down labour costs. To nullify the demands of business groups saying there aren’t enough domestic

Goverment

Ex-Mountie Intelligence Official Sentenced for Breaking Secrets Law in Canada

Nitu Nanda February 12, 2024 0

Photo Credit: www.ctvnews.ca Cameron Jay Ortis, an Ex-Mountie intelligence official of 51, was offered 14 years impressment on last Wednesday for breaching the country’s secrets law. Ontario Superior Court Justice, Robert Maranger convicted Ortis on three counts- violating the Security of Information Act, breaching of trust and fraudulent use of a computer. The

Business Community India

Fear of Extortion Grips Indian Business Community in Canada

Nitu Nanda January 31, 2024 0

The increasing number of threats of extortion targeting South Asian businesses in Brampton, Ontario, and Surrey, British Columbia, has prompted the mayors of these cities, Patrick Brown and Brenda Locke, to issue a joint plea to the Justin Trudeau-led federal government. Expressing deep concern for their communities, the mayors are calling for a coordinated,

Community Politics

In Canada, a journalist is arrested for merely asking uncomfortable questions to a Canadian minister

Nitu Nanda January 31, 2024 0

A journalist named David Menzies was arrested in Richmond Hill, a suburb of Toronto, Canada, for posing questions to Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, as reported by local news outlet Rebel News. The incident occurred on January 8, coinciding with the fourth anniversary of the downing of passenger plane PS 752 by Iran’s Islamic […]

Community India

Indian-origin worker in Canada forced to quit job after unwarranted search by Police and deportation threats, lawsuit filed

Nitu Nanda January 31, 2024 0

In the Canadian province of Manitoba, an Indian-origin convenience store worker, Harjot Singh, has taken legal action by filing a lawsuit against Winnipeg police officer Jeffrey Norman. Singh alleges that Norman conducted an unwarranted search of his store and threatened him with deportation, leading to significant distress and ultimately forcing Singh to resign from his

Community

Rhythm & Hearts the biggest Musical Extravaganza of 2024 in Canada

Nitu Nanda January 31, 2024 0

India

Canada, not US, uses freedom of speech to justify extremism: Jaishankar

Nitu Nanda January 21, 2024 0

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in an interview with TOI about his latest book, Ramayana-inspired Why Bharat Matters, has remarked on the stark contrast between the US and Canada and said that, unlike the US, the latter justifies separatism, terrorism, and extremism in the name of freedom of speech. He said these in an interview […]

Education

International Students are Not Choosing Canada Anymore

Nitu Nanda January 18, 2024 0

Photo credit: www.edroots.com Since the second half of 2023, there has been a meridian shift in the number of students wanting to pursue education in Canada. Canada has long been known for its academic excellence, with outstanding education across several different universities in the country. But with new socioeconomic changes setting in, there has been […]

Lifestyle

Last Canadian Missing After Hamas Attack on Israel Confirmed Killed

Nitu Nanda December 30, 2023 0

Judith Weinstein Haggai, the final Canadian reported missing following the Hamas terrorist group’s attack on Israel, has been confirmed deceased, according to a family member. Ms. Weinstein Haggai, 70, succumbed to the attack on Oct. 7, and her remains are currently in the Gaza Strip, the base of the Hamas organization. The terrorist assault led […]

Electric Vehicles (EVs) Environment

Canada’s Push for Sustainable Transportation: The Rise of Electric Vehicles (EVs)

Nitu Nanda December 21, 2023 0

Government Incentives Driving EV Adoption Canada has intensified efforts to promote sustainable transportation, with a particular focus on electric vehicles (EVs). Explore the various government incentives, subsidies, and policies that aim to accelerate the adoption of EVs across the country. Expanding EV Infrastructure Nationwide Delve into the initiatives taken by the

Community Entertainment Lifestyle

Celebrating Diversity and Beauty at the Heritage Beyond Borders’ 16th Annual Awards

Nitu Nanda December 15, 2023 0

On an enchanting evening on November 18, 2023, the Woodbine Banquet Hall in Ontario came alive with the glamour of the 16th Anniversary Annual Awards and Gala Dinner hosted by Heritage Beyond Borders (HBB). Beyond the glitz and glamour, the event celebrated the cultural mosaic that defines Ontario, being a testament to the importance of […]

Environment

Canada’s Green Horizon: Navigating the Latest Climate Change Policies

Nitu Nanda December 10, 2023 0

Photo credit: www.sigmaearth.com A Net-Zero Vision by 2050 In a proactive move towards a more sustainable future, Canada continues to spearhead ambitious policies to combat climate change and embrace renewable energy sources. The latest developments showcase the country’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions, fostering green innovation, and positioning itself as a

Community Food Lifestyle

Savoring the Richness: Exploring the Growing Popularity of Bengali Cuisine in Canada

Nitu Nanda December 5, 2023 0

In the vibrant tapestry of multiculturalism that is Canada, the Bengali community has been weaving its rich culinary heritage into the fabric of the nation’s diverse gastronomic landscape. As the aromatic flavors of Bengal find a home in Canadian cities, the popularity of Bengali cuisine is experiencing a delightful surge. Canadian food enthusiasts are increasingly

Education India

International Student Trends: Indian students in Canadian universities and COVID-19 influence

Nitu Nanda October 15, 2023 0

Photo credit: www.applyboard.com The landscape of international education has witnessed a significant transformation in recent years, with Indian students flocking to Canadian universities in pursuit of quality education and global exposure. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about notable changes in this trend, reshaping the educational journey for these students.

Education Goverment

Deterioration of relations between the two countries, what will happen in the future! Students, Indians working in Canada are in afraid.

Nitu Nanda September 30, 2023 0

Photo credit: www.indiatvnews.com In recent years, the relationship between India and Canada has experienced a noticeable deterioration, causing concern among Indian students and workers residing in Canada. This growing unease stems from various geopolitical, economic, and social factors, raising questions about the future implications for the Indian community in Canada.

Goverment India

India puts FTA talks with Canada on hold over subversive moves

Nitu Nanda September 28, 2023 0

India has taken the decisive step of suspending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with Canada due to concerns over what it perceives as “subversive moves” by the Canadian government. The decision marks a significant development in India’s foreign trade policy and reflects the seriousness with which it views recent developments in its relationship