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Canada probes Air India pilots over alcohol allegation

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Canada transport regulator has asked Air India to investigate an incident in which one of its pilots allegedly reported for duty under the influence of alcohol and failed two breathalyser tests at Vancouver International Airport, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday. According to the source, Canadian police conducted the breathalyser tests after […]

Canada set for major AI upgrade as Microsoft invests $5.4B

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Microsoft announced it will invest more than C$7.5 billion ($5.42 billion) in Canada over the next two years. The investment aims to boost cloud services and artificial intelligence infrastructure. New capacity is expected to come online in the second half of 2026. This is part of Microsoft’s broader plan to invest C$19 billion in Canada […]

FIFA to unveil 2026 World Cup schedule on Saturday

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FIFA will broadcast the 2026 World Cup match schedule live on Saturday from Washington. The announcement comes nearly 24 hours after the final draw sets the tournament’s 12 groups of four. The schedule will confirm venues and kick-off times for all 104 matches. The tournament, to be held in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico next […]

SFJ alleges Indian diplomat sought hitman in plot targeting Khalistan organizer

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WASHINGTON D.C — A U.S.-based Sikh advocacy group has alleged that an Indian diplomat in Canada attempted to hire a contract killer to target a Khalistan referendum organizer. Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) said Canadian intelligence and law enforcement agencies were informed of what it described as a “contract-to-kill” plot against Inderjeet Singh Gosal, a organizer […]

Pakistan-Canada trade grows with community support

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Toronto: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Canada, Muhammad Saleem, said the Pakistani business community is acting as a bridge between the two countries’ economies. He highlighted that trade and investment opportunities exist across all sectors in Pakistan, which is moving steadily toward growth and development. Speaking at the annual conference of the Pakistani business organization “OPEN,” […]

Palestinian flag ceremony disrupted in Toronto, 59-year-old detained

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Toronto police arrested a 59-year-old man for spraying a noxious substance at participants during a Palestinian flag-raising ceremony. The event took place at Toronto City Hall following Canada’s recognition of Palestine. Police confirmed the material was foul-smelling but non-toxic, causing no physical harm. According to authorities, the suspect initially fled the scene but was later […]

Canada approves Khalistan referendum, Sikhs prepare to vote

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OTTAWA – The Canadian government has officially approved the holding of the Khalistan Referendum on November 23, a decision welcomed by the global Sikh advocacy group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ). The vote will take place at Ottawa’s historic Billings Estate National Historic Site, where preparations are already underway. Thousands of Sikhs from the United States, […]

Pakistan, Canada agree to resume Canadian canola exports

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ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Canada have agreed to facilitate the export of Canadian canola to Pakistan, marking a significant step toward expanding bilateral trade and investment, the two countries announced in a joint statement on Monday. PR No.3️⃣2️⃣7️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ Pakistan–Canada Joint Statement: Reaffirming strong and enduring ties – 3rd November 2025 ⬇️https://t.co/h9zLGgRH3t pic.twitter.com/biiqrPrOSa — Ministry of […]

Canada’s Carney apologises to Trump over anti-tariff ad

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney apologised to US President Donald Trump over an anti-tariff ad. The ad featured former US President Ronald Reagan warning that tariffs cause trade wars. Carney said he had opposed the ad and told Ontario Premier Doug Ford not to run it. Despite his opposition, the ad aired, angering Trump and […]