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Hindu-Sikh unity movement to spread across Canada, US in 2025
The United Sikhs and Hindus Association of North America was formed on December 21 following a meeting at the historic Ross Street gurdwara in Vancouver, run by the Khalsa Diwan Society (KDS)

Updated on Dec 31, 2024 04:04 PM IST
Special election loss adds to misery for Canada PM Justin Trudeau
The minority Liberal government was rocked on Monday when Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unexpectedly resigned, citing policy differences with the PM.

Published on Dec 18, 2024 12:31 AM IST
Reuters |
Indo-Canadian Niki Sharma appointed Deputy Premier of British Columbia
Sharma, who is of Hindu heritage, will retain her portfolio of Attorney-General, which she held in the previous government, and has been elevated to the post of Deputy Premier

Published on Nov 19, 2024 11:19 AM IST
Canada's first human H5 bird flu case detected in British Columbia
The source of exposure is “very likely to be an animal or bird,” officials said as investigation is underway

Updated on Nov 11, 2024 04:36 PM IST
Canada’s court passes order to prevent disruption of Indian consular camps organised in Vancouver
The consular camps are held annually to provide services like life certificates for pensioners who are residents in Canada. There are apprehensions of pro-Khalistan elements attempting to disrupt these camps

Published on Nov 02, 2024 03:05 PM IST
Canada's renewable diesel projects hit by US import surge
USA-CANADA/TRADE-BIOFUELS (CORRECTED, GRAPHIC, PIX):REFILE-Canada's renewable diesel projects hit by US import surge

Published on Oct 29, 2024 11:44 PM IST
Reuters |
4 of family from Punjab’s Faridkot killed in road accident in Canada
The crash, involving two cars and a tractor-trailer, near Becks Road in Keremeos shut Highway 3 for eight hours in British Columbia

Published on Jul 12, 2024 03:33 PM IST
Accused in Nijjar killing face BC court, remain in detention
This marked the first appearance of all four Indian nationals before the BC provincial court in Surrey

Updated on May 22, 2024 12:51 PM IST
A town in western Canada prepares for a possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage in British Columbia
A town in western Canada prepares for a possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage in British Columbia

Published on May 14, 2024 01:30 AM IST
AP |
Wildfire in Canada's British Columbia forces thousands to evacuate. Winds push smoke into Alberta
Wildfire in Canada's British Columbia forces thousands to evacuate. Winds push smoke into Alberta

Published on May 12, 2024 11:50 AM IST
AP |
What led to Canada's arrests over killing of Sikh separatist?
The following is a timeline of key events leading up to the arrests in a killing that has frayed relations between Canada and India.

Published on May 04, 2024 12:13 AM IST
Reuters |
‘Jewish women too ugly to be raped’, anti-Israel ‘hate’ caught on cam
Two videos of Jewish women being harassed and assaulted by pro-Palestnian protesters have gone viral.

Updated on May 01, 2024 10:16 AM IST
Canada supports the rights of citizens to ‘speak out’ even if it ‘irritates’ India: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made this statement in the context of questions about allegations of Indian interference in Canada’s internal affairs

Updated on Apr 11, 2024 11:15 AM IST
YouTube blocks access to CBC story on Nijjar killing at India’s request
YouTube has blocked access to a report that appeared in Canada’s CBC that focused on the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey.

Updated on Mar 14, 2024 11:00 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
SFJ protests disrupt event attended by Indian envoy to Canada
India’s High Commissioner to Ottawa Sanjay Kumar Verma held a meeting with a local trade board in British Columbia in tense circumstances on Friday evening, as the venue was surrounded by pro-Khalistan elements protesting the event.

Published on Mar 02, 2024 11:53 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Doughty, Fiala get a goal and 2 assists each, Kings handle struggling Canucks 5-1
Doughty, Fiala get a goal and 2 assists each, Kings handle struggling Canucks 5-1

Updated on Mar 01, 2024 11:35 AM IST
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List of best universities in Canada in 2024
Students need to be clear on their choice of subject and their priorities so that they can pick the college that will serve them the best.

Published on Feb 28, 2024 11:06 AM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
Prince Harry races head-first down a skeleton sled track and says 'everybody should do this'
Prince Harry races head-first down a skeleton sled track and says 'everybody should do this'

Published on Feb 16, 2024 07:34 AM IST
AP |
Minister of Canadian province resigns after her Palestine comments spark outrage
Selina Robinson made the comments during a panel discussion on Thursday and apologized in a public statement on Friday.

Published on Feb 06, 2024 06:44 AM IST
Reuters |
Shots fired at house of Hardeep Nijjar's associate Simranjeet Singh in Canada
Hardeep Singh Nijjar was killed in the town of Surrey in British Columbia on June 18.

Updated on Feb 02, 2024 12:10 PM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on February 1
The day of February 1 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

Published on Jan 31, 2024 11:30 PM IST
Shots fired at house of Lakshmi Narayan temple head’s son in Canada’s Surrey
The temple was in the news when its members last month countered a protest of the secessionist group Sikhs for Justice against the killing of Khalistani figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 in Surrey

Updated on Dec 30, 2023 05:40 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Shots fired at house of Lakshmi Narayan temple head’s son in Canada’s Surrey
The businessman’s father is the head of a temple that was in the news when its members last month countered a protest of the secessionist group Sikhs for Justice

Updated on Dec 29, 2023 04:17 PM IST
Indian consular camps in Surrey go ahead despite heavy protests
Devotees and members of the Indo-Canadian community in the town of Surrey in British Columbia confronted pro-Khalistan elements who had come to protest a consular camp at the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir on Sunday.

Published on Nov 27, 2023 12:21 PM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Amid diplomatic stand-off, Canada’s PM to take part in virtual G20 leaders’ summit hosted by India today
It is expected to deliberate on the Delhi Declaration that was adopted at the summit and will be the final meeting under India’s presidency of the G20 which is till the end of this month

Updated on Nov 23, 2023 05:16 AM IST
Indo-Canadian man, son killed in shooting in Canada
Police's Homicide Section is investigating the murders, and detectives have determined “this was a targeted event.”

Updated on Nov 11, 2023 12:07 PM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Canada plane crash: 25-year-old trainee pilot cremated in Vasai
The body of a trainee pilot who died in a plane crash in Canada has been brought back to Mumbai for his last rites. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Updated on Oct 20, 2023 05:44 AM IST
Two trainee pilots from city die as plane crashes in Canada
Two trainee pilots from Mumbai, India, were among three killed in a plane crash in British Columbia, Canada. The cause of the crash is unknown.

Updated on Oct 08, 2023 07:14 AM IST
Probe into Nijjar’s killing ‘active and ongoing’, say Canadian police
The killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar remains an “active and ongoing investigation”, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has said

Updated on Sep 30, 2023 08:06 AM IST
Nijjar killing: 50 bullets fired; coordinated attack, report claims citing video
The Washington Post, which also contained accounts of Sikh community members present in the vicinity of the attack, said the attackers fired roughly 50 bullets.

Updated on Sep 27, 2023 09:13 AM IST