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Canadian authorities confirm first case of hantavirus

The cruise ship MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, leaves the port of Granadilla de Abona, in Tenerife, Spain, on May 11. (REUTERS)
Published on May 18, 2026 10:14 am IST

Canada confirms first hantavirus case after passenger from ship tests positive

The cruise ship MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, leaves the port of Granadilla de Abona, Tenerife, Spain
Updated on May 17, 2026 05:26 am IST

Two Indian nationals face deportation in Canada extortion-linked shooting case

30-year-old Pardaman Singh and 22-year-old Damnjeet Singh, who was arrested by Canadian police in connection with alleged extortion-related violence.
Updated on May 14, 2026 10:09 am IST

3 Indian-origin men found guilty of couple’s murder in Canada

The three accused, in their 20s, had pleaded not guilty. (Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press via AP)
Updated on May 10, 2026 12:00 am IST

‘No information’ on Indian link to extortion violence: Canada province premier

British Columbia Premier David Eby was the first leader to call for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to be listed as a terrorist entity in Canada and the Federal government obliged last year. (REUTERS)
Published on Mar 05, 2026 11:53 am IST

Canada PM to visit town in mourning after mass shooting

HT Image
Published on Feb 13, 2026 12:12 am IST

Canada shooting suspect shot mother, step-brother, students and then self

The six victims of the school shooting have been identified as a 39-year-old teacher, three 12-year-old girls, a 12-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy.
Published on Feb 12, 2026 01:26 pm IST

18-year-old suspect identified in Canada school shooting that killed 9. Details

Law enforcement vehicles blocking the street are seen at the site of the middle school and high school building where a shooting took place in the small town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on February 11, 2026.
Updated on Feb 12, 2026 06:35 am IST

Indian-origin man shot in Canada, police suspect targeted gang-linked attack

Police said Gill was known to them, and the shooting "appears to have a nexus to the British Columbia Gang conflict".
Published on Jan 26, 2026 03:06 am IST

Canada leader refutes media report linking Bishnoi gang activities to Indian govt

British Columbia Premier David Eby in Vancouver on January 6, while making the announcement of the forthcoming trade mission to India. (Government of British Columbia)
Updated on Jan 17, 2026 02:53 pm IST

Punjab CM bats for stronger trade relations with Canada

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann presenting a souvenir to British Columbia premier David Eby. (HT)
Published on Jan 17, 2026 05:18 am IST

Indo-Canadian businessman murdered in British Columbia; police launch probe

Baljinder Singh Garcha, also known as Binder, was the victim found lying near a property in the town of Surrey in British Columbia, Canada. (Credit: IHIT)
Updated on Jan 15, 2026 11:25 am IST

Indo-Canadian man killed in targeted shooting in British Columbia

Mugshots of homicide victim Navpreet Dhaliwal (right) and Anmol Sandhu released by Canadian police in 2024. (Abbotsford Police Department)
Updated on Jan 14, 2026 02:30 pm IST

Canada: Premier of British Columbia Davd Eby set to lead trade mission to India next week

British Columbia Premier David Eby in Vancouver on Tuesday, while making the announcement of the forthcoming trade mission to India. ((Credit: Government of British Columbia)
Published on Jan 07, 2026 10:53 am IST

Canada: Man receives life sentence for role in brazen 2022 killing of Indo-Canadian in Vancouver

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) vehicles outside the organisation's headquarters in Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Photograph for representation purpose only). (Bloomberg)
Published on Oct 29, 2025 11:02 am IST

Shots fired at Kapil Sharma’s café again

Premises of the Indian entertainer Kapil Sharma's Kap's Cafe after an attack, in Surrey, Canada on Thursday (PTI)
Published on Oct 17, 2025 04:44 am IST

Shots fired at comedian Kapil Sharma’s cafe in Canada, again

Kap’s Cafe in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, which was fired at by unknown persons in the early hours of Thursday. (Credit: Sameer Kaushal/NewsDerby)
Updated on Oct 16, 2025 10:22 pm IST

Canada: Bishnoi gang member jailed for 6 years for firing at AP Dhillon’s house

Vikram Sharma against whom an arrest warrant has been issued. Canadian investigators believe he has fled to India.
Published on Oct 03, 2025 04:30 am IST

Canada: Bishnoi gang member jailed for 6 yrs for firing at AP Dhillon’s house

A wanted poster issued by police for Vikram Sharma, who Canadian investigators believe has fled to India. ((Credit: West Shore RCMP))
Updated on Oct 02, 2025 02:01 pm IST

Canada’s law enforcement agencies launch task force to tackle menace of extortions

Kap’s Cafe in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada which was fired at by unknown persons in July and August this year. (Credit: Sameer Kaushal/NewsDerby)
Published on Sept 18, 2025 11:11 am IST

Orca Wiesblatt, Allen Americans hockey player, dies in car accident at 25

Orca Wiesblatt, brother of NHL star Ozzy Wiesblatt, tragically died in a car crash at 25 in British Columbia
Updated on Sept 16, 2025 12:06 am IST

What happened to Toyota World Runners? Influencer couple killed in accident

Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans ran the YouTube channel Toyota World Runners.
Published on Aug 13, 2025 02:22 am IST

Kapil Sharma shares pics as Canada police dine at his cafe, days after shooting

Kapil Sharma's restaurant reopened on July 20 after a recent firing incident.
Published on Aug 04, 2025 10:07 am IST

Attack on Kap’s cafe: Staff was inside when shots were fired, says Canadian cops

A police vehicle stationed outside Kap’s Café, a newly opened restaurant owned by Indian comedian and actor Kapil Sharma on Thursday. (PTI)
Published on Jul 12, 2025 10:02 am IST

Shots fired at Kap’s Cafe in Canada while staff were inside

Kap’s Cafe in Surrey, British Columbia, which was fired at by unknown persons in the early hours of Thursday. (Sameer Kaushal/NewsDerby)
Updated on Jul 11, 2025 02:43 pm IST

Man shared ex’s nudes with her employer in ‘public interest’, rules Canada court

After their relationship ended, the woman's ex-partner sent images to her employer, claiming that he was reporting her for “workplace misconduct.”
Published on Jun 26, 2025 08:08 pm IST

Canada: Historic gurdwara calls for new Kanishka memorial in British Columbia

The memorial to the victims of Air India flight 182 at Stanley Park in Vancouver, Canada. (HT photo)
Updated on Jun 03, 2025 11:07 am IST

Indo-Canadian organisations call upon British Columbia govt to establish learning centre in remembrance of Air India flight bombing

Mourners at the memorial to the victims of Air India flight 182 at Stanley Park in Vancouver,Canada gathered on June 23 last year. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 01, 2025 11:05 am IST

Hindu-Sikh unity movement to spread across Canada, US in 2025

Core committee members of the United Sikhs and Hindus Association of North America at their meeting at the Ross Street gurdwara in Vancouver, on Saturday
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 04:04 pm IST