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Canada immigration policy: PR to get easier for semi-skilled workers

Many people come to Canada as temporary residents and due to the current labour market, some end up in low-skilled jobs

'Restrict movement': Indian Embassy issues advisory for citizens in Lebanon

Israel strikes Lebanon: The Indian Embassy in Beirut issued a travel advisory, asking citizens to avoid non-essential travel and to remain in touch with the Embassy

India, Canada meet as more arrests may point to another Sikh murder plot

Intelligence chiefs from India and Canada have recently met to share evidence, said people familiar with the matter

In a 1st, US, Canada intercept China-Russia joint patrol jets near Alaska

A statement from Norad maintained that the bombers remained in international airspace in Alaska's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) and were 'not seen as a threat'

Canada women's soccer coach to step aside because of drone incidents

Canada women's soccer coach Bev Priestman said Wednesday she'll step away from the team's opening game against New Zealand at the Paris Olympics in the wake of a pair of drone incidents. New Zealand complained to the International Olympic Committee's integrity unit after it said drones were flown over practice sessions earlier in the week. Two staff members assistant coach Jasmine Mander and Canada Soccer analyst Joseph Lombardi were sent home, the Canadian Olympic Committee said Wednesday. I am ultimately responsible for conduct in our program, Priestman said in a statement. Accordingly, to emphasize our team's commitment to integrity, I have decided to voluntarily withdraw from coaching the match on Thursday. In the spirit of accountability, I do this with the interests of both teams in mind and to ensure everyone feels that the sportsmanship of this game is upheld. The Canadians are the defending gold medalists. In her statement, Priestman also apologized to New Zealand. On .

Wildfire smoke chokes parts of Canada, western US; air quality a concern

Fires burning in California, Oregon, Arizona, Washington and other western states, as well as Canada, have filled the skies in regions of the western U.S. with smoke and haze, forcing some affected areas to declare air quality alerts or advisories. As of Wednesday morning, there were 79 large active wildfires across the country being managed that have burned 1,431,460 acres (579,292 hectares), according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Evacuation orders are in effect for 15 fires in the Northwest, where fires continue to show active to extreme behavior. Communities near several fires in California, the Northern Rockies and the Great Basin are also under evacuation orders. Where are the big fires? regon has 31 large active fires that have burned 791,653 acres (320,371 hectares). The Durkee Fire, the largest active blaze in the U.S., was burning near the Oregon-Idaho border and was 0% contained as of Wednesday morning and had burned nearly 400 square miles (1,036 square ...

Extremists vandalise BAPS Hindu temple in Canada with anti-India graffiti

A BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in the Canadian city of Edmonton has been vandalised with alleged hateful and anti-India graffiti, amidst rising Hinduphobia in the country. The Consulate General of India in Vancouver said in a post on X: We condemn the defacing of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in #Edmonton with anti-India graffiti. We have requested the Canadian authorities to investigate the incident and take prompt action against the perpetrators. There has been no reaction as yet from the BAPS the Bochasanwasi Aksharpurushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, the organisation that runs the temple. Also, there are no reports yet of any official action against the vandalisation that took place on Monday morning. Earlier today, the Edmonton BAPS Mandir was vandalised with paint, displaying hateful rhetoric on the walls of what should be a place of refuge. Hate has no part in Canada - much less in places of worship & prayer. This incident is wrong & goes against the values of our city, said .

Canada invites 6,300 skilled workers for permanent residency: Details here

This initiative by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is a golden opportunity for skilled workers with Canadian work experience

Torrential rains hit Canada's largest city, closing major highway, roads

A major highway, several other thoroughfares and a key transit hub were flooded in Toronto as torrential rains washed over Canada's largest city Tuesday, causing power outages in multiple areas. Toronto police said part of the Don Valley Parkway, which runs from the north part of the city into the downtown area, was closed due to flooding. They also said part of Lakeshore Boulevard, which runs along Lake Ontario, was flooded and closed. Toronto Fire Services said it rescued 14 people from flooding on the highway. We're actively rescuing people that are trapped in their cars or on top of their cars, Deputy Fire Chief Jim Jessop told reporters in the afternoon. We are triaging based on life safety. Tima Nizomov was among those who got stranded on the Don Valley Parkway. The 26-year-old said he had to wait in his BMW, with water around him, until firefighters arrived. A lot of water came but...my car is stuck and that's it, he said, recalling his decision to stay in his vehicle as wa

Torrential rains cause flooding in Canada's Toronto

A major highway, several other thoroughfares and a key transit hub were flooded in Toronto as torrential rains washed over Canada's largest city Tuesday, causing power outages in multiple areas.

Studying in Canada guarantees PR: Why this notion needs to be dispelled

If you are planning to study in Canada, be aware that not all courses will lead to permanent residency

Canada inflation cools more than expected to 2.7% ahead of rate decision

Tuesday's data showed that headline inflation was cooler than the Bank of Canada's 2.9 per cent inflation forecast for the end of the first half of 2024

Decoded: What is Thirty Meter Telescope? Why is it significant for India?

The Thirty Meter Telescope, featuring a 30-meter primary mirror and advanced adaptive optics, aims to explore fundamental questions about the universe

Canada Express Entry draw: 3,200 foreigners get invitation; details here

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada has issued 3,200 invitations to apply (ITAs) in the fourth Express Entry draw this month

Uber sees rise in Indian travellers using app abroad, sets summer record

Uber data shows that Indian travellers (using the app) visited nearly 1,000 cities across 68 countries in 2023, with the top countries being the US, the UK, and Canada

Canadian dream? High housing costs forcing immigrants to leave country

Many new immigrants are discovering that the Canadian dream may be more of a nightmare due to skyrocketing housing costs

Canada fails in domestic military spending, an outlier in Nato: Report

Canada has become an outlier among the 32-member NATO alliance, a major American media outlet said on Monday, on the eve of the crucial NATO summit in this city being hosted by US President Joe Biden. "Over the past several years, Ottawa has become an outlier among the 32-member alliance. It has failed to hit domestic military spending goals, has fallen short on benchmarks to fund new equipment and has no plans to get there," "Politico" said. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Washington, DC to participate in this year's NATO summit that formally begins on Tuesday. According to his office, the summit will be an opportunity for the prime minister to reaffirm Canada's commitment to Euro-Atlantic security and stability, particularly in the face of ongoing Russian aggression and destabilisation. During his meetings here, Trudeau will highlight Canada's contributions to the NATO's collective defence efforts across Europe, including through Operation REASSURANCE, Canada's .

Canada's policies to protect mining sector to shield takeover targets

The move appears to insulate domestic companies from takeovers when the world's biggest mining firms are hunting for metals that underpin the global transition away from fossil fuels

Canada opens doors for skilled Indian workers: Express Entry draw announced

For Indians, this means increased opportunities to migrate to Canada, especially if they have skills in trades or have been nominated by a province

Toronto home sales rise in June after four straight months of decline

The Bank of Canada cut rates by 0.25 per cent to 4.75 per cent in early June, saying monetary policy no longer needed to be as restrictive