Mother and daughter publish book about their journey after a terminal diagnosis
A mother and daughter from Saskatchewan, Tennille and Lydia Corbett, were given news that no one wants to receive: one of them is dying. Tennille was diagnosed with terminal endometrial cancer and given 18 months to live.“When she said, ‘I have about 18 months to live,’ we were like, ‘That’s just a number. It’s fine.’ But … the more...
20 years of giving: Residents fill bags for Calgary Food Bank’s 2024 collection drive – Calgary
By Drew Hasselback Global News Posted September 22, 2024 3:59 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Groups of volunteers worked Saturday to unload re-useable bags filled with donations in support of the Calgary Food Bank. As part of a city-wide food drive, the event goes a long way in ensuring the food bank has enough supplies to last through...
‘AI Means American-Indian Spirit’ : PM Modi In New York | World News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (local time) highlighted the relationship between India and the US in terms of artificial intelligence and gave a new meaning to it, describing it as the America-India spirit. Addressing the Indian diaspora at Nassau Coliseum in New York, Long Island at Modi&US Event, he said, "For the world, AI means artificial intelligence, but...
Air Canada union head threatens to quit if pilots reject deal
The head of the Air Canada pilots union says she’ll step down if members opt not to approve a tentative deal with the airline, raising the stakes as aviators mull whether to accept hefty salary gains or drive an even harder bargain. Charlene Hudy, who chairs the Air Canada contingent of the Air Line Pilots Association, told her fellow...
From ‘Namaste Going Global’ To ‘Capabilities Of Indian Diaspora’, 10 Key Highlights Of PM Modi’s New York Speech | World News
PM Modi In US: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to the United States, addressed an Indian community event in New York. Members of the Indian diaspora welcomed the Prime Minister with chants of 'Modi, Modi' at the Long Island event titled 'Modi and US'. During his speech, PM Modi hailed the people of the...
‘Alarming trend’ of more international students claiming asylum: minister – National
A “growing number” of international students are claiming asylum in order to stay in Canada after being allowed in on student visas, Immigration Minister Marc Miller says, calling it an “alarming trend.” Speaking to Mercedes Stephenson in an interview that aired Sunday on The West Block, Miller said those claimants are using the international student program as a “backdoor...
PM Modi’s US Visit: India Signs Three Key IPEF Agreements Ahead Of Quad Summit | World News
India has signed three Key agreements under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Delaware, USA. These agreements, focusing on the pillars of Clean Economy, Fair Economy, and an overarching IPEF administrative framework, were finalized on Saturday in the presence of the Prime Minister, who is on a three-day trip to the US...
Justin Trudeau headed to UN Summit of the Future amid international instability – National
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to be in New York this week for the 78th meeting of the United Nations General Assembly and the Summit of the Future amid increasing geopolitical instability around the world. “Canada will have a leading role in making the world fairer and more prosperous,” Trudeau said in a news release last week. “I look forward to working...
Iran Coal Mine Explosion Kills 50 People, Leaves 20 Injured | World News
TEHRAN: At least 50 people died and 20 injured in a devastating mine explosion in eastern Iran. The incident has also sparked fears that many more workers may be trapped beneath the rubble, according to a report by Al Jazeera. A methane gas leak caused a deadly explosion at a coal mine in Tabas, located 540 kilometres southeast...
Iran Shows Off Homegrown Military Might; Unveils Jahad Ballistic Missile, Shahed 136-B Drone | World News
Iran just showed off its newest homegrown long-range ballistic missile and kamikaze drone during a major parade held by the country’s armed forces, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. This parade took place at the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, in southern Tehran. It marked the kickoff of Sacred Defense Week,...
