Canadian crime blogger Gursewak Singh Bal was recently arrested in Mississauga and charged in the U.S. with conspiracy to commit murder for allegedly taking a $10,000 payment to post a photo of an FBI witness on his website, "The Dirty News," so the fugitive drug lord Ryan Wedding's associates could find and kill the informant, which they did in Colombia in January 2025; this arrest drew renewed attention to the blogger's prior online behavior, including the alleged doxxing

Following a period of diplomatic strain between 2023 and early 2025, India–Canada relations are now undergoing a major reset. High-level meetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Mark Carney have produced concrete commitments: the rapid relaunch of CEPA negotiations to push bilateral trade toward $50 billion USD by 2030, and expanded cooperation in nuclear energy, space, defence, and advanced technologies. Both nations have signalled a clear, pragmatic

B.C.’s police oversight body has launched an investigation into a fatal collision involving a Surrey police vehicle that occurred early on Christmas Day. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) confirmed that the incident happened shortly after 6 a.m. PT near the intersection of 108 Avenue and 132 Street, close to Whalley Athletic Park. According to investigators, officers from the Surrey Police Service were exiting a nearby gas station when their vehicle struck a female

The United States has confirmed it carried out coordinated military strikes against Islamic State-linked militants operating in north-western Nigeria, following an announcement by former President Donald Trump describing the operation as “powerful and deadly.” In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said the US military had conducted what he called “numerous precise strikes” against Islamic State fighters. He accused the extremist group of brutally killing

NEWS RELEASE With seven months to go until FIFA World Cup 2026™ the Vancouver Host Committee is supporting Level the Field, a registered charity, to raise $5 million to help make sport more inclusive and accessible for everyone in B.C. “We want to deliver a legacy that reaches beyond match days,” said Jessie Adcock, Host Committee Lead for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Vancouver Host Committee. “Supporting Level the Field with this public donation campaign will help build a more

Ryan Wedding is a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder who competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics. He is now a fugitive and has been added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, facing federal charges in the U.S. for allegedly leading a transnational drug trafficking network (dubbed "Operation Giant Slalom") and orchestrating multiple murders in connection with his criminal enterprise. His organization is accused of shipping large amounts of cocaine from Colombia through M

King Charles III used his Christmas Day address to highlight unity, compassion, and shared values as global conflicts and social tensions continue to affect communities worldwide. In his fourth annual Christmas broadcast, the 77-year-old monarch said diversity should be a source of strength, stressing that common values can help ensure “right triumphs over wrong.” He noted that his meetings with people of different faiths have reinforced a shared desire for peace and respect

Protest art statues depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and financier Jeffrey Epstein are displayed on the National Mall near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (File photo: J. Scott Applewhite/AP) The United States Department of Justice says it has uncovered more than one million additional documents that may be connected to the case of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, prompting a delay in the full public release of records mandated by Congress. In a statement issued

Prime Minister Mark Carney has delivered his annual holiday message, encouraging Canadians to pause during the season to reflect, reconnect with loved ones, and draw strength from shared traditions. In a recorded address released by the Prime Minister’s Office, Carney said the holidays serve as a reminder that light can emerge even after periods of darkness, offering hope and renewal across cultures and faiths. As a Catholic, Carney highlighted the significance of Christmas f

NEWS DERBY recently secured an exclusive conversation with Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh K Patnaik, to discuss the state of bilateral relations between Canada and India and also his impressions of the Canadian landscape. High Commissioner Patnaik offered encouraging insights into the improvements currently underway in the relations between Canada and India. He emphasized the strong foundation provided by the Canadian populace, noting that the people of Canada are

David Robert Patrick Eby is a Canadian politician and lawyer who has served as the 37th and current premier of British Columbia since November 18, 2022. Eby is a member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party (NDP) and has served as party leader since October 21, 2022. He has represented Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia since 2013.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has launched large-scale military attacks against ISIL targets in Syria, describing the operation as a decisive response aimed at weakening the extremist group’s remaining presence in the region. In a statement, Trump said the strikes were intended to target ISIL leadership, infrastructure, and operational networks, emphasizing that the United States would continue to act forcefully against terrorist organizations that

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has confirmed it will not release all of its files related to Jeffrey Epstein by the federally mandated Friday deadline, citing the sheer volume of documents and the need to protect sensitive information, including the identities of victims. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the department began releasing a large batch of records Friday, amounting to several hundred thousand documents, but acknowledged that the disclosure falls sho

Mandeep Dhaliwal is the Conservative Party of British Columbia MLA for Surrey North, first elected in the 2024 British Columbia general election. Immigrating to Canada in his twenties, he established a career as a small business owner in Surrey, operating Fixman Auto Glass Repair and Supplier. Prior to his business life, he completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in India and was a national-level Kabaddi player, winning a gold medal in an inter-college tournament. He has a histor

Lovleen Singh Gill is an advocate based in Surrey, British Columbia. He manages Mangi Law Corporation, which was incorporated in April 2020. The firm aims to provide professional legal services across several key areas: Immigration Law Real Estate Law Civil Litigation Criminal Law Mr. Gill is known for providing honest opinions on client cases. His services have been noted for professional handling. He has expertise in the Indian Constitution and has appeared on many internat

The Conservative Party of Canada has introduced a new motion in Parliament that could put pressure on the governing Liberals by highlighting internal disagreements over a proposed oil-export pipeline. The motion, brought forward by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, focuses on the recent agreement between the federal government and the Government of Alberta. That agreement opens the door to building a new pipeline that would move Alberta’s bitumen to a deep-water port in B

Dr. Paramjeet Singh Ranu is a prominent figure from Punjab and National President of Sehajdhari Sikh Party SSJ, who gained attention for his persistent and vocal challenges to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the powerful body responsible for managing historical Sikh gurdwaras. A medical doctor by profession and a passionate Sikh activist, Ranu has often targeted the SGPC's management, particularly regarding alleged financial irregularities, lack of transpa

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants to work collaboratively with Government of British Columbia to explore lifting the tanker ban, even as significant resistance remains in the province. In recent remarks before a parliamentary committee, a federal official said discussions between Ottawa and Alberta are ongoing, and the parties are “close to a place” where concrete decisions may emerge. Still, no private company has committed to building a pipeline from Alberta to

File photo by Geoff Robins / AFP via Getty Images The government of Canada has formally declared that agents aligned with a foreign government are suspected of criminal activities on Canadian soil, including harassment, surveillance, intimidation, extortion and murder, targeting members of the Sikh community. As part of the response, Canada expelled several diplomats whose names were tied to the investigations. Canadian authorities emphasized that foreign diplomats or agents

Mohit Verma, who came to Canada from Punjab as an international student, spoke about the journey of international students living in Canada. He shared their challenges and expectations, and is now helping many students to grow and find jobs.