India’s Act East Policy (AEP) enjoys high priority in the nation’s foreign policy architecture. This is evident from the efforts and resources devoted to building relations with the region and addressing diverse issues of humanitarian assistance, maritime security, economic cooperation, and power balancing faced by the region’s states. India’s leaders and diplomats participate – actively…
Climate Change is a defining challenge of our times but as the world hurtles toward an escalating climate crisis, India is stepping into a global leadership role to tackle climate change. Armed with a combination of ambition, innovation, and soft power diplomacy, the country has not only set bold climate commitments but has also delivered…
On 24 October 2025, the United Nations (UN) Charter will mark its 80th anniversary. When the Charter came into force, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) had 51 member states. Today, there are 193 member-states in the UNGA, of whom 134 have declared themselves to be developing countries under the banner of the Group of 77…
The lineup for the Canadian women’s curling championship was completed Sunday with the crowning of eight champions. A field of 18 teams will curl Feb. 14-23 in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay, Ont. Corryn Brown (B.C.), Kayla Skrlik (Alberta), Nancy Martin (Saskatchewan), Kate Cameron (Manitoba), Danielle Inglis (Ontario), Krista McCarville (Northern Ontario),…
A protest held by three people northwest of Edmonton over the weekend is being investigated by RCMP who said investigators are consulting with the Mounties’ hate crimes co-ordinator on the case. Janet Glockler-Hooke told 880 CHED she was headed to a mall in St. Albert, Alta., on Saturday and when she turned into the parking…
A complicated legal battle involving a North Bay construction company accused of damaging a threatened species habitat has come to an end — for now. Last week, Ontario’s Court of Appeal rejected the province’s attempt to reopen the government’s case against Consolidated Homes Limited. It’s an outcome Crown lawyers feared could hurt their ability to prosecute future…
American speed skating star Jordan Stolz has won the men’s 500 metres at a World Cup in Calgary. The 20-year-old has yet to lose a race this season in the 500, 1,000 and 1,500 metres. He went 3-for-3 at the Olympic Oval. Stolz won the 500 in a time of 33.85 seconds. The American will…
A move by city council in Port Moody, B.C., to ban mobile live animal programs and petting zoos is being met with mixed reactions. On Tuesday, council tasked city staff to develop a policy banning these programs from operating on public or private property in the city. “This is a really novel decision. Port Moody is…
Five veteran Indigenous journalists have launched a new organization dedicated to supporting and representing fellow First Nations, Metis and Inuit storytellers. The Indigenous Media Association of Canada, or IMAC, will represent Indigenous journalists and media at the federal level, push for better coverage of Indigenous communities by mainstream media and advocate for the implementation of…
New Italian speed skater Davide Ghiotto has set a world record in the men’s 10,000 metres in Calgary’s Olympic Oval. Ghiotto crossed the line in 12 minutes 25.69 seconds to better the previous record of 12:30.74 set by Sweden’s Nils van der Poel at the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing. Clocks 12 minutes 25.69 to beat…
