B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson has announced a proposed $1,000 annual provincial income-tax cut for low- and middle-income families. Speaking at a grocery store in Surrey, Doerkson said that if elected premier, his government would raise the provincial basic personal income-tax exemption to $32,000. He said this would mean British Columbians would pay no provincial income tax on their first $32,000 of income. Doerkson said a two-income household could save up to $2,000 a year under the proposal, with the money remaining in families’ pockets rather than going to the government. He al

A 27-year-old Abbotsford man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash in Burnaby that killed an elderly couple nearly two years ago. According to Burnaby RCMP, the crash occurred on December 21, 2024, at Boundary Road and Forest Street, where two vehicles collided and one vehicle struck the other from the side. A 67-year-old woman and a 71-year-old man, who were travelling in the same vehicle, died at the scene. Following an investigation that lasted nearly two years, the RCMP’s Criminal Collision Investigation Team determined that charges were warranted. The B.C. Prosecution Servic

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby has promised to freeze ICBC insurance rates for another three years if his party is re-elected. Speaking during a campaign stop in Richmond, Eby said the move would mean B.C. drivers would go a total of 10 years without facing additional increases in their vehicle insurance rates. Eby credited his government’s no-fault insurance reforms for helping move B.C. from having some of the most expensive auto insurance in Canada to among the most affordable. He also criticized B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson, warning that insurance rates could double again if the Co

Canada’s House of Commons is set to vote today on the federal government’s controversial Bill C-39, which aims to fast-track approvals for major projects. The bill has drawn criticism over a provision that would amend Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, giving the Labour Minister the power to intervene in an ongoing strike by citing the national interest. NDP parliamentary leader Don Davies has called the bill an attack on workers’ and Indigenous rights, as well as environmental protections. He said he is concerned about a growing trend of power being concentrated in the hands of cabi

Vancouver’s municipal election advance voting has set a new daily record, with 25,142 people casting their ballots on Wednesday, the second day of advance voting. According to preliminary figures released by the City of Vancouver, it was the highest number of advance votes recorded in a single day in the city’s history. The previous record was set just four days earlier, on Oct. 3, when 21,824 voters cast their ballots on the first day of advance voting. In comparison, only 10,502 people voted on the second day of advance voting during Vancouver’s 2022 municipal election. This year’s f

Amritsar Commissionerate Police, in a joint operation with Gujarat Police, has solved the murder case of social media influencer Mad Sandhu and arrested six accused. Police Commissioner Harmanbir Singh Gill said the arrested accused include the alleged main shooter and prime accused, Parminder alias Kaka. He was arrested in Gujarat with the assistance of Gujarat Police. A team of Amritsar Police has also left for Gujarat by air to formally arrest him and bring him back. Mad Sandhu was shot dead on October 3 on Loharka Road in Amritsar. A case was registered at Cantt Police Station, Amritsar, u

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to actor Salman Khan seeking his response to a petition filed by the producers of the film Kaala Hiran: The Battle for Legal. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani issued the notice on the producers’ application. The producers argued that a similar dispute is already pending before the High Court as part of an earlier petition filed by Salman Khan. Khan has sought a stay on the release of the film, which is reportedly based on his life. Earlier, on July 27, a single-judge bench had passed an interim order directing online platforms to remove the film’s teas

Jasmine Singh The International South Asian Film Festival (ISAFF) 2026 recently brought together filmmakers, artists, and cinema enthusiasts for an unforgettable five-day celebration of film, creativity, and cultural expression. This year's festival, held in a vibrant atmosphere, was marked by a red carpet event that attracted a dazzling array of talent from the film industry, eager to share their latest projects and visions. A Star-Studded Red Carpet The red carpet was alive with excitement as filmmakers and artists gathered to celebrate their craft. Among the notable attendees was Sayani Gu

Saudagar Singh, father of Sidhu Moosewala’s former manager Shaganpreet Singh, has been sent to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with the firing at Punjabi singer Gulab Sidhu’s home. The 65-year-old was arrested from Khanna on Friday and is the 10th person arrested in the case. Police had earlier arrested nine people, including two alleged shooters, and recovered weapons, including two Zigana pistols.

Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh shared a video encouraging his fans to stay away from unnecessary stress and not worry about other people’s opinions. He urged his followers to enjoy life and focus on their own happiness. In the video, Diljit is seen sitting outdoors with a cup of tea as he tells fans, “Don’t take stress. Don’t worry. Remove stress from your life. No one’s opinion matters to you.”