The British Columbia government has announced plans to open new involuntary care facilities in Surrey and Prince George for people living with severe mental illness, substance-use disorders and brain injuries. According to the provincial government, the renovated facilities will add a total of 132 new beds, including 60 at a new involuntary care centre in Surrey. The expansion is intended to provide specialized treatment and care for people who require intensive support. Premier David Eby said the new facilities are designed to help people stabilize and rebuild their lives during periods of ac

Former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi and several senior Congress leaders are scheduled to meet Punjab Congress in-charge Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday as the party continues its organisational preparations ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly election. Channi confirmed the meeting in a social media post, stating that senior Congress leader and MLA Rana Gurjeet Singh will host the gathering at his residence. According to Channi, the meeting will focus on various organisational matters related to the party. According to available information, former deputy chief minister Sukhjinder Sing

Canada's Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, has announced that he will lead a Team Canada Trade Mission to India from Oct. 12 to 17. According to the federal government, the mission is aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and economic ties while creating new opportunities for Canadian businesses in the Indian market. Sidhu said Canada and India currently share approximately $31 billion in two-way trade. He said the federal government's goal is to double that figure by 2030. He added that India remains one of the world's fastest-growing major economies, offering significant oppo

A Saskatchewan man has been sentenced to a conditional sentence of two years less a day after a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigation into an immigration fraud scheme. According to a CBSA news release issued Friday, Balvir Singh was also ordered to pay a $10,000 fine. The agency said the investigation began in 2018 after border services officers across Canada noticed an unusually high number of immigration applications connected to a Saskatoon-based non-profit organization. The CBSA, working with the Government of Saskatchewan, said investigators identified foreign nationals who e

West Vancouver resident Gurinder Singh Deo has been arrested in France, the RCMP's Pacific Region Federal Policing confirmed. Police said the 40-year-old is currently in custody in France while legal proceedings are underway to extradite him to the United States. According to the RCMP, Deo was identified in the recent joint FBI and RCMP investigation known as Operation Hard Ball. U.S. authorities have charged him in connection with a drug trafficking case, alleging he helped facilitate the movement of narcotics into Southern California through alleged links to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang. U.S.

Excitement is brewing among Justin Bieber fans as reports suggest that the pop icon is in discussions to perform at the upcoming FIFA World Cup Halftime Show. This year marks the event's inaugural Halftime Show, and Bieber is being considered alongside other music legends like Madonna, Shakira, and the K-pop sensation BTS, who were confirmed back in May. The buzz intensified after Bieber was spotted at the World Cup opening ceremony in Inglewood, California, where he reportedly treated VIP guests to an exclusive backstage performance of his hit song "Yukon." Dressed in a stylish pink hoodie

Jasmine Singh Punjabi actor Tarsem Jassar, currently captivating audiences with his compelling role in the film Dastaar, recently visited the Connect Media Network office to discuss the significance of his latest project produced by Whitehill Studios. During the conversation, Tarsem highlighted various aspects of Dastaar, which sheds light on the racism faced by Sikhs worldwide and their unwavering commitment to dignity in the face of adversity. With a blend of seriousness and humor, the discussion took a lighter turn when Tarsem was asked about his dream collaboration with a Bollywood ac

As we reach the midpoint of the year, the cinematic landscape has been heavily influenced by major announcements and significant releases such as Ranveer Singh's "Dhurandhar: The Revenge," Sunny Deol's "Border 2," and Akshay Kumar's "Bhoot Bangla." Now, attention shifts to the latter half of 2026, which promises an array of high-profile films featuring some of the biggest stars in Indian cinema. In line with this, IMDb has released its list of the Most Anticipated Indian Movies for the second half of the year, with Ranbir Kapoor's eagerly awaited "Ramayana: Part 1" leading the rankings. This

Comedian Zakir Khan is gearing up to make his return to Netflix with a new stand-up special titled Papa Yaar. The announcement was made by the streaming giant through a video shared on its official Instagram account on Sunday, offering fans a glimpse of the project ahead of its release. The teaser showcased an intimate exchange between Khan and his father, Ustad Ismail Khan, hinting at the personal and emotional themes that will feature in the special. Accompanying the clip was a caption that read, “Papa’s big day is almost here. Catch Zakir Khan’s Papa Yaar, arriving soon exclusively

Jasmine Singh In a recent visit to the Connedia Media Network studio in Surrey, Gippy Grewal, Sargun Mehta, and the talented cast and crew of Punjabi film "Carry On Jatta 4" brought an infectious energy that left everyone buzzing. Gippy shared the excitement of fans, revealing that he had been inundated with messages urging him to create this sequel. In a groundbreaking announcement, Gippy disclosed that for the first time in Punjabi cinema, special effects driven by artificial intelligence have been employed to bring the beloved character of the late Jaswinder Bhalla back to life. In an a