BC Premier David Eby announced today at a news conference in Victoria that he will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss President Donald Trump's tariff threats against the province's softwood sector. Eby revealed that he will also meet with forest industry leaders in Prince George tomorrow. His primary concern is that Trump's rhetoric about targeting BC's softwood industry could result in job losses on both sides of the border. Notably, Eby made strong remarks about Trump, emphasizing that the longstanding relationship between the US and Canada would not be undermined by the wrong

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has approved the resumption of the Teerth Yatra scheme for the people of the state. Under this initiative, individuals over the age of 50 will be able to travel to religious places free of cost, with the government covering the entire expense. A budget of Rs 100 crore has been allocated for the scheme. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced that registration for the scheme will begin at the end of April, and the yatra will commence in May. Travel arrangements, including both bus and train options, will be provided for those aged 50 and above. The li

The Quebec government has introduced a bill to preserve the integrity of the electoral process by tackling deliberate disinformation and election interference. The bill tabled today by the province's minister for democratic institutions would make it an offence to knowingly spread false information to influence or disturb an election or compromise the public’s trust in the electoral process. Jean-François Roberge says it would also be an offence to falsely represent the chief electoral officer or a candidate in order to mislead the public. Roberge says examples of false representations incl

B.C.'s David Eby government is facing a significant setback. Global credit rating agencies S&P and Moody’s both downgraded British Columbia's credit rating on the same day. The agencies cited the province's growing deficit and lack of a clear plan to exit its fiscal crisis. Moody’s projected that British Columbia's deficit will widen to $14.3 billion this year, which is 31 percent higher than the estimate made by Finance Minister Brenda Bailey in last month's budget and 57 percent higher than the most recent estimate of last year's deficit. Moody’s stated that B.C.'s credit outlook

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has pledged to eliminate the GST on Canadian-made cars and light trucks if elected. He stated that this measure would save Canadians up to $2,500 on vehicles priced at $50,000 or less, while also boosting demand for domestic automobiles and protecting auto industry jobs. During a campaign stop in Kingston, Ontario, Poilievre urged provincial premiers to cut provincial taxes by the same amount, which could result in total savings of up to $7,000 per vehicle for consumers.

Resham Kaur, the wife of renowned Sufi singer and former BJP MP Hansraj Hans, has passed away at the age of 62. She breathed her last this afternoon at Tagore Hospital in Jalandhar, Punjab, after battling a long illness. Resham Kaur had been suffering from heart disease for an extended period and had recently undergone a stent procedure. Her death has left the family and the community in mourning. Reports indicate that her last rites will be held on Thursday morning at Hansraj Hans' native village.

Comedian Sudesh Lehri, known for his impeccable comic timing and memorable roles in hit TV shows and films, has recently welcomed a new member into his family. Sudesh has become a grandfather! His son Mani’s wife has given birth to a baby boy. Sudesh shared the joyous news with his fans by posting a heartwarming picture of his grandson, in which the little one is holding his finger. Along with the picture, Sudesh wrote: "New member of our family #grandson." The entire family is celebrating the arrival of their new bundle of joy. Many TV personalities and fans have sent their congratulations

Director Sanoj Mishra, who offered a film role to the viral girl Monalisa during the Mahakumbh Mela, has been arrested by the police on charges of sexual harassment. Mishra's arrest followed the rejection of his bail plea by the Delhi High Court. Mishra is accused of repeatedly raping a young woman from a small town who aspired to become an actress. A team from Nabi Karim police station in Central Delhi arrested Mishra in Ghaziabad. The victim also claims that Mishra forced her to undergo three abortions. In February 2025, the accused allegedly abandoned her and threatened to post her obscene

Channi Nattan and Inderpal Moga are two of the most beloved artists in the Punjabi music industry, known for delivering chart-topping hits. In an exclusive conversation with Connect Cine, the duo opened up about their journey and an unexpected turn of events during the making of Diljit Dosanjh’s superhit song Umbrella.While Umbrella stands out as one of Channi Nattan’s well-received tracks, fans may have noticed his absence from its official video. For the first time, Channi revealed the reason behind this in our interview. He shared that both he and Inderpal Moga were supposed to be part

Bollywood producer Karan Johar recently announced the launch of the upcoming film "Kesari 2." He emphasized the film's significance as it marks the introduction of the 24th debut filmmaker under Dharma Productions. Karan expressed excitement about the project and highlighted the dedication of the director and the cast, who have worked tirelessly over the past four years to bring the film to life despite various challenges.