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India's Vancouver Consulate condoles death of students from Tamil Nadu, Puducherry in Canada air accident

The Indian Consulate in Vancouver offered condolences for two students from India. These students tragically died in a flight training air accident in Canada. The consulate is ready to assist families with repatriation of mortal remains. The Indian government actively works to ensure the safety of its citizens abroad. Various…

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Human-Powered World Journey: Colin Angus and Julie Wafaei row through a hurricane; 43,000 km in 720 days

Colin Angus and Julie Wafaei embarked on a daring human-powered adventure, successfully completing a circumnavigation of the globe. Their incredible expedition involved cycling, skiing, and rowing across diverse terrains, even braving a hurricane while navigating the Atlantic Ocean. Starting and finishing their journey in Vancouver, they exemplified the spirit of…

The Times of India

Canadians react to EU's ‘associate member’ proposal

Canadians in Vancouver reacted to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s proposal for closer ties with the European Union, including possible “associate member” status.

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In 2023, researchers tested a Vancouver rain garden against a tire-derived toxin; it kept more than 90% from passing through into drainage

A Vancouver bioretention cell showed a 95% reduction in 6PPD-quinone mass. Researchers found bioretention cells offer a 10-fold reduction in this tire chemical. Modeling predicted over 90% mitigation of loadings under typical storm conditions. This study provides evidence for bioretention's effectiveness in managing tire-derived chemicals.

The Economic Times

This long-distance train is the best way to see the Canadian Rockies

On board the Rocky Mountaineer, Joanna Whitehead discovers a perfect vantage point to view the wonders of British Columbia and Alberta

The Independent UK

In 1985, Rick Hansen began a 40,075-km journey; 40 years later, his barrier-free vision lives on

Rick Hansen embarked on an extraordinary journey in 1985, covering more than 40,000 kilometers to raise vital awareness and funds for individuals with disabilities. This monumental tour sparked a global movement advocating for accessibility, which continues through the Rick Hansen Foundation today. Their focus now includes programs on accessibility certification…

The Times of India

Royal Caribbean cancels Alaska cruise after 1,700 passengers board ship in Vancouver and are left waiting; guests told to leave by midnight

Royal Caribbean had to cancel an Alaska cruise just after 1700 passengers boarded in Vancouver due to unexpected maintenance issues. This cancellation left many travelers scrambling for alternative plans and caused considerable disruption. In response, the cruise line provided affected guests with refunds and future cruise credits, while later voyages…

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1,700 passengers boarded an Alaska cruise, only for Royal Caribbean to cancel it two days later

Royal Caribbean cancelled an Alaska cruise after around 1,700 passengers had already boarded the ship in Vancouver. The seven-night sailing was delayed because of an unspecified technical issue and was later cancelled after passengers spent two days waiting on board. Guests were offered refunds, future cruise credit and help with…

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Zaheer Khan joins Yuvraj Singh as co-owner of Vancouver Anchors in Canada Super 60

Former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan has joined the Vancouver Anchors ownership group. He reunites with his former teammate Yuvraj Singh in this new venture. The Canada Super 60 season two will be held in Vancouver. This event will feature elite men's and women's cricket competitions. Both players aim to…

The Economic Times

What happened to Kal Dosanjh, Vancouver cop arrested for alleged fraud? His boss says, 'This officer had a profile in the community and internally, and officers are angry and disappointed'

For years, Kalwinder “Kal” Dosanjh built his public identity around one message: keep young people away from gangs, drugs and crime. A longtime Vancouver police officer, youth mentor and founder of a charitable foundation, Dosanjh became a familiar figure in British Columbia's South Asian community. He spoke to young people…

The Times of India

This Artist Made 26 Playful Freakabana-Inspired Compositions That Bring Flowers Into Unexpected Places

What if flowers could be transformed into intricate, temporary sculptures, existing only long enough to be captured through photography?Jennifer Latour is a self-taught artist based in Vancouver, Canada, who turns this fleeting idea into a practice. Best known for her Species series, Latour creates elaborate floral sculptures that exist for…

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‘Men calling us woke need our show more than most’: punks Piss on finding strength in visceral confrontations of sexual violence

The Vancouver band earned a cult fandom for their uncompromising gigs. As they ready their brutal debut album, they discuss subverting audience expectations and the nightly toll of excavating trauma onstage

The Guardian - UK

This 590-mile Canadian train journey takes you through mountains, canyons and some of North America’s most spectacular scenery

This 590-mile Canadian train journey takes travellers from Vancouver through dramatic canyons, forests and towering mountain landscapes before reaching the spectacular Canadian Rockies, offering a scenic alternative to a traditional road trip. Along the way, passengers can enjoy panoramic views, historic rail routes and some of western Canada’s most unforgettable…

The Economic Times

5 Things Indian Travellers Consistently Get Wrong When Planning a First Trip to Canada

Confusing the eTA with the Visitor Visa, and Getting Stopped at Check-InIndian passport holders require a Visitor Visa to enter Canada, not an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). The eTA applies to visa-exempt nationalities. This distinction sounds administrative, but it has stranded travellers at Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad airports because airlines…

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Canada Beyond Niagara: British Columbia, the Rockies, and What Indian Travellers Actually Need to Know

Why the West Gets SkippedThe Toronto-Niagara circuit exists because it's easy to explain to a travel agent and easy to sell as a package. Flights from Mumbai or Delhi land in Toronto. The family WhatsApp group has already been to Niagara. The path of least resistance runs east to west…

The Times of India

Vancouver captures heat that normally disappears down showers, sinks and toilets and sends it back into buildings; sewage now supplies most of one district's renewable heat

Every day thousands of showers, sinks and toilets flush warm wastewater down the drain. Now some of that heat is not going to waste in Vancouver. Instead, it is being recovered from sewage and pumped into buildings to power one of the city’s largest low-carbon heating systems, states a report…

The Economic Times

In 2006, volunteers lowered a stripped Boeing 737 into the Pacific; 20 years later, the jet has become a cold-water artificial reef

A retired Boeing 737 now rests on the seafloor off Vancouver Island. This aircraft was transformed into an artificial reef by Canada. The Xihuw Reef attracts numerous fish and marine invertebrates. Divers explore the sunken jet, which serves as a popular dive destination. This human-made structure has become a thriving…

The Times of India

Canada lowered a retired Boeing 737 onto the seabed off Vancouver Island; the 100-foot jet now sits nearly 90 feet underwater as an artificial reef for marine life

In an innovative environmental initiative, a Boeing 737 from Canadian Airlines has been transformed into an artificial reef off the coast of Chemainus, British Columbia. Sunk in 2006, this aircraft has undergone a thorough cleaning by dedicated volunteers before its descent. Now known as Xihwu Reef, it has become a…

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What the Paint Is Hiding

Vancouver's wooden houses are failing quietly, from the outside in. A West Broadway contractor who has spent three decades on the city's ladders explains why the coating is almost never the problem.

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Record-breaking investment in renewables could cement Canada as new clean energy superpower

The slated green energy plans could light, heat and cool all the homes in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver combined.

Bangkok Post

Chinese activist held by Thailand arrives in Canada

A Chinese activist detained in Thailand has arrived in Canada, a month after police prevented her boarding a flight from Bangkok to Vancouver, according to supporters.

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See Erin Krakow Head To Vancouver To Film When Calls The Heart With Her Baby In Tow

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Myles Smith cancels show due to 'major family health issue'

Myles Smith took to his Instagram Stories to tell fans he wouldn’t be able to perform as scheduled in Vancouver, Canada, on August 4.

The Independent UK

Myles Smith cancels Canada show due to ‘major family health issue’

The singer shared a statement after cancelling a concert in Vancouver which was due to be held on August 4

The Conversation

Access to cycling is unfair across Canadian cities

Cities in Canada are creating bike infrastructure to support active and sustainable transportation. But as bike networks expand, some neighbourhoods tend to benefit more than others, and that raises an important question: Who is benefiting from these investments?

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