India’s Foreign Affairs Minister says Canada is his country’s “biggest problem” when it comes to Sikh separatism. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar also accused Canada of welcoming criminals when asked about his reaction to developments in the case of a homicide that has roiled tensions between the two countries. RCMP charged three Indian nationals last Friday in the death of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was shot dead last June as he left a temple in Surrey, B.C. His death sparked a wave of protests and rallies against Indian diplomats in Canada, particularly after Prime Minister...… India’s Foreign Affairs Minister says Canada is his country’s “biggest problem” when it comes to Sikh separatism. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar also accused Canada of welcoming criminals when asked about his reaction to developments in the case of a homicide that has roiled tensions between the two countries. RCMP charged three Indian nationals last Friday in the death of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was shot dead last June as he left a temple in Surrey, B.C. His death sparked a wave of protests and rallies against Indian diplomats in Canada, particularly after Prime Minister...WW…

Princess Anne saluted Canadian veterans and current forces members today during a ceremony at British Columbia’s legislature cenotaph commemorating the Second World War’s Battle of the Atlantic. The princess, King Charles’s sister, laid a wreath during the ceremony to mark the war’s largest and longest battle, during which Canada lost 24 warships and more than 4,300 Canadian forces and merchant marine members. The ceremony was part of a three day Royal visit to the West Coast that concludes today. Previous stops saw her take part in the commissioning of the first Arctic patrol...… Princess Anne saluted Canadian veterans and current forces members today during a ceremony at British Columbia’s legislature cenotaph commemorating the Second World War’s Battle of the Atlantic. The princess, King Charles’s sister, laid a wreath during the ceremony to mark the war’s largest and longest battle, during which Canada lost 24 warships and more than 4,300 Canadian forces and merchant marine members. The ceremony was part of a three day Royal visit to the West Coast that concludes today. Previous stops saw her take part in the commissioning of the first Arctic patrol...WW…

Students across Canada digging in as they demand universities divest from Israel-related companies A patchwork of colourful tarps covered dozens of tents at a pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill University’s downtown campus on Sunday, shielding protesters from both the heavy rain and prying eyes. More than a week after the first Canadian pro-Palestinian campus encampment began in Montreal, organizers at both McGill and the University of Toronto said they’ve become better prepared for the days to follow, thanks to donated materials and community support. Protester Ari Nahman said...…Students across Canada digging in as they demand universities divest from Israel-related companies A patchwork of colourful tarps covered dozens of tents at a pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill University’s downtown campus on Sunday, shielding protesters from both the heavy rain and prying eyes. More than a week after the first Canadian pro-Palestinian campus encampment began in Montreal, organizers at both McGill and the University of Toronto said they’ve become better prepared for the days to follow, thanks to donated materials and community support. Protester Ari Nahman said...WW…

Princess also set to visit the Royal Victoria Yacht Club and Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association Princess Anne spent more than an hour Saturday touring God’s Acre veteran’s cemetery and its tiny, wooden chapel, laying a wreath to honour the more than 2,500 military personnel and family members buried there. The visit to the secluded, tree-covered Esquimalt, B.C., cemetery is part of the princess’s three-day West Coast visit, which started Friday in North Vancouver with her participation in the commissioning of the first Arctic patrol vessel for Canada’s Pacific fleet, HMCS Max...…Princess also set to visit the Royal Victoria Yacht Club and Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association Princess Anne spent more than an hour Saturday touring God’s Acre veteran’s cemetery and its tiny, wooden chapel, laying a wreath to honour the more than 2,500 military personnel and family members buried there. The visit to the secluded, tree-covered Esquimalt, B.C., cemetery is part of the princess’s three-day West Coast visit, which started Friday in North Vancouver with her participation in the commissioning of the first Arctic patrol vessel for Canada’s Pacific fleet, HMCS Max...WW…

Sunday honours the lives of Indigenous woman and girls who have gone missing or been murdered Sunday marks Red Dress Day across Canada and First Nations leaders in B.C. are using it to call on the federal government to take action on the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Between 2009 and 2021, 490 Indigenous women and girls were killed in Canada, a number six times higher than that experienced by their non-Indigenous counterparts. Indigenous woman are also far more likely to go missing and to experience physical and sexual violence. The systemic issues...…Sunday honours the lives of Indigenous woman and girls who have gone missing or been murdered Sunday marks Red Dress Day across Canada and First Nations leaders in B.C. are using it to call on the federal government to take action on the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Between 2009 and 2021, 490 Indigenous women and girls were killed in Canada, a number six times higher than that experienced by their non-Indigenous counterparts. Indigenous woman are also far more likely to go missing and to experience physical and sexual violence. The systemic issues...WW…

On July 1, 2018 over 300,000 Formula 1 fans watched as 21-year-old, Max Verstappen, crossed the checkered line in Red Bull’s iconic red and blue at the 2018 Austrian Grand Prix, marking the first time the Austrian energy drink brand etched podium gold on home soil. Enamoured by the sights, sounds and suspense powered by roaring engines – the product of elite-level engineering – sat a young girl and her father from Comox Valley, B.C., who, while enjoying a European holiday, found two tickets to the elite racing spectacle. Unbeknownst to the heroes on the track, fans in the crowd or...… On July 1, 2018 over 300,000 Formula 1 fans watched as 21-year-old, Max Verstappen, crossed the checkered line in Red Bull’s iconic red and blue at the 2018 Austrian Grand Prix, marking the first time the Austrian energy drink brand etched podium gold on home soil. Enamoured by the sights, sounds and suspense powered by roaring engines – the product of elite-level engineering – sat a young girl and her father from Comox Valley, B.C., who, while enjoying a European holiday, found two tickets to the elite racing spectacle. Unbeknownst to the heroes on the track, fans in the crowd or...WW…

Visit the Vancouver International Auto Show March 20 to 24 in the Vancouver Convention Centre Automotive journalists and vehicle enthusiasts enjoyed a sneak peek of the Vancouver International Auto Show Tuesday night, ahead of the main show, March 20 to 24 in the Vancouver Convention Centre. Open to the general public beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, the auto extravaganza continues through 6 p.m. Sunday, with more than 200 vehicles featured in all, from the newest EVs to head-turning supercars. Covering 18,500+ metres, the exhibit space features more than 20 manufacturing...…Visit the Vancouver International Auto Show March 20 to 24 in the Vancouver Convention Centre Automotive journalists and vehicle enthusiasts enjoyed a sneak peek of the Vancouver International Auto Show Tuesday night, ahead of the main show, March 20 to 24 in the Vancouver Convention Centre. Open to the general public beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, the auto extravaganza continues through 6 p.m. Sunday, with more than 200 vehicles featured in all, from the newest EVs to head-turning supercars. Covering 18,500+ metres, the exhibit space features more than 20 manufacturing...WW…

By Blair Qualey With the winter now firmly in the rearview mirror and summer just around the bend, many residents of our beautiful country are gearing up to hit the road and enjoy the beautiful outdoors! Of course, rugged week-long hikes into the backcountry aren’t for everyone, and many folks prefer the ease and comfort of a Canadian classic: car camping! But with so many options available when it comes to the right vehicle, the right gear and how to choose what’s best for you, it doesn’t need to be an intimidating hobby to jump into. Let’s start with the most important ingredient...… By Blair Qualey With the winter now firmly in the rearview mirror and summer just around the bend, many residents of our beautiful country are gearing up to hit the road and enjoy the beautiful outdoors! Of course, rugged week-long hikes into the backcountry aren’t for everyone, and many folks prefer the ease and comfort of a Canadian classic: car camping! But with so many options available when it comes to the right vehicle, the right gear and how to choose what’s best for you, it doesn’t need to be an intimidating hobby to jump into. Let’s start with the most important ingredient...WW…

The Honda Prologue is a hybrid of sorts but not in the way you might think. The five-passenger utility-style vehicle, which is one of 30 planned electric vehicles Honda said it will introduce globally by 2030, will be available starting in early this year. The Prologue results from a collaborative effort with General Motors, which supplies the Ultium battery platform and powertrain, while Honda’s California-based stylists are responsible for the attractive bodywork. Their stated goal was to maximize the Prologue’s aerodynamics for driving range, while minimizing wind noise. The...… The Honda Prologue is a hybrid of sorts but not in the way you might think. The five-passenger utility-style vehicle, which is one of 30 planned electric vehicles Honda said it will introduce globally by 2030, will be available starting in early this year. The Prologue results from a collaborative effort with General Motors, which supplies the Ultium battery platform and powertrain, while Honda’s California-based stylists are responsible for the attractive bodywork. Their stated goal was to maximize the Prologue’s aerodynamics for driving range, while minimizing wind noise. The...WW…

After four long years without it, the curtains officially closed on the 2024 Vancouver International Auto Show — and what a fabulous success it was! The show returned in grand style last week, and between the gala, the cars, and the crowds, I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. With a triumphant comeback after a four-year hiatus, the 100th edition of the VIAS boasted unprecedented attendance figures, marking it as the most successful in its history. Attendees at this year’s event soared beyond the previous records set in 2017 and 2018, with Saturday setting a new attendance...… After four long years without it, the curtains officially closed on the 2024 Vancouver International Auto Show — and what a fabulous success it was! The show returned in grand style last week, and between the gala, the cars, and the crowds, I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. With a triumphant comeback after a four-year hiatus, the 100th edition of the VIAS boasted unprecedented attendance figures, marking it as the most successful in its history. Attendees at this year’s event soared beyond the previous records set in 2017 and 2018, with Saturday setting a new attendance...WW…