Park officials have charged tourists after they were attacked by a Himalayan grizzly bear while walking their dog unchained in Banff National Park. The incident, which took place on a train at Taylor Lake on July 19, went viral on social media. After investigating the video, Parks Canada wardens identified the individuals and filed charges under Section 5 of the Canada Domestic Animal Regulations Act.

National park rules require that pets in the park must be kept on a leash that is three metres or less in length at all times. Violators of this rule can be fined up to 25,000 Canadian dollars. Parks Canada said that leaving animals loose can be deadly to both wildlife and pets, and that bears are more likely to attack dogs they perceive as a threat.

Officials reminded visitors to be vigilant, as wildlife can be present in the park at any time. The agency urged people to travel in groups of at least four, be quiet, carry bear spray and stay at least 100 metres away from wildlife. Earlier this month, another hiker was injured in a grizzly bear attack in Jasper National Park.

 

Park officials have charged tourists after they were attacked by a Himalayan grizzly bear while walking their dog unchained in Banff National Park. The incident, which took place on a train at Taylor Lake on July 19, went viral on social media. After investigating the video, Parks Canada wardens identified the individuals and filed charges under Section 5 of the Canada Domestic Animal Regulations Act.

National park rules require that pets in the park must be kept on a leash that is three metres or less in length at all times. Violators of this rule can be fined up to 25,000 Canadian dollars. Parks Canada said that leaving animals loose can be deadly to both wildlife and pets, and that bears are more likely to attack dogs they perceive as a threat.

Officials reminded visitors to be vigilant, as wildlife can be present in the park at any time. The agency urged people to travel in groups of at least four, be quiet, carry bear spray and stay at least 100 metres away from wildlife. Earlier this month, another hiker was injured in a grizzly bear attack in Jasper National Park.

 

 

Air pollution in the city of Calgary has reached critical level after smoke from wildfires raging in northern Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories spread to Alberta. According to the international air quality monitoring agency IQ Air, Calgary has become one of the cities with the worst air quality in North America. According to the daily report on July 24, the air quality index was recorded at 206 in the Everstone area of southwest Calgary, while the index was recorded above 190 in other major parts of the city.

In the current situation, the air quality in the city falls into the Very Unhealthy category. Based on this, the Ministry of Health and experts have issued an urgent alert to the public. Children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with heart and lung diseases are also advised to remain indoors. In addition, people have been asked to avoid outdoor exercise altogether and to wear masks only in emergencies.

The ECCC has issued an orange alert for Calgary and surrounding areas. The agency said that smoke could significantly reduce visibility and that air quality could change rapidly by the hour. However, the weather forecast predicts that conditions will improve slightly in the coming hours and that air quality will return to normal by next week.

 

A boyfriend has been arrested in connection with the murder of an Indian student in Edmonton. Police have charged him with murder. Damanpreet Kaur (23) was found in a critical condition in the basement suite of a rented house in the Silverberry area and died while receiving treatment at the hospital. Her boyfriend, Ritish Kumar (22), has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Damanpreet was found in a critical condition by police and paramedics on July 9. She was then taken to the hospital, but died three days later on July 12. Edmonton police said that a post-mortem examination revealed that the cause of death was strangulation.

Following an investigation, the police arrested Ritish Kumar and charged him with second-degree murder. Police also stated that no other +9++ people were involved in the incident. The trial related to the case is progressing in court.

 

 

'Murdoch Park' is one of the main places where Calgary residents come to spend their evenings and relax. Spread across the Bridgeland area with its lush green lawns and playgrounds, this park is not known to many today, but it was once the city's largest healthcare facility. A large hospital complex stood tall on this land that served as Calgary's lifeline for almost nine decades. The 'Calgary General Hospital', which began operations in 1910, expanded with the growth of the city and later became a major medical hub that sheltered thousands of patients.

As time went on, changes also came to this hospital. With the opening of the Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary's northeast area in the late 1980s, these two hospitals were brought under a single administration. The main branch in Bridgeland became known as the Bow Valley Centre. But major health policy reforms in Alberta in the 1990s led to the demise of this popular hospital. Despite massive public protests and legal battles against the drastic decision to close the hospital, authorities went ahead with the decision to demolish the hospital building.

The hospital then ceased operations in 1997. The following year, on October 4, 1998, the massive building complex was completely demolished in a controlled explosion. It was the end of a golden era in Calgary's history. The site was later transformed into what is now Murdoch Park. Today, the only sign left in this park of that old medical wonder is a memorial wall inscribed with the words "Calgary General Hospital 1910–1998" in memory of the healthcare workers who once worked hard within the concrete walls, and the people who came there seeking treatment that restored their lives.

 

 

 

Wildfires are raging across the country in Canada. The National Wildland Fire Summary report shows that there are currently more than 950 fires burning. Of these, about 241 are completely out of control. The Ministry of Environment has issued a high alert in areas from British Columbia to Quebec and the Northwest Territories as the wildfires have worsened Canada's air quality.

Wildfires are burning in more than 100 locations in British Columbia. Most of them were started by lightning. About two percent of the fires have already become out of control. More than 130 buildings in the Big Bar Lake and Meadow Lake areas north of Vancouver were evacuated after the wildfires spread to residential areas. More than 500 firefighters are battling the blaze.

A wildfire is raging in northern Manitoba. On June 26, about 600 people were evacuated from the remote village of O-Pipon-na-Piwin Cree Nation. Smoke has reduced air quality and reduced visibility in the area.

More than 1,400 people were evacuated from the Fort Simpson and Wrigley areas by the end of June due to the wildfire. Most of them are currently living in Yellowknife. Officials are hoping that the cooler temperatures in the coming days will help bring the fires under control.

In the province of Ontario alone, about 200 wildfires are burning. More land has been destroyed by wildfires this year than in all of last year. People who fled northern Ontario have sought shelter in hotels in the city of Thunder Bay. More than 150 fire crews and helicopters are continuing to battle the blaze.

The wildfire, which started on Mooseland Road northeast of Halifax, has spread to about 14 square kilometres. Water bombers and helicopters from Newfoundland and Labrador are helping with the rescue effort. More than 100 people in the rural area have been ordered to evacuate as a precaution.

 

 

Climate scientists say that the only solution to avoid the threat of severe smog spreading in Canadian cities due to wildfires is to stop the use of fossil fuels. Although it is possible to protect residential areas using existing firefighting systems, experts point out that it is not practical to completely extinguish the wildfires that are spreading across Canada. In the context of wildfire smoke in Canada crossing the border and spreading to American cities and large cities like Toronto, US representatives are demanding that the Canadian government take strict action against it.

Even a slight increase in temperature due to global warming is causing the number of wildfires and their intensity to increase many times. Temperatures in Canada are rising twice as fast as the global average. In the Canadian Arctic, it is four times faster. As temperatures rise, plants and trees in forests dry out faster, creating favorable conditions for wildfires to spread. The strong El Niño phenomenon is also contributing to this. Melting Arctic ice could release large amounts of carbon dioxide and methane that have been trapped underground for decades into the atmosphere. This could further increase global warming.

A major 2023 study found that the world's 88 largest fossil fuel companies are directly responsible for the wildfires in the American forests and southwestern Canada. Jonathan Overpeck, a climate scientist at the University of Michigan, reminds us that the only way to prevent further smog is to reduce carbon emissions globally.

 

 

 

Ontario Tourism, Culture and Gaming Minister Stan Choe has resigned from the cabinet following allegations that he received $16,000 in hotel expenses for official business while he was a permanent resident of the city of Toronto. The immediate resignation announcement came after fierce criticism from the opposition for misusing public funds. He officially announced that he takes full responsibility for the lapse that occurred to him and has returned the entire amount to the treasury.

Although he has left his ministerial post, he will continue as the member of provincial parliament representing the North Toronto riding of Willowdale. He acknowledged in a statement that it was a hasty decision made considering the late night session of the legislature, but that it was a serious mistake when considered from the perspective of ordinary taxpayers. Audit documents show that some government ministers and MPs who have lived in Toronto and surrounding areas have abused the special law for emergencies to increase hotel bills since 2023. The reason for the public anger is that Stan Cho represents the constituency closest to the legislature among those involved in the controversy.

Meanwhile, other prominent MPs such as Hardeep Grewal, Nina Tangri and Sharmaine Williams have also received large sums of money in similar ways. Premier Doug Ford responded that the minister’s resignation was the right step. He announced that all MPs involved in the controversy would repay the money in full and that the law that allows hotel expenses for those living within a 50-kilometre radius of Queen’s Park would be repealed immediately. The minister’s resignation is just the beginning and that opposition parties strongly demanded that other ministers who have unnecessarily spent taxpayer money also resign.

Liberal Party leader John Fraser accused Progressive Conservative Party members of turning emergency relief provisions into routine luxury. NDP leader Mariette Stiles accused government representatives of taking more than $120,000 in taxpayer money for hotel stays. Green Party leader Mike Shriner also criticized the government for living in luxury with the public's money while ordinary people are struggling to cope with the rising cost of living.

 

 

A Regina couple was killed in a bear attack near McTavish Lake in Saskatchewan, Canada. The deceased were Jay McDonald and Deb McDonald. The couple had come to their cabin in the remote area, which can only be reached by air, to fish and relax. After they could not be reached by phone for days, relatives informed the police. The bodies of the two were found in the lakeshore and nearby forest during a search.

The Ministry of Community Safety has officially confirmed the incident. Forestry officers found and shot a bear suspected of being behind the attack. Its body has been sent to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine for a post-mortem to further study the cause of death and the bear's aggressive behavior. The RCMP closed the investigation after finding no other suspects, but the Saskatchewan Coroner's Service and the Conservation Officer Service are continuing their detailed investigation into the case.

Serious bear attacks on humans are rare in Saskatchewan's history. However, in May of this year, a 27-year-old man was killed by a bear in a uranium mining area in northern Saskatchewan. The increase in bear aggression in the province has caused great concern among wildlife experts. Authorities have urged residents, cabin owners and visitors to exercise extreme caution when traveling in the wilderness.

 

 

Ottawa: The government has increased the amount of the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) for eligible people with disabilities in Canada. As part of the annual indexation for the 2026-27 benefit year, the monthly maximum benefit has increased from $200 to $204.20.

The first payment at the revised rate will be directly deposited into the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries starting July 16. This will increase the annual maximum benefit to $2,450.40.

The amount received will vary depending on each person's family income, eligibility criteria and other financial factors. The Canada Disability Benefit program is implemented to provide financial support to eligible people with disabilities who are of working age.

 

 

While the debate over secession from Canada continues to rage in Alberta, the province's job market has been a driving force in the country's economic development. According to the latest employment figures released by Statistics Canada, Alberta accounted for eight out of ten new jobs created across Canada over the past year. While other provinces in the country have slowed down in job growth, Alberta's private sector has led the way in this huge advance.

Of the 99,000 new jobs created across Canada over the past 12 months, Alberta contributed 78,500 of them. Most of these were in sectors such as health care, social assistance and construction. Economists point out that mass immigration from other provinces and population growth have helped create so many new service and employment opportunities in Alberta. As of June, the number of people employed in Alberta had risen three per cent from a year earlier to 2.67 million.

While Alberta has become the country’s economic engine, discussions about secession from Canada have been active in provincial politics due to strong disagreements with the federal government. The main reason for this is dissatisfaction with the federal government’s use of their tax money to develop other provinces. However, current figures show that these political disputes have not affected the province’s industry, and Alberta remains Canada’s strongest employer.

 

 

 

Reports have come out quoting Canadian security officials that a criminal gang led by notorious criminal Lawrence Bishnoi is exerting a large amount of influence by targeting the Indian-origin and Sikh community in Canada. It has been discovered that Bishnoi, who is in jail in India, controls his underworld activities in Canada using mobile phones and other communication systems. Canadian police say that this gang has more than a thousand active members in Canada alone. They are involved in many criminal activities such as extortion, contract killings, and robbery.

The Bishnoi gang is expanding its network by targeting Indian youth who come to Canada on student visas and temporary work visas. Their method is to attract such people, who become isolated after arriving in Canada, to the gang by paying them low money and exerting influence through other means. They threaten big businessmen and prominent individuals over the phone and WhatsApp and demand crores of rupees. Their main method is to spread fear by opening fire on the homes and businesses of those who refuse to pay. The Canadian government recently declared this group a terrorist organization.

The recently released US indictment reveals the involvement of Lawrence Bishnoi and his colleague Goldie Brar, who is hiding abroad, in the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada in 2023. Security agencies in both countries are jointly taking strong steps to suppress this network, which was involved in such crimes in parallel in Canada and the US. As part of this, more than ten people have already been arrested from various places.

 

 

 

A six-year-old girl died after falling into a storm pond in the Legacy community in southeast Calgary, Canada. The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. Sunday. A family member who noticed the child had fallen into the water immediately jumped into the water and pulled the child to shore. Bystanders also provided first aid (CPR). Firefighters and police then arrived at the scene and took over the rescue operation, but the child could not be saved.

The child is believed to have been underwater for about 20 minutes. Paramedics tried their best to save the child, but were unable to save his life. The child was pronounced dead at the scene. Aquatic rescue teams used sonar equipment to search the pond to make sure no one else was in danger. Calgary Fire spokesman Alex Quan said that such storm ponds are not for swimming or other recreational purposes. "There is danger anywhere there is water. These pools are not designed for swimming. Parents should always be extremely vigilant with their children," he reminded.

Residents of the Legacy area are in shock over the boy's death. Children and adults from the area paid their respects by laying flowers and leaving notes of condolence on the shores of the pool where the accident occurred.

 

 

A passenger who was thrown out of a plane after a window broke has narrowly escaped. The window pane of a plane flying from Greece to Germany broke during the flight. Half of a passenger was pulled out due to a difference in air pressure inside the plane. The shocking incident took place on a Malta Air flight, a subsidiary of Ryanair.

The Boeing 737 was flying from Thessaloniki, Greece to Memmingen, Germany, at an altitude of 15,000 feet on Friday morning. The plane was immediately diverted to Thessaloniki airport following the accident. The 61-year-old passenger who was in the accident escaped with minor injuries. He suffered neck and shoulder injuries. He is currently receiving treatment in hospital.

Passengers said they heard a loud noise within six minutes of the plane taking off. It sounded like a tire bursting. The oxygen masks immediately fell and the plane began to descend rapidly. Passengers screamed in panic. The pilots immediately lowered the plane to 6,000 feet after the window broke and made a safe emergency landing within an hour.

It is not clear whether the window was broken due to an engine failure or an object hitting the plane. The National Transportation Safety Board in the US and Greek aviation authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The plane is currently grounded in Thessaloniki.

 

 

 

British Columbia has seen a surge in drowning deaths this year. According to the BC and Yukon Lifesaving Society, at least 30 people drowned in the province between January and July alone, up from 20 deaths during the same period last year. The increase in deaths is alarming, and safety groups have urged people to wear life jackets when they go out on the water.

Most of the victims were involved in activities such as swimming, boating, kayaking and paddleboarding. The main reason for the rise in the number of deaths is that people were not wearing life jackets in all of these accidents. Police have confirmed that a 58-year-old man who lost control while paddleboarding on Hayward Lake in Mission and a couple who were involved in an accident on Browning Lake in Squamish were not wearing life jackets. And no one on board a charter fishing boat that sank near Roberts Bank with 10 people on board was wearing a life jacket. One person has died and six are missing.
The majority of drownings in the province occur in natural bodies of water such as rivers, lakes and the ocean. The easy access to such places can give people a false sense of security, said Sandra Riches, executive director of B.C. AdventureSmart.

Many people are taking risks beyond their swimming skills, which is what causes accidents. Safety experts remind us that water recreation can only be safe if we follow the advice of planning our trips properly, getting the necessary training and carrying the necessary safety equipment.

 

Drug use is rampant in Toronto, a major city in Canada. Due to open drug use, many parts of the city have become 'no-go zones' where ordinary people cannot enter. The streets of Toronto are reminiscent of zombie scenes in horror movies.

Deadly drugs such as fentanyl, crystal meth, and crack are widespread in the city. The condition of people unable to stand upright due to intoxication has become a regular sight throughout the city. Drug addicts smoke drugs using pipes without any fear in the vicinity of Union Station, the city's main railway station, and on the roadsides. Having to inhale the smoke and the violent behavior of drug addicts pose a great threat to passers-by and tourists.

Councilor Brad Bradford accused the city of Toronto of turning into a hellish place due to drug use. People are even afraid to complain to the police. The piles of discarded syringes on the streets and in parks also pose a health risk.

Although the police are trying to crack down on drug gangs, there are no systems in place to arrest or control so many people at once. It is widely alleged that the authorities, who are spending millions of dollars on the FIFA World Cup matches, are not finding a permanent solution to the drug mafia that is eating away at the city. The city's residents are demanding that the mayor and the provincial and federal governments urgently intervene to save the city of Toronto from this great disaster.

 

 

A court has sentenced Indian-origin truck driver Charanpreet Singh from Brampton to 15 years in prison for smuggling drugs worth $7.5 million via Canada’s Blue Water Bridge. However, the accused, who was released on bail, fled Canada days before his court appearance.

Charanpreet Singh was arrested on April 8, 2022, for trying to smuggle 55 kilograms of cocaine and 5 kilograms of heroin hidden in his truck. He was released on bail on a $55,000 bond two weeks after his arrest. The condition was that he would be placed under strict house arrest at his sister’s house. In addition, officers confiscated his passport and made him wear a GPS-equipped anklet on his leg for monitoring.

The court was scheduled to pronounce its sentence on June 24. But four days before that, the suspect had cut off the GPS device on his leg and escaped. Peel Regional Police have issued a lookout notice for the suspect. It is currently unclear how he left the country without a passport.
Although the suspect did not appear in court, the court went ahead with the sentencing proceedings and sentenced him to 15 years in prison. The court has decided to forfeit the entire amount deposited by his sister, who had posted bail. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Canada has intensified its investigation into the suspect.

 

The federal government has announced that the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Ontario and Michigan, will officially open on July 27. Canada and Michigan have reached an agreement to open the bridge to the public, with the support of the US government, the Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities said in a press release. To ensure that both countries benefit from the bridge, Canada and the United States have agreed to take mutually beneficial measures on tolls and transparency. In addition, a share of the profits from the bridge will be used to establish a 15-year economic development fund for the development of border areas.

The six-lane, state-of-the-art cable-stayed bridge is built over the Detroit River between Windsor and Detroit, spanning approximately 2.4 kilometres. The bridge is named after the famous Canadian hockey player Gordie Howe, who played 25 seasons for the Detroit Red Wings. Construction of the bridge has been underway since 2018 with full financial support from Canada. The new toll bridge is expected to help ease severe traffic congestion on the existing Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.

The opening of the bridge, which was previously scheduled for June 12, was postponed by Canada at the request of the United States. The opening was delayed due to trade disputes after US President Donald Trump demanded that half of the ownership of the new bridge be transferred to the US government and that Canada accept certain other demands. The new date has now been announced after negotiations between the two countries. The arrival of the new bridge will be a major boost to commercial trade and regional travel between the cities of Windsor and Detroit, which have been friendly for generations.

 

 

P.P. Cherian

Texas: An outbreak of Cyclosporiasis has been confirmed in Denton, Collin and Tarrant counties in North Texas. The disease is caused by a parasite that causes severe diarrhea. The outbreak was reported in the early summer.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that more than 300 people in 18 states in the United States, including Texas, have been infected with the disease. So far, two cases have been confirmed in Denton County, two in Collin County and less than five in Tarrant County.

A public health advisory has not yet been issued as the source of the disease is unclear. Health officials have stated that there is currently no cause for concern.

These pathogens, which are usually found in tropical regions, are spread through vegetables and fruits in the United States.

The main symptoms of the disease are severe diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, abdominal pain, gas, vomiting, body aches, and mild fever.

 

 

 

Calgary has been named the best city to live in Canada, according to a new study by Global Citizen Solutions, a leading international consultancy. Calgary's moderate cost of living, high quality of life, and wide range of job opportunities have put it ahead of other major metropolitan cities in the country. Canada's capital Ottawa came in second and Edmonton came in third.

The report identifies Calgary as the city with the best job growth and wage structure. The city's job opportunities are mainly concentrated in sectors such as business services, international trade, hospitality, construction, natural resources, and manufacturing. The current average annual wage in Calgary is 63,700 Canadian dollars. The city's financial security is underscored by the fact that the average monthly cost of living for an individual, excluding rent, is $1,508, and the average home price is $665,695.

In addition to economic factors, Calgary's popularity is also attributed to its high-quality healthcare system, low crime rate, and low tax structure. The city has one of the best education systems in the country. Its geographical proximity to the Rocky Mountains and easy access to winter activities such as hiking, snowboarding, and skiing make life in the city even more attractive. The report also states that the city has a friendly environment that makes it easy for immigrants to integrate from abroad.

 

 

Despite Canada's 3-0 loss to Morocco in the FIFA World Cup, Canadian football fans are proud. Fans testify that the team has shown excellent performance throughout the tournament. In the pre-quarterfinals, Canada was able to hold a strong Morocco to a draw in the first half without allowing a goal.

The team's hard work and the performance of coach Jesse Marsh and players Jonathan David and Stephen Eustaquio were applauded by the audience. Undeterred by the defeat, the fans sang songs and waved Canadian flags in support of the team. Canada, which was ranked 120th in the world when it hosted the World Cup in 2017, jumped to 30th place in a short time. Canada, which reached the World Cup knockout stage (pre-quarters) for the first time in history, also won its first World Cup in history by defeating Qatar 6-0 in the group stage. Fans also testified that they never expected to qualify for the pre-quarters.

There were big celebrations in Montreal, where a large number of Moroccans live in Canada. Hundreds of Moroccan fans gathered to celebrate their team's victory. Morocco will face either France or Paraguay in the quarter-finals on July 9. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was extremely proud of the Canadian team's performance. He thanked the Canadian Soccer Federation and the fans. Although the defeat was sad, this World Cup was able to instill a love and belief in soccer in the homes, schools and playgrounds of the country, and this is just the beginning of Canada's soccer journey, Canada Soccer wrote on Facebook.

 

 

Amid a severe shortage of a key cancer drug, Health Canada has temporarily approved the import of the drug from China into the country. The country is currently facing a major shortage of the injectable cancer drug 'Ifosfamide'. Health Canada said this is the first time a drug approved by the Chinese government has been approved for import and sale in Canada.

'Ifosfamide' is mainly used to treat cancers affecting organs such as the cervix and pancreas, as well as soft tissue sarcoma. This drug from China has the same quality, ingredients and dosage as the current one in Canada. However, it needs to be stored at a lower temperature than the regular drug. Therefore, it is recommended that hospitals be especially careful when using this drug and put accurate labels on the bottles.

According to the European Medicines Agency's calculations, the global shortage of this drug is likely to last until the first half of 2027. The decision is unique in that a drug that was originally intended for sale in China is being urgently delivered to patients in Canada. Experts have clarified that the drug will be given to patients after proper testing according to Canadian standards.

 

 

 

Calgary police have intensified their investigation into a suspect in a case in which they defrauded customers by altering the odometer readings of second-hand vehicles. Police believe there are more victims who have been similarly scammed by purchasing vehicles through online platforms. Police have currently issued an arrest warrant for Ivan Kamyshansky, the ringleader of a fraud ring that buys used vehicles with high mileage at a low price, then resells them at a higher price by understating their mileage.

The police detectives began the investigation following a complaint filed by a person who purchased a 2012 Honda CR-V through Facebook Marketplace in March 2026. The Carfax report provided by the owner at the time of sale showed that the vehicle had only driven 1,69,000 kilometres. However, after the transaction, the new owner collected official documents that showed the vehicle had over 316,000 kilometers on it. It was also discovered that the insurance documents presented for the sale were fake. The defendant had been conducting transactions with the customer under the alias ‘Zibshek Zebrowski’.

As part of the investigation, police searched the defendant’s residence in Pine Creek on June 20 and seized numerous fake identification documents, completed sales contracts, cash and other official papers related to the vehicles. The defendant has been charged with financial fraud and forgery over $5,000. Anyone with information about the defendant or who has been a victim of similar fraud is asked to contact Calgary Police at 403-266-1234 or via Crime Stoppers.

 

 

 

 

According to the 2026 Global Wealth Report released by leading international financial services group UBS, Canada has also made it to the list of the 15 richest countries in the world. Canada is ranked 13th globally in terms of average personal wealth per capita. According to the report, the average wealth of an adult in Canada is 399,886 US dollars. Strong economic balance in the market and good growth in investment sectors have kept the country at the forefront internationally.

While Switzerland continues to be at the top of the global ranking with a per capita wealth of 9,10,382 US dollars, the United States is in second place with 696,277 US dollars. North America is the richest region in the world in terms of geographical areas. However, there is a significant difference between average wealth and median wealth in Canada's wealth structure. While median wealth in Canada is better than in the U.S., the report points out that wealth is increasingly concentrated among the wealthy, widening the gap between the rich and the poor. This is evident from the fact that median wealth has fallen in most markets even as global wealth has risen.

Global personal wealth grew by 10.8 percent last year, supported by strong financial markets and other non-financial assets, according to a Swiss bank report. UBS estimates that nearly one million new millionaires emerged worldwide during the same period, with nearly half of them in the United States. While the rise in the number of millionaires globally is a sign of rising living standards, economists say the growth is not reaching all segments of the population equally.

 

 

 

Canada has suffered a setback in the Global Happiness Index, which assesses the quality of life and happiness of people in more than 140 countries around the world. Although Canada is among the top 25 countries globally, its ranking has fallen sharply compared to the previous year.

Canada, which was ranked 18th in the list in 2024, is now ranked 25th, down seven places. This is the lowest rank Canada has received since the report began publishing in 2011. The rising cost of living and inflation are cited as the main reasons for the decline in the happiness of the country's people.

The report shows that people's happiness is declining in Western developed countries, including Canada. One of the main reasons behind this is the excessive use of social media among the younger generation. The report says that social media is detrimental to the mental health and happiness of teenagers, and this even affects the country's overall happiness index.

Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the ninth consecutive year. Iceland came in second and Denmark came in third. Costa Rica, which came in fourth, is the only South American country in the top five. Sweden is in fifth place. Afghanistan, which is facing severe internal crises, is at the bottom of the list (147th place). Just ahead is the Sicilian country of Sierra Leone (146th place).

 

 

The city of Edmonton has been witnessing heavy rain this summer. Heavy rain has caused the water level of the North Saskatchewan River to rise, causing flooding. Boat services have been temporarily suspended as a safety precaution due to the high water level in the river. The walkway on one side of the 'High Level Bridge' has been closed due to the risk of erosion. In addition, viewing fireworks displays as part of Canada Day celebrations from the riverbank is prohibited.

Meteorologists say that the river is usually high at this time of year due to melting snow from the mountains and heavy rain. The river is currently flowing at 1,100 cubic metres per second. The river has risen to this level six times since 2010. Although the water level is currently high in the river, it is very low compared to the major floods in the city's history.

The worst flood in Edmonton's history occurred on June 28, 1915. At that time, 5,800 cubic meters of water flowed through the river per second. This is more than twice the water flowing over the famous Niagara Falls. Although the industries and residential areas along the river were completely destroyed that day, fortunately no one lost their lives.

The worst flood in the city's recent history occurred on July 19, 1986. At that time, the flow was at a speed of 4,520 cubic meters per second. This flooded areas such as Cloverdale and Rosedale. Special signs are still kept under the 'Walterdale Bridge' to help people understand how high the water rose in the river during both of these great floods.

 

 

Edmonton has declared a state of emergency after heavy rains last week caused flooding and road collapse. Meteorologists say this June has seen the heaviest rainfall on record; more than 255 millimetres of rain were recorded in the area. Drone footage shows that Township Road 534 east of Sherwood Park has been completely washed away.

More than 20 roads are currently closed in Strathcona County alone. The restoration of damaged roads will take at least three months, said Kevin Cole, deputy chief administrative officer of Infrastructure and Planning Services. The water in the trailer park called Jubilee Landing in Sherwood Park has severely affected people's lives. Residents here are in a state of emergency.

But county officials have said the areas are privately owned and operate their own water and wastewater treatment systems. Meanwhile, local residents have come forward to accuse the county of failing to install permanent pumps in advance to prevent flooding. A local state of emergency has been declared in Beaver County, an hour east of Edmonton, and residents in the municipalities of Tofield, Riley, Holden and Viking have been advised to use water sparingly.

Boat services have been completely banned after the water level on the North Saskatchewan River rose dangerously high due to heavy flooding. The city government has strictly advised people and pets to stay away from the river and canal areas due to severe erosion on the riverbanks. As a safety precaution, strict restrictions have also been imposed on viewing fireworks from the riverbanks as part of the Canada Day celebrations.

 

 

Edmonton has declared a state of emergency after heavy rains last week caused flooding and road collapse. Meteorologists say this June has seen the heaviest rainfall on record; more than 255 millimetres of rain were recorded in the area. Drone footage shows that Township Road 534 east of Sherwood Park has been completely washed away.

More than 20 roads are currently closed in Strathcona County alone. The restoration of damaged roads will take at least three months, said Kevin Cole, deputy chief administrative officer of Infrastructure and Planning Services. The water in the trailer park called Jubilee Landing in Sherwood Park has severely affected people's lives. Residents here are in a state of emergency.

But county officials have said the areas are privately owned and operate their own water and wastewater treatment systems. Meanwhile, local residents have come forward to accuse the county of failing to install permanent pumps in advance to prevent flooding. A local state of emergency has been declared in Beaver County, an hour east of Edmonton, and residents in the municipalities of Tofield, Riley, Holden and Viking have been advised to use water sparingly.

Boat services have been completely banned after the water level on the North Saskatchewan River rose dangerously high due to heavy flooding. The city government has strictly advised people and pets to stay away from the river and canal areas due to severe erosion on the riverbanks. As a safety precaution, strict restrictions have also been imposed on viewing fireworks from the riverbanks as part of the Canada Day celebrations.

 

 

 

Ontario has announced major overhauls to its foreign worker program following the release of an audit report on widespread fraud in immigration programs. The province has also abolished nine immigration streams that were part of the existing Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. Officials said the new reforms are intended to prevent visa fraud and tighten security standards by abusing this system, which nominates eligible officials and foreign workers for permanent residence.

Under the new amendments, Ontario has completely abolished nine major categories, including foreign workers, international students, in-demand skills, and masters and PhD graduates. In its place, the province will soon introduce a new, more transparent and unified system. Under the new law, employers who want to sponsor foreign workers must register with the Director of the OINP. Companies will now be allowed to offer jobs to foreign workers only after undergoing strict checks on their financial health and business background.

The province aims to take tough legal action against fake immigration agents who exploit immigrants and against employers who engage in fraudulent activities. The new amendment provides for a ban of three years to life in addition to imposing heavy fines on offenders. This sudden change in the law has caused great concern among thousands of foreign workers and international students who are currently waiting to apply. However, the Ontario Ministry of Immigration has announced that applications submitted until just before the law change will be reviewed and processed on a priority basis according to the old criteria.

 

 

A new study by Statistics Canada finds that Canada's workforce is getting older, as the country transitions from a 'knowledge economy' to a 'wisdom economy.' Over the past two decades, the median age of the workforce in Canada has risen from 37.5 to 41.7. The number of workers aged 55 or older has more than doubled. For the first time in history, Canada has more adults over 65 than children under 18.

The largest number of older workers is in manufacturing, a sector that requires heavy physical labor. This is due to the decline in physical labor due to advances in technology. Canada's birth rate is at its lowest level in history (at 1.25 children per woman). As career and personal freedom become more important, nearly half of women between the ages of 20 and 49 are childless.

The high cost of raising children is forcing 35 percent of couples to reduce their retirement savings. This is forcing people to continue working even as they get older. Canada’s population is continuously declining. Experts suggest raising the retirement age to address this.

Nowadays, information and knowledge are easily accessible through the internet and artificial intelligence. However, companies now prioritize the ability of experienced people to deal with crises wisely and make sound decisions. Companies are keen to retain older employees because their years of work experience and ability to make sound decisions are something that cannot be easily replaced. This is a change that is visible not only in Canada but also globally.