Chandan Singh grew up in the heyday of Toronto’s Gerrard India Bazaar. “It’s amazing how Gerrard India Bazaar still has that notoriety as one of North America’s largest South Asian main-street markets,” Chandan says. Kuki and Sarab recall an air of excitement about Gerrard India Bazaar in the ’80s, from far and wide. “She bought her pre-event outfits, her wedding outfit, her mom’s outfit, her sister-in-law’s outfit, her brother’s outfit, her dad’s outfit, bridal party, bridesmaids, her cousins,” he says. “He is the original face of the store,” Chandan says.

It is a great pleasure to send out birthday greetings from Art’s History to one of Canada’s most significant broadcast journalists, Wendy Mesley. Mesley soon moved over to CBC. She rose through the ranks at the public broadcaster to host some of the CBC’s flagship news and current affairs shows. Mesley parted ways with the CBC in 2021 and is now enjoying great success as co-host (with Maureen Holloway) of the podcast, Women of Ill Repute. You can listen to episodes of the new show at https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-women-of-ill-repute/id1630676325Happy birthday from Kingston and Art’s History Ms. Mesley!

Trudeau among those honouring PS752 crash victims at ceremonies across canadaTORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is among those marking three years since the Iranian military shot down Flight PS752 this afternoon alongside grieving relatives in a commemorative ceremony taking place in Toronto. Ahead of the ceremony where he’s slated to speak, Trudeau spoke briefly with some family members of the victims of Flight PS752. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 8, 2023. ———This story was produced with the financial assistance of the Meta and Canadian Press News Fellowship. The Canadian Press

I was held hostage at gunpoint 40 years ago. I was a hostage — taken by strangers in my Chevrolet Corvette on a high-speed chase and held at gunpoint at a truck stop for 11 hours. He had a black Corvette, on the left, and had taken it hostage. A clipping from the Saskatoon Star Phoenix, May 19, 1982, describing the incident when Dave Check was taken hostage. But I’ll get through it too, because I’ve been through that horrible hostage situation and can appreciate the days ahead.

The news of central bank digital currency (CBDC) has been gaining traction recently as countries around the world look for ways to streamline their financial systems. While the concept of CBDC has its advantages, privacy and freedom rights should be a major concern for all citizens. One of the key concerns that have been raised is the potential for CBDC to be used to monitor citizens’ financial activity. Before CBDC is implemented, governments must ensure that citizens’ privacy and freedom rights are protected. Otherwise, the potential benefits of CBDC could be overshadowed by its potential harms.

Organizer Diane Axent said about 200 people showed up for the Ukrainian Christmas potluck in Digby. (Diane Axent - image credit)Members of the Ukrainian community in Digby County took a day off from worrying about war in their homeland to celebrate Christmas and some treasured traditions. About 200 people showed up on Saturday afternoon for a Ukrainian Christmas potluck in Digby, according to organizer Diane Axent. Submitted by Diane AxentHe said Ukrainians from the area were enjoying their time together and many had brought their children. "The purpose of today is to remember that this is their community now, and they're bringing into our community their tradition," she said.

ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has recovered hundreds of kilograms of drugs while conducting operations across the country. According to the spokesperson of ANF, 306 kg hashish was recovered from an empty container near Main RCD Highway Hub, in which the accused resident of Mardan along with an Afghan national was arrested. A total of 20 kg of 400 grams of hashish and 9 kg of 600 grams were recovered from 2 cars at Islamabad Bad Toll Plaza. Opium was recovered, 3 suspects were arrested in the operation. Recovered, accused resident of North Waziristan involved in smuggling arrested.

Smooth progress in seamless negotiationUnion Minister Piyush Goyal has said that steady progress is being seen in the bilateral free trade talks with many countries. India signed a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates in May last year. India is also negotiating a free trade agreement with Canada, the European Union and Britain. Steady progress has been seen in the ongoing talks with several countries to establish a bilateral free trade agreement. India considers multilateral trade agreements as mutually beneficial.

Chaos in the House: McCarthy’s plea, and begging for votesWASHINGTON (AP) — It was the extraordinary moment that brought House Republicans to the brink — and ultimately the moment they found their way back. It was nearing midnight, and he had already lost 13 votes for speaker over four long days. Alabama Rep. Mike Rogers, a Republican ally of McCarthy, had angrily confronted Gaetz, telling him he would regret his decision. McCarthy walked back to make sure the argument was over and then returned to his chair, defeated. Gaetz said his “present” vote was as far as he was going, Buck said.

An Alberta man was sentenced on Friday to life in prison without parole eligibility for 13 years in the second-degree murder of Métis hunter Maurice Cardinal. Anthony Bilodeau was also sentenced to eight years for the manslaughter death of Jacob Sansom. The father called his adult son Anthony during the pursuit and told him to bring a gun. Seconds after he arrived on the scene, Anthony shot Sansom in the chest. Then he shot Cardinal three times in the back.

Fraser Valley Comedy presents Patrick Maliha and other comedians at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 11. (Submitted)Fraser Valley Comedy is bringing another lineup of comedians to the stage in Chilliwack. Patrick Maliha will return as the headlining comic and he will be joined by Ola Dada at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 11. Fraser Valley Comedy presents Ola Dada and other comedians at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 11. Fraser Valley Comedy presents Patrick Maliha, Ola Dada and other comedians at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre inside the Rotary Hall Studio Theatre on Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.

LRT tow attempt fails, further catenary damage and extended closure – CBC.caUS health officials on Friday approved a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug that modestly slows the brain-robbing disease, albeit with potential safety risks that patients and their doctors will have to carefully weigh. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, especially those with mild or early-stage disease. ‘I have quite serious doubts’Leqembi works by clearing up a sticky brain protein called amyloid, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. LOOK | The pros and cons of Aduhelm: Debating the risks, benefits of a controversial Alzheimer’s drug There is debate over whether Canada should follow the US lead and approve a controversial Alzheimer’s drug despite concerns that Aducanumab is ineffective and could be harmful. Betsy Groves, 73, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2021.

Bernard Martin, left, and Shelley Bryant found a cannonball during a hike in Petty Harbour, which they believe could be from the 1690s. The couple came across the finding at Graveyard Ridge between Petty Harbour and Maddox Cove around the east side of Miner's Pond. Perfectly round," Martin told CBC Radio's On The Go Thursday. Martin began researching what could have brought the cannonball to Petty Harbour and came across the stories of Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville. The Frenchman went on to besiege St. John's, burned houses in the city and had a prisoner scalped in a successful effort to force surrender from the English.

That's only been amplified the last two years, fuelled by the COVID-19 pandemic and the rising cost of doing business. And we'll see what comes with the next few months," LeBlanc told CBC News Tuesday. LeBlanc said restaurants are feeling the financial pinch, with the rising cost of goods, fuel and labour cutting into already small profit margins. © Danny Arsenault/CBC LeBlanc says the rising cost of doing business is cutting into the already small profit margins of the restaurant industry. "We're expecting over the next couple months [that] we'll start to see some restaurants close," Alexander told CBC News.

AP Photo/Giovanni AulettaValérie Grenier claims first career World Cup gold in SloveniaValérie Grenier has won her first career World Cup medal after a stunning pair of giant slalom runs at the FIS Ski World Cup in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia. The 26-year-old was on the cusp of a breakout performance after her fifth-place finish last weekend in Semmering, Austria last weekend, but even she surprised herself with a gold medal on Saturday. “I still can’t believe it,” Grenier said in a post-race interview. With today’s win, Grenier becomes the first Canadian winner of a women’s World Cup giant slalom race since Kathy Kreiner won in Pronften, Germany, in 1974. She finished with a combined time of 1:55.01 as Marta Bassino of Italy (1:55.38) and Petra Vhloa of Slovakia (1:55.41) rounded out the podium.