Zero population growth expected in Canada this year: Budget watchdog

by South Asian Star | Feb 26, 2026 | National

Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.The parliamentary budget officer (PBO) predicts...

PWHL looking to capitalize on Olympic boost as league resumes play

by South Asian Star | Feb 26, 2026 | Local

Follow Winter Olympic SportsPersonalize Your Feed More than 4 million Canadians watched the final minutes of the Americans’ overtime win over the Canadians in women’s Olympic hockey on CBC last week.For the first time, there’s one place for all of...

Canadian government considers police increase in small communities like Tumbler Ridge

by South Asian Star | Feb 26, 2026 | Local

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government is considering increasing the police presence in Tumbler Ridge following the deadly mass school shooting earlier this month. “We are pushing for more police resources in all of British...

Minister says there’s ‘a lot more work to do’ with India after Canadian official says it’s no longer a threat

by South Asian Star | Feb 26, 2026 | Stories

Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says...

B.C.’s PST on cost of security services, accounting could bankrupt small businesses, advocates say

by South Asian Star | Feb 26, 2026 | National

Private security, accounting among services that companies rely on that will become more expensive under changes The tax will also be applied to architectural services, engineering, rental and strata management and geoscience services as of Oct. 1. Ryan Mitton, B.C....