Toronto Tempo select guard Julie Allemand as 1st-ever player in WNBA expansion draft

by South Asian Star | Apr 4, 2026 | Sports

Listen to this articleEstimated 4 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.Despite the challenges, Eli Horowitz said the...

2 deaths after giving plasma in Winnipeg not linked to donation process: Health Canada

by South Asian Star | Apr 4, 2026 | National

Listen to this articleEstimated 4 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 assessment of the deaths of two Winnipeg...

Air quality monitored after barge fire in Surrey emits significant smoke

by South Asian Star | Apr 4, 2026 | Local

British ColumbiaOfficials say they are monitoring the air quality after a barge fire in Surrey, B.C., sent large plumes of smoke into the air. Metro Vancouver Regional District said it’s aware of a barge fire near the stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge, also known as Riverview...

Fuel costs impacting more B.C. services, including food banks, local grocers

by South Asian Star | Apr 4, 2026 | Local

It is no secret that high gas prices are affecting British Columbians and Canadians, but the impact is also affecting organizations. “Starting to get anecdotal data, just when we’re comparing sort of the previous year and that sort of thing, where there’s more people...

Trump administration seeks $152M to reopen Alcatraz as ‘state-of-the-art secure prison’

by South Asian Star | Apr 3, 2026 | Stories

Listen to this articleEstimated 2 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 White House on Friday sought $152 million US...