Canada denies entry to Iranian football boss, but initially was granted permit – BC

by South Asian Star | Apr 30, 2026 | World

A senior Iranian sports official with alleged ties to a listed terrorist organization was denied entry into Canada on Tuesday night, but there are questions as to why Mehdi Taj was allowed to get as far as he did. “He is inadmissible, as per our own laws,” said Negar...

Report into Bondi Beach mass shooting calls for increased security at Jewish public events, more gun reforms

by South Asian Star | Apr 30, 2026 | World

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.An interim report into last year’s Bondi...

Cost of doing business in Kelowna grows amid social disorder – Okanagan

by South Asian Star | Apr 30, 2026 | National

While relieved a dumpster fire behind his Kelowna, B.C., furniture store didn’t spread, it’s just the latest blaze Gaeten Benoit says he’s had to contend with. “I extinguished two fires last year,” said Benoit, who owns Treehouse Interiors on Windsor Road off of Spall...

Canadiens defeat Lightning in Game 5, take 3-2 series lead

by South Asian Star | Apr 30, 2026 | Sports

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.Alexandre Texier broke a tie just over a minute...

Amnesty International report warns of deepening Indigenous people’s housing crisis

by South Asian Star | Apr 30, 2026 | National

A new report by Amnesty International warns that overcrowded and unsafe housing in an Atikamekw community north of Montreal reflects a broader crisis putting Indigenous people’s health, safety and rights at risk across Canada.In Manawan, about 250 kilometres...