Village of Granisle, B.C., faces lawsuit over aluminum-contaminated water

by South Asian Star | Mar 4, 2026 | Local

Listen to this articleEstimated 5 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.Soon after Rhiana Stryd moved to the scenic...

OpenAI’s Sam Altman to meet AI minister, B.C. premier over safety changes

by South Asian Star | Mar 4, 2026 | Local

Canada’s artificial intelligence minister will meet virtually with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday afternoon to discuss changes the company has committed to making after last month’s mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. The timing was confirmed to Global News by a...

U.S. terrorism case against former Ont. student includes ‘classified’ national security material

by South Asian Star | Mar 4, 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.U.S. prosecutors have taken steps to protect...

Extortion cases in Surrey slowing down after spiking earlier this year

by South Asian Star | Mar 4, 2026 | Local

Surrey police say the release of images of extortion suspects could be contributing to a decline in cases in recent weeks. In January, B.C.’s second-most-populous city had 10 extortion-related shootings. In February, there was only one. Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton...

Celebrating Holi – the Hindu festival brings its array of colours to India and elsewhere

by South Asian Star | Mar 4, 2026 | World

Millions of people are celebrating Holi, the festival of colours, in India and across the world. The spring festival, which celebrates the victory of good over evil, also marks the end of winter. People offer prayers, smear bright colours on family and friends and eat...