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First off, a huge apology for landing in your inbox a little later than usual today! We know you were probably eagerly waiting for us at 11 AM, but a small technical glitch kept us from reaching you right on time. But hey, better late than never, right?

Speaking of heat, it's been a truly great, albeit very hot, summer outside! We hope you're all making the absolute best of the season, finding ways to stay cool and enjoy those long, sunny days. While warm weather can sometimes bring a bit of grumpiness or stress, especially when temperatures climb above 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21°C), remember to stay hydrated and take care of your mental well-being too!

And now, without further ado, get ready because this week's news is as exciting as always, packed with all the updates you've been waiting for!

This week we’re covering:

• 📱 Alberta's Digital Health Card Upgrade!

• 💰 Bank of Canada Holds Steady on Rates! What does it mean for you?

• 🍎 Alberta Teachers Face Potential Lockout!

• 📱 TikTok India Hiring Sparks Comeback Buzz!

• 🚀 PM Modi's Japan Trip: Big Wins for India!

☀️ Alberta's Summer Heat Continues!

Get ready for another sizzling week with a Heat Warning in effect for Edmonton and surrounding areas, bringing highs in the high 20s and low 30s. Expect mostly sunny skies, but keep an eye out for some scattered showers or thunderstorms popping up later in the week in some regions!

• Bank of Canada Holds Steady on Inflation! 💰 Good news for your wallet! The Bank of Canada Governor says they will not review their 2% inflation target next year, believing it has proven its worth in an uncertain and unpredictable world. (Read more)

• Homebuyers Get Cold Feet: Will the Chill Continue? 🏠 Canada's housing market was chilly this summer as homebuyers got cold feet due to economic anxiety and more choices. Experts predict the fall market won't see typical numbers, so the chill might just continue! (Read more)

• Jack Daniel's Sales Plummet in Canada! 🥃 Ouch! The company behind Jack Daniel's reports a massive 62% drop in sales to Canada, calling it a "significant impact" from the ongoing Canadian boycott of American alcohol! (Read more)

• Alberta's Digital Health Card Upgrade! 📱 Finally, no more flimsy paper cards! Alberta is set to launch the new ‘Alberta Wallet’ app so you can easily access your health card right from your phone, complete with high-tech encryption for your privacy. (Read more)

• Alberta Teachers Face Potential Lockout! 🍎 Tensions are high in Alberta's education system as the province's bargaining association has voted for the option of locking teachers out amidst stalled contract negotiations and a potential teacher strike. (Read more)

• Pro-Canada Petition Gains Traction in Alberta! 🇨🇦 A "Forever Canadian" petition is making waves in Alberta, aiming to collect 300,000 signatures by October 28 to affirm that Alberta should remain in Canada! (Read more)

• 🤝 After a 10-month freeze over an alleged political assassination, Canada and India are restoring relations by naming new high commissioners to each other's capitals. This positive step follows Canadian PM Mark Carney's invitation to Indian PM Narendra Modi for the G7 summit. (Read more)

• 📱 TikTok India is hiring for new roles in Gurgaon, fueling comeback speculation after its website became partially accessible to some users. However, the Indian government denies lifting the ban, confirming the app remains unavailable due to national security concerns. (Read more)

• PM Modi's visit to Japan brought major outcomes, including a joint Chandrayaan-5 mission with ISRO and JAXA, progress on the bullet train project, and a whopping $68 billion in investments from Tokyo! (Read more)

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That’s a wrap for this week’s dispatch! From airline strikes and tariff shocks to AI rules and refugee surges, the headlines have been almost as hot as Alberta’s weather. ☀️

We’ll be back next week with more scoops, spice, and stories that matter. Until then—stay curious, stay cool! 🌤️📲

— Keyur
Desi Dispatch

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