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Polling Surge, Temple Vandalism, CTrain, LRT Disruption, Kashmir Attack and more...
Desi Dispatch Edition #61
Keyur Patel
April 26, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes
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Hello friend,
Hope you're having a fantastic long weekend!
A heartbreaking terror attack in Kashmir has claimed 26 lives and is all over the headlines this week. Along with this tragedy, we've got some local news to keep you in the loop, from election updates to vandalism and some major construction projects causing a bit of a headache.
Keep reading for all the details!
This week we are covering,
🇨🇦 Poilievre’s riding tops advance polls!
🛕 Surrey temple gets defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti.
🚊 CTrain accident in Calgary leaves child injured
🚧 LRT construction messes with Edmonton businesses.
😢 Terror attack in Kashmir
☀️ Alberta’s weather is all set to keep you guessing next week!
We’re kicking things off with sunny skies and comfy highs around 20°C on Friday🌞, then sliding into cooler vibes over the weekend—Sunday might just need a cozy sweater with a dip to 9°C 🧥. But don't worry, things start warming up again midweek, climbing back to the 20s by next Friday 🌡️.
🗳️ Poilievre’s riding leads in advance voting! Carleton topped the list with over 38,000 ballots—crazy, right? (Read more)
Just after the Vancouver gurdwara vandalism, the Lakshmi Narayan Temple was hit with hate graffiti. (Read more)
💔 International student tragically killed by stray bullet in Hamilton. A student from India was caught in the wrong place at the wrong time and lost his life. (Read more)
🚊 A child was struck by the CTrain, and the driver was taken into custody. (Read more)
🚧 Big intersection closures are causing major headaches for business owners near the Valley Line West LRT project. (Read more)
😡 Police need help finding drivers in a road rage case! Cops are asking for tips after a wild road rage incident in South Edmonton. (Read more)
😢 Terror attack in Kashmir kills 26 tourists! A tourist bus was attacked in Kashmir, with 26 lives lost in the chaos.
🇮🇳 India takes action after Pahalgam terror attack! India's stepping up with 7 strong moves against Pakistan after the attack. (Read more)
📜 UNESCO honours Bhagavad Gita & Natyashastra! The Gita and Natyashastra are officially part of the world’s heritage now! (Watch video)
🏏 IPL 2025 Weekly Wrap-Up!
Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals are leading with 6 wins each. Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians are close behind with 5 wins. Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings are at the bottom with 2 wins each.
🎥 What to watch this weekend
Looking for a gripping thriller? Ground Zero is based on the real-life mission led by BSF officer Narendra Nath Dubey, who took down terrorist Ghazi Baba. Emraan Hashmi delivers a powerful performance in this intense action-drama.
It’s gripping, raw, and totally worth your time. Check out the trailer below,
For the first time in Canada, pizza with a Puff Crust!
🍕 This unique combination of pizza on a puff base will melt in your mouth and give your taste buds an experience like never before. They are turning out to be the best in Edmonton by far with glowing 250+ 5-star reviews on their Google Profile.
They offer the best Indian flavours by far, with plenty of options for veg lovers, including Jain choices, as well as irresistible pasta, milkshakes, and more.
Don’t forget to give them a try this weekend,
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And that's a wrap for this week! 🎉 Relax, soak up some sunshine (while it’s still here), and binge-watch a good show this weekend! 🌞📺
Make sure to check back next week—who knows what surprises we’ve got in store! 😉
Until then, stay chill and keep yourself updated! 😎 Catch you soon!
— Keyur
Desi Dispatch
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