Solar Activity, Immigration Shifts, Drug Dynamics, Ice Bath and Rupee Globalization

🌤️ This week's weather is like a mixtape!

It's partly cloudy with a nice 16°C temperature, low humidity at 25%, and a gentle 14 km/h wind. Rain's taking a break at 0% chance, so it's perfect for outdoor fun or a relaxing walk.

Enjoy the pleasant weather and soak up some sunshine! ☀️

• 🌌 Recent solar activity hints at dazzling auroras, especially up north. A moderate geomagnetic storm is brewing, but summer's bright nights could play hide-and-seek with the spectacle. Remember, the best views come from dark spots away from city lights. Keep an eye out for updates as Space Weather Canada warns of a major storm watch in the auroral zone! (know more here)

• 🌐 Remember Arielle Townsend from our previous newsletter (#16)? After losing her Canadian citizenship due to a clerical error, she's finally gotten it back! After months of stress, she took her oath again on May 17. Relieved but frustrated, she calls for changes in the immigration system. (Read here)

• 🛂 Canada no longer requires police clearance certificates for temporary residents like international students. Minister Marc Miller clarified that while they conduct biometric verification, police certificates from the country of origin are not routinely needed. They may be requested as part of additional security screening. This change follows scrutiny over security checks after incidents involving temporary residents. (Read here)

• 🏡 Canadians are leaving Toronto and Vancouver at record levels due to high living costs and housing affordability issues. This trend, which began during the pandemic, sees people moving to smaller, more affordable cities. The shift has major implications for the real estate markets and urban planning in these large cities. (Read here)

• 🚫 Alberta sheriffs have closed a Calgary house in Beddington Heights due to ongoing drug activity. The home at 19 Berwick Cres. N.W. will be shut for 63 days, from May 27 to July 29. This action follows numerous police visits and is part of the SCAN unit's efforts to enhance community safety. (Read here)

• 🚧 Calgary is addressing complaints about increased potholes by allocating more money for road repairs to ensure smoother rides for residents. (Watch here)

• ❄️ In Calgary this weekend, Andre Belibi set a world record by spending 4 hours and 5 minutes in an ice bath! This impressive feat took place at Eau Claire Market and attracted a lot of attention from onlookers. Belibi's endurance in the icy conditions highlights his remarkable mental and physical strength. For more details, watch the full video here.
  

• 🌡️ North India Sizzles as Temperatures Hit 50C! North India is sweltering under an intense heatwave, with temperatures nearing 50C in some places like Barmer, Rajasthan. Many areas, including Delhi, are experiencing extreme heat, causing power and water shortages. Locals are struggling to stay cool with the heatwave expected to last until Wednesday. Stay cool and hydrated! (Read more | Watch video)

• 🕺Coolest PM Ever! Narendra Modi Dancing! Check out this fun YouTube short featuring a cartoon of PM Narendra Modi dancing in a show! It's a hilarious and light-hearted take, showing a different side of the Indian Prime Minister. You don't want to miss this!

• 🚗 In the Pune Porsche accident, a 17-year-old crashed into a motorcycle, killing two techies. New revelations suggest he was drunk, sparking legal uproar. The boy initially got off lightly but is now in a reform home, and his family faces legal heat too. The twist? His blood sample was tampered with, leading to arrests. This case shows the complexities of law and road safety. (Read here | Watch here)

• 💱 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is taking steps to enhance the internationalization of the rupee by relaxing regulations for non-residents. This move is aimed at making the rupee more accessible and strengthening its global presence. Exciting times ahead for the Indian economy! (Read here)