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Tariff Victory, Gas Relief, Radar Crackdown, Vertical Bridge and more

Desi Dispatch Edition #59

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Keyur Patel
April 05, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

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Hello friend,

Welcome back to another week of fun updates! We’ve got some juicy news, a little sunshine, and, of course, IPL 2025 action to keep things exciting! 🌞🏏 If you're ready for some cool stories, you’re in the right place.

Let’s dive in! 🚀

This week we are covering,

  •  🇨🇦 Canada dodges Trump’s tariff storm!

  •  📉 Canada sheds 33,000 jobs in March!

  • ⛽ Fuel up! Gas prices drop in Edmonton!

  • 🚦 Photo radar crackdown hits Alberta!

  • 🌉 India’s first vertical sea bridge is ready to roll!

Weather Forecast in Alberta

Get ready for a chill but cheerful week in Edmonton! 🌤️

Lots of sunshine coming your way, with highs around 13°C. Things get a bit cloudier midweek, but no major drama—just a few clouds and cool breezes. Light jacket weather all the way! 🧥✨

Major News for Desi Dispatch

  • While Trump’s talking tough with new tariffs, Canada’s getting a pass—no extra fees for now! (Watch Video)

  • 🎤 Here’s how Canada’s PM reacted to the tariff buzz
    Trudeau’s reaction? Calm, confident, and totally on-brand. No drama, just diplomacy!

  •  Oof! Unemployment climbed to 6.7% with thousands of job cuts—March wasn't kind. (Read more)

  • 👮‍♂️ 3 Ontario businesses busted for illegal hiring! Big fines hit businesses that hired hundreds of foreign workers without papers, say police. (Read more)

Local news from Alberta, Canada | Desi Dispatch

  •  With the carbon tax gone, drivers in Edmonton are seeing sweet relief at the pump! (Read more)

  • New rules are in, and they’re making radar enforcement stricter—but also fairer. (Read more)

  • 🏢 Historic Edmonton apartment sees wild rent hike – 200%! Tenants are shocked as rent prices skyrocket, raising serious concerns about housing costs. (Watch Video)

News from India | Curated by Desi Dispatch

  • The stunning Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu opens April 6—yep, it lifts vertically! (Read more).

  • ✈️ India’s ‘Hansa NG’ aircraft is soaring to new heights! Made-in-India and ready for action—this trainer plane just got a major upgrade. (Read more)

🏏 IPL 2025 Weekly Wrap-Up!

Punjab Kings are on fire, clinching two wins back-to-back. They're now leading the points table with a solid Net Run Rate. Here, is the score table,

🎥 What to watch this weekend

Looking for something fun to watch this weekend?

Check out "Dupahiya" on Prime Video. It's a light-hearted comedy set in Dhadakpur, a village proud of its 25-year crime-free streak.

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,
and did we say you get 10% discount using code DesiDispatch.

And that’s a wrap for this week! 🎉 As always, take it easy, enjoy the sunshine (while it lasts), and catch up on some good shows this weekend! 🌞📺

Don’t forget to stay tuned for next week’s updates—who knows what’s coming your way! 😉

Until then, keep it cool and stay informed! 😎 See you soon!

— Keyur
Desi Dispatch

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