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Trudeau's Exit, Pharmacare, Northern Lights, Fee Increase, Ratan Tata
Desi Dispatch Edition #34
Keyur Patel & Yogesh Kothiya
October 12, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes
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Hello friend,
As we dive into another week of captivating stories and significant developments, there’s plenty to unpack across our beloved Canada and India. From political shifts and groundbreaking legislation to awe-inspiring natural phenomena, this newsletter should be your go-to source for what’s happening right now.
Oh, and we’ve got an exciting little surprise for our food-loving readers later on, so stay tuned for that! Now, grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let’s get started on this journey of discovery together!
This week we are covering,
🚨 Liberal MPs Plot Trudeau's Exit!
💊 Canada Passes Pharmacare Law!
✨ Astronauts Capture Northern Lights!
📈 Alberta's Fees Set to Rise!
🕊️ India Mourns Ratan Tata!
🌤️ This week looks pretty mild overall!
Expect a mix of partly cloudy skies with a few cloudy days thrown in. Temperatures will hover around the low 20s early in the week, cooling down to single digits as the weekend approaches. There’s a chance of scattered showers on Thursday, but otherwise, it’s shaping up to be a decent week with cool nights and some sunshine. 😎
🚨 Some Liberal MPs plot Trudeau's exit! Internal efforts to replace Justin Trudeau as leader are heating up, with MPs being asked to sign a secret document supporting the leadership change (Read more)
💊 Canada passes pharmacare law! The new legislation promises free access to diabetes and birth control medications soon, but deals with provinces must still be finalized. An election could complicate things if plans stall (Learn more)
✨ Missed the Northern Lights? Astronauts got you covered! If you missed the recent Boreal aurora display, don't worry—watch an astronaut’s breathtaking view of the dancing Northern Lights from space here.
📈 Alberta's land transfer and mortgage fees jump on Oct. 20! Homebuyers will soon face higher registration costs, with fees increasing from $2 to $5 per $5,000—still lower than many provinces. Learn more about the changes here.
🌟 SaddleRidge in Calgary seeks safety solutions as Diwali approaches! With unruly behavior causing concerns, residents are uniting with local police to tackle issues like street racing and fights before the celebrations kick off (Watch here)
🏔️ Banff National Park is booming with visitors! Despite nearby wildfires, the park is experiencing near-record attendance as tourists flock to enjoy its breathtaking landscapes. (Read More)
🕊️ India mourns the passing of Ratan Tata at 86! A visionary leader of the Tata conglomerate, his death marks a huge loss for the nation, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and philanthropy that shaped modern India (Read more)
🎶✨PM Modi with his new talent. 'Aavati Kalay': Watch PM Modi's newly composed melody for Maa Durga.
🗳️ BJP clinches its third consecutive win in Haryana, while the NC-Congress alliance triumphs in Jammu and Kashmir! These election results signal a major political shift, especially with NC's promise to restore Article 370's special powers (Watch more)
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Thanks for sticking with us through this week’s Desi Dispatch! We hope you found something that caught your eye, whether it’s the big headlines or just the weekend plans.
We’ll be back next week with more updates, stories, and recommendations to keep you informed and entertained. Until then, stay cozy, stay curious, and have an awesome week ahead! 😊
— Keyur
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