The building that houses the "embassy" reportedly received C$150,000 in recent taxpayer-funded grants from the British Columbia government for accessibility upgrades—drawing sharp criticism from local Indo-Canadian leaders and observers.
The precinct will also host a new quarry, subject to stringent planning controls—including a buffer zone from residences and a mandatory closure and rehabilitation
Despite the chaos and speculation that the brown liquid was sewage, officials have not confirmed its exact nature but stated an investigation is underway.
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who visited the training site during his high-level tour to Australia in July, praised the troops’ performance and the deepening defence ties between Fiji and Australia.
The victims — Dr. Kishore Divan (89), Asha Divan (85), Shailesh Divan (86), and Gita Divan (84) — were on a pilgrimage to Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold, a historic Hindu site in West Virginia, when they vanished.
Education Minister Jason Clare and Skills and Training Minister Andrew Giles announced the appointment, highlighting Prof. Glover’s extensive experience across higher education and workforce policy.
Authorities allege the woman travelled to Syria between 2013 and 2014 with others, including a man, to join ISIS. The man is believed to now be incarcerated in a Middle Eastern prison.