BCSep 17, 2025
Eby travels to Ottawa to lobby Carney for B.C. major projects funding
British Columbia Premier David Eby is off to Ottawa to lobby the federal government for more investment in major infrastructure projects in the province.
The Premier's Office says in a statement that Eby is leading a mission to Ottawa that will last until Thursday, and the itinerary includes a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on priorities for B.C.'s economic growth.
Eby's office also says the province will seek information on the next steps for major projects in B.C. and to secure funding needed to move forward.
The province has two of the five projects flagged by Ottawa last week for
AlbertaSep 17, 2025
Premier Smith's Alberta Next panel town hall tour arrives in Grande Prairie
Premier Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel is in Grande Prairie tonight to brainstorm potential referendum questions aimed at wrenching more political control from Ottawa.
The panel has been greeted by supportive crowds throughout its summer town hall tour around the province. It has often been cheered on in its proposals, including withdrawing from the Canada Pension Plan and withholding social services from some immigrants.
But some have called the tour cynical wedge politics, saying it employs questionable survey methods to craft a predetermined anti-Ottawa outcome. And the pa
BCSep 16, 2025
John Horgan Campus opens in Langford
The new Royal Roads University (RRU), John Horgan Campus is open, offering innovative post-secondary options for a growing number of students living in the Westshore.
“Education opens the door to opportunity,” said Premier David Eby. “This new campus provides a doorway to future prosperity for people, for their families and for their community. It is a great tribute to John’s memory that this campus carries his name, as education opened a world of possibilities for him.”
The campus aims to support the growing number of people of all ages choosing to call Langford home through a uniqu
CanadaSep 16, 2025
Man facing extradition after family of migrants froze to death at Canada-US border
Another man has been arrested in connection with the deaths of a migrant family on the Canada-U.S. border near Emerson, Man., in 2022.
The federal justice department says Fenil Patel was arrested Sept. 5 on an extradition request from the United States.
He is facing a hearing this week in Ontario Superior Court.
Police in India announced in 2023 they were looking for Patel on human trafficking and other charges after a couple and their two children froze to death while trying to walk across the border in a frigid nighttime blizzard.
Two men in the United States — Harshkumar Patel and Steve S
CanadaSep 16, 2025
Francois-Philippe Champagne: Federal budget will be tabled on Nov. 4
The federal Liberal govt. will table the budget on Nov. 4. The update was shared by Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne. This is going to be the first fiscal update to be shared by the new Carney govt.
Usually the federal budget is tabled in the spring but the Liberals delayed this year's update until the fall.
The finance minister shared an image with PM Mark Carney and then shared the news on his X account and wrote:
Canada’s new government will table Budget 2025 on November 4th.
A budget to meet this moment. A budget to build the strongest economy of the G7. A budget to build
BCSep 16, 2025
Vehicles and dirt bikes impounded during targeted enforcement blitz in Nanaimo
Aided from the air by an RCMP helicopter and with multiple officers on the ground, the Nanaimo RCMP impounded 4 dirt bikes and 3 vehicles for a wide range of driving offences. The campaign ran from 10 AM to 9 PM on Sunday September 14, 2025, and focused on key areas throughout the city.
“Over the past several months, numerous complaints were received from the public over the blatant disregard for the rules of the road by a small group of individuals. From street racing to stunting to riding on sidewalks, these people were not only putting themselves at risk but the motoring public also. The
BCSep 16, 2025
Driver killed in crash in Langley
On September 15, 2025, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Langley RCMP responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision located near 256 Street and 48 Avenue Langley.
The collision involved two sedans and despite life-saving efforts, one of the drivers succumbed to their injuries at the scene. The circumstances leading to this tragic collision remain under investigation, but impairment has been ruled out.
“We have now seen five fatal collisions in Langley in just the past six weeks. Please slow down, stay focused and give yourself time to react,” said Sergeant Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP.
CanadaSep 16, 2025
Freeland resigns from cabinet as she takes on new role as special envoy to Ukraine
Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Chrystia Freeland as Canada's new special envoy for the reconstruction of Ukraine. While Freeland announced her resignation as transport minister on social media today, she will remain in the House of Commons as an MP until the next election.
She left today's regular cabinet meeting smiling and talking with Carney, but neither answered questions from reporters stationed outside the room.
Freeland has been one of the most prominent government advocates for Ukraine on the world stage, and spearheaded efforts to seize Russian financial holdi
CanadaSep 16, 2025
Police Arrest Man on Canada Wide Warrant
Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers have arrested a man wanted by Peel Regional Police Service on a Canada wide warrant for extortion and firearms offences.
On July 11, 2025, a complainant contacted Peel Regional Police Service (PRPS) to report that they had allegedly been a victim of an extortion and shooting. Through the course of their investigation, Peel Regional Police investigators subsequently obtained a warrant for the arrest of Gurdeep Shergill.
On September 7, 2025, SPS frontline members became aware of Shergill’s presence in Surrey. Working in conjunction with PRPS investigat