BCApr 07, 2026
Charges approved after Surrey driver struck by bullet in March 24 incident
A 42-year-old man is facing multiple criminal charges after a driver was struck by a bullet in Surrey on March 24, according to a release from Surrey Police Service.
Police say officers responded around 10:56 p.m. to a reported motor vehicle collision with injuries in the 10300 block of University Drive. According to Surrey Police Service, investigators later determined the victim had been driving northbound on University Avenue when they were allegedly hit by a Gun Shot.
BC Emergency Health Services transported the injured person to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
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CanadaApr 07, 2026
Carney outlines $51B federal plan for local infrastructure, housing and health projects
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government will invest $51 billion over the next decade to address infrastructure gaps across Canada, with funding directed toward municipal projects, housing and health care facilities.
Speaking in Brampton on Tuesday, Carney detailed how the Build Communities Strong Fund, first announced in the 2025 federal budget, will allocate $27.8 billion for core infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and water and sewer systems. A further $6 billion is earmarked for community-level projects, including recreation centres.
According to the Prime Minister’s of
BCApr 07, 2026
Good Samaritan killed, two injured in Highway 16 crash near Witset, police say
A man who stopped to help a stranded driver on a northern British Columbia highway was killed when an SUV struck a parked pickup, according to BC Highway Patrol.
Police said the crash happened at about 8:30 p.m. Thursday on Highway 16 near Witset after a grey flatbed pickup pulled over due to mechanical issues. Two passing drivers stopped and got out to assist.
Investigators say a Chevrolet SUV then collided with the stationary pickup and the people outside the vehicles. A 60-year-old man from Witset was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 45-year-old man from Calgary and the 42-year-old driver of
WorldApr 07, 2026
Trump warns a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if a deal with Iran isn't reached
Iranian officials urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that a ``whole civilization will die tonight'' if Tehran does not meet his latest deadline. Trump wants the Islamic Republic to agree to a deal that includes reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, airstrikes hit two bridges and a train station in Iran, and the U.S. struck military targets on the Iranian oil hub of Kharg Island.
The attack marked the second time theisland was hit by American forces. Trump has extended previous deadlines but suggested the one set
CanadaApr 07, 2026
Carney calls for adherence to international law amid Iran conflict
Prime Minister Mark Carney says all parties involved in ongoing military activity linked to Iran must follow international law, emphasizing the protection of civilians and infrastructure.
In remarks addressing the conflict, Carney said that while Iran’s nuclear program contributes to regional instability, соблюдение international legal standards remains critical for all sides. According to the prime minister, civilians and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted during hostilities.
He added that humanitarian obligations are shared by all parties and stressed that “even wars
WorldApr 07, 2026
More than 80 migrants missing after boat capsizes in Mediterranean, UN agency says
More than 80 migrants are missing after a boat that departed from Libya capsized in the central Mediterranean, according to the International Organization for Migration. At least two bodies have been recovered, the agency said Tuesday.
The vessel left the coastal town of Tajoura in northwestern Libya on Sunday carrying about 120 people. It later overturned after taking on water in harsh weather conditions, according to the IOM.
A merchant vessel and a tugboat rescued 32 survivors, who were transferred by the Italian coast guard to the southern Italian island of Lampedusa. Authorities have not
AlbertaApr 07, 2026
Late-season Alberta clipper to bring snow across Prairies, Environment Canada says
Environment Canada says a late-season Alberta clipper is expected to bring snowfall to parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba through Tuesday and into Wednesday.
According to an Environment Canada weather statement, heavy snow is forecast in Alberta from Peace River toward Cold Lake, as well as between Banff and Jasper, beginning overnight and continuing into Wednesday morning.
In Saskatchewan, the agency says snowfall is expected to develop across central regions of the province on Tuesday and persist into Wednesday.
Manitoba is expected to see some of the highest accumulations, with 15
BCApr 07, 2026
B.C. First Nations leader questions DRIPA suspension plan, cites legal uncertainty
A First Nations leader in British Columbia says the provincial government’s plan to suspend parts of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act could increase legal uncertainty and affect reconciliation efforts.
Judith Sayers, president of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, said the proposed three-year suspension outlined by Premier David Eby may leave key legal questions unresolved, particularly if there is a change in government before the period ends. She said it is also unclear whether courts will have ruled on two major cases currently under appeal during that time.
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FeaturedApr 07, 2026
First Nation seeks court injunction to halt Alberta separation petition
An Alberta First Nation is in court Tuesday seeking an injunction to stop a citizen-led petition campaign advocating for the province to leave Canada.
The Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation has filed an application in the Court of King’s Bench in Edmonton, asking a judge to suspend the campaign while legal questions over treaty rights are addressed. According to the court filing, the First Nation argues that any move toward Alberta’s separation from Canada would require the consent of First Nations under existing treaties.
The application alleges that the governments of Alberta and Canada, along wi