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BCOct 06, 2026

Conservatives Push for Higher Diesel Production, Federal Tax Cuts Amid Rising Prices

The Conservative Party has introduced a motion in the House of Commons calling on the Liberal government to increase diesel production as fuel prices continue to rise across Canada. The party says higher diesel prices are creating financial pressures for truck drivers and farmers and is calling for domestic diesel production to be increased to 1 million barrels per day. According to Statistics Canada reports, diesel prices in August were, on average, 60 to 90 cents per litre higher than a year earlier. Federal Conservative energy critic Carol Anstey said Canadians are paying 31 cents more per
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IndiaOct 06, 2026

Bhagwant Mann’s Brother-in-Law Summoned by ED, CBI Raids OSD Rajbir Ghuman’s Locations

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s brother-in-law, Amardeep Singh Grewal, has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged ₹5-crore bribery case. Meanwhile, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has started raids at locations linked to the Chief Minister’s OSD, Rajbir Singh Ghuman. According to information, Grewal has been summoned to Delhi for questioning on October 9. The ED had earlier asked him to appear on October 7, but he sought additional time from the agency. The case is linked to allegations made by former Punjab and Haryana High Court
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BCOct 06, 2026

Major Incident on Highway 1 in Burnaby, Eastbound Traffic Shut Down

A major vehicle-related incident occurred on Highway 1 in Burnaby Tuesday morning, prompting RCMP to completely shut down eastbound traffic near Kensington Avenue. Emergency vehicles were at the scene, while traffic on Kensington Avenue was being diverted toward Canada Way. Burnaby RCMP have not yet released the exact time of the incident or other details. Corporal Mike Klanj said further information will be released as it becomes available.
CanadaOct 06, 2026

Canada’s August Trade Surplus with U.S. Nearly Doubles to $11.2 Billion

Canada recorded a $11.2 billion trade surplus with the United States in August, nearly double the $6.1 billion surplus reported in July. According to a report released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday, exporters accelerated shipments to the U.S. ahead of the implementation of new tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Canadian exports to the U.S. increased by 8.1 per cent, while imports declined. Economists say the full impact of the new tariffs will become clearer in the September data, which will also reflect the impact of Canada’s counter-tariffs. Statistics Canada said Canada’s
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BCOct 06, 2026

Vancouver Downtown Eastside stabbing: Police search for suspect

Police are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed in the neck in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. According to police, the incident happened around 11:40 p.m. Sunday near Main Street and East Hastings Street. The victim suffered serious injuries but was taken to hospital and is now in stable condition. Constable Darren Wong said the attack was not random, adding that the suspect and victim knew each other. The suspect fled the scene following the stabbing and remains at large. Vancouver Police are asking the public for assistance. The suspect is described as a Caucasian man between 30
BCOct 06, 2026

Tight Race in B.C., Conservatives Lead with 48% Support

The British Columbia provincial election is expected to see a tight contest between the two major parties. According to a new opinion poll by the Angus Reid Institute, the BC Conservatives are currently leading the BC NDP by five percentage points, with 48 per cent voter support. However, the Conservatives’ lead has narrowed from eight points on September 24. The latest poll shows 43 per cent of voters supporting the BC NDP. The survey also suggests that BC NDP Leader David Eby’s strategy of making U.S. tariffs and the threat posed by President Donald Trump a key election issue may not be
AlbertaOct 06, 2026

$30M Worth of Illegal Cigarettes Seized in Alberta’s Westlock Area

Alberta RCMP have seized an estimated $30 million worth of illegal cigarettes following a months-long investigation in the Westlock area. A 50-year-old Westlock man has been arrested and charged with multiple offences. Police began the investigation in January after receiving information that unstamped cigarettes were being sold in the Westlock area. During the investigation, an undercover officer purchased cigarettes from a store called The Boutique. Search warrants were executed on June 17 and 18. On September 15, police searched a rural property in Westlock County and arrested the suspect.
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CanadaOct 06, 2026

Power Shift in Quebec as PQ Set to Form Minority Government

The Parti Québécois is set to form a minority government in Quebec after winning 59 seats in the provincial election, marking a major shift in the province’s political landscape. PQ Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will become Quebec’s next premier. In his victory speech, Plamondon described the result as the beginning of a new chapter and said he believes Quebec’s long-standing separatist aspirations could eventually be realized. The election result also dealt a major blow to the Coalition Avenir Québec, which had governed the province for the past eight years. The party failed to win
BCOct 05, 2026

One B.C. Unveils Election Platform With Tax Cuts, DRIPA Repeal Promises

The Dallas Brodie-led One B.C. Party has released its platform for the B.C. provincial election, outlining a series of promises aimed at improving the province’s economy, social services and health-care system. Key commitments include cutting all personal income tax brackets and corporate taxes by 25 per cent, along with reducing the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) by two percentage points. The party also promises to remove SOGI from schools and introduce a Parental Bill of Rights. One B.C. is also pledging tougher action against drugs and crime. Its top platform commitment is to repeal the Decla

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CanadaOct 15, 2026

Canada Issues Travel Advisory for Saudi Arabia After Drone and Missile Attacks

The Canadian government has issued a travel advisory following drone and missile attacks by Houthi rebels targeting airports in Riyadh and Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Global Affairs Canada has advised Canadians to avoid non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia. Canadians currently in the country have also been urged to consider arranging travel through neighbouring countries such as Bahrain and Qatar. The government warned that the attacks could affect international flights and that the security situation could deteriorate at any time. Canadians in Saudi Arabia have been advised to monitor local news re
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BCOct 15, 2026

Driving at 120 km/h in an 80 Zone, Corvette Impounded for 30 Days

A 55-year-old driver in Coldstream, near British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, is facing at least $2,400 in fines and impound-related fees after allegedly speeding while impaired. According to police, at around 8:30 a.m. on September 26, a red Corvette passed a B.C. Highway Patrol officer at 120 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Highway 6. Sergeant Michael McLaughlin said other motorists were pulling over after seeing the police vehicle’s emergency lights, but the Corvette driver continued driving. The vehicle eventually stopped near a small shopping mall and was impounded for 30 days. The driver i
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BCOct 15, 2026

Lethbridge Man Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges

Lethbridge police have arrested a 42-year-old man on multiple charges related to human trafficking. Police said the investigation began on September 29 after they received suspicious information about possible human trafficking. Investigators determined that a woman was being trafficked in Lethbridge, with evidence suggesting she had also been exploited in other parts of Canada since 2018. Cody James Barnes was arrested without incident on October 1. At the time of his arrest, he was allegedly violating court-imposed release conditions related to a previous human trafficking case. Barnes faces
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CanadaOct 15, 2026

PM Modi Expected to Visit Canada on December 11–12, Carney Confirms

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada from December 11 to 12. Carney made the announcement Thursday morning while speaking with members of the public at a restaurant in Calgary, where he was meeting Alberta residents ahead of Monday’s referendum. Carney said he had recently spoken with Modi over the phone. The planned two-day visit is expected to focus mainly on Toronto and Ottawa, although the Canadian government will try to extend the itinerary to other cities. The visit is also expected to be significant for
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AlbertaOct 15, 2026

Mark Carney to Attend Calgary Rally in Support of Alberta Staying in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend a rally in Calgary tonight aimed at encouraging Albertans to vote in favour of remaining part of Canada. The referendum, organized by Premier Danielle Smith, is scheduled for Monday. Carney will join the Forever Canadian group, led by former Alberta deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk, to address pro-unity rallies in Calgary and Edmonton. Meanwhile, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre and Premier Danielle Smith are also scheduled to address a conference in Calgary on Friday.