CanadaApr 06, 2026
Advance polls close Monday in three federal byelections that could affect Liberal seat count
Advance polling stations in three federal byelections in Ontario and Quebec are set to close at 9 p.m. Monday, according to Elections Canada, with voting continuing at local Elections Canada offices until 6 p.m. Tuesday.
The byelections, scheduled for April 13, were called last month for the Toronto-area ridings of Scarborough Southwest and University–Rosedale, and the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne. Voters in all three ridings also have the option to apply to vote by mail before Tuesday.
According to Elections Canada procedures, the Terrebonne byelection follows a Supreme Court decision
CanadaApr 06, 2026
Artemis II crew sets new distance record on lunar flyby, NASA says
A crew of Canadian and American astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission has reached a new milestone in human spaceflight, travelling farther from Earth than any humans in history, according to NASA.
The four-person crew includes Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and U.S. astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch. The agency said the Orion spacecraft reached an estimated distance of about 406,000 kilometres from Earth as it passed near the Moon, surpassing the previous record of 400,171 kilometres set by the Apollo 13 crew in 1970.
According to NASA, the spacecraft flew app
AlbertaApr 06, 2026
Lethbridge police seek suspect driver in hit-and-run investigation
Lethbridge Police Service says it is seeking the public’s help to identify a driver involved in a hit-and-run that damaged a parked vehicle.
According to a police release, the incident occurred between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. on March 24 in the 900 block of 18 Street North. Investigators say a vehicle struck a parked white SUV and left the scene without stopping.
Police confirmed the SUV sustained significant damage. No injuries have been reported.
Based on debris recovered at the scene, officers have identified the suspect vehicle as a 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. The investigation remains ongoing.
BCApr 06, 2026
B.C. Ferries cancellations draw criticism from Opposition transportation critic
Ongoing sailing cancellations at B.C. Ferries are facing renewed criticism from the Opposition, with Conservative transportation critic Harman Bhangu calling for a leadership overhaul at the Crown corporation.
In a statement, Bhangu, MLA for Langley–Abbotsford, said repeated weekend and Monday cancellations have left passengers dealing with continued disruptions. He attributed the service issues to vessels being out of service, operational challenges and what he described as a growing list of cancelled sailings.
According to Bhangu, the situation reflects a broader failure within the ferry s
WorldApr 06, 2026
Trump says Tuesday deadline for Iran deal is final, warns of military action
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that a Tuesday deadline for Iran to agree to a deal remains firm, warning that U.S. forces could launch broad attacks on Iranian infrastructure if no agreement is reached.
Speaking to reporters during an Easter event at the White House, Trump described Iran’s latest proposal as “a significant step” but said it does not meet U.S. expectations. “It’s not good enough,” he said, adding that the conflict could end quickly if Iran complies with specific conditions.
According to Trump, negotiations have been conducted indirectly through Pakistan, wi
CanadaApr 06, 2026
Artemis II reaches deep space milestone, Canadian astronaut among crew surpassing Apollo 13 distance
Canadian Space Agency says NASA’s Artemis II mission has travelled farther into space than previous crewed missions, setting a new milestone as it passes close to the Moon.
The agency confirmed Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and three U.S. crewmates have gone beyond the distance reached during the Apollo 13 mission. It marks the first time a Canadian astronaut has travelled this far from Earth.
The Orion capsule is flying past the far side of the Moon, a region not visible from Earth. According to mission details released by NASA, the flight is designed to test systems and assess the space
AlbertaApr 06, 2026
WestJet adds $60 surcharge on some bookings, reduces select flights amid fuel cost surge
Calgary-based WestJet says it will introduce a temporary $60 surcharge on certain bookings and consolidate some flights as fuel prices rise.
In an email to customers, the airline said the surcharge will apply to bookings made using a companion voucher starting Wednesday. The company did not specify how long the surcharge will remain in place.
WestJet also confirmed it has combined flights on lower-demand routes, reducing its schedule by about one per cent in April and three per cent in May. The airline said most affected passengers have been offered alternative travel arrangements.
According t
IndiaApr 06, 2026
Bomb threat emails sent to three Jalandhar schools; police launch search and cyber probe
Three private schools in Jalandhar received bomb threats by email, prompting a police response and search operations on campus, according to local police.
The schools identified in the emails include Mayor World School, MGN and DIPS. School administrators alerted authorities after receiving the messages, and parents were informed as a precaution.
According to police, search operations were carried out at the campuses under the direction of Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur. No explosives had been confirmed at the time of publication.
Police officials said cyber cell teams and other investigat
BCApr 06, 2026
Shots fired at Delta home; no injuries reported, police say
According to a Delta Police Department statement, officers responded around 2:50 a.m. Friday to the 11200 block of 92A Avenue near Hardy Road after reports of gunfire. At the scene, investigators recovered multiple Gun Shot casings and determined the shots were directed at an unoccupied basement suite of the house.
Police confirmed that people were inside the upper level of the home at the time of the incident but were not struck.
Investigators say preliminary findings suggest the shooting was targeted. However, police added there is no indication at this stage that the incident is extortion.