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CanadaOct 07, 2026

Air Canada Plane Hit by Delta Aircraft at Los Angeles Airport

An Air Canada aircraft was struck by a Delta Air Lines plane at Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday morning. According to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the incident occurred at around 10:30 a.m. local time. The Delta aircraft was preparing for departure when the tip of its left wing collided with the tail of Air Canada Flight 785, which had arrived from Toronto. At the time of the incident, the Delta aircraft was carrying 275 passengers and 15 crew members. The Air Canada aircraft was being towed to a gate after all passengers had disembarked. Fortunately, no passeng
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CanadaOct 06, 2026

Carney to Visit Türkiye to Strengthen Trade, Energy and Defence Ties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a visit to Türkiye from October 21 to 23 aimed at strengthening trade, investment, energy and defence ties between the two countries. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, this will be the first bilateral visit to Türkiye by a Canadian prime minister. During the visit, Carney will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, where they are expected to discuss a potential free trade agreement. Carney will also meet with business leaders and investors in Istanbul. The visit comes as Canada seeks to reduce its r
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CanadaOct 06, 2026

Carney Vows to Work with Quebec’s Separatist PQ Government

Prime Minister Mark Carney has emphasized the need to work with Quebec’s incoming separatist Parti Québécois government. Speaking to reporters Tuesday morning, Carney said he had spoken by phone with incoming Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and congratulated him on his election victory. Carney described the current period as a critical time for the country, saying it is important to focus on the challenges facing Canada today rather than issues that may be years away. The Prime Minister said Ottawa is already working closely with Quebec on issues including affordable housing and ad
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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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
CanadaOct 05, 2026

Canada’s Services Sector Contracts for Fourth Straight Month, Businesses Remain Optimistic About Future

Canada’s services sector continued to contract in September, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline. According to the S&P Global Canada Services PMI, released Monday, the headline business activity index improved slightly to 48.3 in September, up from 46.8 in August, but remained below the key 50 mark that separates expansion from contraction. Experts attributed the weakness to ongoing tariff disputes, U.S. restrictions on Canadian products and global uncertainty linked to tensions in the Middle East. However, there was some positive news as Canadian companies remained optimisti
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CanadaOct 05, 2026

Canada-India Begin Fifth Round of Trade Talks in Ottawa

Canada and India have begun the fifth round of trade negotiations in Ottawa, with International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu confirming that the talks got underway today. Sidhu highlighted the strength of India’s economy, saying it is growing at an annual rate of 7%. He also noted that India’s energy needs are expected to increase by up to 70% by 2035, adding that Canada could play an important role in meeting that demand. The chief negotiators from both countries are working to finalize a free trade agreement by the end of this year. The latest round of talks in Ottawa will continue unti
CanadaOct 05, 2026

Former Air Canada Employee Parampal Sidhu’s Trial Begins in Canada’s $20M Gold Heist Case

The trial of former Air Canada employee Parampal Sidhu has begun at a Brampton court in the high-profile case involving the largest gold heist in Canadian history. The trial is expected to last two to three weeks. Sidhu faces charges of theft over $5,000 and conspiracy to commit an offence in connection with the case. The trial comes after prosecutors last month withdrew charges against two alleged suspects, Amit Jalota and jeweller Ali Raza, who was accused of purchasing some of the stolen gold. The gold heist took place on April 17, 2023, when nearly 400 kilograms of gold worth more than $20
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CanadaOct 05, 2026

Quebec Votes Today, Pro-Independence PQ Leads in Polls

Quebec is voting today in a provincial election across 127 ridings, with the pro-independence Parti Québécois (PQ) and its leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon leading in recent polls. The PQ has promised to hold a referendum on Quebec’s independence if it forms government. However, Plamondon has made it clear that the referendum would not take place before 2029, while Donald Trump remains in the White House. The PQ is competing against the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), which has been in power for two consecutive terms. CAQ leader Christine Fréchette has campaigned on what she describes as a

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BCNov 03, 2026

22-Year-Old Man Critically Injured in Surrey Shooting

A 22-year-old man is in critical condition in hospital after a shooting in Surrey on Monday night. According to the Surrey Police Service (SPS), officers received reports of shots fired around 9:45 p.m. in the 9000-block of Snowden Place in Central Surrey. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found evidence of a shooting and signs that someone had been injured. However, neither a suspect nor a victim was found at the location. Meanwhile, some officers attended a nearby hospital, where a 22-year-old man had arrived with gunshot wounds. He remains in critical condition. The Surrey Police Service
IndiaNov 03, 2026

Transfer of Jagtar Singh Hawara to Punjab Jail Could Impact Assembly Polls: IB

The Intelligence Bureau (IB) on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that transferring Jagtar Singh Hawara, convicted in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, from Delhi’s Tihar Jail to any prison in Punjab could have a significant impact on the upcoming Assembly elections. The IB also informed the court that Hawara falls under the high-risk category and cannot be shifted to Punjab. Appearing for Hawara, senior advocate argued that if the elections were a concern, the matter could be heard after three months. The Supreme Court subsequently adjourned the matter and schedule
BCNov 03, 2026

Two Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash in Surrey’s Cloverdale Area

Two people were seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash in Surrey’s Cloverdale area on Monday evening. According to police, the vehicle veered off the road and overturned into a water-filled ditch. The crash occurred at around 4 p.m. in the 8300 block of 176 Street. Surrey Police Service Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton said officers arriving at the scene found one of the occupants thrown out of the vehicle. BC Emergency Health Services transported both individuals to hospital. The driver was reported to be in critical condition. Police said the incident involved only one vehicle, and the in
BCNov 03, 2026

19-Year-Old Suspect Dies After Shooting Himself at University of Toronto Mississauga Campus

A 19-year-old suspect has died after shooting himself at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus in Ontario. The incident occurred Monday night when Peel Regional Police arrived at a student housing building while searching for a suspect in an assault on a woman in Brampton. The suspect had reportedly been seen near the building. The university issued a shelter-in-place order between 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. as police attempted to establish contact with the young man. During the standoff, officers heard a gunshot coming from inside the room. When police entered, they found the suspect injured
CanadaNov 03, 2026

More Than 2,500 Federal Public Servants Voluntarily Leave Jobs Amid Workforce Cuts

More than 2,500 federal public servants in Canada have voluntarily left their jobs as part of the federal government’s Workforce Adjustment process aimed at reducing the size of the public service. According to figures from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, a total of 2,555 employees decided to voluntarily leave their positions after receiving Workforce Adjustment notices over the past year. Their departures have been approved by the government. The federal government is working on a plan to reduce the size of the public sector workforce by 2029. Under the Canada Strong Budget 2025,