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CanadaOct 21, 2025

Prime Minister Carney celebrates Blue Jays’ World Series return after dramatic Game 7 win

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is “super pumped” after the Toronto Blue Jays clinched their first American League pennant in more than three decades with a comeback victory over the Seattle Mariners. Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Tuesday, Carney praised outfielder George Springer’s three-run home run that lifted the Jays to a 4–3 win in Game 7. The shot, which came despite Springer being hit on the knee earlier in the series, secured Toronto’s first trip to the World Series since 1993. Carney said the victory evoked memories of Joe Carter’s iconic walk-off home run that s
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BCOct 21, 2025

Lamborghini impounded as BC Highway Patrol reminds drivers of winter tire rules

BC Highway Patrol is reminding drivers across the province to equip their vehicles with proper winter tires after a luxury sports car was impounded for speeding and failing to meet seasonal driving requirements. On October 13, 2025, a Highway Patrol motorcycle officer on Highway 99 near Porteau Cove clocked a northbound Lamborghini Huracán travelling at 165 kilometres per hour in an 80 zone. The 34-year-old North Vancouver driver was stopped and received multiple fines under the Motor Vehicle Act, including for excessive speed, failing to display a front licence plate, and not meeting winter
AlbertaOct 21, 2025

Vote counting resumes in municipal elections across Alberta

Vote counting in Alberta's municipal and school board elections has resumed. Few results were available after polls closed Monday night, as rule changes made by Premier Danielle Smith's government require votes be counted by hand rather than with machines. As of this morning, fewer than 25 per cent of polls for Edmonton's mayoral race have reported, with longtime councillor Andrew Knack leading over fellow councillor Tim Cartmell. In Calgary, unofficial results have former councillor Jeremy Farkas unseating incumbent mayor Jyoti Gondek, who has conceded. Jasper Mayor Richard Ire
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BCOct 21, 2025

B.C. to extend unpaid leave for 'catastrophic' illness, injury: Eby

The British Columbia government is proposing changes to the province's Employment Standards Act to allow up to 27 weeks of unpaid leave each year for people facing what Premier David Eby described as "catastrophic" illness or injury. Eby told a news conference in Victoria that the change would take effect this fall if the bill is passed by his New Democrat majority government. He says the leave would ensure people undergoing treatment such as chemotherapy could take the time they need without worrying about job security. Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside joined Eby, saying workers deserve to
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CanadaOct 21, 2025

LeBlanc says Canada–U.S. trade talks advancing but warns against rushed deal

Federal Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says progress is being made in ongoing trade discussions with the United States but cautions that a final agreement is not imminent. LeBlanc pushed back Tuesday on reports suggesting Canada and the U.S. could soon announce a deal to ease tariffs imposed by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. The minister said he was surprised by a report in The Globe and Mail claiming a potential agreement on steel, aluminum and energy could be ready for signing at next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea. LeBlanc, who accompan
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BCOct 21, 2025

Pedestrian killed after early morning crash in Langley, RCMP investigating

Langley RCMP say one person has died following a collision early Tuesday morning near 264 Street and 0 Avenue. Police were called to the scene around 6:42 a.m., where emergency crews from the British Columbia Ambulance Service and the Township of Langley Fire Department also responded. Investigators say a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and died at the scene despite life-saving efforts. Sergeant Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP said officers remain on site as investigators work to determine the circumstances leading up to the crash. The area around 264 Street and 0 Avenue is closed to traf
IndiaOct 21, 2025

Former Punjab DGP Mustafa, ex-minister Razia Sultana booked on murder charges over son's death

Punjab's former director general of police Mohammad Mustafa and his wife Razia Sultana, a former state minister, have been booked in connection with the death of their son, Haryana Police said. Akil Akhter, an advocate, died in Haryana's Panchkula on Thursday. Also booked in the case are Akhter's wife and sister. The FIR was registered on October 20 under Sections 103 (1) and 61, which deal with murder and criminal conspiracy charges, after a man named Shamshuddin, in a complaint, alleged foul play in the death, saying Akhter died under "suspicious circumstances", the police said. They have b
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CanadaOct 21, 2025

Canada’s inflation rises to 2.4% in September amid grocery and rent pressures

Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.4 per cent in September, according to new data from Statistics Canada, driven by higher grocery bills and modest increases in gasoline and rent costs. The latest Consumer Price Index report shows inflation up from 1.9 per cent in August, slightly above economists’ forecasts. While gasoline prices were lower than a year earlier due to the removal of the federal carbon charge, the annual decline was smaller than in August — a factor that nudged overall inflation higher. Food prices continued to climb, with fresh vegetables up 1.9 per cent compared t
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WorldOct 21, 2025

Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister amid political uncertainty

Japan has appointed its first woman prime minister, marking a historic political shift in a country long dominated by male leadership. Lawmakers elected Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday, ending a three-month leadership gap following the resignation of former prime minister Shigeru Ishiba. Takaichi, a veteran member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is known for her socially conservative views, including support for male-only imperial succession and opposition to same-sex marriage. While she has pledged to expand women’s participation in government, her initial Cabinet lineup includes ju

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BCApr 15, 2026

Spring snowfall drops 30 cm on Coquihalla Highway, warnings remain across B.C.

A spring storm system brought significant snowfall to parts of British Columbia overnight, with 30 centimetres recorded on the Coquihalla Highway, according to Environment Canada. The agency said the accumulation on the major route connecting Metro Vancouver and the Interior was the highest recorded in the province during the event. Travel conditions were affected across several Interior highways as snow continued to fall. Environment Canada also reported 21 centimetres of snow at Kootenay Pass along Highway 3 between Salmo and Creston. Snowfall warnings remain in effect for parts of southern
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CanadaApr 15, 2026

Carney meets newly elected Liberal MPs, highlights increase in women in Commons

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with three newly elected Liberal members of Parliament in Ottawa on Tuesday following their victories in recent byelections, according to remarks delivered on Parliament Hill. Government ministers and MPs welcomed the new members with applause during the meeting, marking their formal introduction to the Liberal caucus. Speaking to reporters, Carney said the additions – along with the recent inclusion of Marilyn Gladu to the party – bring the number of women on the government side in the House of Commons of Canada to 71. Carney described the development as a s
AlbertaApr 15, 2026

Alberta proposes early cabinet review for industrial projects over $250M

Alberta’s government has introduced legislation that would allow cabinet ministers to review major industrial project proposals earlier in the approval process, according to a bill tabled Tuesday. Energy Minister Brian Jean said the proposed changes would apply to projects valued at more than $250 million and are intended to help companies strengthen their applications before entering formal regulatory review. According to the provincial government, the system would involve select cabinet members assessing proposals at an initial stage, with the aim of identifying issues that could delay app
WorldApr 15, 2026

Student shooting at middle school in Kahramanmaras kills 9, injures 13

A shooting at a middle school in Kahramanmaras on Wednesday left at least nine people dead, including students, and 13 others injured, according to Turkish officials. Interior Minister Mustafa Sifti said six are in serious condition, with three in critical condition. Authorities have not released the identities of the victims. Governor Mukerem Unluar said the suspected shooter, an eighth-grade student at the school, was also killed. According to the governor, the student used a firearm belonging to his father, a former police officer. Officials said the student brought the weapon into the scho
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CanadaApr 15, 2026

Canada finance minister Champagne to attend G7, G20 meetings in Washington amid global economic uncertainty

Canada’s Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is in Washington, D.C., from April 15 to 17 to participate in meetings of G7 and G20 finance ministers and central bank governors, according to a federal government statement. The meetings coincide with the spring sessions of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, where global economic conditions and financial risks are expected to be a central focus. Officials are set to discuss ongoing instability linked to conflicts in the Middle East and the war between Russia and Ukraine. According to the government release, Champ