CanadaMar 27, 2026
Federal NDP convention opens in Winnipeg with leadership vote set for weekend
New Democrats from across Canada are meeting in Winnipeg this weekend for a federal convention that will culminate in the selection of a new party leader.
According to party organizers, voting in the six-month leadership race is scheduled to close Saturday, with the results to be announced Sunday morning. The candidates include union leader Rob Ashton, social worker Tanille Johnston, filmmaker Avi Lewis, Alberta MP Heather McPherson and farmer Tony McQuail.
The leadership vote follows the party’s poorest federal election result on record last year. The incoming leader is expected to oversee
FeaturedMar 27, 2026
Alberta to introduce provincewide code of conduct for municipal councils
Alberta’s government says it will introduce legislation in the coming weeks to establish a provincewide code of conduct governing municipal councils, along with third-party oversight for ethics complaints.
Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams said the proposed changes are intended to prevent misuse of local rules and improve public trust in elected officials. According to the minister, the legislation would bring in independent investigators to review complaints and would require public disclosure of municipal officials’ salaries.
The move follows a 2025 decision by Premier Danielle Smi
IndiaMar 27, 2026
India cuts excise duty on petrol, diesel amid rising global crude prices
The Government of India has reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel despite rising crude oil prices in international markets, according to a statement from the petroleum ministry.
Excise duty on petrol has been cut from ₹13 per litre to ₹3 per litre, while the duty on diesel has been reduced from ₹10 per litre to zero, the ministry said.
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the decision was taken to help stabilize fuel prices for consumers. According to the minister, the move is aimed at maintaining affordability and ensuring continued supply across the country.
Puri said several
BCMar 26, 2026
RCMP seek to identify person of interest in 2024 suspicious death in Prince George
Prince George RCMP say their investigation into a suspicious death following a house fire in September 2024 is ongoing, and officers are asking the public to help identify a person of interest.
Police said they are continuing to gather witness accounts from the night of the incident. “Police continue to seek witnesses to the events of that evening, in order to help bring closure to the family and friends of the deceased,” said Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, media relations officer with Prince George RCMP, in a statement.
According to an RCMP news release, officers responded to a house fire on Sept.
BCMar 26, 2026
B.C. Conservative MLA Hon Chan removed from caucus amid reported criminal charges
The Conservative Party of British Columbia says Richmond Centre MLA Hon Chan has been removed from its caucus after the party was made aware he is facing what it described as “serious criminal charges.”
In a statement, interim leader Trevor Halford said the party takes “any allegations of domestic violence” seriously, but did not provide details about the nature of the charges or when they were laid.
No court documents or police statements were immediately cited in the party’s release, and the allegations have not been independently verified.
The party did not say whether Chan will c
WorldMar 26, 2026
Drone strikes in Sudan kill at least 28 civilians amid ongoing conflict
At least 28 civilians were killed in two separate drone attacks in Sudan on Wednesday, according to local authorities, as fighting continues in the country’s ongoing civil war that began in 2023.
In North Darfur, an attack struck a market in the city of Saraf Omra, killing 22 people and injuring 17 others. Officials said the drone targeted an oil tanker, triggering a fire that spread through a large section of the market.
A second strike occurred on a highway in North Kordofan, where a drone hit a truck carrying civilians. Six people were killed and 10 others were injured in that incident, a
AlbertaMar 26, 2026
Calgary Flames unveil ‘South Asian Celebration’ logo ahead of themed game
The Calgary Flames have released a new “South Asian Celebration” logo as the team prepares to host its third annual themed game on Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks.
According to a team announcement, the logo is part of ongoing efforts to recognize and celebrate Calgary’s South Asian community during a dedicated game night at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The initiative includes cultural elements and in-game programming designed to highlight South Asian heritage.
The Flames have held the annual celebration event since 2024, aligning with broader National Hockey League efforts to promot
WorldMar 26, 2026
Trump to visit China May 14–15, White House says
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit China on May 14 and 15, according to a statement released Wednesday by the White House.
The visit had originally been planned for later this month but was postponed due to rising tensions involving Iran and what officials described as a potential conflict situation. The White House did not provide further details on the security considerations behind the delay.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the trip is among the most anticipated international visits of Trump’s current term. She said the president will travel with First Lad
BCMar 26, 2026
RCMP, Australian police seize 115 kg of meth in cross-border trafficking investigation
A joint investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Australian Federal Police has led to the seizure of 115 kilograms of methamphetamine and the arrest of three individuals in Canada and Australia.
According to an RCMP news release, investigators identified two suspects allegedly involved in exporting drugs from Canada to Australia, prompting a cross-border probe led by the RCMP’s Federal Policing Pacific Region Drugs and Organized Crime section. Authorities later intercepted a shipment destined for Melbourne.
In January 2026, RCMP investigators, with assistance from the Canad
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