CanadaJun 23, 2026
Porter Airlines Cuts Fuel Surcharge on Reward Flights Amid Falling Oil Prices
Canadian carrier Porter Airlines has reduced the temporary fuel surcharge on bookings for its new VIPorter reward flights from $40 to $20, effective Tuesday, citing lower oil prices and improving market conditions.
Although oil prices have remained volatile since the conflict involving Iran began in February and are still nearly 50 per cent higher than a year ago, the airline says it plans to eliminate the surcharge entirely once market conditions stabilize further.
Porter's decision has raised expectations that other airlines may also reduce their fuel surcharges in the coming weeks.
The surc
BCJun 23, 2026
U.S. Kayaker Dies After Capsizing on B.C.'s Okanagan Lake
A tragic boating accident on British Columbia's Okanagan Lake has claimed the life of an American kayaker after strong winds caused two people to capsize.
West Kelowna RCMP said the incident occurred Friday evening near the Westbank First Nation beach when two kayakers were caught in sudden and dangerous wind conditions on the lake. While attempting to swim back to shore, one of the kayakers disappeared underwater.
People on nearby boats quickly responded and managed to rescue one of the kayakers, but the second person could not be located.
The Central Okanagan Search and Rescue team later rec
BCJun 23, 2026
House Destroyed in Wildfire Near B.C.'s Lytton Village Ahead of 2021 Fire Anniversary
A home has been completely destroyed by an out-of-control wildfire near the Village of Lytton, B.C. The incident comes just days before the fifth anniversary of the devastating 2021 wildfire that destroyed much of the community and claimed two lives.
Officials say it remains unclear how many other structures may have been damaged by the current blaze, as emergency crews have not yet been able to fully assess the affected areas.
According to the latest update from the B.C. Wildfire Service, the Saw Creek wildfire near Lytton has now burned approximately 704 hectares. However, the agency noted
CanadaJun 23, 2026
Carney Pays Tribute to Air India Flight 182 Victims, Vows Stronger Security Measures
Prime Minister Mark Carney has issued a statement marking the National Day of Remembrance for the victims of the Air India Flight 182 bombing, paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the tragedy 41 years ago.
Carney said the attack claimed the lives of 329 innocent people, including 268 Canadians, making it the deadliest act of terrorism in Canadian history.
Honouring the victims of Flight 182, the prime minister stressed the need for continued vigilance against violent extremism and highlighted the government's commitment to strengthening national security laws. He said new measures
AlbertaJun 23, 2026
Alberta Reverses Increase in Minimum Alcohol Prices
Alberta's liquor authority has cancelled a recent increase to the minimum price of alcohol sold in bars and restaurants.
The decision comes after a weekend social media dispute between Premier Danielle Smith and Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas.
Smith and senior members of her government criticized Calgary City Council over new noise and curfew rules introduced for the Calgary Stampede. In response, Mayor Farkas criticized the province's decision to raise minimum alcohol prices.
Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally said Calgary's leadership should follow the province's example by repealing the contr
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