AlbertaFeb 23, 2026
Edmonton flights to Puerto Vallarta cancelled after violence in Mexico’s Jalisco state
Flights between Edmonton and the Mexican resort city of Puerto Vallarta have been cancelled following reports of widespread violence in the state of Jalisco over the weekend.
Edmonton International Airport confirmed that one outbound flight to Puerto Vallarta and three return flights to Alberta were cancelled after unrest broke out in several parts of Jalisco on Sunday. The disruptions have left a number of Edmonton-area travellers stranded in Mexico and families in Alberta seeking updates.
The Government of Canada has issued a travel advisory for the state of Jalisco, urging Canadians to exer
AlbertaFeb 23, 2026
Albertans voice divided views on proposed October referendum
Albertans are expressing sharply divided opinions over the provincial government’s plan to hold a referendum this October, with Premier Danielle Smith fielding support and criticism over the weekend.
During her regular call-in radio program Saturday morning, Smith heard from several callers who said the proposed vote reflects public concerns, particularly around immigration levels and provincial authority. Supporters told the premier the referendum questions are timely and align with what they see as mounting pressures on housing, health care and other services.
At the same time, dozens of p
CanadaFeb 23, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces India visit as part of Indo Pacific tour
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to visit India next week as part of a broader trip to the Indo Pacific region that will also include stops in Australia and Japan. The tour is scheduled to run from February 26 to March 7 and is aimed at strengthening trade, energy, technology and defence partnerships.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Carney will begin his visit in Mumbai, where he is expected to meet business leaders to promote investment opportunities in Canada. He will then travel to New Delhi for talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Discussions are expect
BCFeb 23, 2026
B.C. paramedics reach tentative contract deal, strike action averted
The union representing more than 6,000 ambulance paramedics and emergency dispatchers across British Columbia says it has reached an agreement in principle on a new collective agreement, avoiding the possibility of job action.
The Ambulance Paramedics of BC announced the tentative deal following what it described as extensive negotiations with the Health Employers Association of BC and the provincial government. Earlier this month, 97 per cent of participating members voted in favour of strike action, placing the union in a legal strike position pending an essential services order.
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CanadaFeb 20, 2026
Exclusive: PM Mark Carney on ending Canada’s extortion crisis, What’s the plan?
Vijay Saini, host of Connect FM's morning show, has conducted an exclusive interview with the country's Prime Minister Mark Carney.
The issue of extortion was discussed in this special conversation when the two met in Surrey.
Vijay Saini discussed various aspects related to extortion with the Prime Minister, ranging from local to international challenges.
Meanwhile, when asked if the problem had become so serious because Canada did not follow its own rules, the Prime Minister said that the country did not have the legal tools to deal with extortions quickly.
He said that for this reason, the
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