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WorldOct 22, 2025

At least 46 dead after multi-vehicle crash on Uganda highway

Uganda police say at least 46 people have died following a collision involving two buses and two other vehicles on a highway in the country’s west early Wednesday. The accident occurred shortly after midnight on the main route to Gulu, a major city in northern Uganda. Authorities say the crash happened when one of the buses attempted to overtake other vehicles. Several passengers sustained injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Police initially reported 63 deaths, but later revised the figure downward after discovering that some of those believed to be dead were unconscio
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EnglishOct 21, 2025

Envoy talks about why India's trust in Canada is shaken

Some statements made by the Indian government's High Commissioner in Ottawa, Dinesh Patnaik, have become a topic of discussion. New Delhi's envoy to Ottawa, Dinesh Patnaik claims that Canada's image in India has been damaged due to violent statements by some Sikh separatists. In an interview with the Canadian Press, he claims that the damage is such that it has become an obstacle in resetting India-Canada diplomatic relations and has also hindered the boost of trade relations between the two countries. In his statements, Patnaik also raised questions on the statements of former Prime Minist
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BCOct 21, 2025

West Shore RCMP officers begin using body-worn cameras to enhance transparency

Frontline RCMP officers in the West Shore area are now equipped with body-worn cameras as part of a new initiative aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in policing. The detachment says the cameras will record officers’ interactions with the public in real time, helping gather evidence and document events more clearly. Officers have received training on the proper use of the technology, including how and when to activate the devices and how to securely store recorded footage. According to the RCMP, the program is governed by national privacy and data management standards to ens
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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

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AlbertaApr 15, 2026

Alberta to keep fuel tax formula unchanged after federal excise tax pause

The Alberta government says it will not change its provincial fuel tax framework following the federal decision to temporarily suspend excise taxes on gasoline and diesel. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the federal excise tax on gasoline and diesel will be suspended from April 20 to Sept. 7. According to the federal announcement, the measure is expected to lower prices by about 10 cents per litre for gasoline and four cents per litre for diesel during that period. Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner said the province will maintain its current fuel tax formula, which adjusts based o
AlbertaApr 15, 2026

Recall issued for 7-Eleven sandwiches and wraps in Western Canada over listeria risk

A recall has been issued for several 7-Eleven brand ready-to-eat products in Western Canada due to possible listeria contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The agency said the affected sandwiches, subs and wraps were distributed to stores in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Products listed in the recall include chicken Caesar wraps, pizza subs, tuna salad wedges and Japanese-style egg salad sandwiches, among others. According to the CFIA notice, the items carry best-before dates ranging from April 12 to April 16. Consumers are advised not to consume the pro
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CanadaApr 15, 2026

Poilievre to stay on as Conservative leader after by-election losses

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he will not step down following significant losses for the party in three federal byelections held April 13. According to preliminary results, the Conservatives saw their vote share drop by more than 10 percentage points in all three ridings. The sharpest decline was reported in the Terrebonne riding in Quebec, where support fell from 18.2 per cent in the 2025 federal election to 3.3 per cent. Dimitri Soudas, a former communications director to ex-prime minister Stephen Harper, described the results as a warning sign for the party. He said the drop in
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CanadaApr 14, 2026

Earthquake rattles Ottawa area, tremor felt across eastern Ontario and western Quebec

According to Earthquakes Canada, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck at approximately 12:36 p.m. Tuesday. The agency said the epicentre was located about 20 kilometres northeast of Shawville, Que. The tremor was felt across a wide area, including Ottawa, Fitzroy Harbour, Richmond and Constance Bay, as well as west toward Pembroke in Ontario and Otter Lake in western Quebec. Residents reported feeling shaking during the lunch hour. No damage details were provided in the initial information released by Earthquakes Canada. The agency continues to collect and review public reports related to the eve
IndiaApr 14, 2026

Centre amends BBMB recruitment rules, opens top posts to nationwide applicants

The central government has amended recruitment rules for the Bhakra Beas Management Board, changing eligibility criteria for two of its senior-most positions and allowing officers from across India to apply. According to amendments to the Bhakra Beas Management Board Rules, 1974, the earlier requirement mandating one officer each from Punjab and Haryana for the two key posts has been removed. The revised rules now permit appointments based on eligibility, regardless of state affiliation. Officials said the change broadens the pool of candidates for the board, which manages major water and powe