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BCOct 27, 2025

One dead after car crashes into Prince George home

A driver has died after a vehicle crashed into a house in Prince George on Saturday afternoon. Prince George RCMP say officers were called to a home on Queensway around 2 p.m. on October 25, where they found a single vehicle had collided with the front of the residence. Two people were inside the home at the time but were not injured. BC Emergency Health Services transported both the driver and a passenger to hospital. Police say the driver later died from their injuries, while the passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Corporal Jennifer Cooper, spokesperson for Prince George RCMP,
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CanadaOct 27, 2025

Newborn Found Abandoned at Longueuil Bus Stop Dies, Police Investigating

A newborn baby discovered inside a bus shelter on Montreal’s South Shore early Monday has died, according to Longueuil police. Officers say they were called to the scene on Chambly Road around 6:30 a.m. after reports of an infant left inside the shelter. Paramedics provided first aid and transported the baby to hospital, but police confirmed the child was pronounced dead shortly before 8 a.m. Authorities have not released further details on how long the newborn may have been at the site or whether the parents have been located. Police say this marks the second incident involving an abandoned
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AlbertaOct 27, 2025

Calgary man charged after $7 million worth of cocaine seized at Coutts border

A Calgary resident is facing multiple charges after border officers discovered nearly 77 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a commercial truck entering Canada at the Coutts port of entry. Officials estimate the drugs have a street value of about $7 million. According to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), officers made the discovery during a secondary inspection of the vehicle, which was attempting to cross into Alberta from the United States. The driver was taken into custody at the scene. The Integrated Border Enforcement Team – a joint operation involving the RCMP Federal Policing North
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BCOct 27, 2025

B.C. man who survived grizzly bear attack dies weeks later from complications

A British Columbia man who fought off a grizzly bear earlier this month has died more than three weeks after the attack near Fort Steele in the East Kootenay region. Family members say 63-year-old Joe Pendry passed away Saturday morning from what doctors believe was a blood clot. His wife, Janice Pendry, told media that her husband had been recovering at Kelowna General Hospital, where he was walking and joking with staff the night before his death. The October 2 incident occurred while Pendry was hunting elk northeast of Cranbrook. According to his wife’s earlier account, he fought back aga
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CanadaOct 27, 2025

Federal budget to invest in skilled trades training and foreign credential recognition

The federal government plans to dedicate millions of dollars in its upcoming budget to expand training and credential recognition for workers in key sectors. Employment Minister Patty Hajdu says $75 million over three years will go toward strengthening the Union Training and Innovation Program, which supports apprenticeships in the building trades. Ottawa is also setting aside $97 million from existing Employment and Social Development Canada resources to help provinces and territories accelerate the recognition of foreign professional credentials. The move is aimed at reducing labour shortage
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AlbertaOct 27, 2025

Alberta government to introduce back-to-work law for striking teachers

The Alberta government is preparing to introduce emergency legislation that would end the province-wide teachers’ strike and require educators to return to their classrooms. Premier Danielle Smith said the strike, which began on October 6, has disrupted students’ learning for too long and must be resolved through government action if no last-minute agreement is reached. The government’s plan would compel thousands of striking teachers to resume work immediately. Negotiations between the province and the Alberta Teachers’ Association have stalled over wage increases and classroom condit
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CanadaOct 27, 2025

Canada expected to lose measles-free status after year-long outbreak

Canada is set to lose its international recognition as a country free of endemic measles, following a year-long outbreak that began in New Brunswick and spread across several provinces. The nation first eliminated measles in 1998 and maintained that status for over two decades, meaning new infections were typically linked to international travel rather than local transmission. That changed last fall, when domestic spread continued beyond 12 months — a key threshold used by the World Health Organization to determine endemic status. Since October 2024, more than 5,000 people across Canada have
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BCOct 27, 2025

Police investigating two overnight shootings at homes in Surrey and Delta

Police in Surrey and Delta are investigating two separate overnight shootings that targeted residential homes early Monday, with one believed to be linked to an ongoing extortion case. The Surrey Police Service said officers were called to a home near 124 Street shortly before 3 a.m. after reports of gunfire. When police arrived, they found the house damaged by bullets. Several people were inside at the time, but no injuries were reported. Investigators have not yet determined a motive for the shooting. Around the same time, Delta Police were called to a home on 78B Avenue after multiple shots
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CanadaOct 27, 2025

Prime Minister Carney to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping trade tensions

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea. It will be the first formal meeting between the two leaders in several years, signaling a possible step toward easing strained relations between Canada and China. Canadian provincial leaders and business groups have been pressing Ottawa to engage with Beijing to resolve ongoing trade disputes. China has placed heavy tariffs on Canadian canola, seafood, and other agricultural exports, retaliating against Canada’s duties on Ch

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IndiaApr 23, 2026

Amritpal Singh formally arrested in Ajnala violence case after NSA detention ends

Amritsar Rural Police have formally arrested Khadoor Sahib MP and ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh in connection with the Ajnala violence case, following the expiry of his detention under the National Security Act. According to a police statement, the arrest was carried out immediately after the NSA detention period lapsed. Singh was produced before a sub-divisional court in Ajnala via video conferencing from Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam, where he remains lodged. Police told the court they require extended custody to continue their investigation, including recovery of weapons and
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BCApr 23, 2026

Three arrested after alleged $14,000 Pokémon card robbery in Vancouver

Vancouver police say three teenagers have been arrested following an alleged robbery involving high-value Pokémon cards arranged through an online marketplace. According to a Vancouver Police Department release, officers responded shortly after 8:00 p.m. Tuesday to a robbery in progress near East King Edward Avenue and Ontario Street. Investigators say a man attempting to sell two Pokémon cards, each valued at $7,000, was bear-sprayed during the transaction. Police allege the suspects fled the scene in a vehicle with the cards but were intercepted a short time later in Burnaby near Macpherso
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CanadaApr 23, 2026

WestJet raises checked baggage fees following Air Canada, citing industry pressures

WestJet says it will increase checked baggage fees starting Thursday, adding new costs for air travellers across its network. The change follows a similar move by Air Canada announced last week. According to a WestJet statement, passengers checking bags at the airport will pay an additional $10 for each of the first two checked bags. Fees for overweight baggage will also rise, with increases of up to $50 depending on weight. The airline attributed the decision to “global conditions” and shifting trends in the aviation sector, but did not provide a detailed cost breakdown in its announcemen
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AlbertaApr 23, 2026

Alberta introduces bill to end seasonal clock changes, stay on daylight time

Alberta’s government has introduced legislation that would end twice-yearly clock changes and keep the province on daylight time year-round. The proposal was tabled by Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative government, according to a provincial announcement. If passed, the bill would eliminate the need to switch between standard time and daylight saving time each spring and fall. The government has said the change is intended to provide consistency for businesses and residents, though details on when the change would take effect have not yet been confirmed. The move would require coo
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AlbertaApr 23, 2026

Alberta premier to provide update on fall referendum questions

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to provide an update today on a planned provincewide referendum set for October, including previously announced questions tied to social policy and governance. According to a February announcement from the Alberta government, the referendum is to include up to nine questions. Among them are proposals that would restrict access to certain social services for some immigrants, though full wording of the questions has not yet been finalized. The update comes as debate continues in Alberta over the prospect of separation from Canada. A citizen-led initiati