BCOct 06, 2026
Major Incident on Highway 1 in Burnaby, Eastbound Traffic Shut Down
A major vehicle-related incident occurred on Highway 1 in Burnaby Tuesday morning, prompting RCMP to completely shut down eastbound traffic near Kensington Avenue. Emergency vehicles were at the scene, while traffic on Kensington Avenue was being diverted toward Canada Way.
Burnaby RCMP have not yet released the exact time of the incident or other details. Corporal Mike Klanj said further information will be released as it becomes available.
CanadaOct 06, 2026
Canada’s August Trade Surplus with U.S. Nearly Doubles to $11.2 Billion
Canada recorded a $11.2 billion trade surplus with the United States in August, nearly double the $6.1 billion surplus reported in July.
According to a report released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday, exporters accelerated shipments to the U.S. ahead of the implementation of new tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Canadian exports to the U.S. increased by 8.1 per cent, while imports declined.
Economists say the full impact of the new tariffs will become clearer in the September data, which will also reflect the impact of Canada’s counter-tariffs.
Statistics Canada said Canada’s
BCOct 06, 2026
Vancouver Downtown Eastside stabbing: Police search for suspect
Police are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed in the neck in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
According to police, the incident happened around 11:40 p.m. Sunday near Main Street and East Hastings Street. The victim suffered serious injuries but was taken to hospital and is now in stable condition.
Constable Darren Wong said the attack was not random, adding that the suspect and victim knew each other. The suspect fled the scene following the stabbing and remains at large.
Vancouver Police are asking the public for assistance. The suspect is described as a Caucasian man between 30
BCOct 06, 2026
Tight Race in B.C., Conservatives Lead with 48% Support
The British Columbia provincial election is expected to see a tight contest between the two major parties. According to a new opinion poll by the Angus Reid Institute, the BC Conservatives are currently leading the BC NDP by five percentage points, with 48 per cent voter support.
However, the Conservatives’ lead has narrowed from eight points on September 24. The latest poll shows 43 per cent of voters supporting the BC NDP.
The survey also suggests that BC NDP Leader David Eby’s strategy of making U.S. tariffs and the threat posed by President Donald Trump a key election issue may not be
AlbertaOct 06, 2026
$30M Worth of Illegal Cigarettes Seized in Alberta’s Westlock Area
Alberta RCMP have seized an estimated $30 million worth of illegal cigarettes following a months-long investigation in the Westlock area. A 50-year-old Westlock man has been arrested and charged with multiple offences.
Police began the investigation in January after receiving information that unstamped cigarettes were being sold in the Westlock area. During the investigation, an undercover officer purchased cigarettes from a store called The Boutique.
Search warrants were executed on June 17 and 18. On September 15, police searched a rural property in Westlock County and arrested the suspect.
CanadaOct 06, 2026
Power Shift in Quebec as PQ Set to Form Minority Government
The Parti Québécois is set to form a minority government in Quebec after winning 59 seats in the provincial election, marking a major shift in the province’s political landscape.
PQ Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will become Quebec’s next premier. In his victory speech, Plamondon described the result as the beginning of a new chapter and said he believes Quebec’s long-standing separatist aspirations could eventually be realized.
The election result also dealt a major blow to the Coalition Avenir Québec, which had governed the province for the past eight years. The party failed to win
BCOct 05, 2026
One B.C. Unveils Election Platform With Tax Cuts, DRIPA Repeal Promises
The Dallas Brodie-led One B.C. Party has released its platform for the B.C. provincial election, outlining a series of promises aimed at improving the province’s economy, social services and health-care system.
Key commitments include cutting all personal income tax brackets and corporate taxes by 25 per cent, along with reducing the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) by two percentage points. The party also promises to remove SOGI from schools and introduce a Parental Bill of Rights.
One B.C. is also pledging tougher action against drugs and crime. Its top platform commitment is to repeal the Decla
AlbertaOct 05, 2026
Amber Alert Cancelled for 7-Year-Old Aspen Wilson, Suspect Arrested
The Amber Alert issued for 7-year-old Aspen Wilson of Valleyview, Alberta, has been cancelled. Police said the child was found safe and the suspect involved in the incident, Alexander Stone, was also arrested.
Authorities thanked members of the public for their quick assistance and vigilance during the emergency.
CanadaOct 05, 2026
Canada’s Services Sector Contracts for Fourth Straight Month, Businesses Remain Optimistic About Future
Canada’s services sector continued to contract in September, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline. According to the S&P Global Canada Services PMI, released Monday, the headline business activity index improved slightly to 48.3 in September, up from 46.8 in August, but remained below the key 50 mark that separates expansion from contraction.
Experts attributed the weakness to ongoing tariff disputes, U.S. restrictions on Canadian products and global uncertainty linked to tensions in the Middle East.
However, there was some positive news as Canadian companies remained optimisti
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