CanadaOct 08, 2026
Elon Musk Backs Independence for Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan
Elon Musk has made his latest comments on Canadian sovereignty, appearing to encourage separatist movements in three provinces.
Musk, who studied at Queen’s University in Ontario and has described himself as half Canadian, wrote on his social media platform X that Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan should separate from Canada. He said he supports people who want to make their provinces independent.
Musk’s comments came after the separatist Parti Québécois formed a minority government in Quebec following elections, with a promise to hold a third referendum on independence.
In Alberta, resid
BCOct 08, 2026
Grain-Laden Semi-Truck Overturns on Highway 1 in Abbotsford, Causing Major Traffic Delays
A major traffic incident has been reported on Highway 1 near Sumas Way in Abbotsford, where a grain-loaded semi-truck overturned.
The crash forced the closure of several highway lanes, causing significant traffic disruptions. No injuries have been reported in the incident.
Abbotsford Police and emergency crews attended the scene to manage the situation. Highway 1 was reduced to a single lane in both directions, while the westbound on-ramp from Sumas Way was also closed.
Police urged morning commuters to exercise extreme caution while travelling through the area, use alternate routes where poss
CanadaOct 08, 2026
Conservative Motion Seeking Additional Diesel Tax Relief Defeated in Commons
A Conservative motion calling for additional federal tax relief on diesel has been defeated in the House of Commons.
The motion called for all federal taxes on diesel to be fully suspended until July 1, 2027. It also sought tax incentives to increase domestic diesel production in Canada.
The federal government has already extended a temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax on diesel until Jan. 31, 2027. The Conservatives argued that further reducing diesel costs could help Canadians save at gas stations and grocery stores because diesel is an important part of the transportation and
CanadaOct 07, 2026
Man Accused of Threatening PM Mark Carney Faces Lengthy Prison Sentence
A man facing charges for allegedly threatening the life of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and making threats against him could face a lengthy prison sentence. Prosecutors say that beyond the threats against the prime minister, the accused is also facing serious charges including extortion, which could result in an even longer prison term.
Thirty-one-year-old Jamie Da Costa appeared in court by CCTV on Wednesday, while his lawyer was present in person. His lawyer requested until October 13 to review the case. Da Costa is currently being held at the Calgary Remand Centre.
He is accused of t
BCOct 07, 2026
BC Conservatives Pledge to Scrap PST on Capital Equipment for Businesses
BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerksen announced during a campaign stop in Surrey today that his party would eliminate the provincial sales tax on capital equipment, such as machinery, for businesses across British Columbia.
Doerksen also promised to appoint a Red Tape Reduction Minister to cut government paperwork and simplify complex regulations affecting businesses.
He also responded to accusations from B.C. NDP Leader David Eby that the Conservatives would scrap the province’s no-fault insurance system. Doerksen said he agrees with Eby that insurance must remain affordable, but argued tha
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