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
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
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
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