BCSep 22, 2026
B.C. Premier David Eby Expected to Call Snap Election Today
A major development is unfolding in British Columbia politics, with Premier David Eby expected to formally announce a provincial election during a news conference at the government buildings in Victoria on Tuesday afternoon.
The announcement would bring an end to days of speculation over whether the NDP government would call an early election. Eby has already indicated that his caucus and Elections B.C. should be prepared for an election, while political developments within the B.C. Conservative Party have intensified speculation.
The B.C. Conservatives also cancelled a news conference schedu
AlbertaSep 22, 2026
15-Year-Old Arrested in Lethbridge Sexual Assault Investigation
Lethbridge police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with a sexual assault and incidents of indecent acts targeting women and girls near a green strip in the city.
Police said the incident occurred on Sept. 16 near the 1500 block of Lakeview Drive along the Coalbanks Trail, where a 41-year-old woman who was out walking was sexually assaulted.
The investigation found that the accused had allegedly committed indecent acts in the same area in August, including in front of girls, one of whom was an eight-year-old child.
Police arrested the suspect in the same area on Sept. 17. His ident
CanadaSep 22, 2026
Impact of the Trade War with the U.S.: Canada’s Economic Growth Could Slow
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem has warned that the recent boost in Canada’s economy could lose momentum as the country continues to face uncertainty from the trade war with the United States.
Speaking in Halifax on Monday, Macklem said conflicts in the Middle East and disruptions to supply chains are becoming increasingly common and could create further economic challenges.
Macklem said there are clear signs that Canadian businesses have adapted to the tariff environment, helping the economy perform better than expected. Canada’s GDP grew at an annualized rate of 3.3 per cent during
IndiaSep 22, 2026
Sri Anandpur Sahib Sarai Incident: SGPC Forms Five-Member Probe Panel, Giani Malkit Singh Relieved of Duties
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president, Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, said on Monday that a five-member inquiry committee has been constituted to investigate the incident that took place at the sarai (guest house) at Sri Anandpur Sahib.
Dhami said the committee has been directed to submit its report within 15 days. Meanwhile, Giani Malkit Singh, the additional head granthi of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, who had earlier been suspended, has now been relieved of his services.
Dhami also clarified his position on the matter, saying he had no information about the arrival of the w
CanadaSep 22, 2026
PM Mark Carney Misses UN Event After Flight Delays in New York
Prime Minister Mark Carney faced flight delays Monday due to a technical issue affecting airports in the New York City area, causing him to miss a key United Nations event.
According to reports, a circuit failure at an air traffic control centre in Philadelphia led to hundreds of flight cancellations across the U.S. Northeast.
In Carney’s absence, Canada’s Ambassador to the United Nations, David Lametti, represented Canada at the Partners for Multilateralism summit. Lametti took part in a roundtable discussion with European Council President António Costa and Kenyan President William Ruto
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