BCOct 09, 2026
Nine Vehicles Collide on Alex Fraser Bridge, Two Seriously Injured
Delta Police are investigating a nine-vehicle collision on the Alex Fraser Bridge that left two people seriously injured.
According to police, the crash occurred around midnight. Witnesses reported that two vehicles collided first, followed by several other vehicles crashing into one another as drivers approaching from behind were unable to brake in time.
The two injured individuals were rushed to hospital, where their conditions were described as serious but not life-threatening.
Police have ruled out impaired driving as a suspected factor in their initial investigation but said speed may hav
BCOct 09, 2026
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby Unveils Healthcare Plan, Promises 20 New Urgent Care Centres
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby unveiled his party’s healthcare plan during the election campaign today, promising to open 20 new urgent community-care health centres across the province, including three in Surrey.
Speaking at Simon Fraser University, where a new medical school is being developed, Eby also announced incentives for doctors to offer same-day appointments and appointments outside regular working hours to help patients access medical care without long waits.
The plan also includes adding 1,000 new seats in post-secondary institutions to train future healthcare professionals. In addit
CanadaOct 09, 2026
Canada Loses 68,000 Jobs in September as Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.5%
Canada’s job market lost 68,000 jobs in September, pushing the unemployment rate up slightly from 6.4 per cent to 6.5 per cent, according to Statistics Canada.
The decline marks the second consecutive month of job losses. Canada lost approximately 42,000 jobs in August, wiping out all employment gains recorded so far this year.
According to the report, the largest employment declines were recorded in educational services, health care and social assistance. Statistics Canada said the declining number of international students coming to Canada is one of the key factors contributing to job loss
CanadaOct 09, 2026
Mark Carney May Visit India for 2027 Republic Day Celebrations
India is considering inviting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as the chief guest for its Republic Day celebrations on Jan. 26, 2027, according to media reports. The proposal remains at an early stage, and no formal invitation has been confirmed in the information provided.
The reported consideration comes as India and Canada work toward finalizing a free trade agreement by the end of 2026. The negotiations are part of broader efforts to strengthen economic ties between the two countries.
Relations between New Delhi and Ottawa have shown signs of improvement since Carney took office, follow
BCOct 08, 2026
B.C. Conservatives Promise $1,000 Annual Tax Cut for Low- and Middle-Income Families
B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson has announced a proposed $1,000 annual provincial income-tax cut for low- and middle-income families.
Speaking at a grocery store in Surrey, Doerkson said that if elected premier, his government would raise the provincial basic personal income-tax exemption to $32,000. He said this would mean British Columbians would pay no provincial income tax on their first $32,000 of income.
Doerkson said a two-income household could save up to $2,000 a year under the proposal, with the money remaining in families’ pockets rather than going to the government.
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