CanadaOct 21, 2026
PSAC Announces Strike Vote for 120,000 Federal Workers
Canada’s largest federal public service union has announced a nationwide strike vote after contract negotiations with the government stalled. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) represents approximately 120,000 workers, including wildfire firefighters, passport officers, fisheries officers, federal teachers, librarians and administrative staff.
The strike vote will run from November 16, 2026, to January 22, 2027. The union and the Treasury Board have been in a dispute over a new collective agreement for the past 18 months.
PSAC alleges that the federal government has repeatedly dela
IndiaOct 21, 2026
CBI Takes Over Jhota Murder Probe, Post-Mortem Decision Still Pending
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has begun investigating the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Punjab. The central agency has registered an FIR in Chandigarh in connection with the case.
CBI officials met Jhota’s family and recorded their statements. The team also collected evidence from the shop of the accused, Ashwani Kumar, and other locations linked to the case.
The agency is reportedly trying to persuade the family to agree to a post-mortem examination. The CBI has assured them that a medical board of doctors at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Educatio
CanadaOct 21, 2026
Carney Says Federal Government Won’t Back Down on Immigration Targets
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has assured that the federal government will maintain sustainable immigration levels and will not back away from its targets.
Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Wednesday morning, Carney said his government is consulting provincial governments on bringing immigration to appropriate levels and distributing newcomers more effectively across the country based on economic needs.
His remarks came after Alberta’s referendum, in which approximately 53 per cent of voters supported giving the province greater control over immigration policies to reduce the number o
CanadaOct 21, 2026
Canada Interest Rate Hike Looms, Putting More Pressure on Homebuyers
Canada’s real estate market could face renewed pressure if the Bank of Canada raises interest rates, with mortgage and lending experts warning that higher borrowing costs could discourage homebuyers and push house prices lower.
The central bank has not raised interest rates since July 2023. While it is expected to keep its benchmark rate unchanged for an eighth consecutive decision, many economists and traders believe rate hikes could be on the horizon as policymakers seek to contain inflation.
The Bank of Canada’s policy rate has remained at 2.25% since a 0.25-percentage-point cut in Octo
BCOct 21, 2026
Former Surrey Massage Therapist to Be Sentenced November 12 in 12 Sexual Assault Cases
A former Surrey massage therapist is scheduled to be sentenced on November 12 after being found guilty of 12 counts of sexual assault.
Following a 35-day trial at the B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster, Justice Lance Bernard found Leonard Krekic guilty in 12 separate cases. The incidents occurred between December 30, 1994, and April 25, 2017, at a clinic in Surrey and the surrounding area.
In December 2022, the College of Massage Therapists banned Krekic from practising for 25 years and imposed a fine of more than $105,000.
Under Canadian law, sexual assault convictions can carry a maximum
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