IndiaNov 05, 2026
High Court Directs Punjab Government to Submit LPU Violence Report to Centre Within 72 Hours
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government to submit its report to the Centre within 72 hours, a month after violent protests took place at Lovely Professional University (LPU).
The Centre will now decide whether the National Investigation Agency (NIA) should investigate the offence registered by Punjab Police under the IT Act. The direction came after Punjab Police reportedly found material during its ongoing investigation indicating a possible link to cyberterrorism.
Scheduling the next hearing for November 17, the court emphasized that, given the sensitivity of the
BCNov 05, 2026
Vancouver Rents End 34-Month Annual Decline, Rise 0.2% in October
The nearly three-year decline in apartment and condo rents in Vancouver has come to an end. According to the latest report by Rentals.ca and Urbanation, average asking rents in Vancouver increased by 0.2 per cent year-over-year in October, marking the first annual increase in 34 months. Rents reached an average of $2,735.
Similarly, rents in Toronto, Canada's second-most expensive rental market, rose by 1.6 per cent to $2,590 after declining for 32 consecutive months.
On a month-over-month basis, Toronto recorded the highest rental increase among Canada's six largest markets, with rents rising
BCNov 05, 2026
Storm Threatens B.C.’s Coastal Regions, With Heavy Rainfall and Strong Wind Warnings
A powerful storm is expected to hit British Columbia’s coastal regions, bringing heavy rainfall of up to 120 millimetres in some areas. Environment Canada has issued heavy rainfall warnings for western and inland parts of Vancouver Island, where rainfall could reach 10 millimetres per hour for several consecutive hours.
According to the weather agency, the heaviest rainfall is expected in northern areas near Tofino, including Port Alice and Zeballos. Heavy rain is also forecast for the Central Coast, including Bella Coola.
Meanwhile, strong winds reaching speeds of up to 110 km/h are expecte
AlbertaNov 05, 2026
Alberta Government Concerned Over U.S. Midterm Election Results
Following the Democrats’ sweeping victory in the U.S. midterm elections, experts and political leaders in Alberta are assessing the potential impact on Canada, particularly the province.
American voters also voiced strong opposition to political parties manipulating electoral maps. Alberta’s NDP has compared the issue to the ongoing controversy over the province’s proposed new electoral boundaries.
Premier Danielle Smith said the U.S. midterm results reinforced her government’s approach to dealing with tariffs. Her government has emphasized diplomacy and negotiations to strengthen rela
AlbertaNov 05, 2026
Okotoks Shaken by Powerful Explosion, Home Completely Destroyed
A powerful explosion at a building in Okotoks, southeast of Calgary, caused significant damage Thursday morning, completely destroying a large single-family home.
According to Calgary Fire crews, a loud blast was heard across the area between approximately 7:10 and 7:45 a.m. The explosion occurred in a detached building on a rural property near Heritage Heights School.
An elderly couple was inside the home at the time of the explosion, but both were reported safe.
As a precaution, Heritage Heights School was immediately evacuated and will remain closed for the day. Students who normally travel
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