British Columbia recorded 133 suspected deaths linked to illicit drug toxicity in September, meaning nearly four people died every day across the province. The latest figures bring the total number of suspected drug-related deaths in 2026 so far to 1,143. According to a report from the BC Coroners Service, 76 per cent of those who died were men, while 70 per cent were between the ages of 30 and 59. By health authority, Fraser Health recorded the highest number of deaths this year at 311, followed by Vancouver Coastal Health with 298. Together, the two regions accounted for 53 per cent of all s

Waris Punjab De has sought the intervention of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to facilitate the participation of Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh in the last rites of his grandmother, Charan Kaur. In a letter addressed to Amit Shah, the party urged him to coordinate with the governments of Punjab and Assam, along with the concerned authorities, to ensure that the necessary legal and administrative steps are taken without delay to allow Amritpal Singh to attend the funeral. The party has also written a similar letter to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann,

Prime Minister Mark Carney has strongly criticized Stellantis over its decision to sell the Brampton plant, calling the move completely unacceptable and a violation of the company's commitments. Carney defended Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, saying the controversy does not reflect on the minister's efforts but rather highlights the company's unfair treatment of its workers. The Prime Minister assured that the government would use all available legal powers to protect Canadian workers' interests and safeguard public funds. Carney also announced that an important meeting involving all stakehol

A 20-year-old woman has been charged in connection with a fatal motorcycle crash in Maple Ridge that claimed the life of a motorcyclist nearly a year ago. According to police, the crash occurred on the morning of December 13, 2025, at the intersection of Lougheed Highway and 224 Street. A white Mercedes-Benz driven by the woman collided with a motorcycle while making a left turn. Following a lengthy investigation, Maple Ridge RCMP have charged local resident Cassidy Neufeld with dangerous driving causing death and careless driving. Police confirmed that Neufeld is scheduled to appear in court

Canada has reimposed sanctions on 11 major Iranian entities to prevent them from financing Iran’s nuclear activities and ballistic missile program. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced the measures during the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Paris, saying Canada would not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons under any circumstances. Ottawa had removed these entities from its sanctions list in 2016 following the 2015 international nuclear agreement. However, the sanctions have now been reinstated due to Iran’s failure to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IA

A 55-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the suspicious death of a woman at a home in Chilliwack, B.C. According to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), local RCMP officers were called to a home in the 46000 block of Mallard Avenue at around 8 p.m. on November 6. Upon arrival, police discovered the body of a 52-year-old woman. As the circumstances surrounding the death were considered suspicious, the investigation was transferred to IHIT. Investigators said the victim and the accused knew each other. The accused has been identified as Kristo

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called for the dismissal of Federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly following Stellantis’ decision to sell its Brampton auto assembly plant. Poilievre accused Joly of failing to protect Ontario’s struggling steel and automotive sectors. He said the federal government had provided billions of dollars in taxpayer funding to major corporations, but when companies cut jobs, the Industry Minister offered only empty threats of legal action without taking concrete steps. Poilievre held Joly directly responsible for the government’s failure to protect Can

B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson has announced the appointment of Angelo Isidorou as his principal secretary ahead of officially taking office on November 20. Isidorou is one of the key strategists credited with helping the B.C. Conservative Party rise to power. He previously served as the party’s executive director and campaign manager, playing a significant role in its growth under former leader John Rustad. The party, which secured less than two per cent of the vote in 2020, has now formed the provincial government. In another key appointment, Doerkson has named Ellie Blades as his d

At least 34 people have died after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Senegal, according to local media reports. Only one person has been rescued so far, while the number of people still missing remains unknown. The wooden boat reportedly sank between Senegal’s capital, Dakar, and the northern city of Saint-Louis. It was heading towards Spain’s Canary Islands when the tragedy occurred. Rescue operations are underway, and the bodies recovered so far are believed to belong to Senegalese nationals. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye expressed condolences to the familie