BCAug 11, 2026
Punjabi Truck Driver Allegedly Targeted in Racist Attack at Edmonton Walmart
A Punjabi truck driver from B.C. was allegedly assaulted in what is being described as a racially motivated attack at a Walmart store in Edmonton. The Edmonton Police Service’s Hate Crimes Unit is investigating the incident.
The incident took place on August 6 at the Walmart on Tamarack Way in southeast Edmonton. Talwinder Singh Atwal says he had stopped at the store while working when a young man and a woman allegedly began making racist remarks toward him.
Atwal says he initially ignored the comments, but after being repeatedly harassed, he asked them why they were behaving that way. He al
BCAug 11, 2026
Surrey Municipal Election 2026: Candidate Nominations Open September 1
The official nomination period for candidates running in Surrey’s 2026 municipal election has been set for September 1 to 11, with prospective candidates beginning preparations for their campaigns.
Voting will take place on October 17, while advance voting will be available from October 7 to 15. Surrey voters will elect a total of 15 representatives, including one mayor, eight city councillors and six school trustees.
According to city staff estimates, the election is expected to cost taxpayers approximately $3.448 million.
The city has also introduced strict rules governing campaign signs.
CanadaAug 11, 2026
More Than 41,000 Vehicles Cross Gordie Howe Bridge in First Five Days
More than 41,000 vehicles entered Canada from the United States through the new Gordie Howe International Bridge during its first five days of operation. The figure includes return trips by Canadian residents.
According to preliminary Statistics Canada data, about 18,900 Canadian travellers crossed into Canada through the new bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit, while approximately 18,100 U.S. citizens entered Canada during the same period.
In addition, nearly 4,100 commercial transport trucks travelled into Canada through the new route during the final five days of July.
By comparison, the
AlbertaAug 11, 2026
Alberta Sending More Firefighters to Help Battle B.C. Wildfires
The Alberta government is sending additional firefighters and support crews to British Columbia today to help battle wildfires across the province.
Alberta’s Ministry of Forestry and Parks says 186 firefighters have already arrived in B.C. and are assisting with wildfire response efforts, while another 40 personnel are being deployed Tuesday.
The province is also providing air support, including two airtankers, two helitankers and a helicopter. An additional 45 support staff members, including an Incident Management Team, are also being deployed.
More than 100 wildfires are currently burning
AlbertaAug 11, 2026
Calgary Police Say Suspect in Officer Shooting Had Organized Crime Ties
Calgary police say the man who shot at officers and struck one officer twice during a traffic stop yesterday had ties to organized crime.
Police have not identified the suspect, who was later found dead in the Bow River from what they describe as a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigators have not provided details about the type of organized crime group he was allegedly connected to.
The officer was shot twice and is expected to make a full recovery.
The shooting happened shortly before noon near Spruce Cliff and Edworthy Park, west of downtown Calgary.
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