AlbertaOct 21, 2026
Danielle Smith Warns UCP Members: Support Canada or Leave the Party
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has issued a strong warning to members of her United Conservative Party (UCP), saying those who cannot support a pro-Canada position should return their party memberships and find another party.
In a video posted on social media Wednesday, Smith made it clear that the UCP cannot afford divisions over the issue, warning that internal disagreements could put the party at risk of losing the next provincial election to the opposition NDP.
Her comments came after Monday’s referendum, in which Albertans voted in favour of remaining part of Canada.
Smith acknowledged
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
AlbertaOct 21, 2026
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to Face Media Questions on Referendum
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will answer media questions about the referendum at 11:30 a.m. today. The announcement comes after her televised address, in which she promised not to hold another referendum on Alberta’s separation from Canada during her time as premier.
It will be the first opportunity for reporters to question Smith since Alberta voters chose to remain in Canada on Monday.
In her address on Tuesday evening, Smith said the result gave her government a clear mandate to work for Alberta’s future within Confederation.
She urged Albertans to move forward together while reaffirm
IndiaOct 21, 2026
Pratap Singh Bajwa to Seek CM Bhagwant Mann’s Resignation Over Parvinder Singh Jhota Murder Case
Punjab Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa has announced that he will seek Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s resignation during the upcoming Assembly session over the murder of Parvinder Singh Jhota.
Bajwa accused the Punjab government of failing to maintain law and order, saying the incident in Mansa had exposed the state’s deteriorating security situation. He alleged that the government had failed to ensure the safety of its people.
Bajwa visited a protest organised by the Parvinder Singh Jhota Justice Committee in Mansa on Wednesday. He met Jhota’s family, expressed his condolences a
CanadaOct 21, 2026
Canada’s Rising Cost of Living Pushes Food Bank Usage to Record High
The rising cost of living in Canada is forcing more people to rely on food banks, with usage reaching an all-time high. According to Food Banks Canada’s 2026 HungerCount report, a record 2.35 million visits were recorded in March alone.
The annual report shows that food bank visits increased by nearly 9 per cent compared with last year and by more than 117 per cent since 2019. It also found that one in five food bank users is employed.
Food Banks Canada CEO Kirstin Beardsley said many people who were previously able to manage small financial setbacks are now struggling to make ends meet. She
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