Boat Accident in B.C.’s Squamish Valley Leaves Several Feared Dead

BCNov 13, 2026

Boat Accident in B.C.’s Squamish Valley Leaves Several Feared Dead

Several people are feared dead following a boat accident in the flood-affected Squamish Valley area of British Columbia. According to B.C. Emergency Health Services, they received a report of the incident at around 2:48 p.m. Thursday near the 15900-block of Squamish Valley Road. Following the report, RCMP and search and rescue teams launched a search operation in the area. Police have not yet confirmed how many people were involved in the boat accident. Meanwhile, Jeremy Valeriote, the newly elected MLA for West Vancouver–Sea to Sky, expressed his condolences to the families affected by the

AlbertaNov 13, 2026

Alberta Has the Lowest Fuel Prices in Canada, Claims Premier Danielle Smith

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province has the lowest gasoline and fuel prices in the country. In a social media post, Smith said keeping costs down for Alberta families remains the government's top priority amid rising living costs. She highlighted several measures introduced by the provincial government to provide financial relief to residents. The government has suspended the provincial fuel tax, cutting it by 13 cents per litre until the end of the year. It has also introduced income tax reductions and provided energy rebates. Smith said every dollar saved at the gas pump goes ba

WorldNov 13, 2026

Microsoft Outage Disrupts Teams, Outlook and Copilot Services Worldwide

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CanadaNov 13, 2026

Sharp Debate Erupts Between Lena Diab and Pierre Poilievre Over Immigration Plan

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CanadaNov 13, 2026

Canada Raises Luxury Tax Threshold to $150,000 for Electric and Hydrogen Vehicles

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Boat Accident in B.C.’s Squamish Valley Leaves Several Feared Dead

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