Canada Day ceremony today saw 19 people becoming proud Canadian citizens

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of avoiding accountability for Canada's economic challenges, citing recent Statistics Canada data during a news conference in Ottawa ahead of the House of Commons sitting. Poilievre said Canada has officially entered a recession and claimed it is the only G7 country currently facing that situation. He also criticized Carney for not being present during Question Period, arguing Canadians deserve answers about the country's economic performance. The Conservative leader said the downturn is affecting households beyond what

RCMP west of Calgary are urging residents to stay away from the Bow River as water levels remain elevated following recent rainfall and snowmelt. According to a release from the Cochrane RCMP, officers have responded to multiple reports of people venturing too close to the river despite hazardous conditions. The Bow River originates at Bow Lake in Banff National Park and flows through communities including Canmore and Calgary. Police said fast-moving water and changing river conditions can increase the risk of injury or drowning. RCMP are asking residents and visitors to prioritize safety by k

Punjab Police have launched a search operation to locate senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, with officials confirming that 12 teams have been formed to carry out raids at multiple locations. According to police, search operations are underway in Amritsar's Green Avenue area, Chandigarh's MLA Hostel, and six other locations linked to Majithia. The action follows a case registered at Majitha Police Station on May 31. Police allege that Majithia and several associates were involved in an incident in which an Akali Dal leader was forcibly freed from police custody. Authoritie

The BC Conservative Party has elected former federal Conservative MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay as its new leader following a closely contested leadership race. According to results released by the party, Findlay secured 51 per cent of the vote, narrowly defeating Caroline Elliott, who received 49 per cent. Findlay brings extensive political experience to the role. She served as a cabinet minister in former prime minister Stephen Harper’s government and most recently held the position of Opposition Whip under federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The leadership change comes as the BC Conser

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending her government's decision to include a question on Alberta's potential separation from Canada in a provincial referendum scheduled for Oct. 19, despite the petition supporting the measure not yet being formally verified. According to Smith, the group Stay Free Alberta submitted more than 300,000 signatures in support of the referendum question. Under Alberta's citizen initiative rules, approximately 177,000 valid signatures are required to advance a proposal to a province-wide vote. Smith said Elections Alberta has been unable to complete its verific