Final arguments in the extradition case for Meng Wanzhou will take place early next year

Akali Dal Waris Punjab De is likely to field MP Amritpal Singh against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal in the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections. Amritpal Singh is expected to contest from two Assembly constituencies. The decision was reportedly taken during a high-level meeting of senior party leaders held in Mohali on Friday. Amritpal Singh’s father, Tarsem Singh, and other senior leaders attended the meeting. According to sources, Amritpal Singh may contest from either the Lambi or Gidderbaha constituency. The party has also reportedly co

Delta Police are investigating a nine-vehicle collision on the Alex Fraser Bridge that left two people seriously injured. According to police, the crash occurred around midnight. Witnesses reported that two vehicles collided first, followed by several other vehicles crashing into one another as drivers approaching from behind were unable to brake in time. The two injured individuals were rushed to hospital, where their conditions were described as serious but not life-threatening. Police have ruled out impaired driving as a suspected factor in their initial investigation but said speed may hav

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby unveiled his party’s healthcare plan during the election campaign today, promising to open 20 new urgent community-care health centres across the province, including three in Surrey. Speaking at Simon Fraser University, where a new medical school is being developed, Eby also announced incentives for doctors to offer same-day appointments and appointments outside regular working hours to help patients access medical care without long waits. The plan also includes adding 1,000 new seats in post-secondary institutions to train future healthcare professionals. In addit

Canada’s job market lost 68,000 jobs in September, pushing the unemployment rate up slightly from 6.4 per cent to 6.5 per cent, according to Statistics Canada. The decline marks the second consecutive month of job losses. Canada lost approximately 42,000 jobs in August, wiping out all employment gains recorded so far this year. According to the report, the largest employment declines were recorded in educational services, health care and social assistance. Statistics Canada said the declining number of international students coming to Canada is one of the key factors contributing to job loss

India is considering inviting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as the chief guest for its Republic Day celebrations on Jan. 26, 2027, according to media reports. The proposal remains at an early stage, and no formal invitation has been confirmed in the information provided. The reported consideration comes as India and Canada work toward finalizing a free trade agreement by the end of 2026. The negotiations are part of broader efforts to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. Relations between New Delhi and Ottawa have shown signs of improvement since Carney took office, follow