BCOct 30, 2026
David Eby Absent as B.C. NDP Selects Jennifer Whiteside as Interim Leader
Former B.C. NDP leader David Eby was absent from a key caucus meeting held Thursday, during which Jennifer Whiteside was unanimously elected as the party’s new interim leader.
Whiteside confirmed that Eby did not attend the meeting in person or join virtually.
According to reports, Eby apologized and took full responsibility for the party’s election defeat during a final online meeting with outgoing MLAs on Wednesday. However, he reportedly added that he would have made the same decision under the circumstances, prompting frustration among several MLAs.
The following day, Eby was absent wh
CanadaOct 30, 2026
Modi to Visit Canada on December 11–12, May Address 30,000-Person Gathering
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada for two days on December 11 and 12 at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
According to reports, Modi will address a gathering of the Indo-Canadian community in Toronto on December 11, with approximately 30,000 people expected to attend. However, his visit could extend beyond two days, although the final itinerary has yet to be confirmed.
After completing his official bilateral engagements in Ottawa and Toronto, Modi will travel to the United States to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit.
The visit is also expected to provide a
AlbertaOct 30, 2026
Edmonton Police Investigate Suspicious Death of 2-Year-Old Girl
Edmonton police are investigating the suspicious death of a 2-year-old girl in the Castle Downs neighbourhood. Police received a report of a sudden child death at a home in the area at approximately 2 p.m. on October 10. Officers immediately responded to the scene.
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Homicide Section has taken over the investigation. An autopsy has been completed, but the medical examiner is awaiting toxicology results to determine the exact cause of death.
Police have not released any further details as the investigation continues.
CanadaOct 30, 2026
Canada May Introduce New Tax Incentives for Small Businesses in Upcoming Budget
The Canadian government may introduce new tax incentives for small businesses in its federal budget, scheduled to be presented on November 5. While economists and business organizations are calling for major reforms to Canada's overall tax system to boost economic growth and investment, government signals suggest the upcoming budget may focus on targeted tax relief measures.
Rebekah Young, a former Finance Department official and an economist at Scotiabank, also predicted in a recent report that the government is unlikely to undertake major tax reforms immediately. Instead, the budget could in
CanadaOct 30, 2026
Carney Warns Cleveland-Cliffs Over Failure to Honour Stelco Acquisition Commitments
Prime Minister Mark Carney has taken a firm stance against U.S.-based Cleveland-Cliffs, warning that failing to honour the conditions and legal obligations agreed to during its acquisition of Canadian steelmaker Stelco would be a serious mistake.
Speaking to reporters at a news conference in Montreal on Thursday, Carney was asked whether the federal government had made a mistake by approving the company's purchase of Stelco. He said the real mistake would be Cleveland-Cliffs failing to respect its employment commitments.
Under the 2024 acquisition agreement, the company is legally obligated to
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