Latest News
- U.S. election results prompt global reactions to Trump’s losses
- Ancient padlock from Ann Francis shipwreck cracked, revealing 400-year-old mystery
- Two dead and two injured in suspected electrocution at Bengaluru hotel pool
- EU tells Ukraine to speed up reforms, sets out cautious path for accession
- Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat, defeating Mike Rogers
- Saskatoon transportation committee postpones land expropriation talks for BRT stations
- Democrat Rebecca Bennett defeats GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s 7th District
- Six flights across Europe grounded due to bomb threats, including two from the UK
Canada
Saskatoon’s transportation committee has postponed land expropriation discussions for six Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station sites due to stalled negotiations with property owners. City administrators reported ongoing consultations since 2024, with plans to re-engage four owners amid business concerns over safety and access related to the stations.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that “more intense” trade negotiations with the United States have commenced, following a call with President Donald Trump. Carney indicated that Canada has removed some “red lines” from discussion, including issues related to language and culture, as both sides aim for progress on key economic topics.
The Canadian federal budget for 2026 will include an update on immigration levels, as confirmed by a government source. The update will mark the second consecutive year it is included in the budget, aiming to clarify Canada’s approach to managing permanent and temporary residents amid ongoing concerns regarding public services and housing.
Douglas Andrew Smith entered a guilty plea in April for manslaughter following the death of his wife, Iris Dodd, in 2022. The case has drawn significant attention, and sentencing details are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Reaction is escalating following a demonstration by a group identified as white nationalists at a British Columbia First Nation on Sunday. Community members and local leaders have expressed their concerns about the event and its implications for racial tensions in the area.
Business owner Gerald Goertsen reported that security cameras recorded an individual removing lavender plants from the side of his commercial building over the weekend. The incident has raised concerns about vandalism and theft at the location.
A man charged in the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia has been placed on the FBI’s most-wanted list. Authorities continue to pursue the suspect, highlighting the ongoing investigation into the high-profile case.
Pierre Poilievre has proposed the elimination of all diesel production taxes, advocating for the permanent removal of the federal industrial carbon tax and the Clean Fuel Standard. This move aims to reform current tax policies affecting diesel production in Canada.
Chief Rosanne Casimir stated that discussions with the RCMP have taken place, during which the Mounties provided recent updates on ongoing matters.
© 2026 WTX News.