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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.
Efforts to contain the fire continue, with ongoing work on the scene. The incident has resulted in at least seven fatalities and dozens of injuries, prompting an outpouring of condolences from various sources.
An explosion and fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright has resulted in at least seven fatalities and numerous injuries, according to military sources. Emergency services are responding to the incident as investigations begin into the cause of the explosion.
A transit bus was involved in a chain-reaction crash, striking multiple vehicles before colliding with a parked bus, resulting in an explosion. Three people have died and more than a dozen others were injured in the incident.
Surrey police confirmed that, following a crash, two individuals sustained serious injuries, with one requiring airlift to a hospital. Initial reports had indicated no serious injuries among those involved in the incident.
Data from Ipsos commissioned by Fertility Matters Canada indicates that 46 per cent of Canadians expressing an opinion are in favour of the proposed federal funding programme for in vitro fertilisation (IVF).
Manitoba First Nations police and safety officers are set to receive $163.5 million from provincial and federal governments. However, some First Nation leaders have expressed concerns that this funding is insufficient to meet the needs of their communities.
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