SkyTrain to Surrey's Newton area? Both B.C. NDP and Conservatives promise extension

Foundation construction at the future 152 Street Station. in Surrey. The BC NDP and BC Conservatives say they are committed to building the SkyTrain to Newton. Surrey is shaping up to be a major battleground in the upcoming provincial election and now B. C.’s two biggest parties are expressing support for expanding the SkyTrain to Newton.

Toronto·NewOntario is planning to make over-the-counter hearing aids available in the province for people with mild hearing loss. Health Minister Sylvia Jones says it will give Ontarians more choice and flexibilityAllison Jones · The Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 20, 2026 7:41 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 minutes agoListen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Following changes to legislation, manufacturers of in-ear headphones and earbuds with built-in hearing aid capabilities will be able to turn on these features in devices for sale in Ontario. (Mary Conlon/The Associated Press)Ontario is planning to make over-the-counter hearing aids available in the province for people with mild hearing loss. The government says a legislative change set to be included in the fall economic update later this year will enable the devices to be used in Ontario. Health Minister Sylvia Jones says it will give Ontarians more choice and flexibility to get the hearing support they need, when and where they need it.

Toronto·NewToronto's OCAD University will offer 150 undergraduate scholarships to mark its 150th anniversary this year as a way to invest in Canadian art, design and culture, its president says. Scholarships open to those with creative talent, academic achievement, financial need, school saysCBC News · Posted: Oct 20, 2026 7:37 PM EDT | Last Updated: 7 minutes agoListen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Ana Serrano, president and vice-chancellor of OCAD University, said 150 FUTURES is the most ambitious scholarship program at the school since it was founded in 1876. (Sue Goodspeed/CBC)Toronto's OCAD University will offer 150 undergraduate scholarships to mark its 150th anniversary this year as a way to invest in Canadian art, design and culture, its president says. Each scholarship will be worth $40,000 and recipients will receive $10,000 annually for four years.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026 11:23PMFor the first time, a Commerce man accused of illegally registering to vote is detailing his arrest and what he experienced during a 10-hour detention. COMMERCE, Calif. (KABC) -- A 72-year-old Commerce man accused by federal authorities of illegally registering to vote spoke publicly for the first time Tuesday about his arrest and roughly 10-hour detention. Omar Muñoz, one of more than two dozen people arrested in the federal case, told Eyewitness News he was taken into custody Monday near the bench where he drinks coffee every morning. He recalled asking the agents for identification when they showed up at his door. "They said, 'Open the door or we break it down, and it'll be bad for you,'" Muñoz said. RELATED: Commerce arrest part of federal sweep of alleged noncitizen votersFederal officials announced charges against 28 people accused of illegally registering to vote and, in some cases, casting ballots in California elections. Muñoz said he suffers from several medical conditions, including a heart murmur, diabetes and neuropathy. He also said he has undergone surgeries on his neck, shoulder and knee.