Smith 'pleased' with referendum support

The Alberta separatist movement faces a major test on October 19, with Albertans voting on whether to kick off a legal process to hold a referendum on full independence from Canada. However, poll numbers in favour of separation haven’t cracked 25%, suggesting the movement faces potential defeat on the main question:

French cities experienced a relatively peaceful night following the introduction of targeted curfews, as authorities continue dealing with the aftermath of nationwide riots that left thousands arrested and businesses damaged.

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XRP price analysis and outlook: Can XRP return to $1.50 before 2027? XRP’s path back to US$1.50 brings together three strands of the latest crypto news, with price resistance, demand for XRP ETFs and developments on the network behind the token. With the final months of 2026 approaching, the question is what evidence would support a sustained recovery.

BCJustice Brenda Brown found Abhijeet Singh, Gurkaran Singh, and Khushveer Toor guilty of first-degree murder beyond a reasonable doubt in May. On Monday she delayed sentencing to February 2027 after finding the mandatory minimum of 25-years with no chance of parole for multiple murderers breaches the Charter. Court images from R v. Singh, Singh and ToorIllustration provided from court images and video Published on:20 Oct 2026, 12:41 pmLoading content, please wait...