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Canada to Launch $36 Billion Infrastructure Fund in Upcoming Budget

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 27, 2025.   Canada’s federal government is preparing to unveil a sweeping $36 billion infrastructure fund as part of its upcoming budget. The initiative will target housing, transportation, and healthcare projects , aiming to stimulate economic growth while addressing pressing national needs. The fund represents one of the most significant infrastructure commitments in recent years. By channeling billions into local projects, Ottawa hopes to ease housing shortages, modernize public transit, and expand healthcare facilities . These investments are also expected to create jobs and provide long-term economic benefits, particularly in rapidly growing urban centers. In addition to infrastructure spending, the budget is anticipated to include measures to phase out older military fleets in order to reduce maintenance costs, while simultane...

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Tragedy Strikes Vancouver Street Festival: Nine Lives Lost in SUV Incident


A devastating incident unfolded at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day Block Party on Saturday evening, leaving nine people dead and multiple others injured. The festival, celebrating Filipino culture, was winding down near East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street when a black SUV plowed into the crowd at high speed.

Eyewitness accounts describe the scene as chaotic, with bodies scattered across the street and bystanders rushing to assist the injured. The driver, a 30-year-old Vancouver man, was restrained by festival-goers until police arrived. Authorities have confirmed that the suspect is known to them and have ruled out terrorism as a motive.

The Lapu Lapu Day Block Party, named after a Filipino resistance fighter, had drawn thousands of attendees throughout the day. The tragedy has left the community in shock, with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim expressing his condolences and support for the victims and their families.

Investigations are ongoing, and the Vancouver Police Department's Major Crime Section is leading the case. The city mourns the loss of lives and grapples with the aftermath of this horrific event.

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