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European Investment Bank applies for exemption from foreign bank status
EU Investment Bank looks to operate in Canada
The European Investment Bank has applied for an exemption from foreign bank status in Canada, a move that would bring the lending arm of the European Union one step closer to operating here.
The request was published today in the Canada Gazette, the government's weekly publication listing new regulations and official notices.
The bank and the Canadian government signed a letter of intent in March committing to look for new ways to work together in areas like critical minerals.
The goal of that letter is to help ensure stable supply chains for various minerals and metals used in the clean energy, tech and defence sectors.
The March letter says that while the arrangement does not create financial commitments, it was meant to start discussions on allowing the investment bank to operate in Canada.
This application comes ahead of the Canada-EU Summit in Montreal at the end of October, where Canada and the EU are expected to announce the next steps in a deepening partnership.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 16, 2026.
By David Baxter | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Durham Region constable charged with assault over incident during arrest: police
Durham Region constable charged with assault
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A Durham regional police officer has been charged with assault over an incident the force says happened during an arrest.
Police say Const. Brandon Welsh-Battiste faces one count of assault and has been released on an undertaking.
They say Welsh-Battiste has served three years with the force and has been reassigned to administrative duties until the court case is finished.
He will then face an internal investigation.
Police did not provide any details regarding the alleged assault.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the case to come forward.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 16, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Police look to cause of fiery Calgary bus crash, try to identity third person killed
Cause of fiery Calgary bus crash unknown: police
Police are trying to determine the cause of a fiery bus crash in Calgary that killed three passengers and injured 16 others, including a police officer.
Two transit buses were involved in the chain-reaction crash with several other vehicles Thursday on a busy road in the city's northeast.
Police say the three who died were on a bus with natural gas tanks that ignited into flames and, within seconds, intensified and caused an explosion.
They say two of the victims have been identified and work to identify the third is ongoing.
The bus driver was able to escape, the driver of the other bus was taken to hospital with life-altering injuries, and the officer who rushed to help is recovering at home.
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas has said the officer ran onto the burning bus to save a child.
Police say it's too early to determine whether impairment, speed or distraction contributed to the crash.
By Bill Graveland | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Un des meilleurs amis de Charles d'OD prend sa défense et parle des commentaires haineux
Cette édition d'OD est marquée par plusieurs candidats aux fortes personnalités comme Julie, Karine, ou Charles. Ce dernier a reçu de nombreux commentaires haineux du public dans les dernières semaines et son ami Le Fit Cook prend la défense de Charles d'OD dans une publication Instagram.
Jérémie Latreille, surnommé « Le Fit Cook » a publié le mardi 27 octobre une photo avec son ami, candidat de l'aventure d'Occupation Double Chez Nous.
Dans la description de sa publication, il mentionne que Charles ne mérite pas les commentaires haineux circulant sur les réseaux sociaux.
La sélection de l'éditeur : Une sexologue aborde la question du code vestimentaire non genré dans les écoles au Québec
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Il fait du mieux qu'il peut et il a 0 mauvaise intention. Il donne son opinion et prône des belles valeurs.
Le Fit Cook
« Charles est comme ça, il parle fort, il aime avoir le lead, il prend de la place, il est goon, il est loud et parfois même un peu arrogant. Ça fait pas de lui un mauvais gars, je vous confirme qu'il a le cœur dans la main prêt à aider n'importe qui », a écrit Le Fit Cook.
Il demande aux spectateurs de se mettre à la place de son ami avant d'écrire des commentaires négatifs et blessants. Ayant lui-même failli participer à OD l'an dernier, il confirme que l'expérience est « super stressante ».
Le cuisinier explique que Charles vit cette pression tous les jours dans l'aventure où il est jugé par le public québécois.
« Quand est-ce que se coucher à 9 h c'est rendu loser? Le boy est au gym à 5 h 30 le lendemain […] Moi je le trouve cock à l'os, il est en contrôle et il donne un bon show. »
Il rappelle aux spectateurs de la téléréalité : « Calmez-vous, c'est une émission télé dirigée par une équipe de prod. »