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B.C. man arrested after allegedly driving wrong way in deadly Coquihalla crash
B.C. man arrested in deadly crash on Coquihalla
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Police have arrested a driver involved in a fatal crash on the Coquihalla Highway on allegations he was going in the wrong direction and was impaired.
The BC Highway Patrol says in a statement that the crash happened Saturday at around 8:30 in the morning as multiple witnesses reported a vehicle travelling southbound in the northbound lanes near Merritt, B.C.
While officers were on their way, a head-on crash occurred and police arrived to find a pickup truck and an SUV both heavily damaged in the crash site.
A 24-year-old passenger in the SUV, a man from Surrey, B.C., died at the scene.
Three other men in the SUV, all from Surrey, have been hospitalized with serious injuries, while the 22-year-old driver of the pickup suffered minor injuries.
Police say the pickup truck's driver, a man from Coldwater, B.C., has been arrested on suspected impaired driving.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 19, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Quebec's strategic maple syrup reserve running dry amid high demand
Quebec's strategic maple syrup reserve running dry
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The head of Quebec's maple syrup producer's association says the province's strategic syrup reserve has run dry amid high demand for the product.
Québec Maple Syrup Producers President Luc Goulet says government support will be needed to ensure the industry doesn't miss out on opportunities to grow the sector.
Maple syrup yields depend on weather conditions.
As a result, the producers' association has established a strategic reserve to ensure prices and supply remain relatively stable.
Last year, U.S. commercial customers stocked up, fearing that President Donald Trump would carry out his threat to impose tariffs.
Goulet says the buffer has been exhausted as sales continue to rise.
“Our strategic reserve has been reduced to zero,” Goulet said in an interview at the release of a report on the industry's economic benefits. That means the industry could lose customers if weather conditions are less favourable for maple sap flow, he said.
Goulet cites the stock shortages in 2007 and 2008 as an example.
“We lost some markets because the product wasn’t available,” Goulet said. “Then, consumers very quickly turn to another sweet product. And once that happens, those consumption habits are established.”
Quebec maple syrup is gaining market share abroad, according to the president of the Maple Industry Council, which represents authorized buyers.
Louis Turenne notes that exports increased by 9.34 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year. The pace accelerated in 2025 with a 15.8 per cent increase as the threat of new tariffs loomed over the industry.
In 2026, exports rose at a slower rate — 2.48 per cent from January through August compared to the same period the previous year. "It's always hard to beat an exceptional year," Turenne said.
Goulet acknowledges that satisfying the demand of eager consumers is a nice problem to have. However, he believes the industry can still grow. “There is still a great deal of untapped potential in Quebec’s maple groves," he said.
Investments from Quebec City “are too low for our liking,” says Goulet, who hopes to have the ear of the newly-elected Parti Québécois government.
“When we’re told that we have an industry that's thriving, that we’re growing, and that we don’t need support — well, I no longer accept that line of reasoning at the government level,” he said.
For his part, Turenne believes that Quebec could encourage increased production by providing financial support to producers, and helping processors in their search for new markets abroad.
Currently, nearly 65 per cent of maple syrup exports go to the United States “We’ve made significant progress in diversifying our markets in recent years. Twenty years ago, that figure was 80 per cent,” Turenne said.
“But we need to accelerate the opening and development of European, Australian, and Asian markets to become less dependent on the U.S. market,” he said.
While the maple leaf graces the Canadian flag, the syrup industry is heavily concentrated in Quebec. More than 70 per cent of North American production is in the province, according to the industry group's report, released Thursday.
When production, processing, and specialized equipment manufacturers are included, the maple syrup industry contributed $1.21 billion to the gross domestic product in 2025, the report said.
In total, the sector employs more than 10,000 full-time equivalent workers and generated $285 million in tax revenue, excluding municipal taxes and fees for the lease of public lands.
This figure does not include the sugar shacks that many Quebecers visit in the spring.
“Sugar shack operations are more akin to the restaurant industry,” Turenne said.
The maple syrup producers' group used the recent election campaign to highlight the industry's importance as an employer and economic driver, and Goulet says the candidates were often surprised by the important role it played.
In some municipalities, "if you take away maple syrup production, you might as well shut down the villages,” Goulet said.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 19, 2026.
By Stéphane Rolland | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Beluga rescued from closed Ontario park dies in California
Beluga rescued from Marineland dies in San Diego
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A California aquarium says a beluga rescued from Marineland in Ontario has died, adding to the number of deaths of animals relocated over the summer from the now-closed Canadian facility.
SeaWorld San Diego says in a Facebook post that Cyprus, a nine-year-old male beluga that arrived at the park on Aug. 22 stopped eating on Friday, and an ultrasound later determined the animal's intestinal tract did not appear to be functioning normally.
It says Cyprus had been doing well since his arrival, eating consistently and interacting with his trainers and animal care team, along with two other rescued belugas.
But it notes belugas can mask discomfort or underlying concerns that are not immediately visible, and it says a full necropsy will be conducted.
Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., had said it was running out of money and could no longer care for the last captive whales and dolphins in Canada, and 30 of its belugas and four dolphins were transferred to other facilities in a mass relocation effort.
SeaWorld San Diego says the other rescued belugas in its care are in stable health and remain under close monitoring as they continue to adjust to their surroundings.
"As we have indicated, this process will take a considerable amount of time. Our commitment to the health, well-being and care of these belugas, like every animal we rescue, continues," the facility said in its social media post on Sunday.
It said that after the necropsy is completed, the cause of Cyprus's death will be shared with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Less than two weeks ago, Shedd Aquarium in Chicago said Caspian, a 27-year-old female beluga that was relocated from Marineland, died despite efforts to save her.
Caspian had not been eating properly and blood samples showed abnormalities in her electrolyte levels, Shedd said.
Shedd said it performed necropsies on Peekachu and Rain, two other Marineland whales that died there, and concluded that they had chronic, pre-existing diseases.
A beluga named Jelly Bean and a dolphin named Echo also died at Oceanografic Valencia in Spain after the move.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 18, 2026.
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Voici comment sauver 15 $ sur ta prochaine épicerie de plus de 75 $ au Québec
Gagne du temps tout en faisant des économies.
Force est d'admettre que la dernière année a poussé de nombreuses personnes à réinventer leur quotidien. En effet, plusieurs Québécois.es se sont notamment tourné.es vers divers services en ligne afin de sauver du temps précieux qu'iels peuvent plutôt consacrer à leurs loisirs préférés.
Ces nouvelles manières de faire, comme les épiceries effectuées en quelques clics, risquent de s'inscrire dans l'ADN de la population, car elles permettent une gestion du temps plus profitable.
Entre le bureau, les activités extrascolaires des enfants et les divertissements en tout genre, toutes les solutions sont bonnes pour arriver à mieux jongler avec le rythme effréné de la société actuelle.
Pour t'aider à sauver temps et argent, tu peux facilement faire ton épicerie sur le site Web de Walmart. D'ailleurs, la cueillette est gratuite pour les commandes de plus de 35 $ et tu n'auras pas à quitter le siège de ta voiture pour la récupérer.
Les nouveaux.elles client.es de l'épicerie en ligne Walmart peuvent profiter de 15 $ de rabais sur leurs trois premières commande de 75 $ ou plus en utilisant le code promotionnel CANADA45*.
La plateforme numérique permet de profiter des mêmes excellents prix offerts en magasin et la fraîcheur des aliments est garantie.
Tout ce que tu as à faire, c'est sélectionner l'option « cueillette » une fois ta commande finalisée. Tu pourras ensuite choisir l'emplacement et le créneau désirés.
Lorsque tu auras reçu un e-mail confirmant que ton épicerie est prête, tu pourras te rendre sur place afin de la récupérer à l'endroit indiqué. Un.e agent.e s'occupera ensuite de déposer directement les sacs dans le coffre de ta voiture, le tout sans contact.
Tu peux également utiliser l'application mobile afin de bénéficier d'une expérience plus rapide lors de la cueillette.
Si tu es du genre à toujours oublier ta liste d'achats chez toi ou si tu aimerais mieux budgétiser tes dépenses, ce service risque de te faciliter la vie.
Passe moins de temps à faire ton épicerie et plus à tes loisirs. Profites-en pour passer des moments de qualité avec tes proches ou pour concocter de délicieux plats à l'aide des produits frais de chez Walmart.
Épicerie en ligne offerte chez Walmart
Coût : Cueillette gratuite pour les achats de plus de 35 $. Les nouveaux clients peuvent également économiser 15 $ sur leurs trois premières commandes de 75 $ avec le code promotionnel CANADA45*.
Où : En ligne ou via l'application mobile
Si tu souhaites en apprendre davantage à propos de l'épicerie en ligne, tu peux consulter le site Web de Walmart ou encore sa page Facebook ou Instagram.
À noter que l'écriture inclusive est utilisée pour la rédaction de nos articles. Pour en apprendre plus sur le sujet, tu peux consulter la page de l'OQLF.
* Offre valable uniquement pour les nouveaux clients. Dépense minimale de 75 $ avant taxes et frais.
* Visite walmart.ca/fr/grocerypromo pour plus de détails.