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Pair from Calgary attacked after Bruno Mars concert in Vancouver
Calgary pair attacked after Bruno Mars concert
Two people have been attacked after leaving a Bruno Mars show at BC Place Stadium, in the second violent incident after a major concert in Vancouver this year.
Vancouver police say the pair from Calgary were attacked near the Gastown neighbourhood at about 11 p.m. Wednesday as they walked from the concert.
Police say the male victim was repeatedly hit with a sharp object that may have been glass, cutting his left forearm, while the female victim was pushed into a light pole.
Officers arrested a 34-year-old man who had two outstanding warrants, and he has been charged with assault, assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon.
The male victim was treated at the scene by paramedics while police say the suspect is in custody awaiting a bail hearing.
The attack comes after an AC/DC fan was attacked and seriously injured after the band's concert at BC Place on Aug. 13, when he was punched in the face from behind, causing him to fall and strike his head on the pavement.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 22, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Canada Pension Plan payments for October are going out soon and max amounts are over $1,500
You can expect a direct deposit or cheque.
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Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payments for October will be issued to eligible individuals soon.
The maximum amounts are more than $1,500, and the average amounts are more than $850!
Service Canada administers this federal benefit through direct deposits and paper cheques.
If you're eligible for the government payment, you can expect to receive money near the end of the month.
Here's what you need to know about CPP, including eligibility, payment amounts, the October payment date, and more.
What is the Canada Pension Plan?
CPP is a monthly retirement pension that's meant to replace part of your income when you retire.
It's a taxable benefit that can also include disability, children's and survivor benefits.
If you qualify for this retirement pension, you'll receive CPP payments for the rest of your life.
Who is eligible for the Canada Pension Plan?
To be eligible to receive CPP, you must:
- be at least 60 years old
- have made at least one valid contribution to the CPP
A valid contribution can be from work you did in Canada or from credits received from a spouse/common-law partner after a divorce or separation.
If you're eligible, you won't automatically get CPP payments. You must apply online through your My Service Canada Account or by mail with a paper form.
The standard age to start CPP is 65, but you can start as early as age 60 or as late as age 70.
Service Canada said starting earlier means smaller monthly payments, and starting later means bigger monthly payments. But there is no benefit to waiting until after age 70 because the maximum monthly amount is reached once you turn 70.
If you apply after age 65, you can request a retroactive start date, which could be as early as 11 months before your application is received, but no earlier than the month after your 65th birthday.
How much money can you get from Canada Pension Plan payments?
The amount of money you get from the pension depends on the age you start receiving it, how much you contributed to the CPP, how long you contributed to the CPP, and your earnings throughout your working life.
The maximum CPP payment amount for 2026 is $1,507.65 per month.
In October, the average CPP payment for new beneficiaries at age 65 is $858.34 per month.
Your retirement pension won't be reduced even if you're still working while receiving CPP.
When is the next Canada Pension Plan payment date?
The next CPP payment date is Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
How do you receive Canada Pension Plan payments?
Service Canada issues CPP payments via direct deposit or cheque.
Your payment will be deposited into your bank account if you have direct deposit set up with Service Canada.
If you don't have direct deposit as your preferred payment method, your CPP payment will be mailed as a paper cheque during the last three business days of the month.
Payments are issued on the scheduled dates each month, but can take a few days to arrive. Since cheques are sent by mail, it can take longer than with direct deposit for you to get money.
You can sign up for direct deposit with Service Canada at any time.
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Conservatives call for cuts to permanent residency admissions in immigration plan
Conservatives issue demands for immigration plan
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The Conservatives are calling on the government to implement temporary resident exit tracking, boost collaboration with the provinces and further reduce permanent residency admissions in the coming immigration levels plan.
Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner outlined these and other demands in a press conference today, and blamed government policy for a rise in anti-immigrant sentiment in recent years.
She said the government should be putting more emphasis on integrating newcomers to restore faith in the system and ease social tensions around immigration.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday the government "will not budge" on its goal of making immigration numbers sustainable and its plan is "getting them to that level now."
Last year's immigration levels plan, which set a target of admitting 380,000 permanent residents annually between 2026 and 2028, also included two programs aimed at giving permanent status to more than 130,000 temporary residents who aren't included in the broader target.
The government must provide an updated levels plan in the next few weeks.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 22, 2026.
By David Baxter | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Flambée du prix de l’essence : Voici comment sauver de l’argent à la pompe
Il y a plusieurs techniques pour faire des économies. 💸⛽
Le conflit en Ukraine fait bondir le prix de l'essence depuis que la Russie a lancé une attaque militaire contre le pays frontalier. Alors si tu te demandes comment sauver de l'argent lorsque tu fais ton plein de carburant à la pompe, sache que CAA-Québec a donné plusieurs recommandations.
Ce lundi 7 mars, le prix moyen de l'essence est de 188,2 cents le litre au Québec, ce qui correspond à une hausse de 29 centimes par rapport à la semaine précédente. Que ce soit en adoptant une conduite plus écologique ou encore en conditionnant ton véhicule, il existe plusieurs techniques pour faire baisser le prix de ta facture quand tu vas à la station-service, donc voici tout ce que tu dois savoir.
Pratiquer l'écoconduite
Tu peux commencer à faire des économies directement en changeant ton comportement derrière le volant. Il est recommandé d'accélérer en douceur au lieu de faire rugir le moteur, car cela est assez énergivore. L'idéal serait de le faire de 20 km/h toutes les cinq secondes.
D'ailleurs, rouler moins vite et de manière constante sont aussi des techniques à prendre en compte. Par exemple, adopter une vitesse de 100 km/h au lieu de 120 km/h permet de consommer 20 % d'essence en moins. Relevons également que le fait d'osciller entre les 75 km/h et 85 km/h toutes les 18 secondes augmente de 20 % l'utilisation de carburant.
Cela ne sert donc à rien de mettre le pied au plancher lors des démarrages et des freinages, car cela réduit seulement de 4 % la durée d'un déplacement alors que cela produit une hausse de 39 % sur ta consommation, d'après Ressources naturelles Canada.
Choisir le bon endroit pour faire le plein
Parfois, faire quelques détours pour aller là où l’essence coûte la moins chère peut t'aider à sauver des sous. Tu peux surveiller le prix au litre en fonction des régions sur l'outil Info Essence avant de te rendre à la station-service.
Le choix du carburant a également un impact sur ta facture. CAA-Québec considère que d'acheter de l'essence « plus », « super » ou « suprême » est une « dépense inutile ».
« Vous voulez gâter votre véhicule avec les meilleurs nectars? Votre argent sera mieux investi en servant de l’huile synthétique à votre moteur », est-il indiqué sur le site Internet de CAA-Québec.
Conditionner son véhicule
Tu peux aussi simplement faire des économies en conditionnant ton véhicule. Par exemple, la pression des pneus est à surveiller pour limiter ta consommation. Il est aussi recommandé d'enlever les supports à ski ou à vélos du toit qui ajoutent du poids à ton véhicule. Un surplus de 25 kg augmenterait de 1 % la dépense de carburant.
Pour éviter de faire tourner le moteur de ta voiture pendant quelques minutes pour réchauffer l'habitacle, tu peux te munir d'un chauffe-moteur qui améliore la consommation de 15 % sur une distance maximale de 20 km/h. Il est d'ailleurs recommandé de chauffer son moteur pendant 30 secondes maximum et en roulant doucement.
Tu devrais aussi éteindre ta voiture lorsque tu es pris.e dans le trafic, car un « moteur qui tourne au ralenti pendant plus de 10 secondes consomme plus de carburant que pour le faire redémarrer. Au ralenti, un moteur peut consommer entre 1,1 et 4 litres à l’heure. »
C'est aussi peut-être le moment d'investir dans une voiture électrique, car les véhicules à essence seront interdits à la vente dès 2035.